“Upper House” summarizes work results, 21 meetings, senators discuss 123 matters

Upper House" summarizes work results, meeting 21 times, senators discuss 123 matters, discuss 11 draft laws, raise questions to control the administration of the country 52 questions Reporters reported that at the end of the Senate meeting today (October 29), which was the last meeting of the first ordinary session of the year, Mr. Boonsong Noisophon, Second Vice President of the Senate, read a summary of the results of the Senate's legislative work in the first ordinary session of the year between July 3 and October 30, 2024, stating that there were a total of 21 Senate meetings, lasting approximately 123 hours and 30 minutes, with 123 members requesting consultation before entering the meeting agenda. As for the legal work, 11 bills were considered, with the Senate agreeing with the House of Representatives on 5 bills, the Senate agreeing with the joint committee on 1 bill, and one bill under consideration by the joint committee. In addition, 4 bills are under consideration by the Senate. For the results of operations in the area of ??controlling the administration of the country, the Senate has raised a total of 52 questions, 21 of which were verbal questions, 7 of which the government has answered and 14 of which were omitted. The Senate has raised a total of 31 questions in writing, 25 of which the government has requested answers in the meeting, 15 of which have been answered and 7 of which have been omitted, and 3 of which are still pending answers. As for the 6 questions which were requested to be answered in the Royal Gazette, all of which are awaiting answers. In addition, 25 annual reports of various agencies or organizations were considered, 9 motions were considered, and 3 were considered to select or approve individuals to hold various positions in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution or other laws. The Standing Committee is currently reviewing the history of conduct and ethical behavior of individuals nominated for 1 position. The senators were then informed of the royal decree an nouncing the closure of the first regular session of the parliament from October 31, 2024.-319.-Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency