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ORDER PAPER

OF

THE HONOURABLE THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

FIRST SESSION OF 2003-2008

SIXTY-FIFTH

At

10.00 o'clock a.m.

On

Tuesday, 24^th May, 2005

The First Session of the Parliament of 2003-2008 commenced
on Friday, 6^th June, 2003

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MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF PARLIAMENT

(Parliament (Administration) Act, Cap. 10 - section 3(4)

The following are ex officio Members of the Commission:

               His Honour I. A. Roett (Chairman), Rt. Hon. O. S. Arthur, Hon. Miss M. A. Mottley and Mr. C. A. Mascoll.

Section 3(4) of the Parliament of (Administration) Act, Cap.10  

The following are appointed Members of the Commission:

            Hon. Miss Billie Miller, Mr. St. C. Toppin, Mr. D. J. H. Thompson and Mr. R. D. Marshall.

Appointed on 6th June, 2003.

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COMMITTEE OF PRIVILEGES

          To consider and report to the Honourable the House of Assembly on all matters which involve the privileges of the Honourable the House of Assembly.

The Members of the Committee are:

         His Honour the Speaker (Chairman), Hon. J. X Walcott, Rev. J. J. S. Atherley, Mr. L. R. Tull, Mr. G. W. Payne, Mr. D. St. E. Kellman and Mr. M. A. Lashley.

Appointed on 6th June, 2003.

COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

The Members of the Committee are:

           Mr. C. A. Mascoll, (Chairman), Mr. D. J. H. Thompson, Mr. R. D. Jones, Mr. T. A. Prescod, Hon. R. R. Farley, Dr. W. F. Duguid and Hon. K. D. Symmonds.

Appointed on 6th June, 2003.

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STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE

The Members of the Committee are:

             His Honour the Speaker, (Chairman), Hon. Miss M. A. Mottley, Hon. D. D. Marshall, His Honour J. M. Edghill, Mr. L. R. Tull, Hon. A. P Wood, Hon. R. C. Eastmond, Mr. D. St. E. Kellman, Mr. R. L. Sealy and Mr. M. A. Lashley.

Appointed on 6th June, 2003.

 LIBRARY COMMITTEE

The following are Members of this Joint Committee:

            His Honour the Speaker (Chairman), Hon. Miss H. E. Thompson, Hon. N. A. Lynch, Hon. H. F. Lashley,     Hon. Miss C. Y. Forde, Hon. G. A. Clarke, Mr. R. D. Jones and Dr. D. C. Estwick.

Appointed on the 6th June, 2003.

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ORDER OF BUSINESS
(Standing Order 10)

"Unless the House otherwise directs, the business of each sitting day

shall be transacted in the following order: -

(a) 

Formal entry of His Honour the Speaker.

(b) 

Prayers.  

(c) 

Announcements by His Honour the Speaker.

(d) 

Messages from His Excellency the Governor-General.

(e) 

Petitions.

(f)

Papers.

(g)

Government Notices.

(h)

Private Members' Business

(i)

Notices of Questions.

(j)

Reports from Select Committees.

(k)

First readings of Bills.

(l)

Statements by Ministers.

(m)

Congratulatory and/or obituary speeches.

(n)

Personal Explanations.

(o)

Motions for leave of absence.

(p)

Oral replies to questions.

(q)

Notices of motions for the adjournment of the House on matters of urgent public importance.

(r)

Orders of the day."

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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

1.

Hon. Miss M. A. Mottley: To move the Second Reading of the Betting and Gaming Duties (Amendment) Bill 2004.
Notice of this Bill was given on 14th May, 2004.

The Bill was read a first time on 18th May, 2004.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 24th May, 2004.

2.

Hon. Miss M. A Mottley: To move the passing of a Resolution to take note of the Report of the National Commission on Law and Order.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 10th August, 2004.

3.

Hon. Miss M. A. Mottley: To move the Second Reading of the Repatriation of Prisoners (Amendment) Bill, 2004

 Notice of this Bill was given on 19th November, 2004.

 The Bill was read a first time on 23rd November, 2004.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 29th November, 2004.

4.

Hon. Mrs. H. E. Thompson-McDowald: To move the passing of a Resolution to approve in accordance with Section 5 of the Crown Lands (Vesting and Disposal) Act, Cap. 225 the vesting in the National Housing Corporation of the parcel of land situate at Airlie Heights, Cave Hill in the parish of Saint Michael in this Island for the purpose of housing development.
Notice of this Resolution was given on 19^th April, 2005.

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Hon. Mrs. H. E. Thompson-McDowald: To move the passing of a Resolution to approve in accordance with Section 5 of the Land Acquisition Act. Cap. 228 the compulsory acquisition by the Crown of the parcels of land situate at Rock Hall in the parish of Saint Thomas in this Island for the public purpose of establishment of a Heritage Village and the construction of a Freedom Monument. 
Notice of this Resolution was given on 13^th May, 2005.

