WILLEMSTED--The position of Prime Minister Gerrit Schotte, that organs of government-owned companies and limited liability companies are not obliged to report to Parliament, drew criticism from various factions in Parliament.
According to PS leader Helmin Wiels, Schotte's coalition partner, the government is out to create problems with Parliament, while PAR member of Parliament Pedro Atacho said he believes that Schotte is confused.
In a letter to President of Parliament Ivar Asjes, Schotte said that, "organs of the government entities, in this case the board and/or supervisory boards are not required to provide information directly to Parliament." The Prime Minister argues that this should be done only via the responsible minister. The prime minister based his assessment on Article 28; paragraph three of the Constitution of Country Curaçao. This article states: "Ministers are accountable to Parliament."
Wiels, in response, said that Schotte's letter was not well thought out and unnecessary. He said the letter tells him that either government has something to hide or that government wants to challenge Parliament. "The first is completely unnecessary and the second is not advisable," said Wiels.
Atacho said Schotte is confused and stressed that Parliament is entitled to this information. If this is requested through the Central Committee for example, he said it is not the intention for Parliament to engage in a debate with government companies or NVs, simply to obtain information. The boards, he said, represent the companies "out of court" for which the minister is not responsible.
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