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THE HONOURABLE THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
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FIRST SESSION OF 2003-2008
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Tuesday, 31st January, 2006
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The First Session of the Parliament of 2003-2008 commenced
on Friday, 6th June, 2003
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MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF PARLIAMENT
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(Parliament (Administration) Act, Cap. 10 - Section 3(4)
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The following are ex officio Members of the Commission:
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His
Honour I. A. Roett (Chairman), Rt. Hon. O. S. Arthur, Hon. Miss M. A. Mottley and Mr. D. J. H. Thompson.
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Section 3(4) of the Parliament of (Administration) Act, Cap.10
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The following are appointed Members of the Commission:
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Hon. Dame B. A. Miller, Mr. St. C. Toppin Mr. R. D. Marshall.
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Appointed on 6th June, 2003.
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On 16th January, 2006 Mr. D. J. H. Thompson became an ex officio member.
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SESSIONAL SELECT COMMITTEES
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COMMITTEE OF PRIVILEGES
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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.
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The Members of the Committee are:
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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.
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Appointed on 6th June, 2003.
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COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
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The following are members of this Joint Committee:
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Mr. D. J. H. Thompson, (Chairman) Mr. R. D. Jones, Mr. T. A. Prescod, Hon. R. R. Farley, Dr. W. F. Duguid and Hon. K. D. Symmonds.
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Appointed on 6th June, 2003.
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On 16th January, 2006 Mr. D. J. H. Thompson became Chairman ex officio.
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STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE
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The Members of the Committee are:
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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.
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Appointed on 6th June, 2003.
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The following are Members of this Joint Committee:
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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.
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Appointed on the 6th June, 2003.
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JOINT PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE
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Keep under constant review the development and implementation of
Barbados ' political and economic external relations.
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Receive reports and recommendations from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and other relevant authorities.
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Send for persons, papers and records.
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Appoint specialists and experts as advisors to the Committee as deemed necessary.
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Meet concurrently with other departmental committees to exchange information and views.
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Receive oral and written submissions from members of general public concerning matters relating to foreign affairs and foreign trade.
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Examine bills/legislation pertinent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and any other matters referred to it.
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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.
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Convene at least once every quarter.
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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:
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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)
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"Unless the House otherwise directs, the business of each sitting day
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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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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
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Notice of this Bill was given on 23rd September, 2005.
The Bill was read a first time on 11th October, 2005.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 17th October, 2005.
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Notice of this Bill was given on 23rd September, 2005.
The Bill was read a first time on 11th October, 2005.
Notice of this Resolution was given on 17th October 2005.
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Notice of this Bill was given on 4th October, 2005.
The Bill was read a first time on 11th October, 2005.
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Notice of this Bill was given on 4th October, 2005.
The Bill was read a first time on 11th October, 2005.
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Notice of this Bill was given on 4th October, 2005.
The Bill was read a first time on 11th October, 2005.
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Notice of this Bill was given on 29th November, 2005.
The Bill was read a first time on 29th November, 2005.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 5th December, 2005.
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Notice of this Bill was given on 29th November, 2005.
The Bill was read a first time on 29th November, 2005.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 5th November, 2005.
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Notice of this Bill was given on 26th January, 2006.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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 13th 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
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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.
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On 24th June, 2003 Mr. T. A. Prescod spoke and moved that the Resolution do now pass.
Hon. R. R. Farley seconded the motion and spoke.
Mr. R. D. Jones spoke.
Dr. W. F. Duguid spoke.
Further consideration was postponed
On 8th July, 2003:
Hon. A. P. Wood spoke.
Hon. Miss C. Y. Forde spoke.
Mr. D. St. E. Kellman spoke.
Hon. H. F. Lashley spoke.
Further consideration was postponed.
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FIRST SESSION OF 2003-2008
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TUESDAY 31ST JANUARY, 2006
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