Leave of absence was granted to Sen. Dr. Varma Deyalsingh, who is out of the country. Mr. Josh Drayton was appointed temporary Senator in his place.

Temporary Senator Josh Drayton took the oath of allegiance.

The President of the Senate listed the appointments to Special Select Committees of the Senate for the 5th Session.

The President of the Senate reminded the House of its duty to adhere to the Standing Orders, highlighting Standing Order 103 – Premature Publication of Evidence.

The Miscellaneous Provisions (Law Enforcement Officers) Bill, 2019 was brought from the House of Representatives.

Seventeen papers were laid. See Order Paper for details.

Two reports were presented. See the Supplemental Order Paper for details.

Three urgent questions were posed.

Six questions qualified for oral answer. Questions #46 and #48 were deferred for two weeks.

The Copyright (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was introduced in the name of the Attorney General.

The Leader of Government Business moved a motion that Sen. Foster Cummings be appointed to the Public Accounts (Enterprises) Committee. The motion was approved.

The Attorney General, Hon. Faris Al-Rawi, MP, moved the second reading of the Bail (Amendment)(No.2) Bill, 2019. Seven members made contributions on the Bill before Debate was suspended.

The Sitting concluded at 3:55 p.m. The Senate adjourned to Tuesday November 19, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.