House of Assembly to continue the Sixth Sitting tomorrow, July 24, 2018. Photo: VINO file

Businessman and student of Political Science, Julian Willock, criticized government officials for not consulting the public on the Bills. Photo: Facebook

It also appears that Members were not getting along, as tension was high on both sides of the isle. The July 24, 2018 Sitting will be a continuation of the 6th Sitting of the HoA.

The House will continue with Government Business which includes the Second and Third Readings of some four bills, according to HoA Spokesman Linton V. Leonard.  The Bills are, "International Tax Authority Act, 2018"; "Financing and Money Services (Amendment) Act, 2018"; "Financial Services Commission (Amendment) Act, 2018"; and "Mutual Legal Assistance (Tax Matters) (Amendment) Act, 2018".

Where is public input?- Willock

In an invited comment, Julian Willock who will be a candidate in the next general elections, have long raised the alarm that these “Bills continue to go thought the Legislature with no input from the public, no public or information meetings, or no serious explanation during the debates on how it affects the lives of our people… it’s sad for our young democracy”  the former Permanent Secretary maintained.

The businessman and student of Political Science alleged that “at times even listening to the debate, it’s clear that some members don’t even understand the Bills they are passing.”

The HoA will begin at 10:00 A.M, at the Road Town Chambers and  broadcasted live on ZCBN 90.9 FM.