Senate · Afternoon Sitting
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
The Senate afternoon sitting was largely procedural, covering voting sessions, addressing a technical glitch, and reading multiple orders. Senators moved motions for the Committee of the Whole to report on four bills: the Meteorology Bill, the National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill, the Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) Bill, and the Election Offences (Amendment) Bill. The Senate afternoon sitting was largely procedural, with members moving and seconding motions to report on Committee of the Whole considerations and to advance several bills to a third reading. Bills discussed included the Meteorology Bill, the National Construction Authority Amendment, and the Cancer Prevention and Control Amendment, alongside a motion on the Election Offences Amendment. The Senate afternoon sitting focused on the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill, with Senator Veronica Maina moving multiple amendment proposals, most of which were dropped due to the mover’s absence. Procedural business also included a motion to report progress on the Houses of Parliament (Bicameral Relations) Bill and to reconvene the Committee of the Whole.
Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. Hon. Senators, we do have quorum now. So, we will proceed with the day’s business. Clerk, proceed to call the first Order.
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 19th November, 2024- The state of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice Report for Financial Year 2023/2024.
[(Sen. Cheruiyot laid the document on the Table)]
The next one is by the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, or any Member of that committee.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 19th November, 2024- Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on its consideration of the National Assembly Amendments to the Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bills No.5 of 2023) .
[(Sen. Wamatinga laid the document on the Table)]
The next one is by the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations, or any Member of the committee to proceed.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 19th November, 2024- Report of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations on its consideration of the National Disaster Risk Management Bill (National Assembly Bills No.24 of 2023) .
[(Sen. Cheruiyot laid the document on the Table)]
[(Sen. Cherarkey consulted loudly)]
Order, Senator for Nandi.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give the following Notice of Motion- THAT, the National Assembly amendments to the Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2023) be now considered. I thank you.
Proceed, Senate Majority Leader.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give the following Notice of Motion- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Article 127 (2) (c) (i) of the Constitution, the Senate approves the nomination of Sen. Wahome Wamatinga, MP, for appointment to the Parliamentary Service Commission to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Sen. John Nderitu Kinyua, MP.
Let us go to the next Order.
[(Loud consultations)]
We will start with Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) . Senator for Nandi, you may proceed.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism regarding the quality and standards of cement in the Kenyan market. In the statement, the Committee should-
Hon. Karen Nyamu, please proceed. Is Sen. Nyamu not in the House? That statement is dropped.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to contribute to the statement by Sen. Cherarkey in regards to the standard of the cement quality in this country. This is a key issue since housing is one of the basic needs. The cement factor plays a key role. If the agencies that are allowed and mandated to ensure quality standards are adhered, specifically KeBS, indicate that we have unscrupulous busi…
We have seen buildings in Nairobi City County collapsing. Is this the cause? The KeBS should ensure the set standards are adhered to. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
Sen. Okoiti Omtatah.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Sir. I rise to contribute to the statement by Sen. Cherarkey, the great from Nandi County. The quality of cement is important and should not be compromised because cement is shelter. It is everything we have in terms of building homes that are lasting and urbanization, especially in Kenya, where the next frontier is urbanization as a way of combating poverty. We need good …
steady for a long time. It was supposed to be a pilot project. We do not know whether the issue was shelved or not. Therefore, we may need to move away from bitumen and embrace more cement in our roads. This is so that we build proper roads. I am also aware of the fact that heavy trucks that are known for damaging our roads are not using Mbagathi Road. Nonetheless, it is a road that has withstood…
[(Applause)]
Hon. Senators, the 15 minutes allowable under our Standing Orders have long been expended, therefore, we will rest the interventions there. Now, Hon. Wakili Sigei, you had a statement under Standing Order No.52. Proceed.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I thank you for graciously allowing me to read this statement that I had earlier on been left out. I rise to seek for a statement on the critical inefficiencies, mismanagement and corruption at Longisa County Referral Hospital in Bomet County and the Bomet County Health System. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this statement is pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) . The level of in…
by patients and raise questions about the true state of health care services at the said hospital and the county at large. In the statement, the Committee should–
Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, you may proceed. The Senate Majority Leader, you may proceed.
Would you like me to move it for you, Sir.
