The seat of Ms. Ayanna Lewis was declared vacant and Ms. Allyson West was subsequently appointed Government Senator.

Newly appointed Government Senator, Ms. Allyson West, took her oath of allegiance.

Four Papers were laid. See Order Paper for details.

Two Reports were presented. See the Order Paper.

Two urgent questions were posed. See Order Paper for details.

The Senate resolved to Committee Stage to consider The Criminal Procedure (Plea Discussion and Plea Agreement) Bill, 2017 on a clause by clause basis. The Committee Stage will continue at the next Sitting.

Sen. Wade Mark raised a matter on the adjournment regarding the lack of the appointment of the Sugar Industry Labour Welfare Committee Board. The Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries responded.

The Sitting concluded at 11:18 p.m. The Senate adjourned to Tuesday July 4, 2017 at 11:30 a.m.