MEMBERS of parliament yesterday took turns raising points of order against each other over the ‘inappropriate’ attires in the House. Mpika PF member of Parliament Francis Kapyanga raised a point of order against Petauke Central independent member of parliament Emmanuel Jay Banda, saying he was dressed like a policeman. In her ruling, first Deputy Speaker Attractor Chisangano asked Banda to leave the House so that he can go and dress appropriately. “Honourable members, I think we should not waste time on the dress code. The people are waiting to hear about the issues. We all know how we should dress when coming to this House. Looking at what the Honourable member for Petauke is putting on, [it] is not appropriate...

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