Par'l Speaker calls meeting to discuss rising fuel prices

KUWAIT, Sept 27 (KUNA) -- National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim said on Tuesday that he has invited the government and MPs to a meeting next week to discuss the rise in fuel prices.
"The Parliament seeks to protect citizens and ensure that they remain unaffected by the increase in fuel prices," Al-Ghanim said in a statement to the press, adding that there has been a consensus over the need to hold this meeting.
Moreover, he noted that this urgent meeting has been called to discuss the issue of rising fuel prices.
Speaking on the procedure to convene such meetings, Al-Ghanim said upon notification, the Parliament Speaker would inform the government and the meeting can only take place with His His Highness the Amir's consent.
"We are looking for results that protect citizens, not electoral or ideological gains," the Parliament Speaker noted.
Al-Ghanim also said that the majority of MPs have concurred to hold this meeting in order to sort out the issue of fuel prices in a timely manner, adding that he is awaiting the government's response to the meeting, expected to be held next week. (end) asa.nam