UDAIPUR: Reform of Zero Hour, concept of committee hour for discussion on parliamentary panel reports and reforms in structure of private members business were among the recommendations made during the 18th All India Whips’ Conference which ended here today.
The two-day meet hosted around 90 delegates representing the Centre and 19 states.
Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Vijay Goel said during different sessions in the conference, consensus were reached on several issues, including disruption of House proceedings by lawmakers who storm to the well.
He said ‘whips’ of various parties were of the opinion that disruption of house proceedings should be curbed.
Goel told reporters that the ‘whips’ were of the view that issue-based quality debate and discussions should be promoted and skills of legislators should be upgraded.
Reform of Zero Hour for more prompt reply and action taken report from the Ministry concerned was one of the recommendations, he said. (AGENCIES)
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