Only Limited Number of MPs allowed in opening of Legislative Year

Only Limited Number of MPs allowed in opening of Legislative Year
Thursday 7 October 2021 - 15:47

The presence at the first legislative year’s opening session in the 11th legislature, scheduled for Friday, will be reduced to a limited number of members of parliament from political parties, professional employer organizations and employees’ representatives in both Houses of Parliament.

In a joint statement, the Speakers of the Houses of Representatives and Advisors emphasize that this decision is due to the exceptional situation related to the spread of COVID-19, and the preventive measures issued at the national level by public authorities, applied in both legislative institutions.

In accordance with the provisions of Article 65 of the Constitution, the first session of the first legislative year of the 11th legislature will be opened on Friday, says the same source.

King Mohammed VI will deliver a speech on Friday to the parliament at the opening of the 1st session, according to a he presence at the first legislative year’s opening session in the 11th legislature, scheduled for Friday

“Due to precautionary measures triggered by the evolution of the health situation, the Sovereign will deliver the speech from the Royal Palace,” the ministry added.

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