Parliamentarians discuss national planning bill: "THE 13th regular session of the first Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continued on its 31st day session yesterday, with parliamentarians holding discussions on projects set to be implemented in the fiscal year 2016-2017 in accord with the National Planning Bill. U Tin Htay Aung of Yezagyo constituency supported the Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Rural Development in its policies and plans for the 2016-2017 FY. In her discussion, Dr May Win Myint of Mayangone constituency stressed the need of funds for emergency aid as most has been used to respond to natural disasters that occurred in previous years. Daw Sandar Min of Zabuthiri Constituency asked authorities concerned to reconsider the situation of the Pharmaceutical and Foodstuff Industries under the Ministry of Industry if its income is equal to expenditure. U Than Lwin of Chauk constituency called for the formation of an Energy Commission that can lead the country to reaching its GDP targets in the energy sector. In his discussion, U Win Than of Thabaung constituency called on officials concerned to continue seeking ways and means to supervise the projects and protect them against possible crises if the Parliament is informed of the country?s financial situation every two years. Next, the Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw announced that parliamentary approval will be sought on the National Planning Bill 2016-2017 as of 18 Janu- Daw Sandar Min. Photo: MNA ary."