Gitobu Imanyara

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 3061 to 3070 of 6851.

• 29 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: On the first one, I do not know whether, in fact, there was an undertaking but if there was and the Assistant Minister was in the House and he failed to honour the undertaking, obviously, that amounts to disorderly conduct. I wish to establish from the Clerks-at-the-Table whether there was an undertaking by the Assistant Minister, Ministry of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security to give that Statement today so that they can handle that aspect. With regard to the issue of the Prime Minister’s Time, the Chair is on the picture with regard to that matter and the ... view
• 29 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Indeed, I have confirmed that the Assistant Minister undertook to the House to give the Statement. Given that he was in the House, the Chair holds and finds him guilty of disorderly conduct and we expect that tomorrow he will show cause why action should not be taken against him. The Leader of Government Business, convey to the Assistant Minister concerned that he will be expected to show cause why action as envisaged in the Standing Orders should not be taken against him for failing to honour an undertaking that he personally gave to the House. Is there any other ... view
• 29 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: As I had indicated, the Attorney-General acknowledges that. He sought the indulgence of the House. He is away on official Government business and I have personally established that is so. We allowed him to give the Statement next week. The Leader of Government Business, that Statement should be given together with the others on Thursday, next week. Is that okay hon. Hassan? view
• 29 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: I appreciate that. However, as you know, the House is seized of the matter through one of the Committees that is sitting. The Attorney-General has also appeared before that Committee and it is reasonable, acknowledging the importance that the matter deserves, that it is addressed in the context of the hearings going on now. So, let him give it on Thursday together with the others. Is there any other? view
• 29 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: You can raise all those issues when the Attorney-General is here so that he can address them. This particular order will be--- view
• 29 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Hon. Dr. Khalwale, I am very sympathetic to the issue that you raised. However, these are issues that should be addressed to the Chief Legal Advisor of the Government. They are issues you can validly raise when he is here next week. So, you would be perfectly entitled to raise them when he is in the House. I agree with you. I sympathise with the issue that both of you are raising regarding the constitutionality of the memorandum. Those are issues that could be addressed when he is in the House. view
• 29 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: On the same! view
• 29 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Order, Mr. Duale! I respect your wisdom. However, this is an issue I have dealt with. Please, bring them up when the Attorney-General is in the House. I acknowledge they are serious issues. But let us bring them when he is in the House, so that we address them and get an official response. Any other matters on Statements? Hon. Ojode, the Chair has just made a ruling that you show cause why it should not act against you for failing to honour an undertaking that you gave in this House. view
• 29 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: I recognize that the Assistant Minister is one of the most diligent Assistant Ministers. I am very reluctant to propose as I indicated now that he is on the Floor of the House. I am sure Mr. Mungatana, you share the Chair’s view on this. So, let us allow him to deliver it tomorrow and not take any action against him. view
• 29 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: I think that is a valid concern. view