LOWER HOUSE TO DISCUSS SCHOOL SYSTEM ON FRIDAY

( Editorial: --> 1826 ) ZAGREB, June 17 (Hina) - The Croatian National Parliament's House of Representatives will discuss the current situation in the Croatian school system on Friday, following a report by the Education and Sport Minister Bozidar Pugelnik. This proposal was presented by Vladimir Seks of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) bench, following a break in today's parliamentary session. The proposal was unanimously supported by other MPs. The HDZ bench called a meeting after a heated debate between the Parliament Speaker and opposition representatives. The opposition demanded that Parliament vote on including a discussion on the school system into today's agenda as early as today. Parliament Speaker Vlatko Pavletic kept refusing the request due to a lack of quorum. The opposition then threatened to leave the session, which was followed by a discussion on the rules of procedure and two breaks. After the second break, there was quorum in session room and the HDZ's proposal was adopted. (hina) jn rml/bag 171518 MET jun 98