The President announced the presence in the Chamber of Sen. the Hon. Gail V. Phillips, President of the Senate of St. Lucia.

One Paper in the name of the Minister of Social Development was laid by the Leader of Government Business in the Senate. See the Supplemental Order Paper for details.

Three Questions qualify for oral answer. All three questions were answered. See the Order Paper for details.

Four Questions qualify for written answer. See the Order Paper for details.

The Minister of Health moved the Second Reading of the Emergency Ambulance Services and Emergency Medical Personnel Bill, 2008. Sen. Dr. Adesh Nanan was first to enter the debate, followed by Sen. Corinne Baptiste-McKnight. Four Members made contributions before debate was suspended.

There were two matters raised by Sen. Mark on the Motion for the Adjournment of the Senate. The first was “The failure of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to take action to give effect to certain ILO measures to enhance the fundamental freedom of association and the right of workers to organize in Trinidad and Tobago. The Minister of Labour and Small and Micro Enterprise Development responded.

The second matter raised by Sen. Mark was “The need to upgrade the labour market through new legislation aimed at promoting greater productivity and competitiveness”. The Minister of Labour and Small and Micro Enterprise Development.

At its next sitting, the Senate will continue debate on the Emergency Ambulance Services and Emergency Medical Personnel Bill, 2009. The Senate adjourned at 5:53 p.m.