Newly-elected Legislative Speaker Yu Shyi-kun met with members of the minority KMT caucus on Thursday.
Yu said that the new Legislature, sworn in February 1, includes several first-term lawmakers. Yu said he would like to understand the needs of different parties, and that he hopes he can help new lawmakers get settled in quickly.
Yu said that training for lawmakers’ staff members will take place between February 12 and 14. He says that before that time, he wants to better understand what might be needed during those training sessions.
When asked about when the Legislature will begin holding sessions, Yu said he will hold cross-party meetings on February 14 if the training for staffers goes smoothly. He also said he hopes to begin session before February 27.