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PORTUGAL
Assembleia da Republica
Parliamentary bodies dealing with international trade :
Committee on Economic Affairs, Innovation and Regional Development

Type of parliamentary body Multifunctional
Nature Permanent
Related to chambers Assembleia da Republica
Date of creation No information
Last renewal date
Mandate No information
Membership The Committee is composed of 29 titular members (PS-15; PSD-8; PCP-2; CDS-PP-2; BE-1; PEV-1) selected from candidates nominated by the various parliamentary groups. Members are appointed for the duration of each legislative session.
Working methods Under the Committee on Economic Affairs, Innovation, and Regional Development are two subcommittees: one on agriculture, rural development and fisheries; and another on tourism. Agenda items are proposed by the parliamentary groups and by Committee and subcommittee members. Committee sessions are public unless otherwise decided. Hearings may be held to get testimony from members of government, business representatives, citizens, etc. Decisions are taken by vote. Support is provided for the deliberations by the Committee's technical and administrative support services.
Relations with other parliamentary bodies The Committee organizes joint meetings with other committees. Information is exchanged on subjects under consideration by various bodies.
Relations with external bodies In addition to field visits, hearings are organized to get testimony from representatives of government, business, and individual citizens. Committee members participate in international meetings.
Subjects dealt with Subjects recently dealt with by the Committee include a programme for stability and growth, major plan options, and a revised budget for 2005.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Main address Assembleia da República
Phone +351 21 391 96 57
Fax +351 21 391 74 48
PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
Name Mr. João Cravinho
Notes Chair, Committee on Economic Affairs, Innovation and Regional Development
Address (if different from above) Assembleia da República
Phone +351 21 391 9657
Fax +351 21 391 74 48
E-mail jcravinho@ps.parlamento.pt
Website
Name Mr. Domingos Duarte Lima
Notes Vice Chair, Committee on Economic Affairs, Innovation and Regional Development
Address (if different from above) Assembleia da República
Phone +351 21 391 9657
Fax +351 21 391 74 48
E-mail
Website
SECRETARY
Name Mr. Maria do Carmo Guedes
Notes Adviser
Address (if different from above) Assembleia da República
Phone +351 21 391 96 57
Fax +351 21 391 74 48
E-mail mguedes@ar.parlamento.pt
web site:
Notes
Name Ms. Maria da Conceição Martins
Notes Secretary
Address (if different from above) Assembleia da República
Phone +351 21 391 95 01
Fax +351 21 391 74 48
E-mail cmartins@ar.parlamento.pt
web site:
Notes

Information on this page was last updated on 9 September 2005
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