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Members of the National Assembly led by Hon’ble Speaker visited Dechenphu Lhakhang and Tashichhodzong Dukhang to offer Tangra in gratitude for the successful conclusion of the Second Session of the Third Parliament.

The Resident Representative of UNDP Bhutan, Mrs. Azusa Kubota called on to Hon’ble Speaker today to inform the Speaker on the upcoming UNDP’s “Integrated mission from UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub” and seek for any advice or guidance.

His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo graced the Closing Ceremony of the Second Session of the Third Parliament today. The ceremony was also attended by the senior government officials.  

As per article 10 (10) of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan, the Prime Minister Lyonchhen Dr. Lotay Tshering presented the Annual Report on the State of the Nation including legislative plans and priorities of the Government to the Joint Sitting of the  Parliament today.

The House re-deliberated on the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Amendment) Bill today. 

The House during the re-deliberation on the six recommendations made by  the National Council on the Budget Appropriation Bill 2019-20, endorsed five recommendations excluding  the recommendation on budgetary support to the Royal Education Council.

The Joint Sitting of the Parliament continued the deliberation on the Review Report of Performance Audit Reports and the Follow Up Report on the Implementation Status by Public Accounts Committee.

After the declaration of the Royal Audit Authority’s Annual Audit Report 2018 and the five Performance Audit Reports as official documents by the Hon’ble Speaker, the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the Eminent Member of National Council, Hon’ble Phuntsho Rabten presented the Public Accounts Committee Report to the Joint Sitting of the Parliament today. 

The Member from Khatoed_Laya constituency moved the motion for establishing a separate Medical Service Access and issuing notification on exclusive Employment Opportunities for Differently-abled persons. The Member of Shompangkha constituency supported the motion.

The Member from Bardo-Trong constituency moved the motion for a Policy to substitute LPG import by promoting the use of electrical energy and home appliances (oven). The Member of Bartsham_Shongphu constituency supported the motion.

The National Assembly re-deliberated on the 19-point Recommendations of the National Council of Bhutan on the Pay Revision Bill 2019 today. The Finance Minister, the Member in Charge of the Bill, moved the motion for re-deliberation.

The Members of the National Assembly led by the Speaker were on a 3-day industrial visit to Wangduephodrang from 14 – 16 June 2019. The sole purpose of the visit was to facilitate Members of the National Assembly to get first-hand information for oversight on the implementation status of Punatsnangchhu-I & II Hydroelectric Projects and the Wangdue Dzong Reconstruction project and the associated challenges.  

The Chairperson of the Social and Cultural Committee, Choki Gyeltshen, Member from Manebi-Tsenkher Constituency presented the report on the SDG 4 – Quality Education to the House today.

National Assembly Adopted the Budget Appropriation Bill for the Financial Year 2019-20 of Nu. 64,826.725 million with current budget of Nu. 34,652.765 million and Capital budget of Nu. 30,173.960 million with all Yes Votes from  43 Members present and voting.

The House continued the deliberation on the rest of the recommendations of the Economics and Finance Committee on the National Budget for the Financial Year 2019-20.