HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THIRD SESSION NO. 9 ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT 2017/2018

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1 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THIRD SESSION NO. 9 ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT 2017/2018 ORDER PAPER FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2017: 1:30 P.M. PRAYERS OATH OR AFFIRMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SPEAKER BILLS BROUGHT FROM THE SENATE PETITIONS PAPERS 1. The Audited Financial Statements of the Deposit Insurance Corporation for the year ended September 30, (By the Minister of Finance who will move that the Report be referred to the Public Accounts Committee) 2. The Administrative Report of the National Entrepreneurship Development Company Limited for the period October 2014 to September (By the Minister of Labour and Small Enterprise Development) 3. The Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation (Vesting) (Amendment to the First Schedule) (No. 5) Order, (By the Minister of Housing and Urban Development) 4. The Administrative Report of the National Flour Mills Limited for the year ended December 31, (By the Minister of Trade and Industry) 5. The Ministerial Response of the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs to the Third Report of the Joint Select Committee on National Security an Inquiry into the Operations of the Trinidad and Tobago Forensic Science Centre and the Issue of DNA Sampling in Trinidad and Tobago. 6. The Ministerial Response of the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services to the Third Report of the Joint Select Committee on Social Services and Public Administration on an Examination of Existing Arrangements and Possible Options for Regulating Geriatric Care Facilities/Old Age Homes. (By the Minister of Social Development and Family Services)

2 2 7. The Ministerial Response of the Ministry of Health to the Third Report of the Joint Select Committee on Social Services and Public Administration on an Examination of Existing Arrangements and Possible Options for Regulating Geriatric Care Facilities/Old Age Homes. (By the Minister of Health) 8. The Response of the Auditor General s Department to the Fourth Report of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee on the Examination of the System of Internal Audit within the Public Service. (By the Deputy Speaker) 9. The Response of the Integrity Commission to the Fourth Report of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee on the Examination of the System of Internal Audit within the Public Service. (By the Deputy Speaker) REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES 1. The Fifth Report of the Joint Select Committee on Local Authorities, Service Commissions and Statutory Authorities (including the THA) on an Inquiry into the Efficiency and Effectiveness of the Police Service Commission. (By the Member for Diego Martin Central) 2. The Fourth Report of the Joint Select Committee on Social Services and Public Administration on an Inquiry into the prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) amongst school students and into the general services administered to treat STDs in Trinidad and Tobago. (By the Member for D'Abadie/O'Meara) 3. The Third Report of the Joint Select Committee on Finance and Legal Affairs on an Inquiry into Commercial Banking Fees in Trinidad and Tobago. (By the Member for St. Augustine) PRIME MINISTER S QUESTIONS URGENT QUESTIONS QUESTIONS ON NOTICE Questions for Oral Answer Question No. 2 to the Minister of Works and Transport Further to the response to House of Representatives Question No. 40 on February 03, 2017, could the Minister provide the expected commencement date for the continuation of repair works to potholes and landslips on major roads in Naparima inclusive of Garth Road, Corial Road, St Croix Road and the Guaracara/Tabaquite Main Road? Question No. 6 to the Prime Minister Could the Prime Minister state his reasons for not attending three (3) consecutive annual meetings of the United Nations General Assembly?

