CROATIAN GOVERNMENT TO CONSIDER OVER 200 DRAFT ACTS BY END OF 2000

ZAGREB, Sept 7 (Hina) - Announcing the hectic work schedule of the Government by the end of this year, Croatian Prime Minister Ivica Racan on Thursday said the Government, as well as the national parliament where draft acts would be forwarded for passage, would discuss all important issued in the forthcoming period. Over 200 draft acts and regulations should be considered by the Government until the end of 2000. In September the Government is expected to discuss even 80 draft bills, including a package of tax laws, proposals for privatisation and stimulation for small businesses as well as issues pertaining to the defence. This month the Government is to discuss a draft programme for Croatia's economic progress in coming four years and reforms in local self-government and the state administration. Justice Minister Stjepan Ivanisevic said the elaboration of relevant laws and regulations would ensue after a debate on the projects. Interior Minister Sime Lucin maintained that it was very important that a police act be adopted by the end of this year in order that the re-organisation of the Interior Ministry could start. A draft law on this matter has already been forwarded to the Government, he added. Lucin asked at Thursday's session that a draft act on the identity card be launched in a procedure as the equipment and material for the printing and issuance of new ID cards had been staying in storerooms for a few months. (hina) ms