[(Laughter)]
I do not trust the Senator for Kakamega with certain assignments, but he is a good man.
[(Laughter)]
straightforward matter. I request the Leader of Minority, Sen. Stewart Madzayo to second.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to second.
Hon. Senators, I will now propose the question. Hon. Senators, the Floor is open for debate, but this is procedural. With your concurrence, if you allow me, I will proceed to put the question. Thank you, hon. Senators. Since this is a matter that does not concern counties, it will be a voice vote. I will proceed to put the question. Clerk, you may proceed to call the next Order.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Several Senators spoke off the record)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Hon. Senators, pull out the delegates' cards from the units. Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly pick any unattended cards from the units. Serjeant-at-Arms, are you done? Good, now hon Senators, you may now log back into the delegate unit and vote from now. Sen. Nyutu, proceed to the Dispatch Box and cast your vote. Sen. Beth Syengo, take your seat.
Hon. Senators, the results of the division are as follows-
Hon. Senators, I now put the Question on Order No.10. Can the system be made ready for voting? You may now proceed to vote, Hon. Senators.
Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows.
May the system be ready for voting. The Senator for Nandi County and the Senate Majority Leader, please proceed to the Dispatch Table and vote.
[(The Senators proceeded to vote)]
[(Sen. Cherarkey and Sen. Cheruiyot proceeded to register their vote)]
Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows.
In order to bring clarity, a yes vote means you are approving the mediated version of the Bill. That is what the committee recommended to the House. So, let us be very clear on how we will be voting. Clerk, where is the system?
[(There was a technical hitch)]
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker)]
[[The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) in the Chair]]
Hon. Senators, you can now proceed to vote.
[(The Senators proceeded to vote)]
Hon. Senators, these are the results of the Division.
Ogola, Homa Bay County; Sen. Oketch Gicheru, Migori County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; Sen. Seki, Kajiado County; Sen. Sifuna, Nairobi County; Sen. Wafula, Bungoma County; Sen. Wakili Sigei, Bomet County; Sen. Wamatinga, Nyeri County; and, Sen. Wambua, Kitui County.
Hon. Senators, we are proceeding to read the next order, that is on Bills that are on the Committee of the Whole. Clerk, kindly read out Order Nos.15, 16, 17 and 18.
Turkana County; Sen. Madzayo, Kilifi County; Sen. Mungatana, MGH, Tana River County; Sen. (Dr.) Murango, Kirinyaga County; Sen. Murgor, West Pokot County; Sen. Ogola, Homa Bay County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; Sen. Seki, Kajiado County; Sen. Sifuna, Nairobi County; Sen. Tabitha Keroche, Nakuru County; Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda Odhiambo, SC Kisumu County; Sen. Wafula, Bungoma County; Sen. Wakili S…
AYES: Sen. Abass, Wajir County; Sen. Boy, Kwale County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Chute, Marsabit County; Sen. Dullo, Isiolo County; Sen. Faki, Mombasa County; Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Tharaka Nithi County; Sen. Githuku, Lamu County; Sen. Joe Nyutu, Murang’a County; Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, Kakamega County; Sen. Kisang, Elgeyo-Marakwet County; Sen. Lomenen, Turkana County; Sen. Madzayo, Kilifi …
Ogola, Homa Bay County; Sen. Oketch Gicheru, Mogori County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; Sen. Seki, Kajiado County; Sen. Sifuna, Nairobi City County; Sen. Tabitha Keroche, Nakuru County; Sen. Wafula, Bungoma County; Sen. Wakili Sigei, Bomet County; Sen. Wamatinga, Nyeri County; and, Sen. Wambua, Kitui County.
Hon. Senators, these are the results of the Division.
Hon. Members, we are now going to report to the Senate its consideration on the four Bills: The Meteorology Bill (Senate Bills No.45 of 2023), the National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.59 of 2022), the Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.45 of 2022) and the Election Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills N…
Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the Meteorology Bill (Senate Bills No.45 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments. The Temporary Chairperson : We will proceed to report to the House consideration of the National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.59 of 2022) . Proceed, Mover.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
[(Sen. Wakili Sigei)]
Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report to the Senate its consideration of the National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.59 of 2022) and its approval thereof with amendments.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report to the Senate its consideration of the Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) (No.2) (National Assembly Bill No.45 of 2022) and its approval thereof with amendments.
