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Former speakers, deputies to get pension benefits

The Act states that where the Speaker or Deputy Speaker ceases to hold office by retirement, they are entitled to an allowance equivalent to 60% of the monthly salary of the sitting office holders respectively.

Former speakers, deputies to get pension benefits
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Members of Parliament (MPs) on Wednesday, September 08, passed the Parliamentary Pension (Amendment) Bill, which has provided for retirement benefits for former speakers and deputies from 1980.

The current Act, which

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