Opposition members are advancing efforts to make House of Assembly committee proceedings public, with specific focus on opening Public Accounts Committee deliberations to public scrutiny.
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton endorsed the move toward transparency during a recent media inquiry from 284 Media, noting similar practices in other parliamentary systems.
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn revealed that the opposition is preparing to present formal recommendations to the House of Assembly specifically addressing Public Accounts Committee transparency.
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn emphasized the educational value of transparency, criticizing what he sees as a systemic failure to inform citizens about legislative processes.
Premier Dr the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has also spoken publicly about his interest in making the committee of the House of Assembly sittings open to the public.