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report to the Senate its consideration of the Election Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bill No.28 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
[(The House Resumed)]
[[The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) in the Chair]]
Hon. Senators, let us have the Chairperson.
Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Meteorology Bill (Senate Bill No.45 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said reports. I request Sen. Eddie Oketch to second.
I second.
I call upon the Mover of the Meteorology Bill (Senate Bills No.45 of 2023).
I call upon the Mover of the Meteorology Bill (Senate Bills No.45 of 2023).
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to Move that The Meteorology Bill (Senate Bill No.45 of 2023) be now read a Third Time. I request the Senator for Nairobi to second.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to second.
[(Question proposed)]
I call upon the Chairperson to Report on The National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.59 of 2022) .
Sen. Lomenen, proceed.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I second.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
I call upon the Mover.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to Move that The Cancer Prevention and Control Amendment (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.45 of 2022) be read a Third Time. I request Sen. Githuku to second.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to second.
[(Question proposed)]
Division will be at the end. I call upon the Chairperson to report on The Election Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.28 of 2024)
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to Move that The Cancer Prevention and Control Amendment (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.45 of 2022) be read a Third Time. I request Sen. Githuku to second.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to second.
[(Question proposed)]
Division will be at the end. I call upon the Chairperson to report on The Election Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.28 of 2024)
Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered The Election Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.28 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments.
I call upon the Mover, Senate Majority Leader.
I call upon the Mover.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that The Election Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.28 of 2024) be read a Third Time. I request Sen. Faki to second.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I second.
[(Question proposed)]
Hon. Senators, the Division will be at the end. Hon. Senators, we are now going to Division. We humbly request you to not walk out. The Division Bell will be rung for three minutes. I request Senators in the Lounge and those within the precincts of Parliament to come into the Chamber so that they can vote. Kindly do not walk out. Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Division Bell. Hon. Senators, t…
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Temporary Speaker)]
[(The Division Bell was rung)]
[(The Division Bell was rung)]
[(The Doors were closed and the Bar drawn)]
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that The Election Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.28 of 2024) be read a Third Time. I request Sen. Faki to second.
Sen. Cherarkey, please resume your seat. We are proceeding to Division on the Cancer prevention and Control Amendment No.2 Bill (National Assembly Bills No.45 of 2022). Please make sure that you are logged in, ready to vote. You may proceed.
Hon. Senators, the Division will be at the end. Hon. Senators, we are now going to Division. We humbly request you to not walk out. The Division Bell will be rung for three minutes. I request Senators in the Lounge and those within the precincts of Parliament to come into the Chamber so that they can vote. Kindly do not walk out. Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Division Bell. Hon. Senators, t…
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Temporary Speaker)]
[(The Division Bell was rung)]
[(The Division Bell was rung)]
[(The Doors were closed and the Bar drawn)]
Sen. Cherarkey, please resume your seat. We are proceeding to Division on the Cancer prevention and Control Amendment No.2 Bill (National Assembly Bills No.45 of 2022). Please make sure that you are logged in, ready to vote. You may proceed.
Hon. Senators, these are the results of the Division that we have just done on the Meteorology Bill (Senate Bills No. 45 of 2023) -
Hon. Senators, these are the results of Division on the National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.59 of 2022) , the results of the Division are as follows-
Sen. Githuku, the Senator for Lamu County, take your seat, please.
Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-
Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 3 and substituting therefor the following new clause- Objects of the Act
Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended in clause 4 –
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 3 and substituting therefor with the following new clause –
THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 11. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei): Division will be at the end. Clause 12
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended -
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 7 and substituting therefor the following new clauses –
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 1 and substituting therefor the following new clause – The Bicameral Legislative (Procedure) Bill, 2023. The Temporary Chairperson : Division will be at the end.
[(Question of the amendment proposed)]
[(Sen. Wakili Sigei)]
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I
Criteria for determining a special or (vii) the functions of the Independent 7A. A Bill is a special Bill if the Bill- relates to, affects or concerns the election of members of a county assembly or a county executive including-
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 5 of the Bill be amended-
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Bill be amended by deleting Clause 6 and inserting therefor the following new clauses—
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I
THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following New Clause 7E- Concurrent determination 7E. The determination of the nature of a Bill under section 6(1) shall be concurrent to the determination of the nature of a Bill under section7B (1).
