Govt ready for debate on PM's statement on nuclear deal

New Delhi, Mar 7: The government today (Mar 7, 2006) said it was ready for a full-fledged debate on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement in Parliament on the civil nuclear energy cooperation with the US and implementation of the separation plan.

The Opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha, including the BJP, and the UPA-supporting CPM, made a demand for the comprehensive discussion on the India-US nuclear deal immediately after the Prime Minister read out his statement in the House.

Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Suresh Pachauri, after consultations with the Prime Minister, said the government was willing for a discussion as the advice from the Business Advisory Committee.

UNI