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"content": "On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. As you make that ruling, may I just jog your memory a little bit? Before the new Standing Orders, it was very normal for a Private Membersâ Bill to be taken over by the Government. Under the new Standing Orders--- We had a Bill here last week; that is, the Animal Technicians Bill which was faced with the same challenge. The Minister, Dr. Kuti, wanted to take up the Bill in the same manner Dr. Wekesa wants to take up this one. I abundantly, support the idea where the Government takes over a Bill. However, as Parliament, we should not have a Government which goes to sleep, wait for a Member to do all the research and all of a sudden, they become excited and they want to take away the credit from the hard work of the hon. Member. So, as you rule, let it be clear what should be happening under the new Standing Orders when a Member has done this much and a Government Minister wants to take over."
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