ORDER PAPER OF THE HONOURABLE THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY FIRST SESSION OF 2013-2018 THIRTY-NINTH SITTING at 3:45 o'clock p.m. on Thursday, 26th June, 2014 The Three Hundred and Fiftieth Meeting was held on Monday, 26th January, 1989 The First Session of the Parliament of 2013-2018 commenced 2. ORDER PAPER: THURSDAY, 26TH JUNE, 2014 NO. 39 MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF PARLIAMENT (Parliament (Administration) Act, Cap. 10 -- Section 3(4) and First Schedule) 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. 3. ORDER PAPER: THURSDAY, 26TH JUNE, 2014 NO. 39 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. STANDING ORDER COMMITTEE The Members of the Committee are: LIBRARY COMMITTEE The following are Members of this Joint Committee: 4. ORDER PAPER: THURSDAY, 26TH JUNE, 2014 NO. 39
5. ORDER PAPER: THURSDAY, 26TH JUNE, 2014 NO. 39 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." 6. ORDER PAPER: THURSDAY, 26TH JUNE, 2014 NO. 39 MEMBERS OF THE HONOURABLE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY His Honour M. A. Carrington, Q.C., B.A., LL.B. (Speaker)
7. ORDER PAPER: THURSDAY, 26TH JUNE, 2014 NO. 39 GOVERNMENT BUSINESS 1. Hon. D. St. E. Kellman: 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 Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) of the parcels of land, the property of the Crown, being lots 9, 10 and 11 respectively and situate at Lower Estate in the parish of St Michael in this Island for the construction of its headquarters, inclusive of a warehouse. 2. Hon. C. P. Sinckler: To move the Second Reading of the Customs (Amendment) Bill, 2013. 3. Hon. C. P. Sinckler: To move the Second Reading of the Excise Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2013. 4. Hon. C. P. Sinckler: To move the Second Reading of the Economic Partnership Agreement (Agreement between Caribbean Community, the Dominican Republic and the European Community and its Member States) Bill, 2013. 8. ORDER PAPER: THURSDAY, 26TH JUNE, 2014 NO. 39 5. Rt. Hon. F. J. Stuart: To move the Second Reading of the Public Accounts Committee (Repeal) Bill, 2014. 6. Rt. Hon. F. J. Stuart: To move the Second Reading of the Financial Management and Audit (Amendment) Bill, 2014. 7. Hon. D. St. E. Kellman: To move the passing of a Resolution to approve in 9. ORDER PAPER: THURSDAY, 26TH JUNE, 2014 NO. 39 QUESTIONS N.B. Questions marked thus * are for Oral Reply *1. Ms. Cynthia Y. Forde (St. Thomas): To ask the Minister of Housing, Lands and Rural Development: *2. Ms. Cynthia Y. Forde (St. Thomas): To ask the Minister of Environment and Drainage: 10. ORDER PAPER: THURSDAY, 26TH JUNE, 2014 NO. 39 If the Minister is aware, will he state what immediate plans there are, if any, for the resolution of these issues which are seriously impacting on the living conditions and welfare of all those property owners and residences within the Zone. 11. ORDER PAPER: THURSDAY, 26TH JUNE, 2014 NO. 39 PRIVATE MEMBER'S BUSINESS Her Honour Mrs. M-J. M. Thompson: To move the passing of a Resolution to take note of the Throne Speech of His Excellency the Governor-General and the determination of the Government to implement the various provisions therein. Hon. Miss M. A. Mottley: To move the passing of a Resolution to adopt the Special Report of the Public Accounts Committee laid in the House of Assembly on 16th July, 2013 and agree to the suspension of Standing Order No. 61 for the functioning of the Public Accounts Committee. Miss C. Y. Forde: To move the passing of a Resolution: 12. ORDER PAPER: THURSDAY, 26TH JUNE, 2014 NO. 39 HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY FIRST SESSION OF 2013-2018 ORDER PAPER THIRTY-NINTH SITTING THURSDAY, 26TH JUNE, 2014
on Wednesday 6th March, 2013
The following are ex officio Members of the Commission:
His Honour M. A. Carrington (Chairman), Hon. F. J. Stuart, Q.C.,
Hon. J. D. E. Boyce and Hon. Miss M. A. Mottley, Q.C.
