Hanoi (VNA) - The 49th meeting of the NationalAssembly Standing Committee wrapped up in Hanoi on October 15.
Speaking at the event, NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan asked agenciesto promptly complete draft laws and resolutions to submit to the legislature atits 10th session.
The meeting took place at a time when continual flooding has causedsevere loss of life and property, with many officials, soldiers and residents remainingunaccounted for.
As downpours are forecast to continue, the top legislator suggested theGovernment, authorities at all levels, and people continue to keep a closewatch on weather forecasts and offer support where possible.
Prior to the closing ceremony, the NA Standing Committee offeredopinions on preparations for the 14th NA’s 10th session.
NA General Secretary and Chairman of the NA Office Nguyen Hanh Phuc saidthe 10th session of the NA will approve the appointments of the Ministerof Science and Technology and the Minister of Health and replace the Governorof the State Bank of Vietnam.
Lawmakers will consider and decide upon policies on changing forestryuse purposes for the building of Than River and Ban Mong reservoirs in south-centralNinh Thuan and north-central Nghe An provinces, adopt two NA resolutions on theorganisation of urban administrations in HCM City, and the settlement of issuesrelating to land for defence and security.
The outcomes of State policies on supporting residents and businesseshit by COVID-19 will also be tabled for assessment.
The legislature’s 10th session will last 19 days, with thefirst stage from October 20-27 and the second from November 2-17.
NA Chairwoman Ngan proposed incorporating socio-economic issues and nationaltarget programmes into three-day discussions that will be broadcast live.
The NA Standing Committee agreed to postpone the submission of a draft lawon amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Trade Unionsfor further adjustment, and to approve the law on amendments and supplements toseveral articles of the Law on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control./.