News:
May 24, 2021
The second meeting of the first session of the 8th Parliament starts on Tuesday, May 24, 2021.
The meeting is expected to work on a number of bills which include, the Ghana Standards Authority Bill 2021, Exemptions Bill 2021, Consumer Protection Bill 202, Advertising Council Bill 2021 and Petroleum Revenue Management (Amendment Bill 2021).
A budget performance report in respect of the Ministry of Youth and Sports for the period of January to December, budget performance in respect of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for the period January to December 2020 are among other papers to be presented to the House during this meeting.
The Speaker is also expected to admit Motions for debate, as well as some petitions before the House, with sector Ministers expected to attend upon the House to answer questions related to their Ministries.
A statement from the Public Affairs Department of Parliament also disclosed that the Appointment Committee of Parliament would also commence its public hearing to vet deputy ministerial nominees with one minister of state.
The Public Account Committee is also expected to have its public hearing to examine reports from the Auditor General’s Department and other related matters, while the Select Committee would also sit as part of Parliament’s oversight duties.
The statement further noted that, the COVID-19 protocols would be strictly adhered to in this meeting.
Ghanamps.com