Debate continued on the Appropriation (Financial Year 2027) Bill, 2026. Following the contributions by all members, the Minister of Finance, Hon. Davendranath Tancoo, MP, wound up the debate. The bill was then committed the Standing Finance Committee for consideration of the draft estimates of heads of expenditure. With 28 votes for, 12 votes against and no abstentions, the bill was read a third time and passed.

Hon. Saddam Hosein, MP [Minister of Land and Legal Affairs and Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries]

Hon. Jearlean John, MP [Minister of Works and Infrastructure]

Sen. the Hon. John Jeremie SC [Attorney General]

Hon. Barry Padarath, MP [Minister of Public Utilities and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister]

Hon. Roger Alexander, MP [Minister of Homeland Security]

Hon. Devesh Maharaj, MP [Minister of Justice and Minister in the Ministry of the Attorney General]

Hon. Michelle Benjamin, MP [Minister of Culture and Community Development]

Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, MP [Prime Minister]

Hon. Davendranath Tancoo, MP [Minister of Finance and Minister in the Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development]

The Sitting concluded at 5:03 p.m. on Saturday 24 October, 2026.