House of Representatives

Sittings

22nd Sitting of the House of Representatives

1st Session - 12th Republican Parliament

Friday 9 April, 2021
1:30 PM
Announcements By The Speaker/Deputy Speaker
Leave of Absence

The Deputy Speaker granted leave of absence to the Member for Diego Martin West, The Speaker of the House and the Member for Chaguanas West.

Papers
Eight Papers

Eight Papers were laid. See the Order Paper.

Questions To Ministers: Oral Answer
Six Questions on Notice

There are six Questions on Notice listed on the Order Paper.

Government Business: Bills Second Reading
The Anti-Gang Bill, 2021

The Attorney-General moved the second reading of the Anti-Gang Bill, 2021. The Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister made a contribution before the Attorney General concluded the debate. The Bill was referred to a Committee of the Whole where it was approved without amendment. It was then read a third time and passed by a margin of 19 for, none against and no abstentions.

Government Business: Motions
Approve the Quarantine (Maritime)(Amendment) Regulations, 2021

The Minister of Health moved a Motion asking the House to approve the Quarantine (Maritime)(Amendment) Regulations, 2021. The Regulations were approved.

Government Business: Motions
Approve the Notification of the Nomination of Mr. McDonald Jacob as Deputy Commissioner of Police

The Minister of National Security moved a Motion asking the House to approve the Notification of the President of the Nomination of Mr. McDonald Jacob as Deputy Commissioner of Police. The Motion was approved.

Adjournment
The House adjourned to a date to be fixed

The House adjourned to a date to be fixed. The Sitting ended at 3:33 p.m.