 A member of Majlis al Shura (Consultative Council) in Saudi Arabia objected on Sunday against the Council General Committee's refusal to discuss the recommendation by a member to allow women to drive in the Kingdom. Dr. Khalil al Khalil said the Council's latest decision meant it was dissociating itself from its requirements to develop society and respond to its needs. He saw no reason why the discussion of an issue which has deeply divided Saudi society should not take place. He also pointed out that the General Committee could not decide on behalf of all Council members. In the end, he said, it was the entire Council who would have to take the appropriate decision. |