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THE HONOURABLE THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
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FIRST SESSION OF 2008-2013
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ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FOURTH SITTING
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FRIDAY, 26th OCTOBER, 2012
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The First Session of the Parliament of 2008-2013 commenced
on Tuesday, 12th February, 2008
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ORDER PAPER: FRIDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2012
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MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF PARLIAMENT
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(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. E. 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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ORDER PAPER: FRIDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2012
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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 such other accounts laid before Parliament as the Committee may think fit.
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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.
Appointed on 12th February, 2008.
STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE
The Members of the Committee are:
His Honour the Speaker (Chairman), Hon. R. D. Jones,
His Honour K. St. C. Best, Dr. the Hon. E. R. Byer-Suckoo,
Hon. J. D. E.Boyce, Hon. S. D. Blackett, Hon. S. A. Lashley,
Mr. G. W. Payne, Q.C., Mr. R. St. C. Toppin and Mr. R. C. Eastmond.
Appointed on 12th February, 2008.
LIBRARY COMMITTEE
The following are Members of this Joint Committee:
His Honour the Speaker (Chairman), Hon. P. M. T. Todd, Hon. D. O'N. Inniss, Hon. E. G Hutson, Mr. J. D. Paul, Hon. R. L. Sealy, Miss C. Y. Forde and Mr. G. A Clarke.
Appointed on the 12th February, 2008.
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ORDER PAPER: FRIDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2012
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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 national economy
and the 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)
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"Unless the House otherwise directs, the business of each sitting day shall be transacted in the following order:-
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(a)
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Formal entry of His Honour the Speaker.
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(b)
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Prayers.
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(c)
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Announcements by His Honour the Speaker.
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(d)
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Messages from His Excellency the Governor-General.
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(e)
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Petitions.
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(f)
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Papers.
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(g)
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Government Notices.
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(h)
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Private Members' Notices.
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(i)
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Notices of Questions.
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(j)
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Reports from Select Committees.
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(k)
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First readings of Bills.
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(l)
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Statements by Ministers.
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(m)
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Congratulatory and/or obituary speeches.
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(n)
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Personal Explanations.
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(o)
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Motions for leave of absence.
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(p)
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Oral replies to questions.
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(q)
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Notices of motions for the adjournment of the House on matters of urgent public importance.
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(r)
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Orders of the day."
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ORDER PAPER: FRIDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2012
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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 16th April, 2010.
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Hon. A. D. Brathwaite: To resume the Debate on the Second Reading of the Prevention of Corruption 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
On the 19th July, 2011, Hon A. D. Brathwaite spoke and moved seconded by Hon. R. D. Jones that the Bill be read a second time.
Mr. D. D. Marshall spoke.
The Bill was referred to a Joint Select Committee of both Houses of Parliament.
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Dr. the Hon. E. R. Byer-Suckoo: To move the Second Reading of the Holidays with Pay Bill, 2012.
Notice of this Bill was given on 12th December 2011.
The Bill was read a first time on 17th January, 2012.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 23rd January, 2012.
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Hon. F. J. Stuart: To move the Second Reading of the National Petroleum Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2012.
Notice of this Bill was given on 2nd March, 2012.
The Bill was read a first time on 6th March, 2012.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 5th March, 2012.
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Hon. F. J. Stuart: To move the Second Reading of the Offshore Petroleum (Amendment) Bill, 2012.
Notice of this Bill was given on 10th July, 2012.
The Bill was read a first time on 10th July, 2012.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 16th July, 2012
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Hon. F. J. Stuart: To move the Second Reading of the Offshore Petroleum (Taxation) (Amendment) Bill, 2012.
Notice of this Bill was given on 10th July, 2012.
The Bill was read a first time on 10th July, 2012.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 16th July, 2012.
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ORDER PAPER: FRIDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2012
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Hon. S. A. Lashley: To resume Debate on the passing of a Resolution to take note of and approve the National Youth Policy of Barbados.
Notice of this Resolution was given on 25th September, 2012.
On the 16th October, 2012, Hon. S. A. Lashley spoke and moved
seconded by Hon. P. M. T. Todd that the Resolution be passed.
Miss C. Y. Forde spoke.
Hon. D. St. E. Kellman spoke.
Dr. the Hon. E. R. Byer-Suckoo spoke.
Further consideration of the Resolution was postponed.
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Hon. E. G. Hutson: To move the Second Reading of the International Business (Amendment) Bill, 2012.
Notice of this Bill was given on 1st October, 2012.
The Bill was read a first time on 2nd October, 2012.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 8th October, 2012.
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Hon. C.P. Sinckler: To move the Second Reading of the International Financial Services (Amendment) Bill, 2012.
Notice of this Bill was given on 1st October, 2012.
The Bill was read a first time on 2nd October, 2012.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 8th October, 2012.
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Hon. C. P. Sinckler: To move the Second Reading of the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2012.
Notice of this Bill was given on 1st October, 2012.
The Bill was read a first time on 2nd October, 2012.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 8th October, 2012.
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Hon. J. D. E. Boyce: To move that the House resolve itself into Committee of Supply to consider the grant of sums of money for the service of this Island.
(a) Hon. J. D. E. Boyce: To move the passing of a Resolution to grant the sum of $ 599 168 from the Consolidated Fund and to place it at the disposal of the Government to supplement the Estimates 2012-2013 as shown in the Supplementary Estimates No. 4 2012-2013 which form the Schedule to the Resolution.
Notice of this Resolution was given on 19th October, 2012.
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Hon. J. D. E. Boyce: To move the passing of a Resolution to approve the guarantee by the Government of Barbados of the principal and interest necessary for the repayment of thirty five million Barbados dollars (BDS$ 35,000,000) and interest thereon to be raised by the Transport Board through the issue and sale of fixed rate bonds arranged by the Barbados National Bank and Finance Trust Corporation on the terms and conditions set out in the Schedule to the Resolution for the purpose of the repayment of short-term bridging facility advanced by the Barbados National Bank Inc. to the Transport Board.
Notice of this Resolution was given on, 19th October, 2012.
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Hon. J. D. E. Boyce: To move the passing of a Resolution to approve the guarantee by the Government of Barbados of a loan in the sum of ten million, nine hundred thousand Barbados dollars (BDS$ 10, 900, 000) and interest thereon to be borrowed by the Transport Board from the Barbados National Bank Inc. on the terms and conditions set out in the Schedule to the Resolution for the purposes of financing an operating short-fall, paying creditors and purchasing capital equipment.
Notice of this Resolution was given on, 19th October, 2012.
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ORDER PAPER: FRIDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2012
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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.
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*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.
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* 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.
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*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
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Mr. S. A. Lashley: To move the resumption of debate 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 22nd February, 2008.
On the 26th 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 4th November, 2008.
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Hon. Miss M. A. Mottley: To move the passing of a Resolution calling upon the Government of Barbados to acquire the Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary to avert its closure.
Notice of this Resolution was given on 19th December, 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 15th December, 2009.
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Hon. Miss M. A. Mottley: To move the passing of a Resolution urging the House to encourage the Government of Barbados along with Barbadians in Civil Society to develop a long-term strategy of support and assistance for the Haitian people that goes beyond the immediate efforts of recovery from the earthquake of January 12, 2010.
Notice of this Resolution was given on 19th January, 2010.
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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.
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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.
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FIRST SESSION OF 2008-2013
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ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FOURTH SITTING
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FRIDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2012
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