House of Representatives

Motions

Prime Minister’s Failure to deal expeditiously with the Member for Chaguanas West and former Minister of National Security

House of Representatives - 3rd Session - 10th Republican Parliament

WHEREAS the private business activities of the Member for Chaguanas West and former Minister of National Security have been the subject of widespread adverse commentary, censure and inferences, both locally and internationally which were in conflict with his position as a Minister of Government; and

WHEREAS the actions and conduct of the former Minister of National Security have been the subject of widespread adverse commentary, censure and inferences, both locally and internationally; and

WHEREAS the former Minister of National Security and his business partners have been linked to, or associated with, a number of alleged investigations into alleged misconduct and/or alleged criminal offences, both locally and internationally, which have attracted widespread adverse commentary, censure and inferences, both locally and internationally; and

WHEREAS in the face of the overwhelming evidence of his unsuitability as a Minister of Government, the Prime Minister did not act expeditiously with respect to the former Minister of National Security:

BE IT RESOLVED that this Honourable House express its disapproval of the failure of the Prime Minister to act expeditiously to take appropriate action to protect the image and interest of the people of Trinidad and Tobago which are being consistently damaged by the actions and business of the Member for Chaguanas West and former Minister of National Security.

(By the Leader of the Opposition)

26 Apr 2013
House Debate - Day 1
7 speakersShow Speakers
1.The Honourable Dr. Keith Rowley [Diego Martin West] [Leader of the Opposition]
2.Mr. Jack Warner [Chaguanas West] [Government Member]
3.The Honourable Colm Imbert [Diego Martin North/East] [Opposition Member]
4. Dr. Roodal Moonilal [Oropouche East] [Minister of Housing, Land and Marine Affairs]
5.Senator Anil Roberts [D’Abadie/O’Meara] [Minister of Sport]
6.The Honourable Dr. Keith Rowley [Diego Martin West] [Leader of the Opposition]
7.The Honourable Errol Mc Leod [Pointe-a-Pierre] [Minister of Labour and Small and Micro Enterprise Development]