Vital Stats
Parliament functioning in Winter Session 2019
The Winter Session of Parliament was held from November 18, 2019 to December 13, 2019. During this session, Parliament celebrated two milestones. A function was held in the Central Hall of Parliament to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the enactment of the Constitution. This was also the 250th session of Rajya Sabha.
Lok Sabha worked for 111% and Rajya Sabha worked for 92% of the scheduled time |
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On average, Lok Sabha discussed a Bill for 3.6 hours; Rajya Sabha discussed for 3.1 hours |
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Table 1: Time spent on discussing certain Bills
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On average, 55% members were present for Standing Committee meetings |
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60% of questions were answered orally in Rajya Sabha; highest in past 20 years |
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Lok Sabha does not have a Deputy Speaker after 179 days |
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Sources: Bulletins of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha as on December 13, 2019; Statistical Handbook, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, 2018; PRS.
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