Of 913 assurances by MPs in Parliament, 583 implemented, 330 pending: Govt in RS

The total number of assurances given by Ministers in Parliament stood at 913 during the last three calendar years, of which 583 have been implemented and 330 are pending, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs L Murugan said in Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Replying to supplementary questions in the Upper House, Murugan said some of the assurances have not been implemented because of the need for change in policies and amendments.

"The total assurances given were 913 in the last three years. The total implemented assurances in the last three years have been 583. Pending is 330," he said.

The minister said assurances are required to be fulfilled within a period of three months from the date of assurance. However, some of the assurances could not be implemented on time and extensions were sought from the assurance committee.