ORDER PAPER

THE HONOURABLE THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

FIRST SESSION OF 2008-2013

At

10.00 a.m.

On

TUESDAY, 22ND NOVEMBER, 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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                    JOINT SELECT COMMITTEES

         The Prevention of Corruption Bill, 2010.

         The following are the Members of this Joint Committee:

          Hon. A. D. Brathwaite, Hon. M. A. Lashley, Hon. S. A. Lashley, Hon.
J. D. E. Boyce, Hon. D. O’N. Inniss, Mr. D. D. Marshall and Mr. R. C. Eastmond.

          Appointed on 19th July, 2011.

          Terms of Reference are as follows:

          To inquire into and determine whether the Act as drafted effectively
          fulfils its comprehensive and multi-disciplinary approach to prevention
          and combating corruption and preventing damage to our democratic
          institutions, the management of our public affairs, our nation economy
          and rule of law.

          To examine whether the Act as drafted and current legislation will upon
          effective implementation contribute to increased political stability and
          our sustainable development, ultimately eradicating organised crime from
          our economic landscape.

          To examine and analyse whether the provisions of the Act relating to       
          financial disclosure are likely to deter citizens from serving in public life.

          To make recommended changes if deemed necessary to the Bill as
          drafted for further consideration by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel.

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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.  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.

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Hon. F. J. Stuart: To move the passing of a Resolution to approve the Public Service (General) (Amendment) Order, 2011.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 7^h September, 2011.

Hon. F. J. Stuart: To move the Second Reading of the Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill, 2011.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 15^h September, 2011.

The Bill was read a fist time on 11th October, 2011.

The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 17th October, 2011.

Hon. C. P. Sinckler: To move the Second Reading of the Exempt Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2011.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 7^th October, 2011.

The Bill was read a first time on 11th October, 2011.

The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 17th October, 2011.

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Hon. F. J. Stuart: To move the passing of a Resolution to approve the draft Electoral and Boundaries (Review of Boundaries) Order, 2011.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 1st November, 2011. 

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Hon. C. P. Sinckler: To move the passing of a Resolution to approve the guarantee by the Minister responsible for finance of the payment of the principal and interest in respect of loans totaling $40,600,000. in the currency of Barbados to be borrowed by the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation from the Bank of Nova Scotia for the purpose of financing the purchase of digital MCTV equipment, consolidating debt obligations to the National Insurance Board and the Value Added Tax Department and assisting with the financing of the 2011-2014 capital expenditure (CAPEX) programme.


Notice of this Resolution was given on 16th November, 2011. 

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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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* 11. Miss C. Y. Forde (St. Thomas): To ask the Minister of Family, Culture, Sports and Youth: 1. (a) Can the Minister state whether Camp Oddesy held in the Summer of 2009, incurred such high costs as to render it a heavy burden on the taxpayers of Barbados? (b) Further, will the Minister please indicate: (i) the overall cost of the project; and (ii) a breakdown of such costs?

Notice of this Question was given on 1st February, 2011.

* 13. Miss C. Y. Forde (St. Thomas): To ask the Minister of Transport and Works: 1. Is the Minister aware that Bloomsbury Road situate in the constituency of St. Thomas is part of the Scotland District? 2. Is the Minister further aware that Bloomsbury Road is an essential link road for commuters from St. Thomas to St. Joseph, St. John and other adjoining parishes? 3. Is the Minister further aware that Bloomsbury Road is under serious threat of collapsing as a result of ongoing land slippage? 4. If the Minister is aware, will the Minister state what plans there are, if any, for the government to urgently remedy this problem?

Notice of this Question was given on 21st June, 2011.

*14 Miss C. Y. Forde (St. Thomas): To ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
1. Is the Minister aware that as a consequence of the passage on October 30 and 31 of Tropical Storm Tomas: (a) The housing stock in St. Thomas was severely affected; (b) That over thirty (30) houses in the constituency of St. Thomas had their roofs blown off and other properties were severely damaged; and (c) The affected families have been dislocated for the past six (6) months and no repairs have been effected to their dwellings? If the Minister is aware will the Minister
state whether this situation warrants urgent action and further what plans there are, if any, for the government to rehabilitate the housing stock?

Notice of this Question was given on 21st June, 2011.

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*15 Miss C. Y. Forde (St. Thomas): To ask the Minister of Transport and Works: 1. Is the Minister aware that Jack-In-The-Box Road in the constituency of St. Thomas is an essential link road? 2. Further, is the Minister aware that the said road Jack-In-The-Box Road is at risk of collapse due to the heavy volume of traffic and likely to pose danger to the travelling public if not urgently addressed. If the answer to the forgoing is in the affirmative, will the Minister outline what plans, if any, the
government has to rehabilitate the road?

Notice of this Question was given on 21st June, 2011.

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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.