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    "content": "Order, hon. Members! It seems that nobody on the Front Bench wants to take responsibility for any Statement whatsoever! The Member for Ikolomani has raised matters that are obviously topical and are of concern to the House as things stand now. I would want to take time to address myself to those matters as raised and be able to give directions comprehensively on Tuesday afternoon, at 2.30 p.m. That notwithstanding, hon. Members, there are aspects of the matter that I am able to give immediate guidance on. With respect to today’s Order Paper, the form of the Order Paper is governed by Standing Order No.35. The Order Paper that is before the House now fully complies with the provisions of Standing Order No.35 in the sense that it has been prepared by the Clerk of the National Assembly and it indicates business that is to be taken by the House this afternoon, following directions from Mr. Speaker as the Speaker is entitled to direct from time to time. Indeed, the Speaker derives his authority from the Standing Orders and the organs of the House which includes the House Business Committee (HBC). One Tuesday this week the HBC sets business for the House and our practice is such that the HBC meets every Tuesday, which is the beginning of the Parliamentary week. The HBC approved the business that appears on the Order Paper: Therefore, there is nothing amiss. We will, therefore, have to proceed and conduct business in accordance with the Order Paper as it stands now. Hon. Members, with respect to the conduct of the Minister for Finance in so far as House business is concerned, particularly with respect to review or otherwise of the salaries of Members following the laid down procedure, I will give directions on that on Tuesday next week, at 2.30 p.m."
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