The replies to two interpellations were heard in the Riigikogu.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Kristiina Ojuland replied to the interpellation concerning the award of the Cross of Terra Mariana to Patriarch Alexy II, submitted on September 25 by Member of the Riigikogu Andres Tarand.

Minister of Defence Margus Hanson replied to the interpellation concerning the defence policy, submitted on October 15 by Member of the Riigikogu Andres Tarand.

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According to the information provided by members and factions of the Riigikogu and pursuant to the Resolution of the Board of the Riigikogu, the following members of the Riigikogu will not attend the sittings of the plenary assembly and committees, on which more information is available at:  http://web.riigikogu.ee/ems/plsql/osavott.vali

The Riigikogu Press Service