Debate on Mari report postponed

PARLIAMENT yesterday postponed discussion of the findings of an inquiry into the July 11 blast, apparently for procedural reasons.

Lawmakers had initially decided to discuss the findings, which laid most of the blame for the blast the killed 13 men on President Demetris Christofias, this afternoon.

But apparently some voiced concerns over the length of the session – seven hours.

A proposal to break it in two – today and next Thursday — was abandoned since both the leaders of DISY and DIKO would be absent next week. 

The decision on the new date will be taken this morning during the informal party leaders’  meeting.

 

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