"Members of Parliament must pursue their questions to the end."
Those raising questions should be assertive and take the time to follow the resolution process in order to see the outcome clearly.
From tomorrow (June 11th) until noon on June 13th, the National Assembly will dedicate its entire time to questioning and answering questions. "I always emphasize that the nature of questioning is to work together to find solutions to address pressing and inadequate issues in the future," said Representative Nguyen Thanh Hai, Deputy Head of the National Assembly Office, in an interview with VOV.VN.
PV:How do delegates assess the ongoing questioning sessions, as well as the list of heads of ministries and agencies appearing before the National Assembly this time?
Representative Nguyen Thanh Hai:Historically, the questioning session has always attracted special attention and interest from voters because it brings to the table in the National Assembly hall "hot" issues that require answers and sharing from the heads of ministries.
I have always emphasized that the nature of questioning is to work together to find solutions to pressing and inadequate issues in the future.
Through questioning, representatives gain more information to share and coordinate with executive agencies, so that they can inform the public about the causes of problems and shortcomings, and which issues require appropriate time, progress, and resources to resolve.
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| Representative Nguyen Thanh Hai |
I used to work in the education sector and noticed that many voters are very concerned about the national unified exam, and many are worried. This time, many issues have been presented to the Minister of Education, and I myself have received many opinions such as: How is the Ministry preparing for the organization of the exam when it hasn't been piloted yet? Have they anticipated potential problems and how will they address them?
I hope tomorrow will be a lively and important questioning session, and that the results will create a boost for socio-economic development in the coming period.
PV:As someone who has repeatedly asked direct questions, how do you assess the ministers' fulfillment of their promises?
Representative Nguyen Thanh Hai:Delegates can ask questions throughout the year, not just during parliamentary sessions. In fact, the purpose of questioning is to raise issues, and some matters can be resolved immediately by the heads of relevant ministries.
Many delegates and I are concerned about the results of the monitoring, including the questioning sessions. I myself have submitted many questions to the heads of ministries and have received answers; I have checked and found that some issues have been resolved. However, there are some matters that fall within the scope of inter-ministerial cooperation.
Last year, I raised the issue that although the children at Bodhi Pagoda were adopted, they were not given birth certificates, thus severely limiting their right to adopt. I wrote a letter to the Hanoi People's Committee. One month after the inquiry, only 20 children remained without birth certificates, out of 80. The Hanoi People's Committee explained the reason and promised to ensure the children's rights were protected.
I want to emphasize the personal role of each National Assembly representative in thoroughly considering and pursuing their opinions to the end. All National Assembly resolutions on post-session questioning have been addressed by ministers and heads of departments, and their implementation has yielded results. However, some responses may not be entirely accurate or detailed, as they only state that implementation has been carried out, positive changes have occurred, and initial results have been achieved…
To be effective, those raising questions should be assertive and dedicate sufficient time to their questions.
PV:Voters hope that through reports and responses to questions, the heads of ministries will be more frank and clear about their responsibilities, wouldn't you agree, representative?
Representative Nguyen Thanh Hai:What's important, as you said, is the responsibility of our department. I'm not talking about assigning blame here, but the results of the work are what matter.
Many problems cannot be solved by a single sector alone, but when assigned by the Government, with its leading role and responsibility, that unit needs to be proactive in establishing connections and coordinating with related sectors to resolve them.
For example, I can't explain why there's a 12% drop in tourist numbers. Often, the problem isn't just with the tourism and culture sector; it's a multi-sectoral issue.
If the questioning focuses too much on breaking down issues into smaller parts, a single minister or head of a sector will not be able to resolve inter-sectoral problems. Therefore, there should be sector-specific questioning instead.
PV:Delegates, could you please indicate the areas of interest you would like to address and the questions you will ask the Minister during the questioning session at this meeting?
Representative Nguyen Thanh Hai:Having previously worked in the education sector for many years and being a member of the National Assembly's Committee on Culture, Education, Youth, and Children, I am most interested in the fields of education, culture, and youth.
During this session, I am also interested in the agricultural sector. Throughout nine National Assembly sessions, I have never seen a discussion on socio-economic issues where almost all opinions focused on agriculture.
I think it's not just about bumper harvests leading to price drops, but also about many long-standing questions that haven't been discussed or clarified, especially those of an interdisciplinary nature.
PV:Thank you, delegates!
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