Deliberation of two bills

       Two pieces of draft legislation would be submitted to parliament for deliberation in the government's attempt to establish an independent agency to protect consumer rights, said PM's Office Minister Sathit Wongnongtoey.
       Mr Sathit said there are currently two draft bills being considered.
       One draft was proposed by the Consumer Protection Board which has already been vetted by the Council of State, the government's legal arm.
       It will be forwarded along with the one drawn up by advocacy groups for deliberation.
       The CPB-proposed draft contains some chapters which consumer advocacy groups do not agree with.
       To address the disagreement, the government and the groups agreed to present both for a debate.
       Mr Sathit said the two drafts would be submitted together for deliberation.The CPB-proposed draft would be the principal draft and the other a subordinate draft.
       Mr Sathit said forwarding the CPB version as the main draft will ensure a speedy deliberation and hopefully the enactment of the bill.