Some representatives object to consultation with public over motion
By Pesi Fonua
NUKUALOFA, Tonga (Matangi Tonga, July 2, 2012) – Parliament has allowed Tonga's Prime Minister 14 days to respond to a Motion for a Vote of No Confidence in him signed by 10 People's Representatives.
This afternoon the House passed a motion in favor of breaking for two weeks to allow members to go on their annual National Tour, and to give the Prime Minister 14 days to respond to the motion.
The signatories to the motion filed with the Speaker on June 18 were: Samuela 'Akilisi Pohiva, Semisi Sika, Sitiveni Halapua, 'Aisake Eke, Siosifa Tu'utafaiva, Sione Saulala, Sione Taione, Falisi Tupou, Semisi Tapueluelu and Mo'ale Finau.
After debating all day today July 2 on a motion by 'Akilisi Pohiva for the PM to respond within four days, and another motion by the Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Samiu Vaipulu, for the PM to be given 14 days, and also for MPs to consult the...