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    "id": 954527,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/954527/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kibwezi West, Independent",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Patrick Musimba",
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        "legal_name": "Patrick Mweu Musimba",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I thank you for your considered ruling on the issue. My concern is about public participation in light of a recent ruling which was given that considerations that we make during the Committee of the whole House are not subjected to public participation. In this case, more specifically when we are dealing with this Finance Bill, you find that as it emanates from the Executive, the Executive arm of the Government has already subjected the Bill to public participation during the budget-making exercise before being published, which informs the amendments they bring forth. However, at the point that we have given the considerations during Second Reading, more importantly when we bring the proposals, it is now subject to challenge in court. So, I ask you, Hon. Speaker, to guide us in terms of when we bring in public participation as regards a Bill so that they are not negatived by the courts as we move forward. We will not have an opportunity since, in accordance with our Standing Orders we have up to 24 hours prior to Committee of the whole House sitting to bring amendments to your able office. As such, there is no opportunity for public participation. This is an area which needs to be addressed. I need your guidance on how we will proceed."
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