Leave of absence was granted to Sen. the Hon. Reginald Armour, S.C., who is out of the country. Mr. Ndale Young was appointed temporary Senator in his place.

Temporary Senator, Mr. Ndale Young, took the oath of allegiance.

There were seven Papers laid. See the Order Paper.

One urgent question was posed and answered.

Three Questions on Notice qualified for oral answer. All questions were answered. See the Order Paper.

The Senate considered a Private Motion moved by Senator Wade Mark asking the Government to immediately proclaim the remaining sections of the Data Protection Act. Seven senators contributed to the debate before the adjournment.

Sen. Wade Mark raised a matter on the adjournment regarding the need for the Government to reconsider its decision to exclude non-traditional media personnel from covering government press conferences. The Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Symon de Nobriga, responded.

Sen. Mark raised a second matter on the adjournment regarding the need for the Government to undertake investigations surrounding members of the protective services participating in criminal activities. The Minister of National Security, Hon. Fitzgerald Hinds, MP, responded.

The Sitting concluded at 6:22 p.m.