Govt and CLF in talks

Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley gave this response to a question from Opposition Leader Kamla Persad- Bissessar in the House of Representatives yesterday.

“I can advise that the discussion between the parties are ongoing,” Rowley said.

Indicating that both Government and CL Financial have to reach consensus before moving forward, Rowley said persons would be advancing a variety of positions as they seek to reach an agreement.

The Prime Minister said the National Gas Company (NGC) has not taken any decision regarding its pension plan and he was not aware about any issues regarding NGC workers who could be affected by the sale of two of the company’s gas platforms to Spanish energy company Repsol.

Later in the sitting, Acting Energy Minister Colm Imbert said he would have to do a further investigation before he could determine whether there was a case for compensation for vehicle owners affected by a situation where super gasoline was contaminated at seven National Petroleum (NP) stations.

Imbert said he was advised that the problem has been corrected.