MPs submit approx 2,500 questions on budget 2026, Aug 4 targeted for debate

Members of Parliament (MPs) have submitted approximately 2,500 questions to the government concerning the draft 2026 national budget. This submission followed Parliament's ratification of its 292-page final report on the budget on Monday. The government is now expected to provide answers to these questions as part of the legislative review process. A parliamentary debate on the draft budget is provisionally scheduled for August 4. This step is crucial for legislative oversight and the eventual approval of the national budget, ensuring thorough parliamentary scrutiny before adoption.