Minutes of the Honourable Jamaica House Of

MINUTES

OF THE

HONOURABLE JAMAICA HOUSE

OF REPRESENTATIVES

At a meeting of the Members of the House of Representatives held pursuant to adjournment at Gordon House in the City and Parish of Kingston on Tuesday, the

8th DAY OF MARCH, 2011

PRAYERS Prayer was offered by the Reverend Ronald Thwaites.

CALL OF THE ROLL PRESENT WERE:

Hon. Delroy Hawmin Chuck, M.P., Speaker

Mrs. Marisa Colleen Dalrymple-Philibert, M.P., Deputy Speaker

Hon. Andrew Holness, M.P., Minister of Education and Leader of the House

Hon. Orette Bruce Golding, M.P., Prime Minister & Minister of Defence

Hon. Dr. Kenneth Leigh O’Neill Baugh, M.P., Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade

Hon. Audley Fitz Albert Shaw, M.P., Minister of Finance & the Public Service

Hon. Pearnel Patroe Charles, M.P., CD, Minister of Labour & Social Security

Hon. Dr. Horace Anthony Chang, M.P., Minister of Water & Housing

Hon. James Robertson, M.P., Minister of Energy and Mining

Hon. Lester Michael Henry, M.P., CD, Minister of Transport & Works

Hon. Neville Andrew Gallimore, M.P., Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security & Deputy Leader of the House

Dr. the Hon. Christopher Charles Tufton, M.P., Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries

Hon. Daryl Wesley Phillip Vaz, M.P., Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information and Communication

Hon. Shahine Elizabeth Robinson, M.P., Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister

Hon. William James Charles Hutchinson, M.P., Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries

Mr. Noel George Delano Arscott, M.P., Clarendon, South Western

Mr. Peter Murcott Bunting, M.P., Manchester, Central

Mr. Roger Harold Clifford Clarke, M.P., Westmoreland, Central

Dr. Omar Lloyd Davies, M.P., St. Andrew, Southern

Ms. Lisa Rene Shanti Hanna, M.P., St. Ann, South Eastern

Mr. Joseph Uriah Hibbert, M.P., St. Andrew, East Rural

Mr. Fitz Arthur Jackson, M.P., St. Catherine, Southern

Mr. Derrick Flavius Kellier, M.P. CD, St. James, Southern

Mr. Desmond Gregory Mair, M.P., St. Catherine, North Eastern

Mrs. Natalie Gaye Neita-Headley, M.P., St. Catherine, East Central

Mr. Dean Alexander Peart, M.P., CD, Manchester, North Western

Mr. Michael Anthony Peart, M.P., Manchester, Southern

Mr. Tarn Andrew Peralto, M.P., St. Mary, South Eastern

Dr. Donald Gladstone St. Clair Rhodd, M.P., Portland, Eastern

2 The Most Hon. Portia Lucretia Simpson Miller, ON, M.P., St. Andrew, South Western

Rev. Ronald George Thwaites, M.P., Kingston, Central

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Clerk laid on the Table of the House a copy of the following:

Ministry Paper No. 15/11 Cabinet Agenda Issues for February 21, 2011 (Cabinet Offices)

Ministry Paper No. 16/11 and Publication entitled: National Parenting Support Policy (Ministry of Education)

Tourism Product Development Company Annual Report for the financial year 2008-2009 (Ministry of Tourism)

Special Report by Children’s Advocate on the Children in Conflict with the Law Pursuant to Paragraphs 21(2) and (3) of Part IV Of the First Schedule to the Child Care and Protection Act (The Act) (Office of the Children’s Advocate)

Report of the Ethics Committee of the House of Representatives (House of Parliament)

BILLS BROUGHT FROM THE SENATE

The Clerk presented the following message from the President of the Senate:

TO THE HONOURABLE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

I have the honour to advise the Honourable House of Representatives that on the 4th day of March, 2011, a Bill entitled “AN ACT to Establish a body to be known as the Jamaica International Financial Services Authority for the promotion and development of Jamaica as a centre for international financial services; and for related matters” was passed in the Senate without amendment.

