Parliament, Results of discussions with representatives of three parties have concluded that there will be no time cut for the opposition, but will still give 22 hours, adding time for ministers to give clear answers. The first day may end at 2 a.m., but must end tomorrow. Not extended on April 5th.
Meeting of the Joint Coordinating Committee of the House of Representatives with Mr. Pichet Muang Phan 2nd Vice President of the House of Representatives Chairing the meeting To discuss the time frame for general discussion without voting according to Section 152 With representatives of the Cabinet, government whips and opposition whips participating, such as Mrs. Monporn Charoensri, Mr. Wisut Chainarun, Mr. Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, Mr. Akradet Wongpitakroj, Mr. Paradorn Prisanananthakul, Mr. Chaichana Dejdecho, Mr. Rangsiman Rome, Mr. Parit Watcharasindhu and Mr. Nattawut Buapathum
The meeting discussed the time frame. The government whip has proposed cutting the opposition’s time by 4 hours, but the opposi
tion wants to stick to the original policy. In terms of government, 6 hours, opposition 22 hours.
Mr. Chaichana stated that if the council does not have principles and postpones all the time Next, there are no principles. He thinks that 6 hours of the government’s time is not enough. The government must manage the content to be concise and explain it for the people to understand. If you request additional time, you must extend it to 3 days.
Mr. Wisut said that they would like to adapt to each other. He saw that if he voted in a large room, there would be more damage. If we still keep the fort down, I’m afraid it will be difficult to work together. because they had to work together for 4 years
Mr. Phichet said after discussing with the three parties for 1 hour, they came to the same conclusion that Today’s discussion (April 3), the first day, will last until around 2:00 AM. On April 4, there will be discussion until midnight, which will give an additional 2 hours if there is a discussion. Lots of questions
and answers. The 3 chairmen will manage their time. The opposition still gets the same 22 hours as before. while the minister I will give you an answer to end the current issue. Answer completely, it may take up to 10 hours, but there is no specific time limit for answering indefinitely. It is the duty of the president to manage. The question and answer is believed to be completed within 2 days, or maybe a little. To help solve the problem, there will be no need to vote and argue in the meeting room of the House of Representatives so that the people can receive complete information.
As for not being able to increase the discussion date on April 5, Mr. Pichet reasoned that it was because it had been set. The time has already been set. And all parties plan for Friday the 5th. April: Everyone has a mission. Therefore, it must be terminated by tomorrow (April 4), maybe a little past midnight so that work can proceed.
Source: Thai News Agency