The President of the Senate granted leave of absence to Vice President of the Senate, Sen. James Lambert who is out of the country. Archbishop Barbara Burke took the Oath of Allegiance and was appointed as a Temporary Senator

The Minister of Finance and the Economy moved the reading of the Finance Bill, 2014.

Thirteen (13) Papers were laid. See the Order Paper.

The Minister of Finance moved the second reading of the Appropriation (Financial Year 2014) Bill, 2013. Senator Dr. Lester Henry was the first to contribute followed by Sen. Subhas Ramkhelawan, Sen. the Hon. Vasant Bharath, Sen. Terrence Deyalsingh, Sen. Helen Drayton, Sen. the Hon. Dr. Bhoendradatt Tewarie, Sen. Dr. Victor Wheeler, Sen. the Hon. Embau Moheni and Sen. Dr. Dhanayshar Mahabir. Nine members contributed to the bill, then the Senate adjourned to Monday 23rd 10:30 am.

The Senate adjourned to Monday at 10:00 am