The Trinidad and Tobago Special Economic Zones Bill, 2021 was brought from the Senate in the name of the Minister of Trade and Industry.

Mr. David Lee, MP, lodged a petition on behalf of the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Organization of Trinidad and Tobago requesting a name change to Sri Sathya Sai International Organization of Trinidad and Tobago. The request was approved.

Hon. David Lee, MP [Minister of Housing]

Hon. Faris Al-Rawi, MP, lodged a petition on behalf of Hynia Harrikissoon requesting use of the hansard in court proceedings. Leave was granted.

Sen. Faris Al-Rawi SC [Opposition Senator]

Five papers were laid. See Order Paper for details.

Mrs. Camille Robinson-Regis, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Fitzgerald Hinds, MP [Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister]

One report was presented.

Hon. Lisa Morris-Julian, MP [Minister in the Ministry of Education]

One urgent question was posed.

Mr. Rudranath Indarsingh, MP [Opposition Member]

Four questions qualified for oral answer. All questions were answered.

Hon. David Lee, MP [Minister of Housing]

Hon. Terrence Deyalsingh, MP [Minister of Health]

Mr. Rudranath Indarsingh, MP [Opposition Member]

Mrs. Camille Robinson-Regis, MP [Opposition Member]

Mr. Rodney Charles, MP [Opposition Member]

Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly, MP [Opposition Member]

Mr. Marvin Gonzales, MP [Opposition Member]

Three bills were introduced, including the Finance (No. 2) Bill, 2021. The Minister of Finance moved that the next stage of the bill be taken on Monday December 13, 2021. The motion was approved.

Mr. Colm Imbert, MP [Opposition Member]

The Member for Oropouche West, Mr. Davendranath Tancoo, MP, moved a motion that the House condemns the Government for its neglect of the economy and failure to generate sustainable economic growth and development. Eleven members contributed to the debate before the adjournment.

Hon. Davendranath Tancoo, MP [Minister of Finance and Minister in the Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development]

Mr. Colm Imbert, MP [Opposition Member]

Mr. Rushton Paray, MP [Opposition Member]

Mr. Stuart Young SC, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. David Lee, MP [Minister of Housing]

Sen. the Hon. Paula Gopee-Scoon [Minister of Trade and Industry]

Sen. the Hon. Ravi Ratiram [Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries]

Hon. Lisa Morris-Julian, MP [Minister in the Ministry of Education]

Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, MP [Prime Minister]

Mr. Marvin Gonzales, MP [Opposition Member]

Mr. Rudranath Indarsingh, MP [Opposition Member]

Sen. Foster Cummings [Opposition Senator]

The Sitting concluded at 6:06 p.m.