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 7 of the Bill be amended-
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 8. The Temporary Chairperson : Division will be at the end. Clause 9
[(Question of the amendment proposed)]
[(Sen. Wakili Sigei)]
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move: - THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 9 and substituting therefor the following new clause- Cooperative Societies Membership. Cap. 490
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 10 of the Bill be amended-
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 11 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (2) —
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting the long title to the Bill and substituting therefor the following new title – AN ACT of Parliament to give effect to Articles 109 (5) , 110 (3) and 114 of the Constitution; to provide the procedure for the Speakers of the National Assembly and the Senate to determine the nature of a Bill; and for connected purpose…
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 14 of the Bill be amended in subclause (3) by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the following new words “county executive committee member.” The Temporary Chairperson : Division will be at the end. The additional further amendment will be dropped in the absence of the Mover.…
[(Question of the amendment proposed)]
[(Sen. Wakili Sigei)]
[(Further amendment to Clause 14 dropped)]
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 15 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the words “authorised by the” and substituting therefor the following new words “county executive committee member.” The Temporary Chairperson : Division will be at the end. Clause 16
[(Question of the amendment proposed)]
[(Sen. Wakili Sigei)]
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 16 (3) of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “nine” appearing immediately after the words “is less than” and substituting therefor the word “thirteen”. The Temporary Chairperson : Division at the end. Clause 17
[(Question of amendment proposed)]
[(Sen. Wakili Sigei)]
Hon. Members, we are done with the Houses of Parliament Bicameral Relations Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.44 of 2023). We will now move to the Public Transport Motorcycle Regulation Bill (Senate Bills No.38 of 2023).
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 18 of the Bill be amended-
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 19 of the Bill be amended-
Clause 21
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 21. The Temporary Chairperson : Division will be at the end. Clause 22 Division will be at the end. Clause 23
[(Question of amendment proposed)]
[(Sen. Wakili Sigei)]
[(Question, that Clause 22 be part of the Bill, proposed)]
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended-
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 27 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “these” appearing immediately after the words “any provision of” and substituting therefor the word “this.” The Temporary Chairperson : Division will be at the end. Hon. Senators, in the absence of the Mover, the further amendment to Clause 27 is hereby dropped. Clause 29 The Temporary Ch…
[(Question of amendment proposed)]
[(Sen. Wakili Sigei)]
[(Proposed amendment to Clause 27 by Sen. Osotsi dropped)]
[(Question, that Clause 29 be part of the Bill, proposed)]
[(Sen. Wakili Sigei)]
[(Proposed amendment on New Clause 28A by Sen. Osotsi dropped)]
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Bill be amended by deleting Clause 6 and inserting therefor the following new clauses—
6C. (1) The office of the Chairperson or a member of the Board shall become vacant if the holder—
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report progress on its consideration of The Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bills No.55 of 2023) seeks leave to sit again tomorrow. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) The Temporary Chairperson (
Sen. Oketch Gicheru, please report on the second Bill.
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole report progress on its consideration of The Houses of Parliament (Bicameral Relations) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.44 of 2023) seeks leave to sit again tomorrow. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) The Temporary Chairperson (
The third one is by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. Kindly proceed.
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report progress on its consideration of the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill (Senate Bills No.38 of 2023) and seek leave to sit again tomorrow.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
[(The House resumed)]
[[The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) in the Chair]]
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bills No.55 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.
Let us have the Mover.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I call upon Sen. Eddie to second.
I second.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Houses of Parliament (Bicameral Relations) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.44 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.
I call upon the Mover. Sen. Eddie, you can represent the Senate Majority Leader to move the House.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I would like to request the Senator for Kakamega County, Sen (Dr.) Khalwale to second.
Hon. Speaker, Sir, I second. We are moving to the next Bill.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Public Transport Motorcycle Regulations Bill, Senate Bill No. 38 of 2023, and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.
I now call upon the Mover to move in respect of this Bill.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I happily beg to move that the House doth agree with the Committee on the said report and request hon. Abbas to second me.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I second.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Hon. Senators, it is now 6.37