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The debate continued as Members of Parliament today presented their positions on the 2024 Budget during the 75th Sitting of the National Assembly of the Twelfth Parliament.

Day four of the Debate took place in the Dome of the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown, E.C.D.

 A total of twelve Members of Parliament, with six Members, both from the Government and Opposition benches, respectively, appeared on the Speakers’ Lineup.

The presenters were as follows:

Government

• Hon. Vindhya V. H. Persaud, M.S., M.P., Minister of Human Services and Social Security
• Hon. Dr. Frank C.S. Anthony, M.P., Minister of Health
• Hon. Bishop Juan A. Edghill, M.S., J.P., M.P., Minister of Public Works
• Hon. Susan M. Rodrigues, M.P., Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water
• Hon. Collin D. Croal, M.P., Minister of Housing and Water
• Hon. Oneidge Walrond, M.P., Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce

 Opposition

• Ms. Natasha Singh-Lewis, M.P.
• Dr. Karen Cummings, M.P.
• Mr. Sherod Duncan, M.P.
• Ms. Annette N. Ferguson, M.P.
• Mr. Dineshwar N. Jaiprashad, M.P.
• Mr. Richard E. Sinclair, M.P.

 The curtain will close on the Budget Debate tomorrow, Friday, January 26, 2024. Afterward, the House will meet for the Consideration of the 2024 Budget Estimates. Day one of Consideration will commence on Monday, January 29, 2024.