Sunjeev Kour Birdi

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• 15 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. Considering Clause 5, I oppose the deletion of the words “and conservation.” In my opinion, it is very The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 15 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: important for culture to be conserved in the long term. Promotion goes along with conservation. It is very important that culture and tradition is conserved. I oppose the deletion of the words “and conservation.” view
• 15 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Yes. That is right. view
• 15 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I do not support the deletion. The Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs has proposed that the definition of the term “artistic works” should be deleted because it is unconstitutional. But in my opinion, artistic works bring in a modern element into this Bill. If we keep the modern artistic values into this Bill, then it will look into the modern aspects which are important for the future. I oppose the amendment. view
• 15 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you. At the outset, I support this Bill because I support the promotion of cultural and traditional values. A country without tradition is totally dead. If we support our culture and traditional values, we support our country for what it is. Just for the record, my name is pronounced as Sunjeev Kour Birdi and not Kaur. This is because I am also protecting my cultural heritage. view
• 15 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Yes. view
• 10 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to support this Bill that has been presented by the Member who calls himself the servant of the people of Kiambu, Hon. Jude Njomo. Supporters of this Bill are well known. It is a no brainer to support this Bill. If you look at the history as has been stated by many Members of Parliament, you will find that for a long time this Bill has been making its way to the Foor of this House but has not succeeded. view
• 10 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Please protect me, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. There are loud voices and they are confusing my thought process. view
• 10 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. As I was saying, supporting this Bill is a no brainer because the justification is very simple. If we give our economy a very good tool of being able to borrow money at a low rate, then the average Kenyan will be able to afford to borrow a loan for his business and development. After research, I found out that banks are against this Bill so that they can keep on making profits and have a stronger Kenyan Shilling. The reason we have a weak Kenyan Shilling is because we do not export as ... view
• 10 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to second on the same basis. view