The President of the Senate granted leave of absence to Sen. the Hon. Dr. Amery Browne and Sen. the Hon. Donna Cox. Mr. Ndale Young and Ms. Yokymma Bethelmy were appointed to temporarily replace Senators Browne and Cox during their absence.

Three questions qualified for oral answer. See the Order Paper for details.

The Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Hon. Brian Manning, MP, moved the second reading of The Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Bill, 2022. Seven Members made contributions before the Minister rose to wind up the debate. The Bill was considered in Committee of the Whole and approved without amendment. The Bill was then read a third time and passed.

The Minister in the Ministry of Finance moved the second reading of The Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2022. Three Members entered debate on the Bill before the Minister rose to conclude. The Bill was then considered in a Committee of the Whole. The Bill was later read a third time and passed.

At the next Sitting debate is expected on the Sexual Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2021. Time permitting, debate is expected on a Motion to adopt the report of the Special Select Committee on the Sexual Offences (Amendment)(No.3) Bill, 2021. The Sitting ended at 3:51 p.m.