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PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI _____________ ORDER PAPER Wednesday, 15 May 2019 at 9.30 a.m. 1.

Prayer 2.

Confirmation of Minutes.

The Leader of the Government in Parliament to move – “That the Minutes of the sitting of Parliament held on Tuesday, 14 May 2019, as previously circulated be taken as read and be confirmed.” 3.

Communications from the Chair 4.

Presentation of reports of committees 5.

Ministerial Statements 6.

Consideration of Bills 7.


Motions for which notice has been given (see Schedule 1) 8.

Questions (see Schedule 2) ----------------- SCHEDULE 1 — MOTIONS FOR DEBATE 1.

Hon.

Vijay Nath to move – “That Parliament debates the ‘Review Report on the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism 2014 Annual Report’ which was tabled on 15 May 2018.” (Parliamentary Paper No.

58 of 2018) 2.

Hon.


Viam Pillay to move – “That Parliament debates the ‘Review Report on the Ministry of Local Government, Urban Development, Housing and Environment’s 2012, 2013 and 2014 Annual Reports’ which was tabled on 16 May 2018.” (Parliamentary Paper No.

81 of 2018) 3.

Hon.


Alvick Maharaj to move – “That Parliament debates the ‘Review Report of the Public Accounts Committee on the Audits of Government Ministries and Departments for the year ended 31st December, 2015 (Volume 1 to Volume 4)’ which was tabled on 17 May 2018.” (Parliamentary Paper No.

43 of 2018) 4.

Hon.

Viam Pillay to move – “That Parliament debates the ‘Review Report on the Fiji National University 2016 Annual Report’ which was tabled on 17 May 2018.” (Parliamentary Paper No.
63 of 2018) 5.

Hon.

Vijay Nath to move – “That Parliament debates the ‘Consolidated Report on Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Limited 2010–2015 Annual Report’ which was tabled on 12 July 2018.” (Parliamentary Paper No.

103 of 2018) 6.

Hon.


Mitieli Bulanauca to move – “That Parliament considers how best Government can encourage landowners to engage in commercial agricultural ventures rather than just being subsistence farmers or passive landlords or providers of land.” 2 SCHEDULE 2 — QUESTIONS Oral Questions 107/2019 Hon.
Pio Tikoduadua to ask the Minister for Fisheries – Could the Minister advise Parliament on the full and substantive aspects of the Fisheries Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding that he signed on 12 November 2018.

108/2019 Hon.

Alexander O’Connor to ask the Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development, Waterways and Environment – Can the Minister explain in Parliament as to what the Ministry is doing with regards to air pollution.

109/2019 Hon.
109/2019 Hon.

Anare Jale to ask the Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Civil Service and Communications – In light of scarcity of teachers for core subjects such as mathematics and science, is the Government considering increasing the retirement age.

110/2019 Hon.
110/2019 Hon.

Viam Pillay to ask the Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, Local Government, Housing and Community Development – Can the Minister inform Parliament on the Solid Waste Management collection activities in place at the Municipal Council level.

111/2019 Hon.

Ro Filipe Tuisawau to ask the Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, Local Government, Housing and Community Development – Would the Minister provide an update to Parliament on the status of the bus fare review.

112/2019 Hon.
112/2019 Hon.

Jale Sigarara to ask the Minister for Fisheries – Can the Minister identify species they are currently researching through applied science in the development of aquaculture as a means to reduce wild harvest.

113/2019 Hon.

Ro Teimumu Kepa to ask the Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Civil Service and Communications – Would the Minister improve mobile connectivity and services in the country, particularly in the rural maritime zone and remote areas.
inform Parliament on plans to 3 114/2019 Hon.

Alvick Maharaj to ask the Minister for Defence, National Security and Foreign Affairs – Can the Minister update Parliament on Capacity and Capability Development recently carried out in the Fiji Police Force in order to assist the institution in fulfilling its core function and responsibilities.

Written Questions 115/2019 Hon.


Inosi Kuridrani to ask the Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development, Waterways and Environment – Can the Minister advise Parliament on actions taken or plans to further improve the performance of non-sugar agriculture.

116/2019 Hon.
116/2019 Hon.

Ratu Tevita Navurelevu to ask the Minister for Forestry – Can the Minister inform Parliament on the reasons for the closure of Fiji Forest Industries Mill in Malau, Labasa, number of workers affected and plans (if any) to revitalise the economy in the North.

117/2019 Hon.
117/2019 Hon.

Adi Litia Qionibaravi to ask the Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Civil Service and Communications – Can the Minister explain the underwriting requirements that compel insurance companies to place policies offshore.

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