It failed to pass; Parliament continues operating under a three year term.
The 2nd Parliament continues until the completion of the election.
I am deeply convinced that Parliament' s special role must continue.
Nonetheless, Parliament must also continue to play a vital and leading role in the future.
Parliament must continue to debate with full freedom of conscience, as it has done to date.
It also hopes that Parliament will continue to take part in international meetings.
I trust that Parliament will also continue to support this very valuable common goal.
That is why Parliament should continue to provide its unanimous support.
You cannot, in this Parliament, continue giving preference to particular speakers.
For example, someone asked whether Parliament will continue to operate after the year 2000.