House of Representatives

Sittings

36th Sitting of the House of Representatives

1st Session - 10th Republican Parliament

Friday 25 March, 2011
1:30 PM
Announcements By The Speaker/Deputy Speaker
Leave of Absence

The Speaker granted leave of absence to the Member for Tunapuna and the Member for Lopinot/Bon Air West.

Announcements By The Speaker/Deputy Speaker
Loss of Life in Japan

The Speaker indicated to the House that he sent a letter on behalf of the Members of the House of Representatives to the Speaker of the House of Japan expressing sentiments of sadness following the earthquake and tsunami.

Papers
Four Papers

Four Papers were laid. See the Order Paper.

Presentation Of Reports From Select Committees
First Report - JSC Group 1

The First Report of the Joint Select Committee on Ministries, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (Group I) on the Ministry of Health and its management of vector-borne diseases was presented

Questions To Ministers: Oral Answer
Three Questions

Three Questions qualify for oral answer. See the Order Paper.

Questions To Ministers: Written Answer
One Question

One Question qualifies for written answer. See the Order Paper.

Statements By Ministers
Recent Visit to the United Kingdom

The Minister of Trade and Industry made a statement detailing the work undertaken during the recent trip by the Prime Minister, Ministers of Government and representatives of the business sector to the United Kingdom during Commonwealth Week.

Introduction Of Bills
One Bill

The Association of Real Estate Agents (Incorporation) Bill, 2011 was read a first time.

Private Business: Motions
Centenary of the Birth of Dr. Eric Williams

The Member for Diego Martin West moved a Private Motion that asks the Government to take steps to mark the centenary of the birth of Dr. Eric Eustace Williams and to, inter alia, declare 2011 “Dr. Eric Williams’ Year”. The Leader of the House was first to contribute, following which debate was suspended.

Adjournment
The House adjourned to Friday April 1, 2011 at 1:30 p.m.

Before adjourning the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and the Speaker of the House made brief addresses acknowledging the upcoming Spiritual Baptist Shouter Liberation Day. The sitting adjourned at 4:32 p.m.