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ORDER PAPER

OF

THE HONOURABLE THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

FIRST SESSION OF 2003-2008

SEVENTY-NINTH SITTING

At

10.00 o'clock a.m.

On

Tuesday, 11th October, 2005

The First Session of the Parliament of 2003-2008 commenced
on Friday, 6th 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.

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Rt. Hon. O. S. Arthur: To move the First Reading of the Customs (Petroleum Products Bulk Storage) (Validation of Fees) Bill, 2005.

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.

8.

Hon. R. C. Eastmond: To move the First Reading of the Occupational Pension Benefits (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2005.

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.

9.

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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10.

Notice of this Bill was given on 4th October, 2005.
The Bill was read a first time on 11th October, 2005.

11.

Notice of this Bill was given on 4th October, 2005.
The Bill was read a first time on 11th October, 2005.

12.

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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16.

Hon. D. D. Marshall: To move the First Reading of the Barbados International Business Promotion Corporation Bill, 2005.

Notice of this Bill was given on 7th October, 2005
The Bill was read a first time on 11th October, 2005.
Notice of this Resolution was given on 17th October 2005.

17.

Hon. D. D. Marshall: To move the First Reading of the Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2005.

Notice of this Bill was given on 7th October, 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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Hon. Miss M. A Mottley: To move the Second Reading of the Coroners (Amendment) Bill, 2005.

Notice of this Resolution was given on 11th October, 2004.
The Bill was read a first time on 11th October, 2005.
Notice of this Resolution was given on 17th October 2005.

19.

Notice of this Bill was given on 11th October, 2005.

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*(For Oral Reply)

  
 

*9.

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.
 

*10.

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 13th January, 2004.

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HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

 

 FIRST SESSION OF 2003-2008

 

ORDER PAPER

SEVENTY-NINTH SITTING


TUESDAY, 18th OCTOBER, 2005