"The right to interpellation, intended to keep the government in check, is so important that it must not be disposed of, however briefly," New Party legislative leader Cheng Long-shui (鄭龍水) said.
He contended the legislature cannot intelligently review next year's spending plan if it is deprived of the privilege. Echoing the concern, PFP legislative leader Chou Hsi-wei (周錫偉) said there are many other means by which the legislature can enhance its efficiency.
"Some uncontroversial bills can be put directly to second and third readings," Chou said, adding that cross-party negotiations were more relevant in expediting the legislative process.
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