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Other Members (12) 3.

J.P., M.P., Opposition Chief Whip M.P.

Cde.

J. Jagan, M.P., (Absent -on leave) Cde.

Reepu Daman Persaud, Cde.

N. Persaud, M.P.

Cde.

c. Collymore, �cu .. S.F.

Mohamed, M.P.

M.P.

Cdo.

L. Lalbahadur, Cde.

I• Basir, M.P.

Cde.

c--.c.·.

Belgrave, Cde.

R .• Ally, M.P.

J.P., M.P.

Cde.

Dalchand, M.P.

Cde.

Dindayal, Cde.

H. Nbkta, M.P.

M.P.

(ii)Liberator Party (2) Mr. M.F.

Singh, J.P., M.P.

Mrs. E. Da Silva, M.P.


OFFICERS C1erk of the National Acting Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly (F.A.

Marain, A.A.) Assembly (A. Knight) PRAYERS The Clerk read Prayers.

OATHS The Speaker informed the Assembly , C.C.H., s.c., and C0e.

Rashleigh that he had been informed Esmond that Cde.
Mohamed Shahabuddeen Jackson had been appointed Although the two Ministers Assembly at the time of their appointments, they had, nevertheless, under paragraph (6) of Article 34 of the C0nstitution the office of Minister with effect from 13th February, 197S.

Ministers were not elected Members of the National 7 become members of the Assembly.

, by virtue of holding He stated that before Cdes.

Shahabuddoon of the Assembly, could they would have to make anrd.
Jackson the Oath of Office as required by Article 76 of the take part in the proceedings and subscribe Constitution ., Cdes.

Shahabuddeen and Jackson thereupon,made and subscribe the Oath of Office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SPEAKER (i)Leave The Speaker announced that loave had been granted to­ (a) Cde.

Field-Ridley, Minister of Information, for the period 19th February to 3rd March, 1978, and ' .

(b)Cde.

Janet Jagan, for the period 14th February to 5th March, 1978.

4.

(ii) Resignation of Cde.

F.R.


Wills, s.c., The Speaker stated that on account of ill health, Cde.

F.R.

Wills, s.c., had resigned as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Justice, had ceased to be a Member of the National behalf of the Members of the Assembly, Cde.

Wills, for a speedy recovery.

(iii) with effect from 13th February, Congratulations he extended best wishes to Assembly.

to New Ministers On 1978, Cde.

Wills, therefore, The Speaker stated that the new Ministers, Cdes.
Shahabuddeen and Jackson had been designaced of Foreign Affairs, and Minister Attorney General and Minister of Justice, respectively.

Cde.

Shahabuddeen had also been designated Assembly the Speaker congratulated Cdes.

Shahabuddeen and Jackson on their them to the Assembly, appointment them on their assignments On behalf of the Members of the of responsibilitie a Senior Minister.
and extended s, welcomed best wishes to s. (iv) Republic Greetings from Cuba and Yugoslavia The Speaker stated that he had received cables from Cuba and Yugoslavia.
National Assembly for Popular Power, and stated as follows:- The cable from Cuba was from the President of the of the celebrati on of the national "On the occasion of Guyana, of the Co-oporative anniversary we send to you and the Members of the National Assembly also express our wishes for the strengthening relations institutions our warm and sincere congratulations between our respective parliamentary Republic and of .

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Assembly, and stated as follows:- The cable from Yugoslavia of the was from the Preaident of Yugoslavia of your Republic of the of the Anniversary I convey to you, of the Socialist and in my own and sincere wishes "On the occasion proclamation on behalf of the Assembly f;ederal Republic name, our warmest greetings for the well-being and prosperity of the friendly the relations non-aligned and to contribute progress people of Guyana.
I am convinced that existing between our two friendly will continue to the cause of peace and countries in the world.".

to strengthen (v) Congratulations to Clerk of the National Assembly The Speaker stated that in the recent eooouncement� to and awards within of the Orders of Guyana, made by His the President on the occasion appointments Excellency of the Republic of Guyana, Cde.
Frank Narain, the Clerk of the National for long and dedicated service of a consistently had been awarded the Golden Arrow of Achievement, Assembly, high standard_ of the Eighth Anniversary On behalf of Members of the Assembly, the Speaker extended congratulations made to him.

and best wishes to Cde.

Narain on the award the Speaker and to Members.

The Clerk then stood and bowsd in acknowledgement to 5.

PRESENTATION OF PAPERS AND REPORTS, ETC.


(1) By the Minister 1 of F inance: (i)Annual Report and Account of the Guyana Service for the 1976.

Cb-operative period ended 31st Dscember, Insurance (Circulated) (ii) Estimates of the Rev�nue� and Exponditure for the financial year 1978.

