Hon Penn blasts Premier; Says Consumer Protection failed before NDP
During the debates of the Fifth Sitting of the First Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA), which resumed on Thursday, July 25, 2019, Hon Penn pointing out that the issue of consumer protection, is one that has spanned several administrations and not just the NDP.
Opposition Supports Bill – Hon Penn
“The Premier says it has been 30 years, the last time I checked the NDP administration is not 30 years old, so it spanned several administrations, several governments [attempted] to make this happen,” Hon Penn told the House.
Premier Fahie had remarked in a past sitting of the HoA, that had the NDP been in power, the bill would have never reached the House. He pointed to a conflict of interest with NDP members as one of the reasons.
However, according to Hon Penn, the bill has always had opposition support even when the NDP was in power.
“The reality is, I want to dispel quickly, the notion that somehow there is no [opposition] support here for this bill, this bill has my and I know my colleague’s unequivocal support moving forward. We have all discussed this at length, government, opposition, past government,” he said.
“We all know the importance of this piece of legislation, not just for the protection of our consumers but it also gives our businesses a framework of which to work within. “
Protecting Consumers
Further, the Opposition Leader moved to commend Hon Fahie and his team for bringing the bill forward, however, noted that more work still has to be done.
“I want to first of all, commend the Premier and his team, for moving the ball forward to ensure that this bill is now before this Honourable House… to bring this bill forward and finally bring some type of regulation in the market as it related to consumer and retail affairs in this territory."
Hon Penn noted, however, that a critical component which covers protection of consumers during times of disasters call ‘Price Freeze’ on a list of goods and services is still missing from the legislation in its current form.
He implored the Premier to have more discussions, with not just with the people but with the Opposition, with the aim of creating a bill with the best possible outcome for the people.
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9 Responses to “Hon Penn blasts Premier; Says Consumer Protection failed before NDP ”
Why Marlon wait until now to see the wrong rite way doing. He is been on government side for eight yrs...The food monopoly is been going on since the 70s. It get worst now north western took over. Can't forgive them for how badly they treated their staff after the hurricane.. They sent home so many staff when they didn't had to. The food hyke. Those guys are very selfish and smart they know how to get politicians wrapped up..
You must be a j@#k@$$ the vip got in 4 months ago and the bill is before the house, ndp had 8 years and no consumer bill. Do the math fool