House of Representatives

Sittings

45th Sitting of the House of Representatives

2nd Session - 9th Republican Parliament

Wednesday 9 December, 2009
1:30 PM
Announcements By The Speaker/Deputy Speaker
Leave of Absence

The Speaker granted Leave of Absence from the day’s sitting to the Members for Point Fortin, St. Ann’s East, Tabaquite and Couva South.

Papers
Five Papers

Five Papers were laid. See the Order Paper for details.

Presentation Of Reports From Select Committees
Fourth Interim Report - The Children Bill, 2009

The Fourth Report of the Special Select Committee of the House on the Children Bill, 2009 was presented by the Minister of Works and Transport.

Questions To Ministers: Oral Answer
Two Questions

Two Questions qualify for oral answer. One as answered and the other deferred for two weeks. See the Order Paper.

Questions To Ministers: Written Answer
12 Questions

12 Questions qualify for written answer. See the Order Paper.

Government Business: Motions
The Evidence (Amendment) Bill, 2009

The House considered and approved the Senate amendment to the Evidence (Amendment) Bill, 2009

Private Business: Motions
Private Motion: Bailout of the Hindu Credit Union

The Minister of Labour, Small and Micro Enterprise Development continued his contribution (from October 30, 2009) on a Private Motion by the Member for Couva North which asks the Government to bail out the Hindu Credit Union. He was followed by the Member for Oropouche East and the Minister of Tourism. Debate on the Motion was then suspended.

Adjournment
The House adjourned to Friday December 11, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.

At its next sitting the House will debate a Motion to affirm the Prison (Amendment) Rules, 2009.