(2)a:y the Minister of Works and Transport: (Circulated) (i)Telex and Telephone (Overseas Fees) (Amendment) Regulations of the Post and Telegraph on the 1st of February, the Gazette on the 4th of February, ,97 1978 (No.
3), made under section Act, Chapter 47:01, 1978, and published 1978. in (C-21/9 TJ)(Oirculated) (ii)Wireless Telegraphy(ri�Bndment) 1978 (No.

4), made under section 63 of the Post and Telegraph 1st of February, Gazette on the 4th 1978, and published of �ibruary, Act, Chapter 47:01 on the in the 1978.

Regulations (C-21/9 TJ)(Clrculated) MOTIONS RELATING TO THE BUSINESS OR SITTINGS OF THE ASSEMBLY' �ND MOVED BY A MINISTER Suspension of Standing Order No.

9 (2) On a motion by the Minister Order No.


9 (2) was suspended of Parliamentary Affairs and Leader to enable the sittin without being suspended at 4.00 o'clock so as to permit the of the House, Standing to continue �inister of Finance to complete his Budget Speech.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS Presentation and First Reading (i)MOTOR VEHICLES AND ROAD TRAFFIC AMENDMENT BILL 1978 -Bill No.
5 1978 ublished 27.2.78 The M.ihisttur of Finance, on behalf of the Government, presented the following Bill which was read the first time: A BILL intituled MOTOR VEHICLES AN ACT TO AMEND THE AND ROAD TRAFFIC ACT.

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(ii)TAX(AMENDMENT) BILL 1978 -Bill No.

6/1978 published 27.2.78 Tihe Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Government, presented the following Bill which was read the first time: A BILL intituled AN ACT TO AMEND THE TAX ACT.
PUBLIC BUSINESS MOTION BUDGET FOR 1978 In �ccordance with article 80(2) of the Constitution, the that Cabinet had recommended that the should proceed upon the motion for the approval re for the financial of expenditu year 1978, of a total of the Minister of Finance signified Assembly estimates sum of $4761515,775� $16714581340, which is chargeable net of appropriation�in-aid, and excluding by law.

(Sfl Appendix) The Minister approval of the estimates Speech.
of Finance then moved the motion for the of expenditure for �978, and road the Budget Thereafter, the Minister named Thursday, 2nd March, 1978, as the day for the resumption of the debate on the motion • .

l\DJOURNMENT At 4.25 p.m., on ?J.
motion by the Minister of iarliamentary Affairs and Leader of the House, the Assembly on Thursday, 2nd March, 1978, was adjourned to 2.00 p.m. /' p ,,, ), #/t l peak er / vt, NARAIN /J(Jf t OFFICE, PARLIAMENT Public Buildings, Georgetown tat March, 1978. , / APPENDIX MOTION BY THE MINISTER OF FINANCE WHEREAS the Constitution of Guyana requires that estimates of the revenue and expenditur e of Guyana for any financial year should be laid before the National Assembly not later than sixty days after the commencem ent of that year; ANU WHEREAS the Constitution also provides that when the estimates of expenditure have been approved by the Assembly an Appropriation Bill shall �e introduced in the Assembly providing for the issue from the Consolidated Fund of the sums necessary to meet that expenditure; AND WHEREAS estimates of revenue and expenditure of Guyana for the financial year 1978 have been prepared and laid before the Assembly on 27th February, 1978: NOW, THtREFORE BE IT RlSOLVED: That this National Assembly approve the estimates of expenditure for the financial year 1978, of a total sum of four hundred and seventy-six million, five hundred and fifteen thousand, seven hundred and seventy-five dollars, net of appropriation-in-aid, and excluding one hundred and sixty-seven million, four hundred and fifty-eight thousand, three hundred and forty dollars, which is chargeable by law, as detailed therein and summarized in the undermentioned schedule, and agree that it is expedient to amend the law and to make further provision in respect of finance.
Division HDad No.

No (Capital) (Current) 2 ..
AMOUNT Capital ('• ::> Current • Office of the President 186;828 President Supreme Court of Judicature ·996,221 I 1 2 3 Magistrates II Judicinry 4 Parliament Office III Parliament 5 Audit 1,324,406 ... 202,196 901,238 37;426 573,418 75,564 257,909 25,753 17,568 Ombudsman Public and Police Service Commissions Teaching Servico Commission Public Prosecutions Othor Services Ministerial Control not under Office of the Prime Minister anct Cabinet 1,243,080 Guyana Defence Force 35,627,219 12 Intornal Security Prime f�iniste r 9,000,000 .,;.
IV V VI 13 Ministry Affairs of Parliamentary Ministry Affairs of Parliamentary 14 Ministry of Public Corporations VII ).L Ministry of Public Corrorations 15 Public Service Ministry VIII Public Service Ministry ll, soo,ooo 1,606,926 .. 16 Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11,923,418 IX Ministry of Foreign Affairs 200,000 17 Attorney General 554,772 Division No.

