George Thuo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise on a point order to bring to your attention the fact that, in breach and contrary to our traditions and practices, as well as rulings of the Speaker, we have used the last weekend to take parliamentary debate out of this House. view
• 10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, while we debated the issue of the tribunal, very serious allegations have been made about this House by one or two Members including, but not limited to the fact that, Members are being paid to support or not to support a Bill. Such statements, whether made in jest or seriously, have the impact of demeaning the status and dignity of this House. That is because they support that Members of Parliaments can be bought one way or the other. view
• 10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, those are very serious allegations and I will seek your ruling and guidance on this so that, in future, we are also seen to treat our business here with the seriousness it deserves. view
• 4 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have two remarks to make. First, the Minister has said that the initiative to raise funds to take these children to hospital is a private initiative. Secondly, there are no plans by the Government to spend more money on the children. This bothers me a little bit. She has said that the children can be treated in Kenya at a lesser cost. However, as we welcome that private initiative, what is the Government's role in this subsequent treatment that will help the children to get over their burns and restore them as close as possible ... view
• 4 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 4 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to confirm that she has, indeed, consulted me on that. While I accept that we shall have a comprehensive answer on Tuesday, I would just love it if the Minister could confirm that, as they go to that meeting, they do not go with any favoured side, they are neutral, they will accept the outcome and, indeed, they will implement it. view
• 4 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: I oblige, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 3 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I wish to request a couple of Ministerial Statements, the first of which is directed to the Minister for Transport. It relates to the fact that the British Airways yesterday cancelled, or terminated, the contracts of all travel agencies in Kenya. view
• 3 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: This is a serious issue; despite the fact that the British Airways gave as a reason the fact that they are suffering from the world economic recession, it seems to me manifestly unfair that they would cancel, or terminate, those contracts without even seeking to negotiate a reduction in commissions. In answering, I would also like the Minister to address himself to the fact that, that is likely to be copied by other carriers and, therefore, throw into jeopardy the entire travel agency sub-sector, with the attendant job losses that will negatively impact the Kenya travel industry. That is my ... view
• 3 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: The second one--- view