House of Representatives

Sittings

42nd Sitting of the House of Representatives

1st Session - 10th Republican Parliament

Wednesday 20 April, 2011
1:30 PM
Announcements By The Speaker/Deputy Speaker
Leave of Absence

The Speaker granted leave of absence to the Members for Princes Town, St. Augustine and San Fernando East.

Papers
Two Papers

Two papers were liad both by the Minister of Finance. See order Paper for details.

Statements By Ministers
Prime Minister's Visit to Brazil

The Minister gave details for the upcoming vist to Brazil by the Prime Minister.

Statements By Ministers
NIA

The Minister of National Security gave details on the NIA.

Private Business: Motions
Principles in public affairs

That this Honourable House reaffirm its collective commitment to the principles of fairness and meritocracy in public affairs.

Matter On The Adjournment
The non-renewal of the contracts of Remedial Teachers at the Secondary Schools

The Minister of Education responed to the matter raised by the Leader of the Opposition.

Adjournment
The House adjourned to a date to be fixed

At the next sitting deabte is expected to begin on the bills entitled An Act to amend the Evidence Act, Chap. 7:02, An Act to amend the Bail Act, Chap. 4:60 and the Kidnapping Act, Chap. 11:26, An Act to amend the Customs Act, Chap. 78:01 and An Act to amend the Exchequer and Audit Act, Chap. 69:01. The Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition and the Speaker of the House brought greetings to the nation on the observance of Easter. This sitting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.