competent minister. Parliamentary control means must be processed within the regular session they were presented, but in the event that this is not possible, they may be submitted anew. Means of parliamentary control Parliamentary control means, other than a censure motion include) petitions, written questions, oral questions, applications to submit documents, interpellations, and investigation committees. Petitions Individuals or groups of citizens may address parliament in writing to make complaints or requests. Parliamentarians may endorse such petitions. A minister should reply within 25 days to a petition endorsed by an MP. Written questions Parliamentarians have the right to submit written questions to ministers regarding any matter of public importance. Such questions aim at keeping the parliament updated on specific issues. Ministers must reply in writing within twenty five days. In any case, at the start of the week in session such questions are on the agenda and questions as well as petitions are discussed. Oral questions Every parliamentarian has the right to raise an issue of current significance and address a question to the prime minister or the ministers which for their part should give an oral response to. Once a week, at least, the prime minister selects 2 questions to be answered. Current questions are debated in the plenum, thrice weekly, as well as in the recess section. Oral questions to the prime minister (prime minister's hour) The prime minister answers to at least two current questions addressed to him once a week. At the plenary session discussion, the prime minister and the MP submitting the question take the floor. The majority of current questions are submitted by the presidents of parliamentary groups; however, MPs also have the opportunity to address a question to the prime minister. If the topic of the current question addressed to the prime minister falls under the exclusive responsibility of a minister, then the minister responsible provides the answer. Applications to submit documents Parliamentarians have the right to request from ministers in writing, to supply documents related to issues of public importance. The minister has one month at their disposal to submit the documents requested. Still, no documents relating to diplomatic, military or pertinent to national security issues may be submitted. Interpellations Interpellations aim at the control of government for actions or omissions. MPs that have submitted questions or applied for the supply of specific documents, may turn them into interpellations should they deem that