The President granted leave of absence to Sen. the Hon. Devant Maharaj who was out of the country. Archbishop Barbara Burke was appointed as a Senator to temporarily replace Sen. Maharaj during his absence.

12 Papers were laid. See the Order Paper and Supplemental Order Paper.

The Attorney General moved that the next stage to the Bill be taken at a Sitting of the Senate to be held on Tuesday January 21, 2014. The Motion was approved by a division of 14 For, 6 Against and 0 Abstentions

One Report was laid. See the Order Paper.

Four Questions qualify for oral answer. See the Order Paper.

One Bill was introduced, the Securities (Amendment) Bill, 2014.

The Minister of Planning and Sustainable Development moved the second reading of the Planning and Facilitation of Development Bill, 2013 Sen. Camille Robinson-Regis then stood to contribute to the Bill followed by Sen. Helen Drayton. The Minister then rose to conclude. The Bill was then referred to a Special Select Committee of the Senate.

The sitting ended at 5:12 p.m.