THE National Assembly sits today and among the major issues is tabling of one of a series of financial papers by Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, to restore critically important funds cut under the 2014 National Budget.
The first reading of the Land Surveyors Bill 2014 is scheduled to be heard. Slated for second readings are the Wildlife Import and Export Bill 2014 and the Broadcasting Amendment Bill.The motion for the appointment of a Commission of Inquiry (CoI) to investigate the shooting of citizens by the Guyana Police Force on December 6, 2011 in Georgetown is also on the cards.
Questions on the overseas trips and the benefits of those trips taken by the President and Government delegations is also expected to be addressed today. An answer is also expected on the benefits for the former President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. These are among five questions on the agenda.
Additionally, the report of the Appointment Committee is expected to be tabled. The report addresses the appointments in relation to the Appointment of Members of the Police Service Commission and the Judicial Service Commission.
The last sitting of the National Assembly was on Wednesday, May 21, 2014.