All parliamentary appearances
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9 Oct 2013 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want to say in principle that I do not object to this Motion, but I have a lot of issues with the Motion as it is framed and as it has been prosecuted. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, first and foremost, I believe that what the Motion is seeking to achieve is simply a policy framework. This is because it is not the Government business to put up this kind of infrastructure. Even where examples have been given, it is not the Government that develops cable cars, but the private sector. I believe that ...
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9 Oct 2013 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, first of all, the priorities are wrong. We have tourists going to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, which is a world famous tourist attraction; but The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate.
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9 Oct 2013 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have a lot of reservations; on one side, I do not want to appear to be opposing development and, on the other side, I think this is awful. So, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to oppose.
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9 Oct 2013 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.
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9 Oct 2013 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have a lot of respect for my friend, Sen. Murkomen. But he has over stepped. The Motion is seeking to extend the term of the adhoc Committee. He is now debating the merits of the Motion. I think he is completely out of order.
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9 Oct 2013 in Senate:
Thank you Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Motion. The whole idea of having a policy framework for a special lane for emergency services is a very good idea. It will save lives in case of emergency services particularly when used by ambulances and fire fighting engines. It saves lives and that is the most basic and important thing. When this is done, this country will have achieved what many countries, in the developing world, have failed to achieve. My only worry is that the implementation of such a policy, of having special lanes for emergency services ...
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9 Oct 2013 in Senate:
because there was no traffic policeman. Once a policeman arrives, traffic starts flowing. That is an indication of our bad culture; that a policeman must be around so that we obey rules. So, who will be policing these lanes as we wait for ambulances to come? We need to correct our culture and to obey rules or regulations. We have been given an example of London. Yes, we have seen it and it happens. Those people have gone through a change of culture and they know what it means to obey rules. I commend the police. Finally, still in commending ...
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9 Oct 2013 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to support.
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8 Oct 2013 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have no objections. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate.
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8 Oct 2013 in Senate:
To seek clarification, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.
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