Oswald Harding, O.J., C.D., Q.C., President of the Senate

3 NOTICES OF MOTIONS GIVEN ORALLY

Dr. Donald Rhodd gave notice that at the next meeting of the House he would move:

WHEREAS transportation is one of the main facilitators of development;

AND WHEREAS the government has embarked on a programme to develop a northern coastal highway;

AND WHEREAS construction of this highway presently extends from Negril in the west to Port Antonio in the east;

AND WHEREAS there is the need to continue this highway to Port Morant, the most easterly point in Jamaica, and construct a new highway from Port Morant to Harbour View in Kingston;

AND WHEREAS economic development of the parishes of Portland and St. Thomas is severely affected by the absence of these highways;

AND WHEREAS visitors to our island who enter at the Norman Manley airport find it extremely difficult to visit St. Thomas and Portland in order to have a vacation at resorts in these parishes;

AND WHEREAS the safety of nationals and foreigners are a risk whenever they travel along this corridor due to the deplorable state of the road in several sections:

BE IT RESOLVED that the government embark on a programme to complete the northern coastal highway by extending it to Port Morant in St. Thomas;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the government also embark on a programme to construct another highway from Port Morant to Kingston.

Mr. Gregory Mair gave notice that at the next meeting of the House would move:

WHEREAS under section 69 of the Constitution, Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister, is charged with the general direction and control of the Government of Jamaica and is collectively responsible to Parliament;

AND WHEREAS a Member of Cabinet has a duty and responsibility to seek the approval and endorsement of Cabinet on any matter of policy, especially if it is of critical importance and consequence to the lives of the people of Jamaica;

4 AND WHEREAS one of the primary duties of the Government is to uphold the Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the people of Jamaica, as declared in our Constitution;

AND WHEREAS it has been brought to the attention of our Nation that the Member for East Central St. Andrew in his capacity as Minister of National Security did not seek the endorsement or approval of the Prime Minister and or Cabinet to commit the Government to an agreement with a foreign state that was of great importance to our people and infringed their Constitutional Rights as Citizens of Jamaica:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Member from Eat Central St. Andrew be censured by this Honourable House;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Honourable House agree that all Members of Cabinet upon demitting office, as a consequence of a change of administration or otherwise, give, under oath, a statement on all matters of critical importance to our Nation concerning their office to the incoming Minister and by extension to the Prime Minister.

The Minister of Education and Leader of the House, the Honourable Andrew Holness, gave notice that at the next meeting of the House he would move:

BE IT RESOLVED that Ministry Paper No. 16 of 2011 regarding the National Parenting Support Policy, and the National Parenting Support Policy attached thereto, which were laid on the Table of the House on the 18th day of March, 2011, be approved.

(Mrs. Sharon Hay-Webster, M.P., St. Catherine, South Central, entered and took her seat).

(Mrs. Maxine Henry-Wilson, M.P., St. Andrew, South Eastern, entered and took her seat).

(Mr. Franklin Witter, M.P., St. Elizabeth, South Eastern, entered and took his seat).

(The Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Honourable Robert Montague, entered and took his seat).

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

The Reverend Ronald Thwaites gave notice that at the expiration of 21 days he would ask the Prime Minister the following questions:

5 1. How does the government reconcile its announced support of the tobacco industry with its obligations under the Framework Commission on Tobacco Control?

2. What money is being spent by the public purse to pay Lawyers and Commissioners for the Manatt/Dudus Enquiry?

The Reverend Ronald Thwaites gave notice that at the expiration of 21 days he would ask the Minister of Transport and Works the following question:

Part 1: What is the process by which subcontractors under the JDIP are chosen and monitored?

Part 2: Since these contractors are using money which will have to be paid back by the Jamaican people, please set out the contracts, prices and scope of works awarded from the outset of the JDIP to March 31, 2011.

Mr. Fitz Jackson asked the Minister of Transport and Works the following question:

Part 1: Has the programme and schedule of road repairs under the Government’s Jamaica Infrastructure Development Programme for the parish of St. Catherine and other parishes changed?

Part 2: If the answer is in the affirmative, can the Minister state what these changes are for St. Catherine and South St. Catherine in particular?

Part 3: Can the Minister say whether the projected US$60 million budgeted for the 2010/2011 Fiscal Year is on target for completion with the period?

Part 4: Can the Minister confirm whether the required revenue flows to support the repayment obligations under financing agreement with The China Export and Import Bank are in place?

Part 5: Can the Minister state the current and projected revenue streams, and the corresponding amounts to be expended over the duration of the programme and the financing?

The Minister of Transport and Works responded as follows:

Answer to Part 1

Yes, there have been minor changes.

