Leave of Absence was granted to Hon. Camille Robinson-Regis, MP for Arouca/Maloney and Mrs. Christine Newallo-Hosein, MP for Cumuto/Manzanilla from today’s Sitting.

Seven papers were laid in the names of the Minister of Finance, Minister of Public Administration and Communications and the Deputy Speaker. Paper 1 was referred to the Public Accounts (Enterprises) Committee. Papers 2-5 were referred to the Public Accounts Committee.

Six urgent questions were posed. See Order Paper for details.

Twelve questions qualified for oral answer. Answers to questions #62, #83, #88 and #92 were deferred for two weeks. See Order Paper for details.

Debate continued on The Criminal Procedure (Plea Discussion and Plea Agreement) Bill, 2017.

The Sitting concluded at 7:12 p.m. The House adjourned to Wednesday April 12, 2017 at 1:30 p.m.