Marat calls for more time to research Bills

Member for Rabaul Alan Marat says parliamentarians are not given enough time to research Bills before it gets to the floor to be voted.

Marat questioned if it is a conspiracy by the current government to use its numerical strength to pass Bills.

Directing his question to the Speaker in today's session of Parliament, Marat asked if the Speaker could support an amendment to the Standing Orders so there is ample time for Bills to be given for MPs before they are tabled in the chamber.

"We in this Chamber are privilege to represent our people who voted us," Marat said.

"We need proper opportunity to discuss legislations.

"Members will remember the very quick session, of the first reading, seconding reading last week.

"15 years ago Members receive copies of bills of enactment a week before debated, now we receive them on our desk on the morning they are debated, we have no opportunity to research the implication of Bills," Marat said.

Speaker Theo Zurenouc in his response said the question has a valid point and he will respond in writing.

 

Author: 
Charles Yapumi