NO-CONFIDENCE DEBATE

Censure debate set for Nov 25-26; vote set for Nov 28

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Opposition Democrat Party will submit a request on November 9 to hold its censure debate on November 25 and 26. Not all Bhum Jai Thai MPs have agreed to support a no-confidence motion, however.

Jurin Laksanawisit, opposition chief whip, held a press conference yesterday to announce that the request would be submitted to House Speaker Somsak Kiatsuranand on November 9, together with the list of ministers to face no-confidence motions, which will be revealed on that day.

Jurin said that after a discussion on the matter with government whip Udomdej Rattanasathian, the debate had been scheduled for November 25-26, with the no confidence vote to take place on November 27.

However, if the time allotted proved to be insufficient, an additional day would be allocated and the no-confidence vote will take place on November 28, he said.

"I admit that the Cabinet reshuffle has affected the Democrat Party's no-confidence motion somewhat," Jurin said.

Bhum Jai Thai Party secretary Suphachai Jaisamut, who was present at the press conference, said the party resolved to support the no-confidence debate and that 27 out of 34 MPs have signed on in support of the move.

-- The Nation 2012-10-31

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