3 Question No. 7 to the Minister of Tourism 3 Given that Section 3(1) of the State Land Act, Chap. 57:01 states, the dominion of the seashore lying between high water mark and low water mark belongs to and is vested in the State could the Minister state whether the negotiations with Sandals will ensure that all citizens will have access to beaches adjoining the proposed Sandal s property? Question No. 9 to the Minister of Public Utilities Could the Minister state when the Oasis Development, Endeavour of the Housing Development Corporation will receive postal services from the Trinidad and Tobago Postal Corporation? Question No. 10 to the Minister of Works and Transport Could the Minister state when the Oasis Development, Endeavour of the Housing Development Corporation will receive a bus service from the Public Transport Service Corporation? Question No. 11 to the Minister of Works and Transport (By the Member for Chaguanas West) Could the Minister state whether the highway from Sangre Grande to Toco will adversely affect the Aripo Savannah? Question No. 12 to the Minister of Public Utilities (By the Member for Chaguanas West) Could the Minister state when will the vacant position of Chairman of the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago be filled? Question No. 13 to the Minister of Works and Transport (By the Member for Chaguanas West) In light of severe flooding in the areas of Diego Martin and Central Trinidad in September 2017, could the Minister state the works undertaken to prevent future instances of flooding in these areas? Question No. 16 to the Minister of National Security (By the Member for Couva South) Could the Minister indicate whether the Drinking Under the Influence Task Force of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is still operational? Question No. 21 to the Prime Minister (By the Member for Oropouche East) Could the Prime Minister provide the total cost inclusive of rentals, live media broadcast and catering for the hosting of the forum entitled, Spotlight on Trinidad and Tobago s Financial Circumstances: The Road Ahead on September 27, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency?

4 Question No. 22 to the Minister of Works and Transport (By the Member for Oropouche East) 4 Could the Minister state the financing arrangements for the construction of the Highway to Manzanilla? Question No. 23 to the Minister of National Security (By the Member for Oropouche East) Could the Minister state when will the Report of the Board of Inquiry into the circumstances that led to two children being in possession of guns at a military camp be made public? Question No. 24 to the Minister of Energy and Energy Industries (By the Member for Pointe-a-Pierre) Could the Minister state: a) whether Petrotrin has submitted an Audit Report containing details of inflated oil production by lease holders of the Ministry; b) if the answer to part (a) is in the affirmative, state the next steps to be taken to ensure those responsible are held accountable; and c) if the answer to part (a) is in the affirmative, state the expected date that the findings of the Audit Report would be made public? Question No. 25 to the Minister of Energy and Energy Industries (By the Member for Pointe-a-Pierre) Could the Minister state the reasons for the resignation of Professor Andrew Jupiter as the Chairman of Petrotrin? REQUESTS FOR LEAVE TO MOVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE ON DEFINITE MATTERS OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS INTRODUCTION OF BILLS MOTIONS RELATING TO THE BUSINESS OR SITTINGS OF THE HOUSE AND MOVED BY A MINISTER PUBLIC BUSINESS Motions: GOVERNMENT BUSINESS 1. BE IT RESOLVED that this House consider the findings and recommendations of the Thirty-Eighth and Thirty-Ninth Annual Reports of the Ombudsman. (By the Leader of the House)

5 5 Bills Second Reading: 1. A Bill entitled, An Act to amend the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act, the Proceeds of Crime Act, the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago Act, the Customs Act and the Exchange Control Act. 2. A Bill entitled, An Act to amend the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chap. 48: A Bill entitled, An Act to repeal and replace the Crown Suits Limitation Ordinance. 4. A Bill entitled, An Act to amend the Registration of Titles to Land Act, A Bill entitled, An Act to amend the Land Tribunal Act, A Bill entitled, An Act to amend the Land Adjudication Act, Motions: COMMITTEE BUSINESS 1. BE IT RESOLVED that this House adopt the Report of the Joint Select Committee appointed to consider and report on the Insurance Bill, (By the Member for Diego Martin North/East) House of Representatives Secretariat The Port of Spain International Waterfront Centre Level 3, Tower D 1 A Wrightson Road PORT OF SPAIN Jacqui Sampson-Meiguel Clerk of the House November 13, 2017

