House expected to rise on Friday

The Business Committee of Parliament on Friday urged all committees with outstanding referrals to expedite action as the House is expected to rise next Friday, 20 December.

The Committee also called on the members to endeavour to attend sittings regularly and punctually during the few remaining days to ensure a successful end of the second session of the third Parliament.

Papa Owusu-Ankomah, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs gave the advice when he presented the Business Statement for tenth week ending 20 December, 2002.

According to the agenda, the Ministers of Information and Presidential Affairs, Health, Food and Agriculture, Roads and Transport and Education would appear before the House to answer 27 questions. During the week the bills, which have reached their various stages of passage will also be taken.