One Paper in the name of the Minister of Public Administration is to be laid. See the Supplemental Order Paper for details.

25 Questions qualify for oral answer. One question (128) was answered. See the Order Paper for details.

13 Questions qualify for written answer. See the Order Paper for details.

The Member for Oropouche West sought leave of the House to raise as a definite matter of urgent public importance the matter of the Government’s failure to implement a comprehensive package of legislation for the protection of the nation’s children. The Speaker ruled that the matter did not qualify under this standing order.

The Bail (Amendment) Bill, 2008 was introduced. The Bill is in the name of the Attorney General

The Minister of Finance (Hon. Karen Nunez-Teshiera, MP) moved a Motion to increase borrowing under the Development Loans Act. Five Members participated in the debate including the maiden contribution of the Member for La Horquetta/Talparo (Hon. Roger Joseph, MP). The Minister of Finance then concluded the debate. The Motion was approved.

The Leader of the House moved a Motion to appoint Members to three oversight Joint Select Committees. A Similar Motion was originally approved by the House on 14 March 2008, but amended by the Senate on 6 May 2008. The Member for Tabaquite made a brief intervention before the Leader of the House concluded the debate. The Motion was then approved by a division of 34 for and none against with no abstentions.

The House adjourned to Friday July 18, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. on which occasion debate is expected to begin on the Bail (Amendment) Bill, 2008. The House adjourned at 10:05 p.m.