Leave of absence was granted to Ms. Nicole Olivierre, MP for La Brea, from today’s Sitting of the House.

The National Emblems of Trinidad and Tobago (Regulation)(Amendment) Bill, 2018 was brought from the Senate in the name of the Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries.

One Report was presented.

One urgent question was posed.

Eight questions qualified for oral answer. Questions #140, #178, #179 and #194 were deferred for two weeks.

The Finance (Supplementary Appropriation) (Financial Year 2019) Bill, 2019 will be introduced in the name of the Minister of Finance. The Minister moved that the next stage of the Bill be taken on Monday May 13, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.

Private Members’ Business took precedence at this Sitting. The Member for Caroni Central moved a motion condemning the Government for its recklessness and mismanagement of the finances and economy of Trinidad and Tobago.

The House brought greetings on the occasion of Mother’s Day. The Sitting concluded at 6:11 p.m. The House adjourned to Monday May 13, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.