1 Sep 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, are you asking me how much time I require?
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1 Sep 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, first of all, I apologise that I was not here when the Question was called out for the first time. I require some time to answer this Question in an able manner.
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1 Sep 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was within the precincts of Parliament. I was still consulting the Ministry officials. In fact, I was with the Vice-President and Minister for Home Affairs and so, we came in good time. I was here early enough.
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1 Sep 2010 in National Assembly:
No, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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1 Sep 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me repeat exactly what I said. First of all, I apologise for coming late. Secondly, I seek the indulgence of the House that I do not answer the Question today because we are still consulting. This project will require donor funding and not Government funding. Therefore, it is important that I come here and give a concrete answer.
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1 Sep 2010 in National Assembly:
Thirdly, a similar Question was asked in this Question during the last Session and we made an undertaking. It is important that we come and fulfill the promise that we gave in this House. At the end of the day, we have the HANSARD which can be used to challenge us on what we promised last time I answered this Question. I have also
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1 Sep 2010 in National Assembly:
consulted with the hon. Member and we are in agreement that I seek more time. That is exactly why I am requesting that you give us more time, knowing very well that I have always been here to answer Questions effectively.
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1 Sep 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have said that we are consulting with donors and because it is not a Question by Private Notice, we required, at least, a week. I request that you give us two weeks.
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1 Sep 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was referring to why I was late. I was within the precincts of Parliament. I was inside Parliament Buildings and not outside. I do not want to give excuses that I was held in a traffic jam when, indeed, that was not the case. I was just being honest.
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1 Sep 2010 in National Assembly:
I was very honest, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I took lunch with the Vice-President and Minister for Home Affairs.
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