The Deputy Speaker granted leave of absence to the Member for Point Fortin and the Member for Couva South (today).

The Minister of Finance laid two papers. See the Order Paper.

The Minister of Public Utilities made a statement on the water crisis facing the Nation.

The Prime Minister made a personal explanation correcting details of a statement he made in the House during a previous sitting.

The Minister of Finance moved the second reading of the Finance Bill, 2010. The Member for Caroni East was first to enter the debate, followed by the Minister of Works and Transport and the Member for Fyzabad. Seven members made interventions before the Minister of Finance rose to conclude. The Bill was considered in Committee and passed with amendment. It was then read a third time and passed.

At its next sitting, the House is expected to consider the Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill, 2010, the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2010 and the Evidence (Amendment) Bill, 2010. The sitting adjourned at 9:41 p.m.