Minister highlights executive, legislative cooperation

Manama: The executive branch is devoted to respond quickly to all the referrals of the legislature, regarding the execution of some service projects, said Information and Parliament Affairs Minister Isa bin Abdulrahman Al Hammadi.

Addressing the weekly post-Cabinet news conference yesterday, Al Hammadi stressed the dedication of the government to meeting citizens’ needs, focusing particularly on upgrading the infrastructure and expanding services. 

He pointed out that the session discussed a proposal to upgrade one of the highways in Bahrain, adding that competent authorities were directed to take the necessary measures. 

Al Hammadi highlighted the dual function of the National Assembly - Shura Council and Parliament – under the bicameral system. 

The Upper and Lower Houses of Parliament submit proposals to the government to be drafted as laws and referred back through official channels to the legislature for more scrutiny. In case decree-laws are issued during parliamentary recess, they are referred to the legislature to scrutinize them as per the procedures.

Al Hammadi highlighted the parliamentary function of oversight, citing the legislative tools, which include in particular probe committees, queries and questioning. 

The executive then deals with all that is referred by the legislative branch of government in due form and within the constitutional deadlines.