House of Representatives

Sittings

17th Sitting of the House of Representatives

2nd Session - 12th Republican Parliament

Friday 4 February, 2022
10:00 AM
Announcements By The Speaker/Deputy Speaker
Delegation in the Chamber

The Speaker advised of the presence of a delegation including the Minority Leader of the Tobago House of Assembly in the Chamber.

Papers
Three Papers

There are three Papers to be laid. See the Order Paper and Supplemental Order Paper.

Questions To Ministers: Oral Answer
Two Urgent Questions

Two Urgent Questions qualify for oral answer. The Questions have been appended to the Order Paper.

Questions To Ministers: Oral Answer
Three Questions on Notice

Three Questions qualify for oral answer. See the Order Paper for details.

Motions Relating To The Business Or Sittings Of The House And Moved By A Minister Or Parliamentary Secretary
Speaking time for debate on the Whistleblower Protection Bill, 2022

The Leader of the House moved a motion asking that for the debate on the Whistleblower Protection Bill, 2022, the speaking time be adjusted as follows: Mover and first responder – 90 minutes, all other contributors – 20 mins and the mover in responding – 45 minutes. The motion was carried.

Hon. Camille Robinson-Regis, MP [Minister of Housing and Urban Development]
Government Business: Bills Second Reading
The Whistleblower Protection Bill, 2022

The Prime Minister moved the second reading of the Whistleblower Protection Bill, 2022. The Member for Oropouche East was first to respond, followed by the Attorney General, the Member for Chaguanas West and the Minister of National Security. 15 Members joined the debate before the Prime Minister rose to conclude.

Hon. Dr. Keith Rowley, MP [Prime Minister]
Dr. Roodal Moonilal, MP [Opposition Member]
Hon. Faris Al-Rawi SC, MP [Minister of Rural Development and Local Government]
Mr. Dinesh Rambally, MP [Opposition Member]
Hon. Fitzgerald Hinds, MP [Minister of National Security]
Mr. Saddam Hosein, MP [Opposition Member]
Hon. Stuart Young SC, MP [Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister]
Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, MP [Leader of the Opposition]
Hon. Colm Imbert, MP [Minister of Finance]
Mr. Rudranath Indarsingh, MP [Opposition Member]
Hon. Keith Scotland SC, MP [Minister in the Ministry of National Security]
Mr. Rodney Charles, MP [Opposition Member]
Hon. Terrence Deyalsingh, MP [Minister of Health]
Mr. Arnold Ram, MP [Opposition Member]
Hon. Marvin Gonzales, MP [Minister of Public Utilities]
Dr. Rishad Seecheran, MP [Opposition Member]
Hon. Pennelope Beckles-Robinson, MP [Minister of Planning and Development]
Matter On The Adjournment
Condemn the Minister of Rural Development and Local Government

The Member for St. Augustine moved a Matter on the Adjournment condemning the Minister of Rural Development and Local Government. The Minister responded.

Ms. Khadijah Ameen, MP [Opposition Member]
Adjournment
The House adjourned to Friday February 11, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.

The Sitting adjourned at 6:33 p.m.