Section 3(4) of the Parliament (Administration) Act, Cap. 10.
The following are appointed Members of the Commission:
Hon. R. D. Jones, Her Honour Mrs. M-J. M. Thompson, Hon. M. A. Lashley and Mr. D. D. Marshall, Q.C.
Appointed 6th March, 2013.
The Members of the Committee are:
His Honour M. A. Carrington (Chairman), Hon. A. D. Brathwaite , Q.C., Dr. the Hon. D. C. Estwick, Her Honour Mrs. M-J. M. Thompson, Mr. R. St. C. Toppin, Miss S. J. O. Bradshaw and Mr. T. A. Prescod.
Appointed 6th March, 2013
The Members of the Committee are:
Hon. Miss M. A. Mottley, Q.C. (Chairman), Hon. R. L. Sealy, Hon. A. D. Brathwaite, Q.C., Dr. the Hon. D. C. Estwick, Hon. D. O’N. Inniss, Rt. Hon. O. S. Arthur and Mr. K. D. Symmonds
Appointed 6th March, 2013.
His Honour the Speaker (Chairman), Hon. J. D. E. Boyce, Hon. R. D. Jones, Hon. S. D. Blackett, Hon. S. A. Lashley, Hon. D. O’N Inniss, Mr. G . W. Payne, Q.C., Miss C. Y. Forde, Mr. E. G . Hinkson and Dr. M. M. Agard.
Appointed 6th March, 2013.
His Honour the Speaker (Chairman), Hon. J. D. E. Boyce, Hon. D. St. E. Kellman, Hon. R. L. Sealy, Dr. the Hon. D. S. Lowe, Mr. G . A. Clarke, Lt. Col. J. D. Bostic and Mr. D. G . Sutherland.
Appointed 6th March, 2013.
Her Honour Mrs. M-J. M. Thompson, B.A., M.Sc. (Ph. Ed.) (Deputy Speaker)
Rt. Hon. O. S. Arthur, M.Sc. (Econ.)
Mr. G . W. Payne, Q.C.
Mr. G. A. Clarke, J.P., B.Sc., Dip. Ed.
Mr. R. St. C. Toppin, LL.B. (Hons.)
Hon. D. St. E. Kellman (Minister of Housing, Lands and Rural Development)
Hon. Miss M. A. Mottley, Q.C., LL.B. (Leader of the Opposition)
Miss C. Y. Forde, J.P., L.C.P.
Hon. R. D. Jones, B.A. (Hons.), M.A. Ed., J.P. (Minister of Education, Science,
Technology and Innovation)
Dr. the Hon. D. C. Estwick, B.Sc., M.B., B.S. (Minister of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries
and Water Resource Management)
Mr. D. D. Marshall, Q.C., LL.B., (Hons,) L.E.C.
Hon. M. A. Lashley, LL.B. (Hons.) (Minister of Transport and Works)
Hon. R. L. Sealy, B.Sc., M.B.A. (Minister of Tourism and International Transport)
Rt. Hon. F. J. Stuart, Q.C., B.A., LL.M. (Prime Minister, Minister of National Security,
The Public Service and Urban Development)
Hon. J. D. E. Boyce, M.Sc., C. Eng. (Minister of Health) (Leader of the House)
Hon. S. D. Blackett (Minister of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and
Community Development)
Mr. J. D. Paul, B.Sc. (Chairman of Committees)
Dr. the Hon. D. S. Lowe, Dip. Theology, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D. (Minister of Environment
and Drainage)
Hon. A. D. Brathwaite, Q.C., LL.B. (Hons.) (Attorney General and Minister of Home
Affairs)
Hon. S. A. Lashley, B.Sc., LL.B. (Hons.), L.E.C. (Minister of Culture, Sports and
Youth)
Hon. D. O’N. Inniss, B.Sc., M.B.A. (Minister of Industry, International Business,
Commerce and Small Business Development)
Hon. C. P. Sinckler, B.A., M.Sc. (Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs)
Mr. T. A. Prescod, B.A.
