By Ishmeal 
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has set 2:00 p.m. as the regular sitting time for the House, directing parliamentary committees to use the mornings for referrals, inquiries and the preparation of reports.
The arrangement is intended to give committees sufficient time to examine matters referred to them before the full House meets to consider parliamentary business in the afternoon.
Under the arrangement, committees are expected to use the morning hours to conduct inquiries, engage relevant stakeholders and complete reports for presentation to Parliament.
Committees Asked to Clear Backlog
The directive comes as Parliament faces a significant workload, including outstanding bills, motions, parliamentary questions and referrals requiring committee attention.
At the opening of the current meeting on November 3, 2026, Speaker Bagbin urged committee chairpersons and members to work efficiently and submit their reports within the required timelines.
He emphasised the need for proper planning and coordination to ensure that parliamentary business is handled without unnecessary delays.
Punctuality Remains a Priority
Speaker Bagbin has also stressed the importance of punctuality, warning Members of Parliament that proceedings must begin at the scheduled time.
He indicated that if the House is expected to sit at 2:00 p.m., proceedings must start promptly rather than wait for members who arrive late.
The revised arrangement is expected to improve coordination between committee work and plenary proceedings while allowing Parliament to make better use of its available time.
The Speaker’s directive places greater responsibility on committees to complete their work in the mornings so that the House can devote its afternoon sittings to legislative business, debates and consideration of reports.
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