Women MPs discuss with ARP speaker increased role in proposing legislation

Tunis: Ways of improving parliamentary work and enhancing the contribution of women MPs in proposing legislation were discussed at a meeting between Speaker of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP), Brahim Bouderbala, and a number of women MPs. The participants agreed that the drafting of a code of conduct for parliamentary work should be accelerated. The meeting also addressed issues related to attendance and voting in committees and plenary sessions and the publication of their results. The Speaker commended the role of women parliamentarians and their 'active and tireless contribution to the work of the Assembly's various structures.' He noted their 'seriousness, sense of responsibility and willingness to perform their duties to the best of their ability in order to meet the aspirations and convey the concerns of their constituents.' The Speaker urged them to continue along the same path and contribute to further improving the parliamentary work and strengthening the role of the People's Asse mbly in serving the supreme interest of the nation, in view of the completion of the legislative function with the commencement of the work of the National Council of Regions and Districts. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse