26 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
The Bill has also put in place that members of the board who will be charged with licensing and overseeing those activities will be involved in going to see people who are bringing in unauthorised games and those playing at the wrong places. We have put in a clause that policemen will only be accompanying those to do the arrest because they are the ones who know what we are looking into. Initially, we used to have policemen or chiefs pick gaming boxes and equipment and take them to the police station. They did not have any law to prosecute ...
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26 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
The Bill has also put in place clauses to govern the mode of advertising in the media. Most of our media like television and radio have been spending most of their time advertising games until we have almost made this country a gambling country. Instead of people looking at other important issues on TV and radio, they have been waiting to hear which game is being played where or who won what so that they can be enticed to do the same. This one has been rejected by the Bill. Therefore, there will be times to do those adverts and, ...
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26 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
into it. When we come to the conclusion of the same, we will have an excellent Bill to run the gaming activities in this country.
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20 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
Yes, please. Is the Hon. Member in order to refer to somebody who is not known to us here? I do not know any Member of Parliament (MP) called Sir George. We need to use the official names so that we know who is being referred to.
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20 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I support this amendment Bill, which has come at the right time for this country to realise that we have potential in the small business holders. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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20 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
The SMEs are started by young people to cater for their needs. While the Government encourages young people to become self-employed, it is difficult for them to start businesses. When one supplies commodities, they are not paid in good time. Also, when they supply to supermarkets, it is usually on credit. We should pass this Bill, so that it can help us to control the big buyers who are supplied with commodities. For this Government to empower the young generation to start businesses, we have to pass this legislation. When the young people supply their goods, they are guaranteed payment. ...
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19 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I support the amendment because it will provide transparency within the county where the revenue is collected. Thank you.
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19 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
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13 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
I contributed, Hon. Deputy Speaker.
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