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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) organized a presentation from Royal Audit Authority (RAA) on 14^th December, 2017 in the National Assembly Conference Hall. The presentations were made on Performance Audit on Delivery of OPD Services at JDWNRH and Provision of Drinking Water in Thimphu Municipality.  The programme was organized in accordance with Section 42 (a)(2) of the Rules of Procedure of PAC, 2017 and was attended by the Honorable Members…....

I am very happy to be a part of this important occasion– the closing of the 10th Session of the Second Parliament. I am particularly happy to be able to address such an august gathering. The duties and functions of parliament are sacred, and of immense significance and importance.

After the conclusion of the Tenth Session of the Second Parliament, the Members of the Parliament led by the Hon’ble Speaker visited Dechenphu Lhakhang and Tashichhodzong to offer gratitude to the Guardian Deities for the successful conclusion of the Session.

The Tenth Session of the Second Parliament successfully concluded today. The Concluding Ceremony was graced by His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen.

In accordance with the Daily Business Order for the day, the Secretary General read out the Draft Resolutions to the House. The National Assembly ratified the Resolutions of the 10^th Session of the Second Parliament after making necessary amendments.

Hon’ble Speaker granted Tashi Khadar and congratulated Ms. Sonam Lhamo on being promoted as Chief Information and Media Officer of the National Assembly Secretariat.

Hon’ble Tshogpon granted Tashi Khadhar and congratulated Mr. Rinchen Khandu for his achievement in the Bhutan Civil Service Examination 2017. Mr. Rinchen Khandu topped Bhutan Civil Service Examination 2017 in the technical category (IT), which was appeared by some 21 candidates. Mr. Rinchen Khandu joined the National Assembly Secretariat in August 2016 as Assistant Research Officer after his graduation from the College of Science & Technology in Rinchending with Bachelors…....

The Joint Sitting of the Parliament continued deliberations on the Review of the Seven Performance Audit Report of various sectors today.

The Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee, National Council Member from Wangduephodrang Dzongkhag, presented the Public Accounts Committee Report to the Parliament today. 

Re-deliberation on the Amendments and Objections of the National Council Narcotics Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Substance Abuse (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2017 (Urgent Bill)

The National Assembly re-deliberated on the recommendations and the objections made by the National Council on the Narcotics Drugs, Psychotropic Substance and Substance Abuse (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2017 today.  

Hon’ble Members of the National Assembly led by Hon’ble Speaker made a 3-day field visits to Phuentsholing from 1 – 3 December 2017. The sole purpose of the visit was to facilitate Hon’ble Members of National Assembly to oversee the status of various industries, dry port and special housing project in Phuentsholing.

Question Hour Highlight

1. Question on Plan of Action to Address Suicide Problem

The Member from Nanong-Shumar constituency asked the Prime Minister to inform the House on the policies, strategies and plan of action being pursued to address the issue of increasing number of suicide in the country.

National Assembly Passes the Tourism Levy Exemption Bill of Bhutan 2017

The National Assembly adopted the Tourism Levy Exemption Bill of Bhutan 2017 with 37 “Yes” votes, 2 “ No” and 1  “Abstain”, out of 40 members present and voting.

National Assembly Adopts the Audit Bill 2017

The National Assembly adopted the Audit Bill 2017 today with 41 “Yes” votes, 1 “No” vote and 1 “Abstain”, out of the 43 members present and voting.

1. Issues related to Alcohol Consumption

The Member from Chhumig-Ura constituency asked the Health Minister to inform the House on the annual spending by the government to treat alcohol related diseases, policies and plans to reduce consumption of alcohol, implementation status of alcohol reduction policy and current status of alcohol consumption in the country.