NATIONAL PARLIAMENT OF SOLOMON ISLANDS
8TH PARLIAMENT – 1ST SESSION – 9TH MEETING
MINUTES
Tuesday 9 December 2008
NP/05/1/11
The Speaker took the Chair at 9:53 am.
Prayers were said by the Clerk.
The following Members were:
Present: Hon. Steve Abana
Hon. Walter Folotalu
Hon. Fred Iro Fono
Hon. Bernard Ghiro
Hon. Seth Gukuna
Hon. Francis B. Hilly
Hon. Edward Justus Huniehu
Hon. Shemuel Sam Iduri
Hon. Toswel Kaua
Hon. Mark Roboliu Kemakeza
Hon. Clement Kengava (Presiding – am)
Hon. Johnson Koli
Hon. Daniel Enele Kwanairara
Hon. Nollen Cornelius Leni
Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo
Hon. Varian Loñamei
Hon. Manasseh Maelanga
Hon. Martin Magga
Hon. Samuel Manetoali
Hon. Silas Milikada
Hon. Severino Nuaiasi
Hon. Trevor Olavae
Hon. Snyder Rini
Hon. Selwyn Riumana
Hon. Dr. Derek Sikua
Hon. Clay Forau Soalaoi
Hon. Stanley Festus Sofu
Hon. Manasseh Damukana Sogavare
Hon. Augustine Taneko
Hon. Job Dudley Tausinga
Hon. Peter Tom
Hon. James Tora
Hon. Isaac Inoke Tosika
Hon. Milner Tozaka
Hon. Japhet Waipora
Hon. Matthew Cooper Wale
Hon. Francis John Zama
Absent: Hon. Rev. Leslie Boseto (Apologies)
Hon. Peter James Boyers
Hon. Laurie Chan (CDI Dialogue, Vanuatu)
Hon. William Nii Haomae
Hon. Nelson Ne’e (Apologies, Sick)
Hon. John Patteson Oti (CDI Dialogue, Vanuatu)
Hon. David Day Pacha (Apologies, official visit to
Western Province)
Hon. David Wote Sitai
Hon. Martin Sopage
Hon. Siriako Usa
Hon. Patrick (Jnr) Vahoe
In-Attendance: Attorney General – Mr. Gabriel Suri
ASKING AND ANSWERING OF QUESTIONS
Question No. 12
The Hon. Manasseh Damukana Sogavare (Leader of the Opposition and MP for East Choiseul) asked the Hon. Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services a question relating to the findings of the assessment carried out of all Provincial Police Offices.
The Minister answered the question.
Supplementary questions were asked by:
Hon. Manasseh Damukana Sogavare - Leader of the Opposition and MP for East Choiseul
Hon. Japhet Waipora - MP for West Makira
Supplementary questions were answered by:
Hon. Samuel Manetoali - Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services
Hon. Manasseh Damukana Sogavare thanked the Minister for answering the question.
Question No. 13
The Hon. Manasseh Damukana Sogavare (Leader of the Opposition and MP for East Choiseul) asked the Hon. Minister for Public Service a question relating to acting appointments in the Public Service.
The Minister answered the question.
Supplementary questions were asked by:
Hon. Manasseh Damukana Sogavare - Leader of the Opposition and MP for East Choiseul
Supplementary questions were answered by:
Hon. Milner Tozaka - Minister for Public Service
Hon. Manasseh Damukana Sogavare thanked the Minister for answering the question.
Question No. 60
The Hon. Japhet Waipora (MP for West Makira) asked the Hon. Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources a question relating to new access licensing procedures to be applied following the completion of the review of the procedures intended to be completed in June 2008.
The Minister answered the question.
Supplementary questions were asked by:
Hon. Manasseh Damukana Sogavare - Leader of the Opposition and MP for East Choiseul
Hon. Japhet Waipora - MP for West Makira
Supplementary questions were answered by:
Hon. Nollen Leni - Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources
Hon. Japhet Waipora thanked the Minister for answering the question.
Question No. 61
The Hon. Japhet Waipora (MP for West Makira) asked the Hon. Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources a question relating to long term management option agreed on for Soltai Fishing and Processing Company.
