The Speaker of the House, Hon. Bridgid Annisette-George, MP, informed of correspondence received from the President of the Senate regarding the change in membership of Joint Select Committees.

Hon. Bridgid Annisette-George [Speaker of the House]

Fifteen papers were laid. See Order paper for details.

Sen. the Hon. Reginald Armour SC [Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs]

Mr. Esmond Forde, MP [Government Member]

Mr. Colm Imbert, MP [Opposition Member]

Mrs. Camille Robinson-Regis, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Lisa Morris-Julian, MP [Minister in the Ministry of Education]

Four reports were presented. See Order Paper for details.

Mr. Esmond Forde, MP [Government Member]

Mr. Marvin Gonzales, MP [Opposition Member]

Mr. Brian Manning, MP [Opposition Member]

Mrs. Camille Robinson-Regis, MP [Opposition Member]

Two urgent questions were posed and answered. See Order Paper.

Hon. David Lee, MP [Minister of Housing]

Sen. the Hon. Reginald Armour SC [Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs]

Dr. Rai Ragbir, MP [Opposition Member]

Mr. Marvin Gonzales, MP [Opposition Member]

Twenty-two questions qualified for oral answer. Question #132 was withdrawn. Nine questions were posed before the time for Questions on Notice expired.

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

Mr. Colm Imbert, MP [Opposition Member]

Mr. Rudranath Indarsingh, MP [Opposition Member]

Mr. Marvin Gonzales, MP [Opposition Member]

Mr. Rushton Paray, MP [Opposition Member]

Sen. the Hon. Rohan Sinanan [Minister of Works and Transport]

Hon. Terrence Deyalsingh, MP [Minister of Health]

Mr. Rodney Charles, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Vandana Mohit, MP [Minister of the People, Social Development and Family Services]

Mrs. Camille Robinson-Regis, MP [Opposition Member]

The Leader of the House, Hon. Camille Robinson-Regis, MP, moved a motion that the Committee appointed to consider and report on the Shipping Bill, 2020 be granted an extension of 5 months in order for the Committee to complete its work and submit a final report by September 8, 2023. The motion was approved.

She also moved a motion that the Committee appointed to consider and report on the Fisheries Management (No. 2) Bill, 2020 be granted an extension of 5 months in order for the Committee to complete its work and submit a final report by September 1, 2023. The motion was approved.

Hon. Camille Robinson-Regis, MP then moved a motion that the Committee appointed to consider and report on the Representation of the People (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2020 be granted an extension of 5 months in order for the Committee to complete its work and submit a final report by August 31, 2023. The motion was approved.

Mrs. Camille Robinson-Regis, MP [Opposition Member]

Debate resumed (from February 10, 2023) on the Miscellaneous Provisions (Establishment of the Borough of Diego Martin and Borough of Siparia) Bill, 2021. Four members made contributions before debate was suspended.

Hon. Pennelope Beckles-Robinson, MP [Leader of the Opposition]

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

Mr. Esmond Forde, MP [Government Member]

Sen. the Hon. Ravi Ratiram [Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries]

The House adjourned to Wednesday April 26, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. Before adjourning, the House extended greetings to the national community on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. The Sitting ended at 3:59 p.m.

Sen. Faris Al-Rawi SC [Opposition Senator]

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

Hon. Bridgid Annisette-George [Speaker of the House]