The Speaker of Tonga's Parliament is disappointed with the absence of cabinet members from Monday's Parliament sitting.
As a result, Lord Tu'ivakano adjourned Parliament because of a lack of quorum. Only 12 Members of Parliament were present in Chambers.
Lord Tu'ivakano said a letter from the Office of the Prime Minister saying that Cabinet members will be ready to attend today's Parliament session. This morning, a second letter was received saying, all Cabinet ministers will not be present in Parliament until August 13.
Lord Tu'ivakano said the Royal Agricultural Show only required the presence of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Food.
He has proposed that no parliamentary visits be scheduled next year.
Parliament will resume next week.