The Minister answered the question.
Hon. Japhet Waipora thanked the Minister for answering the question.
Question Nos. 84 and 85 deferred MP not present.
Question No. 110 deferred MP not present.
BILLS
Bills – Committee of Supply
‘The 2009 Appropriation Bill 2008’
Consideration of ‘The 2009 Appropriation Bill 2008’ in Committee of Supply continued.
Head 279 – National Parliament
Hon. Manasseh D. Sogavare (Leader of the Opposition and MP for East Choiseul) raised a point of order on issues raised yesterday with regard to NPF emoluments in that he requested clarification from Attorney General and Minister for Finance and Treasury.
The Attorney General clarified.
The Committee considered Head 279.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $22,851,495 under Head 279 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
Head 280 – Ministry of Forestry
The Committee considered Head 280.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $17,161,395 under Head 280 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
Head 281 – Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
The Committee considered Head 281.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $56,542,631 under Head 281 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
Head 282 – Pensions and Gratuities
The Committee considered Head 282.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $4,452,556 under Head 282 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
Head 283 – Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services
The Committee considered Head 283.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $120,101,947 under Head 283 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
Head 285 – Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey
The Committee considered Head 285.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $17,819,254 under Head 285 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
Head 286 – Ministry of Development Planning and Aid Coordination
The Committee considered Head 286.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $5,601,600 under Head 286 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
Heads 287, 288 and 289 were skipped, Ministers not available.
Head 290 – Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources
The Committee considered Head 290.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $12,335,809 under Head 290 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
Committee of Supply suspended at 12:45 pm until 3:00 pm
Committee of Supply resumed at 3:00 pm
Head 287 – Ministry of Culture and Tourism
The Committee considered Head 287.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $9,009,867 under Head 287 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
Head 288 – Ministry of Commerce, Industries and Employment
The Committee considered Head 288.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $23,220,345 under Head 288 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
Head 289 – Ministry of Communication and Aviation
The Committee considered Head 289.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $12,359,264 under Head 289 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
Head 291 – Ministry of Public Service
The Committee considered Head 291.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $20,490,997 under Head 291 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
Head 292 – Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs
The Committee considered Head 292.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $20,125,388 under Head 292 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
Head 293 – Ministry of Home Affairs
The Committee considered Head 293.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $22,060,345 under Head 293 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
At 4:30 pm business of the Committee was interrupted.
Parliament resumed.
The Prime Minister raised a point of order, seeking consent from the Speaker to move that Standing Order 10 be suspended in accordance with Standing Order 81 in order to allow continuation of business until adjourned by the Speaker.
The Speaker granted leave.
The Hon. Prime Minister moved: “That Standing Order 10 be suspended in accordance with Standing Order 81 to permit the continuation of the business of the House until adjourned by the Speaker under Standing Order 10 (5)”.
Question put and passed.
Committee of Supply resumed.
Head 294 – Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace
The Committee considered Head 294.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $7,933,517 under Head 294 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
Head 295 – Ministry of Mines and Energy
The Committee considered Head 295.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $12,409,639 under Head 295 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
Head 296 – National Judiciary
The Committee considered Head 296.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $13,810,296 under Head 296 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
Head 297 – Ministry of Women, Youth and Children’s Affairs
The Committee considered Head 297.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $8,466,007 under Head 297 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
Head 298 – Ministry of Rural Development
The Committee considered Head 298.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $12,953,075 under Head 298 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
Head 299 – Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Meteorology
The Committee considered Head 299.
Debate ensued.
Question “That the sum of $13,684,282 under Head 299 stand part of the Schedule” was put and passed.
(The Chairman informed the Committee that Head 294, Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening will be debated the next sitting day when the Minister responsible is present).
Parliament resumed.
In accordance with the earlier resolution of the House and pursuant to Standing Order 10 (5), the Speaker adjourned Parliament at 5:36 pm until 9:30 am Wednesday 10 December 2008.
Confirmed. Hon. Clement Kengava MP
Deputy Speaker of National Parliament
Confirmed. Rt. Hon. Dr. Sir Peter Kenilorea KBE PC
Speaker of National Parliament
9 December 2008
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