Most of the opinions focused on the scope of coverage andsubjects of the law, criteria of defining SMEs, and the principles and contentsof support for the firms.
The deputies also gave their ideas on the functions, tasksand operational effectiveness of the fund for SME development, fund for creditguarantee for SMEs and fund for innovative startup investment.
They also clarified the responsibilities of trade associationsin supporting SMEs and banned activities and the settlement of violations inassisting SMEs.
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung answeredquestions raised by the deputies on related issues.
In the morning, the deputies discussed in groups the draftprogramme on law and ordinance building for 2018, the adjustments of theprogramme for 2017 as well as a draft plan on supervision activities for nextyear.
On May 24, the NA is scheduled to debate thedraft law on the adjustments and supplementations to some articles of the 2015Penal Code.-VNA
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