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MINISTER of Defence Wayne Sturge cited the public interest to explain him sidestepping an urgent question from the opposition on the recent removal of Darryl Daniel as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), in the House of Representatives sitting on October 10.

Arouca/Lopinot MP Marvin Gonzales had asked, “In light of the current state of emergency in TT, can the Minister give the reasons for the sudden termination of the Chief of Defence Staff?”

Sturge merely replied, “Permit me to invoke standing order 27(g).” He then sat, amid the applause of colleagues.