Debate resumed (from October 4, 2024) on the budget for fiscal 2025 with the Minister of Trade and Industry being first to contribute, followed by the Member for Mayaro, the Minister in the Ministry of Finance, the Member for Oropouche West and the Minister of Public Utilities. 12 persons made contributions before debate was suspended.

Sen. the Hon. Paula Gopee-Scoon [Minister of Trade and Industry]

Mr. Rushton Paray, MP [Opposition Member]

Mr. Brian Manning, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Davendranath Tancoo, MP [Minister of Finance and Minister in the Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development]

Mr. Marvin Gonzales, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Barry Padarath, MP [Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister and Minister of Public Utilities]

Hon. Shamfa Cudjoe-Lewis, MP [Minister of Sport and Community Development]

Mr. Arnold Ram, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Lisa Morris-Julian, MP [Minister in the Ministry of Education]

Hon. Dr. Rishad Seecheran, MP [Minister in the Ministry of Health]

Mr. Kennedy Richards, MP [Government Member]

Hon. Michelle Benjamin, MP [Minister of Culture and Community Development]

The Sitting ended at 8:44 p.m.