House of Representatives

Sittings

38th Sitting of the House of Representatives

2nd Session - 9th Republican Parliament

Monday 19 October, 2009
1:30 PM
Papers
One Paper

The Minister of Finance laid one Paper. See the Order Paper.

Questions To Ministers: Written Answer
Nine Questions

Nine Questions qualify for written answer. See the Order Paper for details.

Introduction Of Bills
The Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2009

The Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2009 was read a first time in the name of the Attorney General.

Requests For Leave To Move The Adjournment Of The House On Definite Matters Of Urgent Public Importance
Working Conditions of Chinese labourers

The Member for Oropouche East sought leave to raise as a definite matter of urgent public importance the issue of the circumstances imposed on Chinese nationals employed in labour contracts in Trinidad and Tobago. The Speaker ruled that the matter was worthy of discussion and it was stood down until 6 p.m.

Requests For Leave To Move The Adjournment Of The House On Definite Matters Of Urgent Public Importance
Influenza A H1N1

The Member for Caroni East sought leave to raise as a definite matter the status of communication strategies to inform the public about the Influenza A H1N1 virus. The Speaker ruled that the matter did not qualify.

Government Business: Bills Second Reading
The Commissions of Enquiry (Validation and Immunity from Proceedings) Bill, 2009

The Attorney General moved the Second Reading of the Commissions of Enquiry (Validation and Immunity from Proceedings) Bill, 2009, which was debated and passed in the Senate on October 1, 2009. Four members made contributions after the Attorney General before debate was suspended at 6 p.m.

Requests For Leave To Move The Adjournment Of The House On Definite Matters Of Urgent Public Importance
Plight of Chinese workers

At 6 p.m. debate on the Bill was suspended to allow for the Define Matter approved for consideration to be raised by the Member for Oropouche East. The Minister of Labour, Small and Micro-Enterprise Development.

Government Business: Bills Second Reading
The Commissions of Enquiry (Validation and Immunity from Proceedings) Bill, 2009

Following the definite matter, debate resumed on the Commissions of Enquiry (Validation and Immunity from Proceedings) Bill, 2009, with the Member for Chaguanas West being first to contribute, followed by the Leader of the House. During the latter’s contribution, debate on the Bill was suspended.

Matter On The Adjournment
Failure to construct the Biche Presbyterian School

The Member for Cumuto/Manzanilla raised as a Matter on the Adjournment, the failure of the Government to construct the Biche Presbyterian School. The Minister of Education responded.

Adjournment
The House adjourns to Wednesday October 21, 2009 at 10:30 a.m.

At this sitting debate is expected to conclude on the Commissions of Enquiry (Validation and Immunity from Proceedings) Bill, 2009.