6 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THIRD SESSION No. 09 ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT 2017/2018 FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17, :30 P.M. NOTICE OF URGENT QUESTIONS The under-mentioned Questions which have been accepted by the Speaker in accordance with Standing Order 27 are hereby forwarded for the attention of the Ministers concerned. 1. To the Minister of Education: Could the Minister state if a decision has been taken by the Board of the University of Trinidad and Tobago to cut staff at both the academic and corporate level or to close existing campuses? 2. To the Minister of Housing and Urban Development: Given the number of families in Naparima who are seriously affected by landslides and are at risk of their homes collapsing at any moment, could the Minister indicate the relief available for these affected persons? 3. To the Minister of National Security: Given the recent actions of Immigration Officers at Piarco Airport on Sunday November 12, 2017, could the Minister state the steps in place to ensure that the operations of the Immigration Department are not negatively affected again? 4. To the Minister of Health: (By the Member for Oropouche West) In light of reports indicating that there is currently no anaesthetist stationed at the Point Fortin Hospital, could the Minister indicate the measures taken to accommodate patients in need of emergency surgery? 1

7 5. To the Minister of Education: (By the Member for Cumuto/Manzanilla) In light of reports that ICT personnel employment contracts will not be renewed, could the Minister indicate who will oversee the implementation of the CSEC online? 6. To the Minister of Education: (By the Member for Princes Town) Could the Minister indicate the reasons for the closure and relocation of the Princes Town East Secondary School as announced today? 7. To the Minister of Health: (By the Member for Couva South) Could the Minister inform this House of the number of confirmed cases of leptospirosis inclusive of deaths from October 2017 to present which have been treated by medical personnel of the South West Regional Health Authority? 8. To the Minister of Health: Given that 15 leptospirosis cases have been identified to date inclusive of one death, could the Minister state the reasons proactive measures were not taken to alert flood victims of the necessary precautions? Jacqui Sampson-Meiguel Clerk of the House House of Representatives Secretariat The Port of Spain International Waterfront Centre Level 3, Tower D 1 A Wrightson Road PORT OF SPAIN November 17,

8 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THIRD SESSION SITTING NO. 09 ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT 2017/2018 FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17, :30 P.M. NOTICE OF PRIME MINISTER S QUESTIONS The under-mentioned Questions which have been accepted by the Speaker in accordance with Standing Order 26 are hereby forwarded for the attention of the Prime Minister. 1. With regards to statements made that the Government has to borrow money to pay public servants, could the Prime Minister indicate from whom these monies are to be borrowed, how much and over what period of time? 2. Could the Prime Minister state the precise factors which may have led to the withdrawal of the invitation earlier issued by the Chinese government with respect to his official visit scheduled for late November and early December 2017? 3. Could the Prime Minister state the name of the international consortium wishing to establish an aluminum industry at Tamana Intech Park, the amount of the investment, the number of local jobs that will be created and when will this investment be materialized? 4. Could the Prime Minister state when the internal audit at the University of Trinidad and Tobago will commence, when will it be completed and will the report be tabled in Parliament? 5. Could the Prime Minister provide a status update on the Member of Parliament for La Horquetta/Talparo? 6. Could the Prime Minister inform this House as to whether any private sector non-energy investment is scheduled to start in fiscal year 2018? (By the Member for Caroni Central) 7. Could the Prime Minister state if the Mobile Phone Jammer is currently operational at the prisons and if not, why? 1

9 8. Could the Prime Minister inform this House if the established industrial relations principle of last in first out was adhered to in the firing of the 35 workers of the Strategic Services Agency (SSA) and when will all liabilities arising out of their said employment be fully settled? (By the Member for Couva South) 9. Could the Prime Minister inform this House as to why Trinidad and Tobago was not represented at the United Nations Convention on Climatè Change (COP23) that was held in Bonn, Germany between November 6 to ? (By the Member for Couva South) 10. Could the Prime Minister indicate whether one of his relatives is currently employed at the Chaguaramas Development Authority (CDA) at the management level? (By the Member for Caroni Central) House of Representatives Secretariat The Port of Spain International Waterfront Centre Level 3, Tower D 1 A Wrightson Road PORT OF SPAIN November 17, 2017 Jacqui Sampson-Meiguel Clerk of the House 2