Wakoli Bifwoli

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Entries 1291 to 1300 of 1331.

• 14 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the lawyers he has mentioned were Assisting Counsels to the Commission. They were not lawyers representing the Government. This is a very important issue. As everybody knows, I am normally very generous; bending over backwards to assist in answering Questions here. But this is an issue that is very fundamental. Commissions of inquiry by their very nature, are supposed to be independent. If I were to admit, even for a single moment, that the three Assisting Counsels were lawyers representing the Government, I would be undermining the whole concept of commissions of inquiry and the excellent ... view
• 14 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is now a different Question. If it is asked properly, I will answer it. view
• 14 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have just answered it. However, if the Chair wants me to answer it on the clear basis that they were not lawyers representing the Government and it is on the HANSARD to that effect, then I will be pleased to give that information. view
• 14 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is a different Question. Lawyers representing the Government is completely different from Assisting Counsel to the Commission. As I have tried to explain, Assisting Counsels assist an independent commission. The Question is about lawyers representing the Government. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not want to undermine the very basis of a commission of inquiry by, in any way implying that Assisting Counsels are actually lawyers representing the Government before an independent commission inquiring into a matter which is of great importance to the people of this country. view
• 14 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if that question was asked in the proper way, even tomorrow or next week, I will be able, ready and willing to give an answer. However, it should be phrased in the proper manner as to how much the Assisting Counsels to the Commission were paid. I will be able to answer it. view
• 14 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not concealing the names of the lawyers or Assisting Counsels. In fact, the Questioner has actually announced the names of the Assisting Counsels. These names are in the public domain. They were mentioned in the Gazette Notice appointing the Goldenberg Commission of Inquiry. Standing Order No.37(12) says: "A Question, the answer to which is readily available in ordinary works of reference or official publications, shall not be asked." So, the names of the Assisting Counsels are in the public knowledge. They should not even be asked about. What might be asked, if it came ... view
• 8 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to kindly request that this Question be deferred because it had gone to the Office of the President because it is talking about the Judicial Commission of Inquiry appointed by the Office of the President. However, we have agreed that I should handle it. Therefore, I need time to prepare for the answer. June 8, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1245 view
• 8 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have the answer for the other Question. It was Question No.144. view
• 8 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, but I could answer it now for my learned friend. view
• 8 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if I could get, at least, seven days, I will be ready because I need to get all the information from the Office of the President. view