Head No.
Ca ital Current AMOUNT Capital $ Curre t $ XVII XVIII XIX xx XXI XXII XXIII Ministry of National Development 32 Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources 2,592,7 9 Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources 3,840,000 33 34 Ministry of Economic Development 2,046,3 Ministry of Economic Development 16,680,000 Ministry of Regional Development 5,673,9 Ministry of Regional Development 2,soo,000 35 Ministry of Housing 1., 547 ,9 Ministry of Housing 1,450,000 36 Ministry Transport of Works and (Works) 28,227,68 Ministry Transport of Works and (Works) of Works and (Works) Projects Ministry Transport IBRD/IDA West Coast Demerara Road Project 25,898,000 8,025,000 37 38 Ministry Transport of Works and (Transport) Ministry (Transport) -Post Office of Works and Transport 39 Ministry of Works and Transport (Transport) - Transport and Harbours 40 Ministry (Transport) of Works and Transport -Civil Aviation 827,86 4 3,000,0 1,685,92 XXIV 41 42 43 Ministry (Transport) of Works and Transport 9,950,000 Ministry Development of Education, and Culture Social Ministry Development of Education, Social and Culture -Culture of Education, and Culture -In Ministry Development Service Programme Teacher Training Social 14,515,942 1,046,608 354,749 s. AMOUNT Capital Current $ $ 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 Ministry of Development and Secondary Education, and Culture - Primary Social Schools Ministry Development Nursery Schools of Education, and Culture Social - Ministry Development Practical of Education, and Culture Instruction
 Social - Centres of Education, Ministry Development Potter College of Education and Culture - Cyril Social Ministry Development Technical of Education, and Culture - Institute Social Georgetown Ministry Development Carnegie of Education, and Culture - Social School of Home Economics Ministry Development College Queen's of Education, and Culture - Social Ministry Development Bishops' of Education, and Culture Social - High School Ministry Development Anna Regina Secondary of Education, and Culture - School Social Ministry Development Berbice of Education, anc Culture - High School Social Ministry Development New Amsterdam of Education, and Culture - Technical Social Institute of Education, Ministry Development Dewar College of Education and Culture -Lilian Social of Education, Social Ministry Development Curriculum and Culture - Unit Development Ministry Development Industrial of Education, and Culture Training Centre Social -Guyana Ministry Development Probation of Education, and Culture Social - and Welfare Service 45,}90, 53 7,845,58 3,000,56 1,085,32 1,002,84 192,83 547,62 441,729, 16 271,650 735,507 315,079 945,966 216,003 840,463 6.
'.)

Head No.
Current AMOUNT Capital Current $ $ 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 XXV .,%XVI of Education, Ministry Development and Culture - Secondary Bygeval/Mahaica School -Multilateral Social Ministry of Education, and Culture Development Anna Reginal Secondary Multilateral - Social School - Ministry Development Bladenhall Multilateral of Education, and Culture - Secondary School - Social of Education, and Culture Ministry Development New Amsterdam Multilateral - School - Secondary Social of Education, and Culture Ministry Development Christianburg/Wismar Secondary School -Multilateral Social - of Education, and Culture - Ministry Development Ruimveldt Multilateral Secondary School - Social of Education, Social Ministry and Culture Development Port Kaituma Community High School (Residential) Ministry Development Kwakwani School of Education, Social and Culture Residential Secondary - Ministry Development Mabaruma School of Education, and Culture Residential Social - Secondary Ministry Development St, Ignatius Secondary Social of Education, and Culture - Residential School 507,800 722,036 571,506 511,537 480,308 531,040 637,232 12 12 12 Ministry Development of Education, and Culture Social 3,105,000 of Education, Social and Culture - Ministry Development IBRD/IDA First Education Projects Project ,I Head No.
XXVII 7.
AMOUNT Capital $ Current $ of Education, and Culture - Ministry Development Projects IBRD/IDA Second Education Project Social 1,000,000 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 Ministry of Health Ministry of Health -Medical l,702,12 6,218,81 Ministry of Health -Pathological l,053, 59 Ministry of Heal th -Radiological 412,0l Ministry and Dispensaries of Health -Hospitals Ministry of Health -Analyst Ministry of Health -Palms 23,136,91 343,47 990,49 XXVIII Ministry of Health 2,100,000 76 Ministry of Labour 1,045,93 XXIX XXX 77 78 Ministry Employment Exchange of Labour Service Ministry Social Assistance of Labour - Ministry of Labour 118.46 5,844,02 79 Ministry Protection of Trade and Consumer .. 543,54 Ministry Protection of Trade and Consumer 80 81 82 83 84 Ministry of Finance Ministry Accountant of Finance - General Ministry Customs and Excise of Finance - Ministry Inland Revenue of Finance - Ministry Pensions of Finance - and Gratuities 847,73 3,144,67 3,006,23 4,341,42 3,136,79