This year, Parliament will assemble for the shortest time in a season, presumably on or before August 3.This is due to a variety of internal and external tasks involving the Speaker and the leadership, which will halt the House’s daily session.
That, notwithstanding, the House is faced with a tall order to consider 69 bills and other amendments.
The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, said this at a media engagement on Wednesday to officially announce the itinerary for the second meeting of Parliament.
Among the agenda for the meeting is the mid-year budget review to be presented by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.He will be expected to give an update on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout, the current economic situation of the country and the prospects.
Bills
Aside from the 69 bills, the House will also consider 29 executive instruments.
Also key for the season is the consideration of the Affirmative Action Bill and the Intestate Succession Bill which have been on the back burner for more than 10 years, as well as the Mineral and Mining Amendment Bill to deal with the issue of illegal mining.