The Speaker granted leave of absence from today’s sitting to the Members for La Brea, Port-of-Spain South, Lopinot/Bon Air West, Princes Town and La Horquetta/Talparo.

90 Papers were laid. See the Order Paper and Supplemental Order Paper.

There are four reports from Committees to be presented. See the Order Paper and Supplemental Order Paper.

Eight Urgent Questions qualified for consideration. See the Order Paper for details.

There are 15 Questions on Notice. See the Order Paper for details.

The Member for Barataria/San Juan sought leave to move the following matter: “the refusal of the Children’s Life Fund Authority to assist children who are eligible for the said assistance under the Children Life Fund Act. The Member for Naparima also sought leave to move a matter, namely “the complete lapse of our national security apparatus and the complete revolt of some communities against our protective services.” The Speaker ruled in both instances that the matters did not qualify under this Standing Order.

The Attorney General moved that the House agree to Senate amendments to the Bail (Access to Bail)(Amendment) Bill, 2017.

At the next sitting the House will resume consideration of Government Motions. The sitting ended at 3:33 p.m.