ORDER PAPER

THE HONOURABLE THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

FIRST SESSION OF 2008-2013

At

10.00 a.m.

On

TUESDAY, 25th JANUARY, 2011

The First Session of the Parliament of 2008—2013 commenced
on Tuesday, 12^th February, 2008

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MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF PARLIAMENT

(Parliament (Administration) Act, Cap. 10 — Section 3(4) and First Schedule)

The following are ex officio Members of the Commission:

His Honour M. A. Carrington (Chairman), Hon. F. J. Stuart, Hon. J. D. Boyce and Rt. Hon. O. S. Arthur.

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

The following are appointed Members of the Commission:

Hon. M. A. Lashley, Mr. D. St.E. Kellman  and Mr. D.D. Marshall, Q.C.

Appointed on 12th February, 2008.

SESSIONAL SELECT COMMITTEES

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. M. A. Lashley, Mr. D. St. E. Kellman, Mr. A. D. Brathwaite and Dr. the Hon. D. S. Lowe.

Appointed on 12th February, 2008.

Mr. R. C. Eastmond and Miss C. Y. Forde

Appointed on 29th June, 2010

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                  COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
        
           To examine the accounts showing the appropriation of the sums granted by Parliament to meet the public expenditure, accounts of any entities in which  Government is a majority shareholder or holds a majority interest and of suchother accounts laid before Parliament as the Committee may think fit.

 The Members of the Committee are:

Rt. Hon. O. S. Arthur (Chairman), Hon. R. L. Sealy, 
Hon. C. P. Sinckler, Dr. the Hon. D. S. Lowe and 
Mr. D. D. Marshall, Q.C.

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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' Notices.

(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

Hon. C.P. Sinckler To move the Second Reading of the Environmental Levy Bill, 2010. 

Notice of this Bill was given on 5th March, 2010.
The Bill was read a first time on 9th March, 2010.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 15^th March, 2010.

Hon.  M. A. Lashley:  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, together with the buildings thereon, situate at Sam Lord's Castle, Long Bay, in the parish of St. Philip in this island for the public purpose of housing, tourism development and access to the beach.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 16^th April, 2010.

Hon. M. A. Lashley: 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 parcels of land, the property of the Crown, situate at Parish Land in the parish of Saint Philip in this Island for the purpose of housing development.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 25^th June, 2010.

Hon. M. A. Lashley: 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 parcel of land situate at Vauxhall in the parish of Christ Church in this Island, for the public purpose of housing development.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 8^th October, 2010.

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Hon. A. D. Brathwaite: To move the First Reading of the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2010. 

Notice of this Bill was given on 11th October, 2010.
The Bill was read a first time on the 19th October, 2010.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on the 25th October, 2010.

Hon. A. D. Brathwaite: To move the First Reading of the Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2010. 

Notice of this Bill was given on 11th October, 2010.
The Bill was read a first time on the 19th October, 2010.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on the 1st November, 2010.

Hon. A. D. Brathwaite: To move the First Reading of the International Corporate and Trust Service Providers Bill, 2010.

Notice of this Bill was given on 11th October, 2010.
The Bill was read a first time on the 19th October, 2010.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on the 25th October, 2010.

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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

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QUESTIONS

N.B. Questions marked thus * are for Oral Reply

*6. Mr. Rawle Eastmond (St. James North):  To ask the Minister of Transport, Works and International Transport:  

1.  Is the Minister aware that there is urgent need for the southern part of Olton Road, St. Peter in the constituency of St. James North to be properly extended to provide a better amenity to the residents of Olton Road?  If the Minister is aware, will the Minister state what steps, if any, are being taken to address this matter?  2.  Is the Minister aware that the entire area above and north of the Gordon Greenidge School, including the area known as Bakers Wood is exceptionally dark after 5.00 p.m. and early in the morning occasioned by a cluster of trees rendering the area dark and dangerous?  (a)  If the Minister is aware, will the Minister state what steps, if any, his government intends to take to remedy this problem?

Notice of this Question was given on 24th July, 2009.

*7. Mr. Rawle Eastmond (St. James North):  To ask the Minister of  Youth, Family and Sports:

1.  Is the Minister aware that there are no lights on the Trents Pasture and playing field?  (a) If the Minister is aware, will the Minister state whether there are any plans to install lights and if so, how soon will floodlights be installed?  Is the Minister aware that there is a need for sporting facilities, especially hard courts in Lower Carlton No. 3?  (a)  If the Minister is aware, will the Minister state what plans, if any, Government has to provide a playing pavilion in the Lower Carlton area?

Notice of this Question was given on 24th July, 2009.

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*8. Miss Mia A. Mottley (St. Michael North East): To ask the Minister of Finance: 

1. Will the Minister of Finance urgently provide to this Honourable Chamber the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding announced in his 2009 Budgetary and Financial Statement signed between the Government of Barbados and Clico Holdings Barbados or any other subsidiary of Clico Holdings Barbados? Will the Honourable Minister also state whether it is his intention to lay this Memorandum in this Honourable House? If so, will the Minister state when he intends to lay the said Memorandum. Will the Minister of Finance further provide the terms of reference of the Government Control Oversight Committee that has been established to have oversight over the sale of financial subsidiaries of Clico Holdings Barbados and their expenditure? Further, will the Minister of Finance indicate if the oversight committee is still operational; and did the mandate extend beyond the six (6) months given at the time of its establishment?

Notice of this Question was given on 15th December, 2009.

*9. Miss Mia A. Mottley (St. Michael North East): To ask the Minister of Finance: 

1. Will the Minister of Finance please say whether Clico Insurance Limited -- or however else the same may be trading -- has presented its Audited Financial Statement for 2008, due by the 30th April, 2009 under the Insurance Act Cap. 10 to the Supervisor of Insurance of Barbados? 2. If it has not, will the Minister state what action is being taken to correct this situation: Further, will the Minister state what was the amount of the portfolio held in Annuities, Insurance: life, group and health by Clico Life as recorded in the Audited Financial Statement of 2008 and its breakdown.

Notice of this Question was given on 15th December, 2009.

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PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

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

Notice of this Resolution was given on 22^nd February, 2008.
On the 26^th February, 2008 Mr. S. A.. Lashley spoke and moved, seconded by Hon. R. D. Jones that the Resolution do now pass.

Hon. Miss M A. Mottley spoke.

Mr. D. St. E. Kellman spoke.

Hon. C. F. Sinckler spoke.

Dr. W. F. Duguid spoke.

Further consideration was postponed.

On resumption on 4th March, 2008 Dr. the Hon. E. R. Byer-Suckoo spoke.

Hon. M. A.. Lashley spoke.

Dr. the Hon. D. C. Estwick spoke.

Miss C. Y . Forde spoke.

Hon. D. 0 ‘N. Inniss spoke.

Further consideration of matters was postponed.

Mr. H. F. Lashley:    To move the passing of a Resolution to take note and place on record gratitude to Victor "Gas" Clarke for his outstanding contribution to the development of football and sports.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 4^th November, 2008.

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Hon. Miss M. A. Mottley:  To move the passing of a Resolution urging the House to take note of the state of the Barbados Economy at this juncture and to establish a Joint Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 15^th December, 2009.

Mr. H. F. Lashley: To move the passing of a Resolution that 12th January of every year be observed throughout Barbados as a day of prayer for the people of Haiti.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 2nd February, 2010.

Hon. Miss M. A. Mottley: To move the passing of a Resolution urging the House to refer to the Public Accounts Committee for inquiry the award of contracts by the National Housing Corporation during the period 1st December, 2008 to 31st July, 2010 and to report to the House its findings.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 17th August, 2010.