The Speaker granted leave of absence to the Members for Tabaquite, Lopinot/Bon Air West, San Fernando West, Chaguanas West, San Fernando East and Diego Martin West.

The Speaker advised the House of guidelines governing the use of speech aides by Members during their contributions.

The Member for Diego Martin Central raised a matter of privilege on statements made by the Member for D’Abadie/O’Meara during his response to a Matter on the Adjournment. The Speaker indicated that he would rule at a later sitting.

The Member for Arima made a Statement in commemoration of World HIV/Aids Day.

The Attorney General moved the second reading of the Anti-Gang Bill, 2010. The Member for Laventille East/Morvant was first to enter the debate. Following her contribution, debate on the Bill was suspended to later in the proceedings.

The Leader of the House moved a Motion to consider Senate amendments to the Interception of Communications Bill, 2010. The amendments were approved unanimously: 33 for, none against, no abstentions.

Debate resumed on the Anti-Gang Bill, 2010 with the Minister of Justice, followed by the Member for Diego Martin North/East, the Minister of Legal Affairs and the Member for La Brea. Debate on the Bill was then suspended.

At the next sitting of the House of Representatives debate is expected to continue on the Anti-Gang Bill, 2010. Time permitting, debate is expected to begin on the Bail (Amendment) Bill, 2010. The sitting ended at 6:54 p.m.