In the meeting of the Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs of the National Assembly, it was stated that many members of parliament do not have official residences. 100,000 to 70,000 while MPs pay their own electricity and gas bills.
In the meeting, the Federal Secretary Parliamentary Affairs while giving a briefing said that the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is a helper of the Parliament regarding legislation, summaries related to legislation in any government institution or constitutional institution are also sent from the ministry.
The briefing informed that Rs 266 million has been earmarked for the Parliamentary Secretaries, also ensuring the implementation of the government’s assurances at the Parliamentary Forum.
He said that 36,000 complaints were received in the Prime Minister’s Complaints Cell last year, out of which more than 22,000 complaints were resolved, about 1100 public complaints are received every month.
He further said that the Election Commission is an independent institution, the legal affairs related to the Election Commission are with the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, the Parliament has financial autonomy, there is no shortage of staff in the Parliament, employees are recruited for political purposes. There are 1000 employees for 96 senators. Unfortunately, instead of legislation, roads and electricity are the priority of parliamentarians. 80% of the work on the new lodges of parliament is complete. Assurance, the matter will also be brought to the notice of the Prime Minister.
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2024-07-29 20:19:43