The Moroccan Council of Advisors is set to hold an oral questions session on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, corresponding to 10 Muharram 1446 AH. The session will take place as part of the April 2024 session for the third legislative year of the 2021-2027 legislative term.
Key points:
- The session will be chaired by Mr. Fouad Kadiri, the Third Vice-President, while Mr. Abderrahman Ouafa will serve as the session’s secretary.
- A total of 24 questions have been programmed, including 8 current questions and 16 regular questions.
- The questions will address diverse topics directed at three main ministries:
- Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation
- Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development
- Ministry of Health and Social Protection
- Among the prominent issues to be discussed:
- Strikes by medical and pharmacy students
- Strategic reforms in the mining sector
- Updates on gas discovery in Morocco
- Encouraging investment in renewable energies
- Improving care conditions for patients with chronic diseases
- Strengthening human resources in the health sector
- The session will start at 3:00 PM, with three minutes allocated for each question and answer, including the possibility of comments and responses within the specified time frame.
This session reflects the Council’s interest in diverse issues concerning citizens, particularly in the fields of higher education, energy, and health, highlighting national policy priorities during this period.
The oral questions session serves as a mechanism for parliamentary oversight, allowing advisors to question government ministers on various aspects of public policy and current affairs. It demonstrates the ongoing dialogue between the legislative and executive branches in Morocco’s democratic system.