The Speaker granted leave of absence to Member for San Fernando West, the Member for Lopinot/Bon Air West, Member for Oropouche West, Leader of the Opposition, the Deputy Speaker,the Member for Tobago West, Member for Diego Martin Central.

Paper No. 5 was referred to the Public Accounts Committee.

Six questions were answered.

The Attorney General moved the motion to approve the appointment of 6 members from the Senate to the Joint Select Committee that will consider the Insurance Bill, 2013. The motion was approved.

The Minister of Finance and the Economy moved a Motion asking the House to confirm the Excise Duty (Compressed Natural Gas) Order, 2013. The Member for Diego Martin North/East was the first to enter the debate. The Member for Couva North then stood to voice her opinions followed by the Member for ( ), followed by the Member for Chaguanas West. The Minister of Finance and the Economy then rose to respond to the contributions of the Ministers. The Motion was then passed with a majority vote of 17 For 8 Against 1 Abstention

The Minister of Finance and the Economy moved a motion asking the House to allow the Government to increase its capacity to borrow under the Treasury Notes Act. In so doing, a similar Motion was considered under the Treasury Bills Act. The Member for Diego Martin North/East was the first to enter the debate, followed by the Minister of Education, the Member for Port of Spain North/St. Ann’s West and the member for Chaguanas West. Seven members made contributions before the Minister of Finance and the Economy rose to conclude. The Motions were approved by a margin of 15 for, six against and no abstentions.

The House adjourned to Friday November 29th at 1:30 p.m. at which time Private Business will take precedence. The sitting ended at 12:09 a.m.