Motions
Condemn the reduction in allocation to education and training
House of Representatives - 2nd Session - 11th Republican Parliament
WHEREAS the Government has unilaterally reduced its allocation to education and training;
AND WHEREAS the sustainability of tertiary education in both the public and private sectors are under threat;
AND WHEREAS these decisions have denied most-in-need citizens the opportunity to pursue high education, training and the opportunity to secure better jobs and an improved quality of life;
AND WHEREAS the country's competitiveness will be undermined by these decisions;
AND WHEREAS these decisions will ultimately lead to higher cost, compromised quality, as well as further job losses;
BE IT RESOLVED that this House collectively condemn the Government for such short-sighted and brutal measures against large sections of the population;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this House call on the Government to immediately reverse these measures which can have a deleterious effect on the future development of Trinidad and Tobago.
(By Member for Chaguanas East)
