Minister Padarath Criticises Opposition After Water Motion Fails To Proceed

Leader of Government Business in the Lower House, Barry Padarath, has criticised the Opposition after a private motion on the country’s water supply failed to proceed in the House of Representatives on Friday.

MP Padarath, the Minister of Public Utilities, said the Government was fully prepared to respond to Arouca/Lopinot MP Marvin Gonzales’ motion and outline its record and plans to improve the national water supply.

However, the motion could not proceed after MP Gonzales failed to say “I beg to move” at the end of his presentation, prompting the Speaker to suspend proceedings for 15 minutes to review the relevant Standing Orders.