Question : SELECTION C MPS FOR INTERNATIONAL MINISTERIAL DELEGATIONS

(a) whether Members of Parliament are included in various delegations for international/ministerial conferences;

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the norms for selection/nomination of such MPs;

(c) whether the clearance from the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs or any other authority is mandatory; and

(d) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to

(d) Members of Parliament are included by various Ministries in the delegations sent by them for International/Ministerial Conferences, whenever their presence is considered necessary. The selection of Members of Parliament for inclusion in a Government sponsored delegation is to be made by

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (d) Members of Parliament are included by various Ministries in the delegations sent by them for International/Ministerial Conferences, whenever their presence is considered necessary. The selection of Members of Parliament for inclusion in a Government sponsored delegation is to be made by the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs,wherever necessary,in consultation with Leaders of various Parliamentary Parties/the Minister in charge of the administrative Ministry.While making the nominations, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs keeps in view the aptitude, experience and suitability of Members of Parliament and also the need of their availability for other urgent Parliamentary work.Clearance of the Ministry of External Affairs from the political angle and that of the Ministry of Home Affairs,if foreign hospitality is availed, are also necessary.