Al-Mandlawi: The current legislative session will witness the enactment of important laws
The expanded meeting of the heads of parliamentary blocs and committees, headed by Acting Speaker of Parliament Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, agreed today, Monday, to expedite the resolution of the issue of electing a new Speaker of Parliament and to set a timetable for approving important laws.
Al-Mandlawi’s media office stated in a statement received by Al-Maalouma Agency that “Al-Mandlawi chaired an expanded meeting of the heads of parliamentary blocs and committees, to develop a legislative map and activate the oversight role of the council during the current new term.”
He added, “The meeting discussed the projects and laws submitted by the government, and it was agreed with the heads of the blocs and committees to set a timetable for approving important laws that meet the needs of various segments of society.”
Al-Mandlawi said, “The past period witnessed voting on a number of laws, including those that have been suspended for years,” indicating that “the current session will witness the enactment of important laws.”
He called for “expediting the resolution of the issue of electing a Speaker of the Council in a way that contributes to the stability and activation of the performance of the legislative institution.”
He discussed with the heads of parliamentary blocs and committees “mechanisms to enhance the oversight role and the work plan for the current legislative session,” directing all committees to “submit oversight reports on the performance of ministries, agencies and entities not affiliated with a ministry, in addition to quarterly reports to the relevant committees on the implementation of budget schedules and the application of the government program.”
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