Sittings
36th Sitting of the House of Representatives
3rd Session - 10th Republican Parliament
The Speaker granted leave of absence to the Member for Caroni East (June 22-July 1), the Member for Tobago East (today’s sitting) and the Prime Minister (today’s sitting).
Five Papers were laid. See the Order Paper.
Two Questions qualify for oral answer. Both Questions were answered. See the Order Paper for details.
Hon. Dr. Roodal Moonilal, MP made a statement expressing his condemnation of a newspaper article published in today’s Express.
The Member for Diego Martin North/East moved a Private Motion asking the House to express its disapproval of the Government’s failure to implement and enact a new legal and regulatory framework for public sector procurement. The Hon. Minister of Planning and Sustainable Development was next to contribute, followed by the Leader of the Opposition, during whose contribution debate on the Motion was suspended.
At the next sitting, debate is expected to continue on the Dog Control Bill, 2013.