Bahrain's parliament will today reveal details of a probe into absenteeism among Bapco workers during the recent political unrest.

Energy Minister Dr Abdulhussain Mirza will also decide on what action should be taken against those found guilty of violations.

More than 200 staff from the company have already been sacked for failing to show up for work.

Dr Mirza will also respond to two questions by MPs on companies getting subsidised gas and general absenteeism rates within Bapco.

MPs are expected to vote on whether to approve seven constitutional changes that were submitted to the government during parliament's last term.

They could also decide on whether to accept a Royal Decree granting the government the right to seek BD400 million to aid the recovery of Gulf Air.

Meanwhile, Finance Minister Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa will respond to a question about the government's plans to improve the standard of living of pensioners.

Municipal and Urban Planning Affairs Minister Dr Juma Al Ka'abi will respond to a question on alleged staff promotion violations and delays to construct a new jetty in Tubli Bay.

MPs are also expected to discuss a new bill on cyber crimes, amendments to the Municipalities Law and on a new law to extract sand from sea.-TradeArabia News Service