Motions
Private Motion: Efficiency and Effectiveness of Parliament
Senate - 1st Session - 10th Republican Parliament
WHEREAS Parliament is the arm of the State which gives effect to policy initiatives of the Executive through enabling legislation;
AND WHEREAS an efficient and effective Parliament can lead to improved governance for the benefit of citizens;
AND WHEREAS inordinate delays in the workings of Parliament can have an adverse impact on citizens, the economy and the society;
BE IT RESOLVED that Parliament take steps to evaluate its efficiency and effectiveness;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that arising from the evaluation, Parliament take the necessary action within its control to maximize its efficiency and effectiveness.
(By Senator Subhas Ramkhelawan)
3 Aug 2010
Senate Debate - Day 1Hansard
3 speakersShow Speakers
1.Senator Subhas Ramkhelawan [Independent Senator]
2.Senator the Honourable Emmanuel George [Minister of Public Utilities]
3.The Honourable Pennelope Beckles-Robinson [Leader of Opposition Business in the Senate]
12 Oct 2010
Senate Debate - Day 2Hansard
6 speakersShow Speakers
1.The Honourable Pennelope Beckles-Robinson [Leader of Opposition Business in the Senate]
2.Senator Corinne Baptiste-McKnight [Independent Senator]
3.Senator the Honourable Rudrawatee Nan Gosine-Ramgoolam [Minister of Public Administration]
4.The Honourable Terrence Deyalsingh [Opposition Senator (Temporary)]
5.Senator Dr. Rolph Balgobin [Independent Senator]
6.Senator the Honourable Kevin Ramnarine [Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Affairs]
26 Oct 2010
Senate Debate - Day 3Hansard
4 speakersShow Speakers
1.Senator Helen Drayton [Independent Senator]
2.Mr. Fazal Karim [Minister of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education]
3.Senator Elton Prescott SC [Independent Senator]
4.The Honourable Shamfa Cudjoe-Lewis [Opposition Senator]
29 Nov 2010
Approved
Senate Debate - Day 4Hansard
1 speakersShow Speakers
1.Senator Subhas Ramkhelawan [Independent Senator]