NA delegation visits UK Parliament
(VOV) -A delegation from the Vietnam National Assembly (NA) Law Committee led by Chairman Phan Trung Ly paid a working visit to the UK from December 8-14.
While in the UK, the delegation worked with a number of UK parliamentary agencies to learn about the operational model of the British Parliament as well as the legislative process, the role and authority of the parliamentary committees in promoting legislative and supervisory activities and attending the hearings in the British Parliament.
The delegates also visited the London City Council and the Scotland Office, hearing them introduce the UK government's plan to empower the Scottish Parliament after the Sept 18 referendum in Scotland.
The UK Government is expected to issue a new draft law on empowering the Scottish Parliament relating to taxation and social welfare. These proposals have been made by the three major political parties in the UK just a few days prior to the referendum in Scotland aimed at persuading voters to vote against the independence plan.
Visiting Brunel University London, the two sides exchanged views on prospects for bilateral cooperation in such areas as personnel training, expert assistance in the areas of the Vietnam NA Law Committee’s demand. They agreed to continue their discussions on the signing of a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the near future.