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Tension in Parliament over Support Agency - AKEL Resolution on Donor Disclosure Rejected

Published March 19, 2026, 20:12
Tension in Parliament over Support Agency - AKEL Resolution on Donor Disclosure Rejected

Tension arose in Parliament regarding the Independent Social Support Agency, resulting in the rejection of an AKEL resolution to disclose donor information to the relevant parliamentary committee. AKEL accused the Government and the Legal Service of attempting to render Parliament a “decorative element” by refusing to provide information for scrutiny. Other MPs expressed concerns about the transparency of the Agency and its relations with companies receiving state contracts, while others emphasized respect for court decisions. The debate highlighted issues of transparency, accountability, and parliamentary oversight.