6 Answer to Part 2

Changes relate to the proposed start date. Road works started later than originally intended. The Members of Parliament will be advised by way of ministerial letter on the revised start dates for the projects. The Port Henderson (South St. Catherine) break- away was added to the Programme.

Answer to Part 3

Yes. To date, we have committed US$60 million through signed Work Orders issued to China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) and actual expenditure to the end of January was in excess of US$30 million.

Answer to Part 4

All the financial requirements for 2010/2011 were met. The revenue inflows to support other financial years are in place. The Ministry of finance and the Public Service has instructed that the shortfall in the required revenue to support financial years 2011/2012 and onward, will be dealt with on an annual basis.

Answer to Part 5

The current and projected revenue streams are the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on fuel and loan proceeds from the China EXIM Bank, the expenditure are as follows:

Year Revenue Streams Expenditure on JDIP Road Maintenance Fund China EXIM Bank 15% 85% 2010/2011 US$9 M US$51 M US$60 M 2011/2012 US$22.5 M US$127.5 M US$150 M 2012/2013 US$18 M US$102 M US$120 M 2013/2014 US$10.5 M US$59.5 M US$70 M

Ms. Lisa Hanna gave notice that at the expiration of 21 days she would ask the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the following question:

Part 1: What is the status of the National Youth Survey?

(Mr. Derrick Kellier, M.P., St. James, Southern entered and took his seat).

(Mr. Robert Pickersgill, M.P., St. Catherine, North Western entered and took his seat).

(Dr. St. Aubyn Bartlett, M.P., St. Andrew, Eastern entered and took his seat).

(The Minister of Health, the Honourable Rudyard Spencer, entered and took his seat).

7 (Mr. George Anthony Hylton, M.P. St. Andrew, Western entered and took his seat).

(The Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Investment, the Honourable Michael Stern, entered and took his seat).

(Mr. Clive Mullings, M.P., St. James, West Central entered and took his seat).

(Dr. Esmond Harris, M.P., Trelawny, Northern entered and took his seat).

(Dr. Donald Duncan, M.P., Hanover, Eastern entered and took his seat).

(The Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Honourable Olivia Grange, entered and took her seat).

The Minister of Education and Leader of the House moved for the recommital of the items “Reports from Committees, Notices of Motions given orally, and Statements by Ministers”.

Seconded by: Dr. St. Aubyn Bartlett. Agreed to.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

Mr. Joseph Hibbert, on behalf of the Chairman of the Ethics Committee, laid on the Table of the House a copy of the Report of the Ethics Committee:

Members of this Honourable House are reminded that on the 27th day of March 2008, the House of Representatives, on a motion moved by the Leader of the House, passed the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that this Honourable House appoint an Ethics Committee comprising the following Members:

Hon. Delroy Chuck - Chairman Hon. Derrick Smith Hon. Joseph Hibbert Hon. Robert Montague Mr. Ernest Smith Dr. Peter Phillips Mr. Fitz Jackson Mrs. Sharon Hay-Webster Dr. Morais Guy with the following Terms of Reference:

8 1. To receive, cause to be investigated and report on any complaints of departures by Members from the Political Code of Conduct.

2. To require a Member to make full disclosure of any interest which he may have which is likely to cause a conflict of interest.

3. To receive, cause to be investigated and report on any complaints of departures by Members in relation to allegations involving conflicts of interest.

4. To examine requests made by any Member to exempt him, by resolution of the House, from vacating his seat as a member of the House if he becomes a party to any contract or has an interest in any firm or company which is a party to any contract with the Government of Jamaica for or on account of the public service, in keeping with section 41 of the Constitution.

5. To receive, cause to be investigated and report on any allegations of impropriety in respect of funds allocated to Members for constituency purposes.

6. To monitor reports emanating from the Integrity Commission in respect of non-compliance of Members with the provisions of the Parliament (Integrity of Members) Act.

7. To receive and investigate any report of civil or criminal proceedings being instituted against any Member and to make appropriate recommendations to the Speaker of the House.

8. To determine the procedures for the operation of the Committee and the extent of its powers, with a view to its becoming a Sessional Select Committee, and to make recommendations for amendments to the Standing Orders to reflect this.

On the 31st of March, 2009, the Minister of Education and Leader of the House, having obtained suspension of the Standing Orders, moved a motion thereby enabling the Committee to complete the deliberations on the matters that were under consideration prior to the prorogation of Parliament. A similar motion was moved by the Minister of Education and Leader of the House on March 17, 2010.

