Kamla chides Faris

Her complaint was made under Standing Order 32(2).

She alleged the AG’s statement had diverted the House from its business, was irrelevant and was an abuse of the privilege of freedom of speech in Parliament.

Persad-Bissessar also contended that the AG’s actions were “reckless” and were a “wilful and deliberate misleading of the House”, alleging he had said things he knew or ought to know to be untrue.

Earlier, she said two top court administrators had refuted ministerial claims that a court appeal was fixed for hearing on the said Monday at 9 am. She alleged the AG’s failure to apologise for his recklessness is an offence against the dignity of the Parliament and one which has brought this Honourable House into odium and ridicule.

“Madam Speaker, in light of the foregoing, I submit that the Honourable Attorney General has committed a contempt of this Honourable House and with your leave, I hereby request that this matter be referred to the Committee of Privileges for its consideration and report.”