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Multifunctional |
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Permanent |
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Il-Kamra Tad-Deputati
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| Date of creation |
The Committee was set up in 1995 through Standing Order 120G of the Parliament of Malta |
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| Mandate |
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| Membership |
The Standing Committee on Social Affairs shall consist of not more than seven members of whom four shall constitute a quorum. The members shall be chosen so as fairly to represent the House in general and the proportion of Government and Opposition members in particular. Committee members serve a five-year term, that is, a full legislative cycle. Due to a recent change in the composition of the House and a consequent change in some committee memberships, the Social Affairs Committee is currently composed of six members.
Composition by sex: 5 men (83%), 1 woman (17%)
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| Subjects dealt with |
During the current legislature (starting April 2013) the Social Affairs Committee has dealt with various issues, including: foster care, the age of sexual consent, the implementation of a sexual health policy, organ donation, drug abuse and domestic violence. |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Main address |
Social Affairs Committee
House of Representatives
Parliament of Malta
The Palace
Valletta
Malta
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| E-mail |
social.affairs@parlament.mt |
| Website |
http://www.parlament.mt/socialaffairscommittee
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Mr. Anthony Agius Decelis |
| Notes |
Chairperson |
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| Phone |
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| Fax |
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| E-mail |
anthony.agius-decelis@gov.mt |
| Website |
anthony.agius-decelis@gov.mt
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SECRETARY
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| Name |
Mr. Stephen Grech |
| Notes |
Committee Secretary |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+356 255 96 218
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| E-mail |
stephen.grech@parlament.mt
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