The Vice President informed that the President of the Senate is currently acting as President of the Republic. Leave of absence was granted to Sen. Garvin Simonette, who is out of the country. Mr. Augustus Thomas and Mr. Harvey Borris were appointed temporary Senators in their absence.

Three papers were laid. See Order Paper for details.

One Report was presented.

Two urgent questions were posed. Questions have been appended to the Order Paper.

Seven questions qualified for oral answer. See Order Paper for details. Questions #112, #113 and #114 were answered.

Temporary Senators Augustus Thomas and Harvey Borris took the oath of allegiance.

The Committee Stage of the Civil Asset Recovery and Management and Unexplained Wealth Bill, 2019 resumed. Amendments were made. The Bill was read a third time and passed, with amendments.

Following greetings to the nation on the observance of Easter, the Sitting concluded at 7:17 p.m. The Senate adjourned to a date to be fixed.