5 Jun 2012 in National Assembly:
Yes, Minister!
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5 Jun 2012 in National Assembly:
Assistant Minister, what did you say?
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5 Jun 2012 in National Assembly:
What is your reaction, hon. Namwamba?
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5 Jun 2012 in National Assembly:
Order, Mr. Assistant Minister! This matter has been in the public domain every single day if you have been reading and following the Press. I am sure your Ministry must be aware of this. Given the notice that has been given, I think it is only fair that you try harder and give the Statement tomorrow afternoon.
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5 Jun 2012 in National Assembly:
The more reason the Statement should be made tomorrow. That is what the Chair rules.
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5 Jun 2012 in National Assembly:
Tomorrow afternoon!
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5 Jun 2012 in National Assembly:
Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir, but specifically on one aspect. This relates to what your own staff do with documents that are supplied by the Government. The principle is one of accountability of the Government to this House; when a document that is marked “draft” is brought to the House and circulated for the benefit of the Members, what should your staff do? What value should be given to a document that is clearly marked, “draft”? Should we act on it? Should the office of the Clerk of the National Assembly accept such documents? When you are making your ruling on ...
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5 Jun 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is available in Room No. 8 to all Members for collection as is the customary practice when---
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5 Jun 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Member has information on that.
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5 Jun 2012 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. I was hoping the Minister will not sit down before clarifying the basis upon which he is congratulating the Chairman of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC), as he did.
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