Five papers were laid. See the Order Papers.

Three reports were presented.

One urgent question was posed.

Five questions qualified for oral answer. Question #48 was deferred.

Two bills were introduced.

Sen. Wade Mark moved a motion calling on the Government to table, within fourteen days, the
contract entered into with Austal for the procurement of the two Cape Class Patrol Boats. Debate began on the motion.

Sen. Wade Mark raised a matter on the adjournment seeking explanation for what appeared to be contradictions in a public statement made by the Chief Education Officer in respect of adjusting grade profiles of students being considered for scholarships and the response given the Minister of Education in the Senate on November 19, 2019. The Minister of Education responded.

The Sitting concluded at 6:19 p.m. The Senate adjourned to a date to be fixed.