The Speaker granted leave of absence to the Member for Tunapuna (18-22 February) and the Member for Diego Martin West (today).

12 Papers were laid. See the Order Paper.

One Report was presented. See the Order Paper.

Three questions qualify for oral answer. All three (18,19,20) were answered. See the Order Paper.

Debate resumed on a Private Motion by the Member for Port-of-Spain North/St. Ann’s West which asks the Government to stop any proposed amendment to the rules that currently govern the GATE programme. The Minister of Education continued his contribution from the previous Private Members’ day, followed by the Member for Diego Martin North/East and the Minister of Public Administration. Debate on the Motion was then suspended.

At the next sitting, debate is expected on the Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2012. The sitting ended at 4:00 p.m.