On January 21, 2011, the Minister of Education and Leader of the House, having obtained suspension of the Standing Orders, moved the following motion:

WHEREAS subsections (1) (f) (i) and 1 (g)(i) of section 41 of the Constitution of Jamaica requires a Member of this Honourable House of Representatives to vacate his

9 seat if he becomes a party to any contract with the Government of Jamaica for or on account of the public service, and, if any firm in which he is a partner, or any company of which he is a director or manager, becomes a party to nay contract with the Government of Jamaica for or on account of the public service, respectively;

AND WHEREAS the Member of Parliament for Saint Mary, Central, in his professional capacity as a medical doctor produces medical reports for the workers at the local plant of Nutrition Products Company Limited in Saint Mary;

AND WHEREAS the said Member is a shareholder and Director of Planners Trading Company trading as Pals Pharmacy; this entity enters into pharmacy contracts with the National Health Fund to provide pharmaceuticals to citizens:

BE IT RESOLVED that this Honourable House, pursuant to subsection 1(f)(i) and 1 (g)(i) of section 41 of the Constitution and in recognition of him having disclosed the nature of such contracts and interests of the companies of which he is a partner, exempt the said Member from vacating his seat for reasons of the contracts as aforesaid:

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this motion be referred to the Ethics Committee for consideration and report.

On February 23, 2011, the Minister of Education and Leader of the House, having obtained suspension of the Standing Orders, moved the following motion:

WHEREAS subsection (1) (g) (i) of section 41 of the Constitution of Jamaica require a Member of this Honourable House of Representatives to vacate his seat if any firm in which he is a partner, or any company of which he is a director or manager, becomes a party to any contract with the Government of Jamaica for or on account of the public service;

AND WHEREAS the Member of Parliament for Portland, Eastern, is a Director of CTW Enterprises Limited, which may enter into contracts with the Government of Jamaica:

BE IT RESOLVED that this Honourable House, pursuant to subsection (1)(g)(i) of section 41 of the Constitution and in recognition of him having disclosed the nature of such contracts and his interest therein, exempt the said Member from vacating his seat for reasons of the contract as aforsesaid:

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this motion be referred to the Ethics Committee for consideration and report.

10 During the current session of Parliament the Committee held one (1) meeting to consider the motions for exemption brought on behalf of Dr. Morais Guy and Dr. Donald Rhodd.

The Committee now presents its findings and recommendations.

1.0 OVERVIEW The Ethics Committee was established, with eight (8) Terms of Reference, in January 2006 on a motion moved by the Leader of the House of Representatives. As part of its Terms of Reference, the Committee has the responsibility of examining exemption motions brought on behalf of Members of the House of Representatives.

2.0. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 Motion for Exemption brought on behalf of Dr. Morais Guy The Members recommend that Dr. Morais Guy submit a report to the Committee on the nature of the Government contracts into which he has entered. The Committee has also requested that he indicate the time period for which he has been a party to those contracts. It was subsequently recommended that he be granted exemption.

2.2 Motion for Exemption brought on behalf of Dr. Donald Rhodd Your Committee recommends that exemption be granted to Dr. Donald Rhodd who must inform the Committee of all contracts to which he would become a party.

3.0. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Your Committee recommends that the motions for exemption brought on behalf of Dr. Morais Guy and Dr. Donald Rhodd be approved.

4.0. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Committee wishes to thank the Clerk to the Houses and staff for their administrative support.

APPENDIX 1 ATTENDANCE (1 Meeting) Present Absent Apology Hon. Delroy Chuck 1 Mr. Derrick Smith 1 Hon. Joseph Hibbert 1 Hon. Robert Montague 1 Mr. Ernest Smith 1 Dr. Peter Phillips 1

11 Mr. Fitz Jackson 1 Mrs. Sharon Hay Webster 1 Dr. Morais Guy 1

NOTICES OF MOTIONS GIVEN ORALLY

Mr. Joseph Hibbert, on behalf of the Chairman of the Ethics Committee, gave notice that at the next meeting of the House he would move:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Report of the Ethics Committee of the House of Representatives which was laid on the Table of the House on the 8th day of March, 2011, be approved.

He further gave notice that at a later stage that day he would move for the suspension of the Standing Orders to enable him to take the motion.

STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS

The Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Honourable Olivia Grange, made the following statement on International Women’s Day, 2011:

This year, International Women’s Day March 8, marks 100 years of observance of the day. As Minister with responsibility for Women Affairs and Gender Issues, I am honoured to pay tribute to all women across the world. Of course I must specifically acknowledge the contributions made by Jamaican women to the social, cultural and economic development of our nation.

International Women’s Day reminds us that women play an integral role in the development of a country and when we ensure that our women are empowered we are moving towards the achievement of gender equality. While we take note of the hardships and struggles that this nation has faced as a people, we must also highlight the achievements and progress that have been made so far.

The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is “Education and Training: Decent Work for Women.” Most recent statistics from the Economic and Social Survey of Jamaica highlight that although Jamaican women matriculate and graduate from tertiary institutions at higher rates than men, they are twice as likely to be unemployed and are employed in sectors that are low paying. In many instances women are breadwinners and primary care-givers. They also contend with issues of sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. This year’s theme highlights the continued struggle of Jamaican women to participate equally and productively in society.

At this time I am pleased to say that the National Policy for Gender Equality has just been approved by Cabinet. This will improve the participation of women in all sectors of

12 the society and facilitate greater coordination and sustainability in the gender mainstreaming process.

Indeed, the National Policy for Gender Equality will seek to facilitate a national strategy towards addressing the specific needs of both men and women. The implementation of the policy is crucial to the attainment of Jamaica’s development goals, to regional goals as well as the Millennium Development Goals and other commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment. A major aim of the policy is to make national policy-making and implementation more gender aware. This will take into account the different barriers which inhibit both sexes from realizing their full potential.

Today I take great pleasure in announcing the Way Out Project which is being implemented through the Bureau of Women’s Affairs in partnership with the Dispute Resolution Foundation. The full title is “Jamaican Women’s Political Empowerment: The Way Out Project.” This is being done with assistance from the United Nations’ Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) through its fund for gender equality. The programme is being conducted over a period of 32 months.

It will offer leadership training and development to women from all walks of life. It will increase their capacity and knowledge and encourage participation in the decision- making spheres of the country. The Way Out Project is also designed to support and promote the implementation of the recently approved National Policy for Gender Equality and its gender mainstreaming goals.

People at all levels of the public service will receive training in gender mainstreaming, collecting sex disaggregrated data, gender responsive budgeting, gender responsive planning and mediation. I will also target key entities in the private sector to promote gender awareness and train individuals in those entities to use gender mainstreaming as a tool. These would include non-governmental organizations, faith based organizations, community based organizations, political organizations, labour unions and other such agencies.

Our women are change agents and as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day we must ensure that more and more women are given opportunities to be active agents of change in the society.

Moving forward, I invite all sectors of the society to partner with us so that the goal of empowerment of women and gender equality will be achieved. I specially invite all concerned women and men to work with me in mobilizing the support from all sectors. Let us work together to ensure gender equality for all.

In commemorating the Centenary of International Women’s Day, we also recognize that 2011 has been declared International Year for People of African Descent by the United

13 Nations. I want to acknowledge the contribution of women of African descent to the development of not only the African Continent and the diaspora, but the world. Let us pay tribute to these women both past and present who have overcome many hurdles to achieve much success.

Today I call upon Jamaicans from all walks of life, women and men, boys and girls, old and young, rich and poor to celebrate not only the Centenary of International Women’s Day but the achievements of Jamaican women and the strides we have made as a proud nation.

As we boast the motto “Out of Many One People” I celebrate the women of the world. And let us move forward with great pride towards a common goal of equality for all.

PUBLIC BUSINESS

(Dr. Morais Guy, M.P., St. Mary, Central entered and took his seat). (Dr. Fenton Ferguson, M.P., St. Thomas, Eastern entered and took his seat).

Mr. Joseph Hibbert, on behalf of the Chairman of the Ethics Committee, having obtained suspension of the Standing Orders, moved:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Report of the Ethics Committee of the House of Representatives which was laid on the Table of the House on the 8th day of March, 2011, be approved.

Seconded by: Mr. Franklin Witter. Agreed to.

The Minister of Finance and the Public Service moved:

THE FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT ACT ______

THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS 2011, RESOLUTION ______

WHEREAS by virtue of sections 8, 14(3), 35, 39, 40 and 50(1) of the Financial Administration and Audit Act (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”), the Minister may make regulations generally for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of the Act;

AND WHERAS on the 17th day of February, 2011, the Minister made the Financial Management Regulations, 2011;

AND WHEREAS it is provided by subsection 4 of section 8 of the Act that regulations made under that section shall be subject to affirmative resolution;

14 AND WHEREAS it is desirable that the Financial Management Regulations, 2011, be affirmed:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by this Honourable House as follows:

1. This Resolution may be cited as The Financial Management Regulations, 2011, Resolution.

2. The Financial Management Regulations, 2011, which were laid on the Table of the House on the 1st day of March, 2011, are hereby affirmed.

