The Speaker granted leave of absence to the Member for Chaguanas West from today’s Sitting.

Three Papers were laid. See the Supplemental Order Paper.

One Urgent Question was approved for oral answer. See the Order Paper.

Mr. Rodney Charles, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Fitzgerald Hinds, MP [Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister]

One Question on Notice qualified for oral answer. See the Order Paper.

Dr. Lackram Bodoe, MP [Opposition Member]

Sen. the Hon. Rohan Sinanan [Minister of Works and Transport]

The Member for Princes Town, Mr. Barry Padarath, MP, moved a motion calling on the Government to implement effective data driven policies, take all urgent steps to protect the children of this nation immediately and reprimand this Government for its failure to effectively protect and support our nation’s children. Debate on the Motion was suspended.

Mr. Barry Padarath, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Ayanna Webster-Roy, MP [Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister]

Mrs. Anita Haynes-Alleyne, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Lisa Morris-Julian [Minister in the Ministry of Education]

Mr. Rodney Charles, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Fitzgerald Hinds, MP [Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister]

Mr. Rudranath Indarsingh, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Symon de Nobriga, MP [Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister – Communications]

Dr. Rai Ragbir, MP [Opposition Member]

At the next Sitting the House will consider the Immigration (Caribbean Community Skilled Nationals)(Amendment) Bill, 2022. Before adjourning Members extended greetings to the national community on the occasion of Indian Arrival Day, which is observed on May 30th each year.

Hon. Faris Al-Rawi SC, MP [Minister of Rural Development and Local Government]

Mr. Davendranath Tancoo, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Bridgid Annisette-George [Speaker of the House]