Solomons MP's tardy in turning up for Parliament

Updated September 2, 2008 15:47:38

Solomon Islands' government parliamentarians have been criticised for failing to turn up to parliament. The Solomons Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare says the recent five week-long meeting of parliament has been the worst in terms attendance, with a poor turnout of government ministers and backbenchers.

Presenter: Evan Wasuka
Speakers: Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Dr Derek Sikua; Solomon Islands Opposition leader, Manasseh Sogavare