6.

Hon. Mrs. H. E. Thompson-McDowald: To move the passing of a Resolution to approve in accordance with Section 5 of the Crown Lands (Vesting and Disposal) Act Cap. 225 the lease to Avisene Caesaretta Carrington of the parcel of land the property of the Crown situate at Erdiston, Pine Hill in the parish of St. Michael in this Island for the provision of playground facilities for the children of the Merrivale Preparatory School.
Notice of this Resolution was given on 13^th May, 2005.

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Hon. Mrs. H. E. Thompson-McDowald: To move the passing of a Resolution to approve in accordance with Section 5 of the Crown Lands (Vesting and Disposal) Act Cap. 225 the sale to Armstrong Agencies Limited of a parcel of land situate at Lower Estate in the parish of Saint Michael in this Island.
Notice of this Resolution was given on 20^`h May, 2005.

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Dr. William Duguid (Christ Church West): To ask the Minister of Social Transformation: Is the Minister aware that during the last administration some floodlights were installed at Ferniehurst, St. Michael but that there is need for a pavilion and community centre in the area? Will the Minister disclose if there are any plans for the provision of such facilities in the area?

Notice of this Question was given on 13th January, 2004.

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Dr. William Duguid (Christ Church West): To ask the Minister of Social Transformation: Will the Minister disclose whether his Ministry has plans to develop a Community Centre for the convenience, use and recreation of the residents from the districts of the St. Matthias and Hart's Gap areas of Christ Church?

Notice of this Question was given on 13th January, 2004.

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Dr. William Duguid (Christ Church West): To ask the Minister of Social Transformation: Will the Minister state whether the Urban Development Corporation has conveyed any of the lots in the Halls Road Tenantry to any of the qualified tenants? If the answer is in the negative, will the Minister state how soon the Urban Development Corporation will convey such lots?

Notice of this Question was given on 13th January, 2004.

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Dr. William Duguid (Christ Church West): To ask the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities: Will the Minister state: (a) whether his Ministry has any plans to improve the standard of bus service provided by the Transport Board for the residents of the Kingsland area? (b) whether his Ministry has any plans to improve the standard of bus service provided by the Transport board for residents of the Lowlands area? (c) whether his Ministry has any plans to improve the standard of bus service provided by the Transport Board for residents of the Dayrells's road area? (d) whether his Ministry has any plans to improve the standard of bus service provided by the Transport Board for residents of the Rendezvous area?

Notice of this Question was given on 13th January, 2004.

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Dr. William Duguid (Christ Church West): To ask the Minister of Housing, Lands and the Environment: 1. Will the Minister state: (a) whether her Ministry has any plans to build any more rental housing units in the Bennetts and St. Matthias areas? (b) whether her Ministry has any plans to build any more rental housing units in the Deacons, St. Michael area?

Notice of this Question was given on 13th January, 2004.

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Mr. Ronald Jones (Christ Church East Central): To ask the Minister of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports: 1. Will the Minister state (a) How much money has been spent to date on the infrastructural component of the Educational Sector Enhancement Programme (EduTech)? ((b) At what stage is the programme? (c) What is the schedule, if any, for the completion of the project? 2. Will the Minister also state (a) Whether there are any plans to introduce this programme at the Christ Church Girls' School? (b) If so, when will the infrastructural work commence?

Notice of this Question was given on 26th October, 2004.

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Mr. Ronald Jones (Christ Church East Central): To ask the Minister of Public Works (a) Is the Minister aware of the low visibility at the junction of Bannatyne Gardens and the Newton - St. David's Road and the problems that can stem from such low visibility? (b) If the Minister is so aware, will the Minister state what plans, if any, his ministry has to address the problem and when will such action commence?

Notice of this Question was given on 26th October, 2004.

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PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

Private Members' Business
Private Members' Archive

1.

Mr. T. A. Prescod: To move the passing of a Resolution to take note of the Throne Speech of His Excellency the Governor General and of the determination of the Government to implement the provisions referred to therein.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 17th June, 2003

On 24th June, 2003 Mr. T. A. Prescod spoke and moved that the Resolution do now pass.
Hon. R. R. Farley seconded the motion and spoke. 
Mr. R. D. Jones spoke. 
Dr. W. F. Duguid spoke. 

Further consideration was postponed
On 8th July, 2003: 

Hon. A. P. Wood spoke. 
Hon. Miss C. Y. Forde spoke. 
Mr. D. St. E. Kellman spoke. 
Hon. H. F. Lashley spoke.

Further consideration was postponed.

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
FIRST SESSION OF 2003-2008

SIXTY-FIFTH

  Tuesday, 24^th May, 2005   

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