Seconded by: Mr. Desmond Mair. Agreed to.

The Minister of Finance and the Public Service moved:

THE CIVIL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT ACT ______

THE CIVIL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT (GENERAL) (AMENDMENT) ORDER, 2011, RESOLUTION ______

WHEREAS section 3(1) of the Civil Service Establishment Act (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) provides that, subject to the provisions of the Constitution of Jamaica relating to the holders of public office and the Act, the power to constitute or abolish offices in the public service shall be exercised by the Minister by order;

AND WHEREAS the Civil Service Establishment (General) Order, 2010, was affirmed by the House of Representatives on the 14th day of September, 2010;

AND WHEREAS the Minister considers it necessary or expedient to amend the Civil Service Establishment (General) Order, 2010;

AND WHEREAS section 3(2) of the Act provides that an order made under that section may, from time to time, make such incidental, consequential and supplemental provisions as the Minister thinks necessary or expedient to give full effects to the order, and that any such order may include provisions amending any enactment relating to the appointment, powers, duties, rights or liabilities of any officer holding any office specified in an order or being the same style and title as an officer appointed to any office specified in an order;

AND WHEREAS section 3(4) of the Act provides that an order made under that section shall be subject to affirmative resolution of the House of Representatives;

15 AND WHEREAS it is desirable that the Civil Service Establishment (General) (Amendment) Order, 2011, be affirmed:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by this Honourable House as follows:

1. This Resolution may be cited as the Civil Service Establishment (General) (Amendment) Order, 2011, Resolution.

2. The Civil Service Establishment (General) (Amendment) Order 2011, which was laid on the Table of the House on the 1st day of March, 2011, is hereby affirmed.

Reverend Ronald Thwaites and Dr. Omar Davies also spoke on the motion.

Seconded by: Mr. Desmond Mair. Agreed to.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, the Honourable Dr. Kenneth Baugh, continued debate on the motion that a Bill entitled “AN ACT to Amend the Foreign Nationals and Commonwealth Citizens (Employment) Act” be now read a second time.

The Minister of Labour and Social Security, the Honourable Pearnel Charles, moved that the Bill be read a second time.

Seconded by: Mr. Clive Mullings. Agreed to.

(The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Investment, the Honourable Karl Samuda, entered and took his seat).

Clerk read Bill a second time.

The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House to consider the Clauses of the Bill.

Clauses 1 - 8 agreed to.

The Schedule was amended as follows:

In section 4, insert next beside the word “paragraphs” the numeral “13”.

Amendment to Schedule agreed to.

The Schedule as amended, agreed to.

Title agreed to.

16 Enacting Clause agreed to.

The question that the Chairman do report the Bill to the House was agreed to.

The House resumed.

The Bill having been reported to the House with one amendment, the Minister of Labour and Social Security moved that the Bill be now read a third time and passed.

Seconded by: Mr. Franklin Witter. Agreed to.

Bill read a third time and passed.

The Minister of Education and Leader of the House moved for the recommital of the item “Notices of Motions Given Orally”.

Seconded by: Dr. St. Aubyn Bartlett. Agreed to.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS GIVEN ORALLY

The Minister of Finance and the Public Service, the Honourable Audley Shaw, gave notice that at the next meeting of the House he would move:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Financial Management Regulations, 2011 under the Financial Administration and Audit Act, which were laid on the Table of the House on the 1st day of March, 2011 be referred to the Regulations Committee of the House of Representatives for consideration and report.

He further gave notice that at a later stage that day he would move for the suspension of the Standing Orders to enable him to take the motion.

PUBLIC BUSINESS

The Minister of Finance and the Public Service, having obtained suspension of the Standing Orders, moved:

Seconded by: Mr. Franklin Witter. Agreed to.

17 ADJOURNMENT

At 4:57 p.m. the Minister of Education and Leader of the House moved that the House do now adjourn to Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. o’clock.

Seconded by: Dr. St. Aubyn Bartlett. Agreed to.

The House adjourned accordingly.

------Delroy Chuck, M.P. Speaker