senate

Sittings

9th Sitting of the Senate

1st Session - 10th Republican Parliament

Wednesday 22 September, 2010
11:00 AM
Announcements By The President/Vice-President
Leave of Absence and Clarification

The Vice-President of the Senate granted leave of absence from today’s sitting to Sen. Ted Roopnarine. The Vice-President also indicated that after listening to an excerpt of the budget contribution of the Leader of the Opposition, she was satisfied that the version of the Hansard that she used to quote him on the previous day was unrevised and still subject to change.

Government Business: Bills Second Reading
The Appropriation (Financial Year 2011) Bill, 2010

Debate resumed on the Appropriation (Financial Year 2011) Bill, 2010. The Minister of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education was first to enter the debate, followed by Senator Basharat Ali and the Attorney General. Nine Members made contributions including the maiden contribution of Sen. Embau Moheni.

Adjournment
The Senate adjourned to Thursday September 23, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

At the next sitting of the Senate, debate is expected to continue on the Appropriation (Financial Year 2011) Bill, 2010.