The Speaker of the House granted leave of absence to the Member for Laventille West (today – May 18th, 2015), Member for Diego Martin Central and Member for St. Augustine (today’s sitting).

Six questions stood for urgent response by the Member for Chaguanas West. The questions were answered.

The Minister of Finance and the Economy made a statement in the House on the Exchequer and Audit (Electronic Funds Transfer) Regulations, 2015 which was laid in the Parliament on Friday 8th May, 2015.

The Minister of Planning and Sustainable Development made a statement on ongoing projects within the Chaguaramas area which are intended to promote the economic growth and diversification of the economy, while managing the natural environment.

Debate continued on the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill, 2015. The Member for Tabaquite was first to enter the debate to conclude his contribution, followed by the Member for Chaguanas East and the Member for Couva North.

Debate continued on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2015. The Member for Tabaquite was first to enter the debate to conclude his contribution, followed by the Member for Chaguanas East and the Member for Couva North.

The Minister of National Security moved the second reading of the Cybercrime Bill, 2015. The Member for Toco/Sangre Grande was first to join in the debate.

The Minister of National Security moved the second reading of the Trinidad and Tobago Cyber Security Agency Bill, 2015. The Member for Toco/Sangre Grande was first to join in the debate.

The Minister of Finance and the Economy made a statement on the arbitration from the aluminium smelter plant project between Sural (Barbados) Limited and the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.

The House is expected to continue debate on the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill, 2015, the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2015, the Cybercrime Bill, 2015 and the Trinidad and Tobago Cyber Security Agency Bill, 2015.

Time permitting, debate is also expected to conclude on the Precursor Chemicals (No.2) Bill, 2014, continue on a Motion to consider the 36th Annual Report of the Ombudsman and begin on a Motion to agree with Senate amendments to the Trade Marks Bill, 2014.

The sitting ended at 6:12 p.m.