What was cancelled was a special sitting that had the approval of the Speaker based on a request by either the Leader of Majority or Leader of Minority. In this case, it was me who asked for the special sitting because of certain government business relating to the Covid-19 pandemic. For a special sitting, the law says the Speaker has the powers – and may approve or cancel such a sitting, in consultation with the leadership. The Speaker does not introduce business to the House, he only presides over the business from MPs. In the lead up to the Tuesday session, the clerk is in consultation with the relevant government agencies - like the ministries of Health and Interior - to make sure MPs attend the sitting.

Source: The Star April 09, 2020 02:09 UTC