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ORDER PAPER

THE HONOURABLE THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

FIRST SESSION OF 2003-2008

SEVENTY-SEVENTH SITTING

10.00 o'clock a.m.

Tuesday, 23^rd August, 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. Dame B. A. Miller, Mr. St. C. Toppin, Mr. D. J. H. Thompson and Mr. R. D. Marshall.

Appointed on 6th June, 2003.

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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. 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 following are members of this Joint Committee:

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-McDowald, 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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JOINT PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE

Terms of Reference

1.	Keep under constant review the development and implementation of Barbados ' political and economic external relations.
2.	Receive reports and recommendations from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and other relevant authorities.
3.	Send for persons, papers and records.
4.	Appoint specialists and experts as advisors to the Committee as deemed necessary.
5.	Meet concurrently with other departmental committees to exchange information and views.
6.	Receive oral and written submissions from members of general public concerning matters relating to foreign affairs and foreign trade.
7.	Examine bills/legislation pertinent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and any other matters referred to it.
8.	Report recommendations and findings and submit such reports and findings to the Honourable the House of Assembly from time to time as may be considered appropriate.
9.	Convene at least once every quarter.
10.	Perform any other functions and tasks that may be referred to the Committee.

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The following are House of.Assembly members of this Joint Committee:

Hon. Dame B. A. Miller, Hon. D. D. Marshall, Hon. A. P. Wood, Mr R. St. C. Toppin, Hon. K. D. Symmonds. Mr. M. A. Lashley and Mr. R. L. Sealy.

Appointed on 10th May, 2005.

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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

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 passing of a Resolution to take note of and approve the Draft "National Strategic Plan of Barbados 2005-2025: Global Excellence, Barbadian Traditions". Notice of this Resolution was given on 5th July, 2005.

4.	Rt. Hon. O. S. Arthur: To move the First Reading of the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2005. Notice of this Bill was given on 12th August, 2005. The Bill was read a first time on 16th August, 2005. The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 22nd August, 2005.

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5.	Rt. Hon. O. S. Arthur: To move the Second Reading of the Referendum Bill, 2005. Notice of this Bill was given on 16^th August, 2005. The Bill was read a first time on 16^th August, 2005. The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette oil 22^nd August, 2005.

6.	Rt. Hon. O. S. Arthur: To move the Second Reading of the Export Promotion and Marketing Fund Bill, 2005. Notice of this Bill was given on 16^th August, 2005. The Bill was read a first time on 16^th August, 2005. The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette oil 22^nd August, 2005.

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Hon. Miss. 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 the Barbados National Terminal Company Limited of a parcel of land situate at Coverley, in the parish of Christ Church in this Island, for the purpose of developing a petroleum storage and terminal facility.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 19^th August 2005.

Hon. Miss H. E. Thompson-McDowald: To move the passing of a Resolution to rescind the Resolution passed by this House on the 11^th May, 2004 approving the compulsory acquisition by the Crown of the parcels of land situate at Queen Street, Speightstown in the Parish of Saint Peter in this Island for the provision of an access road to the beach.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 19^th August, 2005.

Hon. Miss. 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 Queen Street, Speightstown in the parish of Saint Peter in this Island, for the purpose of providing an access road to preserve the traditional access of the residents and to allow vehicular access to the area particularly by emergency and service vehicles.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 19^th August 2005.

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Hon. Miss M. A. Mottley: 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. X. Walcott: To move the passing of a Resolution to grant the sum of $300,000.00 from the Consolidated Fund and to place it at the disposal of the Government to supplement the Estimates 2005-2006 as shown in the Supplementary Estimates No.4 2005-2006 which form the Schedule to the Resolution.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 19^th August 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 13^th 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

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 14th June, 2003.