7 Dec 2006 in National Assembly:
The Chair does not consider there to be any acrimony. There is a very healthy debate which is free and there are many hon. Members who still wish to contribute to it. Therefore, we should leave it to proceed. To do otherwise will be an abuse of the freedom of hon. Members. Proceed, Mr. Kiunjuri!
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7 Dec 2006 in National Assembly:
We still have time. Let us remember one thing---
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7 Dec 2006 in National Assembly:
Order! Some hon. Members who want to curtail debate in this House seem to have forgotten that they are the ones actually talking about extending the working hours and days of this House. If we want to do that now, what are we telling the public? I think it is very important that we give hon. Members more time to contribute.
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7 Dec 2006 in National Assembly:
You must be responsible for whatever you say. So, you must be able to substantiate whatever you say. So, I would urge hon. Members to steer clear of contentious issues, if you are not sure about them. Proceed, Mr. Kimeto.
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7 Dec 2006 in National Assembly:
Order, hon. Members! Before Mr. Mwenje takes the Floor, I wish to draw the attention of the House to Standing Order No.80(2). It requires the Chair to put the question. In this case, the Mover has no right of reply. Therefore, any suggestion to close debate is through putting the question. But, again, if you are going to decide, as a House, to be away for the next three months, it is important that every hon. Member is given a chance to contribute. It is the Chair's opinion and decision to give every hon. Member a chance to contribute, unless ...
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7 Dec 2006 in National Assembly:
Mr. Angwenyi, you know what you December 7, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 4315 are saying is not true. You can see Mr. Mwenje is already at the microphone. Mr. Mwenje, please, proceed!
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7 Dec 2006 in National Assembly:
You are absolutely correct. You are out of order, Mr. Gachagua! Go on, Mr. Mwenje!
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7 Dec 2006 in National Assembly:
That is not a point of order!
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7 Dec 2006 in National Assembly:
Yes, indeed, I think I have been very fair. I have given almost everyone a chance to speak.
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7 Dec 2006 in National Assembly:
There being sufficient reason to call for a division, I order that the Division Bell be rung.
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