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ORDER PAPER

OF

THE HONOURABLE THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

FIRST SESSION OF 2008-2013

SIXTY-FIRST SITTING

At

10.00 o'clock a.m.

On

TUESDAY 20TH APRIL, 2010

The First Session of the Parliament of 2008—2013 commenced
on Tuesday, 10th November, 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. D. J. H. Thompson, Hon. R. D. Jones 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. F. J. Stuart, Hon. M. A. Lashley, Mr. D. St. E. Kellman and Mr. D.D. Marshall, Q.C.

Appointed on the 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, Dr. the Hon. D. S. Lowe, Dr. W. F. Duguid and Mr. H. F. Lashley.

Appointed on the 12th February, 2008.


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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.

The Members of the Committee are:

Hon. Miss M. A. Mottley, Q.C. (Chairman), Hon. R. L. Sealy, Hon. Dr. D. C. Estwick, Hon. C. P. Sinckler, Dr. the Hon. D. S. Lowe, Mr. D. D. Marshall, Q.C. and the Hon. O. S. Arthur.

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, Mr. 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 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. F. J. Stuart:  To move the Second Reading of the Penal System Reform (Amendment) Bill, 2010.

Notice of this Bill was given on 29th January, 2010.
The Bill was read a first time on 2nd February, 2010.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 8th February, 2010.

2.

Hon. D. J. H. Thompson: To move the Second Reading of the Environmental Levy Bill, 2010. 

Notice of this Bill was given on 5th March, 2010.
The Bill was read a first time on 9th March, 2010.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 15th March, 2010.

3.

Hon. D. J. H. Thompson: To move the Second Reading of the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2010.

Notice of this Bill was given on 5th March, 2010.
The Bill was read a first time on 9th March, 2010.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 15th March, 2010.

4.

Hon. D. J. H. Thompson: To move the Second Reading of the Charities (Amendment) Bill, 2010.

Notice of this Bill was given on 5th March, 2010.
The Bill was read a first time on 9th March, 2010.
The Bill first appeared in the Official Gazette on 15th March, 2010.


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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

5.

Hon. R. L. Sealy:  To move the passing of a Resolution to approve the guarantee by the Government of the repayment of the principal sum and interest thereon by the Barbados Tourism Authority of loan of $10,500,000 in the currency of the United States of America from the Bank of Nova Scotia for the provision of passenger transport services by Carnival Cruise Lines.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 1st April, 2010.

6.

Hon. D. J. H. Thompson:  To move the passing of a Resolution to rescind the Resolution passed in the House of Assembly on the 15th December, 2009 and the Senate on the 22nd December, 2009.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 7th April, 2010.

7.

Hon. D. J. H. Thompson:  To move the passing of a Resolution to approve the Land Development Duty (Special Development Area) (Hastings to Rockley Area) Order, 2010.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 7th April, 2010.

8.

Hon. Dr E. Byer-Suckoo:  To move the First Reading of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council Bill, 2010.

Notice of this Bill was given on 14th April, 2010.


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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

9.

Hon. F. J. Stuart:  To move the First Reading of the District Auctioneers Validation) Bill, 2010.

Notice of this Bill was given on 15th April, 2010.

10.

Hon.  M. L. 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.

11.

Hon.  M. L. 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 situate at Bushy Park in the parish of Saint Philip in this island for the public purposes of housing development and recreational facilities.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 16th April, 2010.


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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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*10. Mr. Gline Clarke (St. George North):To ask the Minister of  Transport and Works: 

1. Will the Minister say what is the legal limit of the overdraft of the Transport Board as of 18th November, 2009? Will the Minister further state to what extent, if any, is the Transport Board in overdraft as of the 15th November, 2009? Will the Minister also state whether the Transport Board has secured a loan from the Barbados
National Bank to be guaranteed by the Government of Barbados? If so, will the Minister state the amount of the loan being secured; and how the Transport Board will use the proceeds of the loan?

Notice of this Question was given on 15th December, 2009.


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PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

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2.

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 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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3.

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.

4.

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.

5.

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.

6.

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.


HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

 FIRST SESSION OF 2008-2013


ORDER PAPER

SIXTY-FIRST SITTING


TUESDAY, 20TH APRIL, 2010