Ghana’s Parliament, British Commons must co-operate

The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Peter Ala Adjetey on Thursday called for a tighter co-operation between Ghana's Parliament and the British House of Commons.

Mr Adjetey was speaking during a courtesy call on him by the Deputy British High Commissioner, Mr Craig Murray. Mr Adjetey said Britain, aptly described as the "mother of parliaments" could be of great assistance to Ghana's parliament, adding that Ghana requires training of its new members of parliament.

Mr Murray congratulated the Speaker on his election and said he has a formidable task ahead of him in holding the House together. Those present at the meeting were Mr J.H. Mensah, Majority Leader and Mr Alban Bagbin, Minority Leader as well as Mr Freddie Blay and Mr Ken Dzirasah, First and Second Deputy Speakers.