After the Finance Minister's few hours budget speech, MPS started to debate. TV and newspapers reported what has been brought up by the MPS. Opposition MPS also make some noise. TV also reported on some headlines. Newspapers did a more thorough coverage and is still continuing............
In a school debate, a chairman is present to do a complete summary of what is happening in the debate. Finally a winning team is chosen.
In a company meeting, problems are brought up, minutes recorded, actions taken and we saw progress made.
In this budget debate the followings were brought up by MPS ............
1 MPs praise 'pro-people' Budget but say it should also address needs of lower income
2 MPs suggest reducing rentals to cushion impact of rising business costs
3 MP Inderjit Singh says govt policies may have contributed to inflation
4 MP Low queries gap between expected budget deficit and final surplus
5 MP Neo calls for more direct assistance for low income group.
After this debate.........what happen ?......who is doing a summary and who is supposed to take action ? What is the next step ?