Members of the Committee for Science, Technology and Environment of the 14th National Assembly gathered for their first plenary session in Hanoi on July 27.

Chairman of the Committee for Science, Technology and Environment Phan Xuan Dung speaks at the session

According to Chairman of the Committee Phan Xuan Dung, for the remainder of this year, the committee will examine the law on amendments and supplements to some articles of the law on technology transfer, the irrigation law and the revised Railway Law.

It will also work to supervise electricity market development and electricity prices, the enforcement of legal regulations on irrigation works, and the issuance of legal documents on environmental protection.

In his speech at the session, NA Vice Chairman Phung Quoc Hien emphasised the need to promote the application of science and technology in protecting the environment and adapting climate change.

He hoped that the committee will perform well as an adviser to the NA on science and technology development, and environmental protection.

NA committee on culture, education, youngsters convenes first plenary

The National Assembly (NA) Committee for Culture, Education, Youth, Adolescents and Children convened its first plenary sitting in Hanoi on July 27.

Head of the committee Phan Thanh Binh said the committee is responsible for building law in the fields of culture, education, youngsters, information-communication, sports, and tourism.

The committee includes four deputy heads and five permanent members.

It will submit the Law on Belief and Religion to the 14th legislature for submission at the second session and examine the revised Law on Tourism.

The committee will hold workshops to discuss the issues with ministries and sectors in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

VNA