Vice President granted Leave of Absence to Senator Jerry Narace. Senator Ms.Anwarie Ramkission was appointed to temporarily replace Senator Narace.

Eleven questions qualify for written answer. See the Appendix in the Order Paper for details.

The Attorney General introduced The Commissions of Enquiry (Validation and Immunity from Proceedings) Bill, 2009.

The debate on The Appropriation (Financial Year 2010) Bill, 2009 which was in progress when the Senate adjourned on Wednesday September 23, 2009 resumed with Senator Kernahan being the first to contribute. The bill was later read a third time and passed.

This sitting adjourned at 9:15p.m. The Appropriation (Financial Year 2010) Bill, 2009 was passed in this House. At the next sitting it is expected to deal with the motions 1, 2 and 3 in the order paper.