All parliamentary appearances
Entries 61 to 70 of 349.
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2 Jun 2009 in National Assembly:
Thank you for that protection. We have been talking about reforms in our judicial system and the Police Force. However, until such a time when we have those new institutions in place, we must respect those that we have for the sake of continuity, lest this country is thrown into confusion and anarchy. I remember one time when we cast aspersions on one institution of governance--- you give power to one hand. We leave that other institution weakened, then we have no systems at all. I know that when we present cases of corruption for investigation, it is very difficult ...
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13 May 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the Government, I will take responsibility to communicate to the Minister. We also appreciate that the Standing Orders are new and most hon. Members have not been up to speed with them. Nonetheless, I will ensure that the Government takes this House very seriously.
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13 May 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as she has said, that is correct.
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13 May 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, yes I am.
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13 May 2009 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. This House is for the welfare of society and the just governance of men. I also seek the indulgence of the Chair that the same consequences that will apply to a Minister who is not here to answer a Question be applied to an hon. Member who is not here to ask his Question at the required time.
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13 May 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it appears like a precedence has been set. I seek the indulgence of the House to communicate the wrath of the Chair and the displeasure of the House to the Minister concerned.
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13 May 2009 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I think this House needs to be treated a little bit more seriously. I do not know the definition of âTomâ. I do not know what category or which bracket âTomâ stands for. Since the Speaker himself unclogged the business of this House and Mr. Mungatana and my fellow colleagues on the other side wanted to transact business, I wonder why they want you to go back to your ruling and hang on to particular
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13 May 2009 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. We have pleaded with our fellow colleagues to treat this House with the due decorum that it deserves. âLoiteringâ, for heavens sake is not Parliamentary language. Can he withdraw and apologize?
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13 May 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am sorry to seek the indulgence of the House that this Question be given the consideration on the same lines.
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13 May 2009 in National Assembly:
I promise that when you direct the Question to be answered, it shall be answered.
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