Title: The Speaker made an observation regarding the Business transacted by the House during the week ending on 2nd March, 2007.
MR. SPEAKER: Hon. Members, for your information, I want to briefly recapitulate the main items of business transacted by the House during the last week.
As Starred Questions could not be called for oral answers due to interruptions in the House, replies to the 80 Starred Questions along with the replies to 702 Unstarred Questions were laid on the Table.
During the period, as many as 12 matters of urgent public importance were raised before the adjournment of the House for the day. Also, 40 matters were raised under Rule 377 during the period.
As regards the legislative business, four Bills were introduced in the House.
The House discussed the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address for three hours and 33 minutes. However, the discussion was not concluded.
The Railway Budget for 2007-08 was presented by the Railway Minister on 26 February, 2007. During this period, the Budget (General) for 2007-08 was also presented to the House.
During this period, one Action Taken Report was presented.
During the last week, we lost 18 hours and 44 minutes due to interruptions and adjournments.
Hon. Members, I seek your cooperation in the smooth conduct of the proceedings.
Thank you very much.
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