Leave of absence was granted to Sen. David Small. Ms. Zola Phillips was appointed temporary Senator in his place.

Three papers were laid.

Three reports were presented.

Three urgent questions were posed before the time for urgent questions expired.

Five questions qualified for oral answer. Questions #180, #181 and #182 were answered.

Debate resumed on the Miscellaneous Provisions (Supreme Court of Judicature and Children) Bill, 2018. The Attorney General wound up the debate on the Bill. The Committee Stage of the Bill will be considered at the next Sitting.

Sen. Saddam Hosein raised a matter on the adjournment on the failure of the Minister of Education to have all schools open at the start of the new school year. The Minister of Education responded.
Sen. Wade Mark raised a matter on the implications of the Government’s decision to shut down the PETROTRIN Refinery. The Minister of Energy and Energy Industries responded.

The Sitting concluded at 8:18 p.m. The Senate adjourned to Friday September 21, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.