Mr. K. D. Symmonds, B.A., LL.B.
Lt. Col. J. D. Bostic, MVO, B.A. (Hons.)
Mr. E. G . Hinkson, LL.B. (Hons.) L.E.C., LL.M.
Dr. M. M. Agard, J.P., B.Sc., M.Sc., D.D.S.
Mr. D. G. Sutherland, B.Sc., M.Sc., M.B.A. (Dist)
Miss S. J. O. Bradshaw, LL.B. (Hons.)
Notice of this Resolution was given on 6th April, 2013.
Notice of this Bill was given on 24th June, 2013.
The Bill was read a first time on 25th June, 2013.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 1st July, 2013.
Notice of this Bill was given on 24th September, 2013.
The Bill was read a first time on 15th October, 2013.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 21st October, 2013.
Notice of this Bill was given on 15th October, 2013.
The Bill was read a first time on 15th October, 2013.
Notice of this Bill was given on 30th January, 2014.
The Bill was read a first time on 4th February, 2014.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 10th February, 2014.
Notice of this Bill was given on 30th January, 2014.
The Bill was read a first time on 4th February, 2014.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 10th February, 2014.
accordance with section 5 of the Crown Lands (Vesting and Disposal) Act, Cap
225, the lease to the Barbados Agricultural Management Company Limited of the parcel of land, together with the buildings thereon, the property of the Crown,
situate at Groves Plantation, Groves the parish of Saint George in this Island to
provide accommodation for the Agronomy Research and Variety Testing Unit.
Notice of this Resolution was given on 25th March, 2014.
1. Is the Minister aware that: (a) Allen View, Welchman Hall, St. Thomas was selected as one of the districts to be included in the IDB Housing Neighbourhood Upgrade Programme? (b) That the implementation of the programme would bring significant benefits to Allen View? (c) That six (6) years after the release of funds Allen View has not been the beneficiary from any aspect of this programme despite numerous requests from residents and promises from the authorities to implement the project? 2. If the Minister is aware, will he state what immediate plans there are, if any, for the implementation of this project which is critical to the transformation of the living conditions and livelihoods of the residents who eagerly await relief from their current daily challenges.
Notice of this Question was given on 28th January, 2014.
1. Is the Minister aware: (a) That Allen View, Sturges, Carrington Village, Welchman Hall, Bryan’s and Bloomsbury are communities included in the new boundary of the Zone of Special Environmental Control? (b) That property owners and residents within this Zone of Special Environmental Control have been prevented from constructing new homes and other structures? (c) That those property owners and residents are prevented from engaging in large scale agriculture with the result that large tracks of land remain fallow? (d) That some householders have been denied water connections for domestic use despite numerous applications for the service? (e) That property owners are still required to keep the vacant lots free of bush and to pay exorbitant Land Tax Bills annually but because of the zoning requirement are unable to benefit from their investment? (f) That large tracts of land have been compulsorily acquired for the expansion and redevelopment of Harrison’s Cave and property owners have not yet received any compensation?
Notice of this Question was given on 13th May, 2014.
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Notice of this Resolution was given on 12th March, 2013.
2.
Notice of this Resolution was given on 15th October, 2013.
3.
1. That the amended Domestic Violence Legislation be laid and debated in the Parliament within 6 months of the tabling of this Resolution.
2. That a study be commissioned the remit of which should be to examine and report inter alia on the factors responsible for the increased instances of bullying (especially in schools) and to submit recommendations for the control and reduction of this phenomenon including legislative changes necessary to immediately curb its impact.
3. That the study on bullying be presented to Parliament within 3 months.
4. That within 6 months the Government of Barbados shall present to the country its strategic plan to control and counteract the problem of bullying in Barbados.
5. That this House denounce violence in all its forms and encourage a zero tolerance approach to Domestic Violence and bullying in Barbados.
Notice of this Resolution was given on 13th May, 2014.