senate

Sittings

23rd Sitting of the Senate

2nd Session - 11th Republican Parliament

Thursday 25 May, 2017
2:30 PM
Announcements By The President/Vice-President
Leave of Absence

Leave of absence was granted to Sen. David Small and Sen. H.R. Ian Roach who are both out of the country. Mr. Albert Sydney and Pastor Clive Dottin were appointed to replace these Senators in their absence.

Oath Of Allegiance Of A New Member
Temporary Senators

Temporary Senators Mr. Albert Sydney and Pastor Clive Dottin took their oaths of allegiance.

Papers
One Paper

One Paper was laid in the name of the Minister of Finance. See Order Paper for details.

Questions To Ministers: Oral Answer
Three Questions

Three questions qualified for oral answer. See Order Paper for details.

Government Business: Bills Second Reading
The Fire Service (Amendment) Bill, 2017

Sen. the Hon. Jennifer Baptiste-Primus moved the 2nd reaidng of the Fire Service (Amendment) Bill, 2017 which was passed in the House of Representatives on April 21, 2017. Debate then began on the bill. The Bill was read a third time and passed.

Adjournment
The Senate adjourned to Thursday June 1, 2017 at 2:30 p.m.

Prior to the adjournment of the Sitting, the Senate brought greetings to the nation on the celebration of the occasion of Indian Arrival Day. The Sitting concluded at 7:28 p.m. The Senate adjourned to Thursday June 1, 2017 at 2:30 p.m.