Walton Moves to Amend Standing Orders as 13th Parliament Records Just Five Sittings in One Year

Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) Leader and lone parliamentarian Amanza O.R. Walton has submitted a motion seeking amendments to the National Assembly’s Standing Orders to require more frequent parliamentary sittings and guarantee opportunities for Opposition members to raise issues through Private Members’ Business.

The motion comes amid mounting concerns over the frequency of parliamentary sittings, with the 13th Parliament recording fewer sittings than any previous Parliament over a comparable period.

In a statement issued that same day – November 11- Walton said the proposed changes are intended to prevent Parliament from remaining inactive for extended periods and strengthen the Assembly’s role in holding the Government accountable.