The President granted leave of absence to Sen. the Hon. Vasant Bharath. Mr. Rabindra Moonan was appointed to temporarily replace Sen. Bharath during his absence.

The Finance (Supplementation and Variation of Appropriation)(Financial Year 2011) Bill, 2012 was brought from the House of Representatives by the Minister of Finance who moved that the next stage of this Bill be taken later in the proceedings, this was granted.

Fourteen papers were laid. See Order Paper for details.

Four Questions qualified for Oral Answer, all of which were answered. See Order Paper for details.

The Minister of Finance moved the second reading of the Finance (Supplementation and Variation of Appropriation)(Financial Year 2011) Bill, 2012. The debate on this bill was initiated with a contribution by Opposition Senator Dr. Lester Henry followed by contributions by Independent Senator Subhas Ramkhelawan, Senator the Honourable Anand Ramlogan, SC, Opposition Senator Faris Al-Rawi and Independent Senator Basharat Ali. Some 19 Senators made contributions before the Minister of Finance rose to conclude. The Bill was then read a third time and passed.

The Senate adjourned to Tuesday January 31, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at which time Private Business is expected to take precedence. The sitting ended at 11:28 p.m.