Speaker to engage OP on status of opposition bills passed by the House

Raphael Trotman

Almost two months since two Bills passed by the National Assembly were sent to President Donald Ramotar for signature into law there is no word on whether or not the President will give assent and Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman is concerned and says that following the passage of the 2013 budget, he will engage the Office of the President.

Article 170 (2) of the Constitution requires that the President, who is part of Parliament,