Audit scrutiny of Airbus deal urged – ARAB TIMES – KUWAIT NEWS – Arab Times Kuwait English Daily

Audit scrutiny of Airbus deal urged – ARAB TIMES – KUWAIT NEWS – Arab Times Kuwait English Daily

After the discussion, the MPs voted on assigning SAB to submit a report on the deal within two months and to discuss the report in a special session.. The Assembly also approved the proposed formation of a parliamentary committee to study the issue and submit its report within three months.. Minister of Finance Barrak Al-Shetian affirmed the government is keen on combating corruption; disclosing that he instructed the Financial Controllers Bureau to conduct investigations on the deal.. The Assembly approved the bill in its first reading while the second reading is slated for the next session, after some minor revisions.. The Assembly passed the bill in its first reading with 42 MPs and ministers voting in favor.. The Assembly unanimously approved the bill in its first reading, as all those present at the time of voting - a total of 38 - voted in favor.. The Assembly then proceeded to discuss the report of the Financial and Economic Affairs Committee on the proposal to form a committee or establish an institution affiliated to the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK)..