2 Apr 2015 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I want to support this amendment. The law is very clear that the Auditor-General is an independent office. Even as we take care of the national security interest, it is also important that we ensure that the independence of the Auditor- General is not compromised. If you look at the current Clause 40, it says that the Auditor-General needs to seek authority from another body before he looks at all the issues of national security. I think this amendment is quite important and is in line with the Constitution.
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2 Apr 2015 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving this chance. I have read this Report, but before I contribute to it, I am not sure whether what I have read and what I am hearing from Members of the Committee is representative of what was discussed in the Committee. I am worried that we might be discussing a Report which does not capture the issues which were raised in the Committee. I would want, before I continue to get your advice, to know whether it might not be wise to have this Report withdrawn and we get the right--- This ...
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2 Apr 2015 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving this chance. I have read this Report, but before I contribute to it, I am not sure whether what I have read and what I am hearing from Members of the Committee is representative of what was discussed in the Committee. I am worried that we might be discussing a Report which does not capture the issues which were raised in the Committee. I would want, before I continue to get your advice, to know whether it might not be wise to have this Report withdrawn and we get the right--- This ...
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2 Apr 2015 in National Assembly:
I believe that the essence of a committee report is to help those of us who are not Members of that Committee to make an objective judgement in terms of what is contained in that report. I do not know whether I should just continue assuming that things are okay. Maybe, you can guide me; I want to contribute to this Report.
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2 Apr 2015 in National Assembly:
I believe that the essence of a committee report is to help those of us who are not Members of that Committee to make an objective judgement in terms of what is contained in that report. I do not know whether I should just continue assuming that things are okay. Maybe, you can guide me; I want to contribute to this Report.
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2 Apr 2015 in National Assembly:
Sorry, I cannot hear you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker.
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2 Apr 2015 in National Assembly:
Sorry, I cannot hear you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker.
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2 Apr 2015 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I will try as much as possible to be within the time.
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