Public security minister first to field questions by NA deputies
Minister of Public Security To Lam is the first to field queries at the National Assembly’s question-and-answer (Q&A) session that begins in Hanoi on June 4.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (centre) and Minister of Public Security To Lam (R) discuss before the session begins (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Public Security To Lam isthe first to field queries at the National Assembly’s question-and-answer(Q&A) session that begins in Hanoi on June 4.
Taking place for two days and a half as part of the ongoing 14thNA’s 7th session, the event will be broadcast live nationwide.
Starting the session, NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Nganhighlighted that the work has become a magnet attracting special attention fromvoters and people all over the country. It has helped raise the efficiency ofthe NA’s supervision work, bear a positive impact on the management by theGovernment and ministries, contribute to the comprehensive socio-economicdevelopment, and ensure security, national defence, and social order andsafety.
The top legislator expressed her belief that with a highsense of responsibility, the NA deputies and members of the Government willbring the session to satisfactory success as desired by the voters.
Minister Lam will give explanation on a series of topicsrevolving around the fight against illegal drug production, possession,transport and trade; murder and loan shark crimes; trans-national surrogacyrings; abuse against women and children; traffic safety violations; and drugusers that cause serious consequences.
The session will also be joined by the Deputy Prime Minster,Governor of the State Bank, Prosecutor General of the Supreme People'sProcuracy, and Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court, alongside ministersof Justice; Defence; Transport; Labour, Invalid, and Social Affairs; Health;Education and Training; and Information and Communications.
In the afternoon of the same day, the Q&A session will focuson construction issues, including real estate market management, particularlythe handling of problems in apartment, condotel, tourist villa, and officetelmanagement; the planning and management of urban orders; and the relocation ofheadquarters of ministries and sectors to suburban areas. Minster ofConstruction Pham Hong Ha will take the podium, with support from ministers ofEnvironment and Natural Resources, Finance, Planning and Investment, Culture,Sports and Tourism, and Justice; the Government Inspector General; and the AuditorGeneral of the State Audit Office.-VNA
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NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (centre) and Minister of Public Security To Lam (R) discuss before the session begins (Photo: VNA) 
