11th Annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Seminar

The 11th Annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Seminar, which will be held at the Radisson Bay Point Resort, St Julians between the 28h May and the 2nd June 1999, brings together 34 parliamentarians from various Commonwealth countries.

The Hon Anton Tabone, Speaker of the House of Representatives, will be officially inaugurating this seminar on Friday, 28th May 1999.

During the seminar delegates will discuss:

- the history and role of the Commonwealth and the CPA;

- the origins of parliamentary democracy;

- the political and parliamentary scene in Malta;

- the role of the Presiding Officer;

- the MP, his party and his electorate;

- Parliament, the Member and the media;

- Parliament and human rights;

- Parliament, Executive and the Government Service; and

- Information services for Members of Parliament.