House of Representatives

Sittings

43rd Sitting of the House of Representatives

3rd Session - 11th Republican Parliament

Wednesday 26 September, 2018
1:30 PM
Announcements By The Speaker/Deputy Speaker
Leave of Absence

The Deputy Speaker granted leave of absence to the Member for Chaguanas West (Sep 26-28), St. Augustine and San Fernando West (today).

Papers
Seven Papers

Seven Papers to be laid. See the Order Paper and Supplemental Order Paper.

Presentation Of Reports From Select Committees
Six Reports from Committees

Six reports from Committees were presented. See the Order Paper and Third Supplemental Order Paper.

Questions To Ministers: Oral Answer
12 Prime Minister's Questions

12 Prime Minister’s Questions were listed for response. The questions have been appended to the Order Paper.

Questions To Ministers: Oral Answer
Four Urgent Questions

There are four urgent questions listed for response. The Urgent Questions have been appended to the Order Paper.

Questions To Ministers: Oral Answer
Four Questions on Notice

There are four questions on notice listed for oral answer. See the Order Paper.

Motions Relating To The Business Or Sittings Of The House And Moved By A Minister Or Parliamentary Secretary
Explanation from Member for La Horquetta/Talparo

The Member for La Horquetta/Talparo gave an explanation for his prolonged absence from the House.

Motions Relating To The Business Or Sittings Of The House And Moved By A Minister Or Parliamentary Secretary
Bills to be continued in the 4th Session

The Leader of the House moved a Motion asking that the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2018, the Trinidad and Tobago Revenue Authority Bill, 2018, and the Gambling (Gaming and Betting) Control Bill, 2016 be continued in the upcoming 4th Session. The Motion was approved.

Government Business: Motions
Consider Senate Amendments to the Miscellaneous Provisions (Supreme Court of Judicature and Children) Bill, 2018

The Ag. Attorney General moved a Motion asking the House to consider the Senate Amendments to the Miscellaneous Provisions (Supreme Court of Judicature and Children) Bill, 2018. Several members rose to make contributions. The Motion was approved.

Announcements By The Speaker/Deputy Speaker
The House adjourned sine die

The 3rd Session of the 11th Parliament will prorogue at midnight on Thursday September 27, 2018. The 4th Session will open on Friday September 28, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. The sitting ended at 4:19 p.m.