LOWER HOUSE ENDS SESSION WITH DISCUSSION ON RIGHTS OF SOLDIERS

ZAGREB, Nov 11 (Hina) - Amendments to the law on the rights of Homeland War soldiers and members of their families, motioned by seven Dalmatian MPs from various parties, was the last item on the agenda of the Croatian National Parliament House of Representatives before its upcoming dissolution. The discussion ended Thursday's 43rd session which will continue Friday when MPs are to vote on all items. The Lower House is also expected to reach a decision on its dissolution. In the application of the law on the rights of Homeland War soldiers and their families not all provisions had been respected, Ante Tukic of the Liberal Party (LS) bench said on behalf of the MPs who motioned the amendments. MPs from Split-Dalmatia County, at the enticement of 14 associations of Homeland War soldiers from the region, suggested that criteria should be established, as well as categories of soldiers, provisions on the education and re-training of Homeland War soldiers improved, as well as the education of children of killed and missing soldiers and that the rights of families after the death of Homeland War soldiers be regulated. Croatian Homeland War Minister Juraj Njavro said the Government, aware of its capabilities, does not wish to provide false promises. The Ministry also holds that changes are necessary, but not in the pre-electoral period, Njavro said, adding that amendments should be discussed in a peaceful manner. (hina) lml jn