Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Joel Sampson, MP for Tobago West, from today’s Sitting of the House.

Hon. Jagdeo Singh [Speaker of the House]

Four papers were laid. See Order Paper for details.

Hon. Barry Padarath, MP [Minister of Public Utilities and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister]

Hon. Davendranath Tancoo, MP [Minister of Finance and Minister in the Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development]

One report will be presented. See Order Paper.

Two questions were posed to the Prime Minister by Opposition Members. Both questions were answered.

Mr. Marvin Gonzales, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, MP [Prime Minister]

Mr. Symon de Nobriga, MP [Opposition Member]

Five urgent questions were posed and answered. See Order Paper.

Mr. Marvin Gonzales, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Roger Alexander, MP [Minister of Homeland Security]

Mr. Stuart Young SC, MP [Opposition Member]

Mr. Keith Scotland SC, MP [Opposition Member]

Twelve questions qualified for oral answer. See Order Paper. All questions were answered.

Mr. Stuart Young SC, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Dr. Roodal Moonilal, MP [Minister of Energy and Energy Affairs]

Mr. Marvin Gonzales, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Barry Padarath, MP [Minister of Public Utilities and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister]

Hon. Roger Alexander, MP [Minister of Homeland Security]

Mr. Colm Imbert, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Jearlean John, MP [Minister of Works and Infrastructure]

Mr. Brian Manning, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Davendranath Tancoo, MP [Minister of Finance and Minister in the Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development]

Hon. Phillip Watts, MP [Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs]

Mr. Hans Des Vignes, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. David Lee, MP [Minister of Housing]

The Minister of Justice, Hon. Devesh Maharaj, MP, moved the second reading of the Parole Bill, 2026. Debate began on the bill. Three members contributed to the debate before the adjournment of the House.

Hon. Devesh Maharaj, MP [Minister of Justice and Minister in the Ministry of the Attorney General]

Mr. Keith Scotland SC, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Wayne Sturge, MP [Minister of Defence and Minister in the Ministry of Homeland Security]

Mr. Stuart Young SC, MP [Opposition Member]

The Speaker announced the presence in the Chamber of a delegation led by His Excellency Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India. He added that the Prime Minister would make a statement.

The Prime Minister made a statement in the House welcoming the visiting delegation and emphasizing the ongoing relationship between India and Trinidad and Tobago.

Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, MP [Prime Minister]

The Sitting concluded at 6:49 p.m.