Sittings
7th Sitting of the House of Representatives
1st Session - 13th Republican Parliament
Leave of absence was granted to Mrs. Camille Robinson-Regis, MP for Trincity/Maloney from sittings of the House during the period September 19-30, 2025 and to Mr. Joel Sampson, MP for Tobago West, from today’s Sitting of the House.
Two papers were laid. See the Order Paper.
One urgent question was posed. See the Order Paper.
The Prime Minister, Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, MP, made a statement of congratulations to Keshorn Walcott and Jereem Richards. She further confirmed the hosting of this year’s Republic Day Awards Function.
Four questions were posed to the Prime Minister by Opposition Members.
The Leader of the House moved that the Minister of Finance be allowed to continue his contribution on the bills to be considered until his conclusion, without limit to his speaking time. The House agreed.
The Minister of Finance, Hon. Davendranath Tancoo, MP moved the second reading of the Miscellaneous Provisions (FATF Compliance) Bill, 2025. He moved that this bill be considered together with the Counter-Proliferation Financing Bill, 2025. The motion was approved. The Member for Diego Martin North/East was first to enter the debate, followed by the Minister of Legal Affairs. Four other members added their voice to the debate before the wind up by the Minister of Finance.
The Miscellaneous Provisions (FAT Compliance) Bill, 2025 was committed to a Committee of the Whole for consideration clause by clause and was approved with amendments. With 27 votes for, 0 votes against and 7 abstentions, the bill was read a third time and passed.
The Counter-Proliferation Financing Bill, 2025 was committed to a Committee of the Whole for consideration clause by clause and was approved with amendments. With 27 votes for, 0 votes against and 7 abstentions, the bill was read a third time and passed.
The Sitting concluded at 8:14 p.m.