Sittings
11th Sitting of the House of Representatives
1st Session - 13th Republican Parliament
Eleven papers were laid. See Order Paper for details.
Three urgent questions were posed and answered.
The Attorney General, Sen. the Hon. John Jeremie, SC, moved a motion that the Proclamation made by the President on the 18th day of July, 2025 declaring that a state of public emergency exists in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago be extended for a further period of three months. Debate began on the motion. Five members contributed to the debate before the wind up by the Attorney General. With 27 votes for, 12 votes against and no abstentions, the motion was approved.
The Minister of Finance, Hon. Davendranath Tancoo, MP, moved a motion to confirm the Excise Duty (Tobacco Products) (Amendment) Order, 2025. He further moved that motions to confirm the Excise Duty (Alcoholic Beverages) (Amendment) Order, 2025, the Excise Duty (Tobacco Products) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order, 2025, the Excise Duty (Alcoholic Beverages) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order, 2025 and the Customs (Import Duty) (Caribbean Common Market) (Amendment) Order, 2025 be considered simultaneously. This was approved. Debate began on the motions. Three members contributed before the wind up by the Minister of Finance. All motions were approved.
The Sitting concluded at 8:13 p.m.