House of Representatives

Motions

Extension of the Rent Restriction (Re-Enactment and Validation Act, 1991

- 1st Session - 5th Republican Parliament

WHEREAS the Rent Restriction (Re-enactment and Validation) Act, 1991 (No. 36 of 1991) re-enacted the provisions of the Rent Restriction Act, Chap. 59:50, save and except subsection (2) of section 1 which was repealed and replaced therein:

AND WHEREAS it is provided by the said subsection (2) of section 1 as replaced, that the said Act shall continue in force until February 23, 1993 and may be continued in force for further periods of three years by resolution of Parliament:

AND WHEREAS, by Resolution passed in the House of Representatives on February 12, 1993 and in the Senate on February 16, 1993, the said Act was continued in force for a further period of three years until February 23, 1996:

AND WHEREAS the said Act will expire on February 23, 1996 and it is expedient that it be continued in force for a further period of three years commencing February 24, 1996:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Rent Restriction Act, Chap. 59:50, shall continue in force for a period of three years commencing February 24, 1996.

(By the Minister of Housing and Settlements)

2 Feb 1996
Motion MovedHansard
1 speakersShow Speakers
1.The Honourable John Humphrey [St. Augustine] [Minister of Housing and Settlements]
16 Feb 1996
House Debate - Day 2Hansard
2 speakersShow Speakers
1.The Honourable John Humphrey [St. Augustine] [Minister of Housing and Settlements]
2.Senator the Honourable Dr. Vincent Lasse [Point Fortin] [Opposition Member]
8 Mar 1996
Approved
House Debate - Day 3Hansard
10 speakersShow Speakers
1.Senator the Honourable Dr. Vincent Lasse [Point Fortin] [Opposition Member]
2.Mr. Ramesh Lawrence Maharaj SC [Couva South] [Attorney General]
3.The Honourable Dr. Keith Rowley [Diego Martin West] [Opposition Member]
4.The Honourable Camille Robinson-Regis [Arouca South] [Opposition Member]
5.The Honourable Colm Imbert [Diego Martin East] [Opposition Member]
6.The Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds [Laventille East/Morvant] [Opposition Member]
7.Mr. Hedwige Bereaux [La Brea] [Opposition Member]
8.The Honourable Barendra Sinanan [San Fernando West] [Opposition Member]
9.The Honourable Kenneth Valley [Diego Martin Central] [Opposition Chief Whip]
10.The Honourable John Humphrey [St. Augustine] [Minister of Housing and Settlements]