Government House, “Somsak” confirms that there will be no delay in the laws sent to the government for consideration. But there is a process to ask the opinions of relevant agencies. It takes time
Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Deputy Prime Minister, as chairman of the committee to expedite the proposal of draft bills to drive the implementation of government policy, said that there are currently many laws that many agencies must express their opinions on before proposing laws. Some laws have only one matter. But there are more than 10 related agencies which have problems with not offering their opinions. Complete the time frame specified within two weeks.
‘After the Cabinet Secretariat received the matter from the ministry that the law was amended. Must inquire with the relevant agencies. And it takes up to two weeks to wait to hear opinions. Some agencies still haven’t sent it after two weeks. Therefore, it is the duty of the government to expedite. Today’s cabinet meeting will consider 6 issues that need to be
expedited. Without specifying any one matter. The same is true of the draft Alcohol Control Act. There are many issues, such as changing the time to increase or decrease alcohol consumption. or prohibited labeling about danger There are many issues that require the details of the relevant agencies,’ Mr. Somsak said.
As for the case of the opposition expediting legislation that is still pending with the government, Mr. Somsak said that there was no delay because the law of the MPs, once it was completed, would be brought to the meeting immediately. without having to listen to opinions or hold a public hearing But as for the law, government agencies must listen to public hearings more than once. Conditions for making laws are different. Especially in financial law. The Prime Minister must listen to the voices of relevant government agencies.
‘It’s not easy. It’s like a political party and the House of Representatives. Because the government is responsible for the budget that must follow. Recently, it has been
acknowledged that some laws must be delayed, such as Decentralization to local areas, which has been done for more than 20 years, has not gone anywhere. Even though the law has been passed But the next issue regarding the budget is still not being able to allocate budget spending. This government, for which I am responsible. I’ve been considering it for three months. still considered delayed Because there are still incompletes, there is a delay and the destination has to come and fix it,’ Mr. Somsak said.
As for the case of the Cambodian People’s Party inviting Ms. Pae Thongthan Shinawatra, Pheu Thai Party leader and party executive committee member, to visit Cambodia this month, they said that on their part, they have not yet discussed whether they should join the group or not.
Source: Thai News Agency