DA objects to rushed process of passing appropriation bill
With Tito Mboweni and his deputy overseas, it seems the NCOP is expected to ‘simply rubber stamp’ the bill with no debate or submissions
30 July 2019 - 16:10
The Appropriation bill, which allocates this year’s R1.4-trillion budget to government departments and entities, is due to be adopted by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Tuesday but the DA is objecting to the rushed manner in which it has been processed through parliament.
The bill was adopted last week by the National Assembly and has to be processed by the end of July so the Treasury can release funds to finance government operations for the rest of the financial year...
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