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The People’s National Movement (PNM) walked out of the Lower House last night, accusing the Government of turning the debate into a “deliberate abuse” of parliamentary procedure.
In a media release issued moments later at 9 pm, the Opposition said it “condemns in the strongest possible terms the conduct of the Government,” which, it argued, left it with “no option other than to take the serious and principled decision to walk out.”
The Lower House was debating the recommendations of the Special Report of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC). This report deals with the controversy surrounding Janelle John-Bates and accusations that she intentionally attempted to tamper with a parliamentary inquiry.
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