House of Representatives

Sittings

5th Sitting of the House of Representatives

1st Session - 11th Republican Parliament

Monday 12 October, 2015
10:00 AM
Announcements By The Speaker/Deputy Speaker
Standing Finance Committee

The Speaker of the House indicated that the order for the consideration of the Heads of Expenditure in Standing Finance Committee was submitted by the Leader of the Opposition. The Speaker of the House advised that the proceedings of the committee will formally commence on Thursday October 15th, 2015. However, time permitted, the Motion to resolve into Standing Finance Committee will be moved on Wednesday October 14th, 2015 allowing the Committee to finalise the agenda and preliminary discussions to be followed.

Government Business: Bills Second Reading
The Budget Debate

Debate continued on the Appropriation (Financial Year – 2016) Bill, 2015. The Member of Parliament for San Fernando West was first to join in the debate followed by the Member of Parliament for Fyzabad then the Member of Parliament for Port-of-Spain North/St. Ann’s West.

Adjournment
The House adjourned to Tuesday October 13th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

At the next sitting debate will continue on the Appropriation (Financial Year 2016) Bill, 2015. The sitting ended at 5:45 p.m.