House of Representatives

Sittings

39th Sitting of the House of Representatives

5th Session - 10th Republican Parliament

Friday 5 June, 2015
10:00 AM
Bills Brought From The Senate
The Family and Children Division Bill, 2015

The Bill was read a first time in the House. The Leader of the House moved that the next stage of the Bill be taken later in the proceedings. Leave was granted.

Papers
One Paper

One Paper was laid. See the Order Paper.

Presentation Of Reports From Select Committees
Seven Reports from Committees

Seven Reports were presented, including one late in the proceedings. See the Order Paper for details.

Introduction Of Bills
The Finance (Variation of Appropriation) (Financial Year 2015) Bill, 2015

The Finance (Variation of Appropriation)(Financial Year 2015) Bill, 2015 was introduced in the name of the Minister of Finance and the Economy, who moved that the next stage of the Bill be taken later in the proceedings. Leave was granted.

Government Business: Motions
Adopt the Second Report of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives

The Minister of Finance and the Economy moved a Motion asking the House to adopt the Second Report of the Standing Finance Committee. The Member for Diego Martin North/East was first to enter the debate, followed by the Minister of Energy and Energy Affairs, the Member for St. Joseph and the Minister of Works and Infrastucture. 18 Members made contributions before the Minister of Finance and the Economy rose to wind up the debate. The Motion was approved.

Government Business: Bills Second Reading
The Finance (Variation of Appropriation)(Financial Year 2015) Bill, 2015

The Minister of Finance and the Economy moved the second reading of the Finance (Variation of Appropriation)(Financial Year 2015) Bill, 2015. The Bill was read a third time and passed.

Government Business: Motions
Adopt the 1st Report of the Standing Orders Committee

The Leader of the House moved a Motion asking the House to adopt the First Report (2014/2015 Session of the 10th Parliament) of the Standing Orders Committee. The House agreed.

Adjournment
The House adjourned to Friday June 12, 2015 at 1:30 p.m.

At the next sitting debate is expected to begin on the Family and Children Division Bill, 2015. The sitting ended at 12:55 a.m.