‘Constitution gives MPs right to grill’
Reshuffle expected
Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Al-Sabeeh
speaks to the press. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 5, (KUNA): It is a parliamentarian’s prerogative to interpellate any government official and that right is supported by the constitution, Kuwait’s Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Al-Sabeeh said on Tuesday.
Al-Sabeeh’s remarks came in response to growing speculation that she could be subject to a grilling procedure in parliament, a prospect that she welcomed and described as “a constitutional right of all MPs.” Al-Sabeeh, who is also Minister of State for Economic Affairs, added that all “development plans will be shared with parliament during its forthcoming term.” When asked about the country’s demographic structure, she replied that an ad hoc committee dealing with the issue would meet soon to discuss the matter.
Meanwhile, the two dates suggested for holding the first session of the second phase of the 15th parliamentary term are Oct 24 and 31, reports Al-Qabas daily quoting parliamentary sources.
They revealed that 90 percent of the positions in the parliament offices will witness change after the elections, indicating that discussions and coordination concerning the membership in both temporary and permanent committees will start early.
Meanwhile, the committee for improvement of business environment recently held a meeting concerning licenses for projects related to microenterprises, vans, and seasonal markets.