The Speaker granted leave of absence from today’s sitting to the Members for Pointe-a-Pierre and Naparima.

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

There are four Urgent Questions approved for consideration. See the Order Paper.

There are six questions on Notice. See the Order Paper.

The Minister of Youth Development and National Service made a statement on the Cabinet’s approval of a National Youth Policy of Trinidad and Tobago.

The Attorney General moved the second reading of the Evidence (Amendment) Bill, 2020. Eight Members made contributions before debate was suspended.

The Member for Barataria/San Juan raised the following matter on the Motion for the Adjournment of the House, the Government’s failure to complete construction and open San Juan Boys’ and Girls’ Primary Schools. The Minister of Education responded.