Key lawmakers debate seven bills, question two ministers
VOV.VN - Key lawmakers of the National Assembly Standing Committee are scheduled to debate seven bills and question two Government ministers during the 31st session of the committee that opened in Hanoi on March 14.
The bills to be debated are the Capital Law (amended); Law on Asset Auctions (amended); Law on Organization of People’s Courts (amended); Law on Road; Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety; Law on National Defense Industry, Security and Industrial Mobilization; and Law on Social Insurance (amended).
These bills were discussed at the 2023 year-end National Assembly session and revised shortly afterwards by relevant committees and agencies based National Assembly deputies, experts and scientists.
They will be examined during the 3.5 day session this time and then submitted to the 2024 mid-year National Assembly session for consideration and approval.
The lawmakers will also consider and decide on the establishment and arrangement of a number of administrative units in Binh Duong and Tien Giang provinces.
A highlight of the ongoing session is a hearing during which Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son will answer the lawmakers’ questions relating to issues under their leadership.
Minister Phoc is anticipated to answer questions about the management and supervision of insurance business activities and services, the licensing of companies that provide finance-related services, and the enforcement of laws on lottery, betting, casino and prize-winning electronic games.
He will also answer questions about customs procedures, customs inspection and supervision; measures to prevent and combat smuggling and illegal transportation of goods across borders; and the management of prices of goods and services on the list of goods and services priced by the State.
Meanwhile, Minister Son will answer questions about the protection of Vietnamese citizens abroad; law violations by Vietnamese nationals abroad and foreigners in Vietnam; and the protection of the legitimate rights and interests of Vietnamese fishermen at sea.
He will also talk about the implementation of bilateral and multilateral agreements and solutions to promote the implementation of economic, trade and investment cooperation agreements; and the ministry’s efforts in expanding export markets and helping Vietnamese businesses avoid fraud.
Among other issues, Minister Son will also talk about the management, improvement of qualifications and organizational capacity of the diplomatic sector, as well as solutions to strengthen the fight against corruption and negativity in diplomatic activities.
