News:
June 27, 2012
The Minority in Parliament on Wednesday registered their displeasure over the absence of some ministers in parliament to answer question asked of them.
The Business Statement for the week advertised that, ministers from the ministries of Interior, Employment and Social Welfare, Local Government and Rural Development and Finance will be in the House to answer various question in relation to their sector.
But when parliament conveyed this week both the Order Papers which indicates what issues will be tackled in a particular day for Tuesday and Wednesday indicated nothing about the said questions, prompting the MP for Akropong, W. O. Boafo to question why the Order paper did not capture the question while no explanation was given for that action.
The Majority Leader Clestus Avoka, in responds said the ministers in question have traveled to various parts of the country for the inauguration of the new 46 new districts which will be held on Thursday 28 June 2012.
However the minority was not satisfied with the explanation given and insisted that in the absence of the substantive ministers, the deputy ministers could have taken their place on the floor of the House to answer the question as is done sometimes.
The Majority Leader then considered and said the ministers will be rescheduled and later answer the questions ask of them.
Meanwhile the House continued with deliberations on the university of professional studies bill 2011 which is currently at the consideration stage.
Kwadwo Anim/Ghanamps.gov.gh