IN THE FOURTH SESSION OF THE SEVENTH PARLIAMENT

OF THE FOURTH REPUBLIC OF GHANA

 

ORDER PAPER

 

FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD SITTING OF THE THIRD

MEETING OF PARLIAMENT

 

SATURDAY, 7^TH NOVEMBER, 2020

 

 

           BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS

 

1.         PRAYERS

 

2.      CORRECTION OF VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS AND OFFICIAL REPORT

 

3.         STATEMENTS

 

4.           AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS

                PRESENTATION OF PAPERS

 

 

 

            The following Papers to be presented:

 

 

 

(a)        By the Chairman of the Committee

 

(i)         Report of the Finance Committee on the Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the Government of the Republic of Korea (acting through the Export-Import Bank of Korea [Government Agency for the Economic Development Cooperation Fund {EDCF}]) for an amount in Korean Won not exceeding the equivalent of Seven Million United States Dollars (US$7,000,000.00) to finance the Supply and Installation of Medical Equipment for Eight (8) District Hospitals.

 

 

 

(ii)        Report of the Finance Committee on the Credendo-Covered Term Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Belfius Bank S.A./N.V. of Belgium for an amount of Thirteen Million, Five Hundred and Five Thousand, Five Hundred and Nineteen Euros and Fifty Cents (€13,505,519.50) supported by an ECA Upfront Premium of One Million, Three Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand, Nineteen Euros and Fifty Cents (€1,323,019.50) to finance the Delivery of 45 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 1).

 

(iii)       Report of the Finance Committee on the Credendo-Covered Term Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Belfius Bank S.A./N.V. of Belgium for an amount of Three Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Four Thousand, Five Hundred and Thirty-Three Euros and Forty-Five Cents (€3,984,533.45) supported by an ECA Upfront Premium of Three Hundred and Ninety Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty Euros and Forty-Five Cents (€390,330.45) to finance the Delivery of 55 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 2).

 

 

 

(iv)       Report of the Finance Committee on the State-to-State Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the Government of the Kingdom of Belgium for an amount of Eight Million Euros (€8,000,000.00) to part finance the Delivery of 55 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 2).

 

 

 

(v)        Report of the Finance Committee on the On-Lending Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and the Development Bank Ghana (DBG) for an amount of One Hundred and Seventy Million Euros (€170,000,000.00) in respect of the establishment of the Development Bank Ghana (DBG).

 

 

 

(vi)       Report of the Finance Committee on the Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the Czech Export Bank (Česká exportní banka a.s.) of the Czech Republic for an amount of Thirty-Six Million, Thirty Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty Euros (€36,030,650.00) and Export Credit Guarantee of Three Million, Seven Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty Euros (€3,730,650.00) from Export Guarantee and Insurance Corporation of the Czech Republic to finance the Construction and Equipping of 40-Bed District Hospitals at Ayensuano, Effiduase and Offinso, and the Completion and Equipping of Old Tafo Maternity and Kumasi South Maternity Blocks.

 

 

 

(vii)      Report of the Finance Committee on the CESCE Covered Facility Agreement among the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Frankfurt am Main (as Mandated Lead Arranger, Facility Agent, and ECA Agent), Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Madrid Branch (as Original Lender) for an amount of Sixty-Seven Million, Five Hundred Thousand Euros (€67,500,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of Three Paramedic General District Hospitals in the Republic of Ghana.

 

 

 

(viii)     Report of the Finance Committee on the Tied Commercial Facility Agreement (relating to a CESCE Covered Facility Agreement) among the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Frankfurt am Main (as Mandated Lead Arranger and Facility Agent) and Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Madrid Branch (as Original Lender) for an amount of Ten Million, Five Hundred Thousand Euros (€10,500,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of Three Paramedic General District Hospitals in the Republic of Ghana.

 

 

 

(ix)       Report of the Finance Committee on the Buyer Credit Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Deutsche Bank AG, Frankfurt am Main for an amount of Eighteen Million, Eight Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Euros (€18,815,000.00 [including Euler Hermes Premium guarantee]) to finance the Supply of Ambulances, and Related Training and Maintenance Services.

 

(x)        Report of the Finance Committee on the Financing Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) for an amount of Fifteen Million United States Dollars (US$15,000,000.00) to finance the Affordable Agricultural Financing for Resilient Rural Development Project (AAFORD).

 

 

 

(b)        By the Chairman of the Committee

 

(i)         Report of the Committee on Health on the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Health) and the MZ Liberec, a.s. of the Czech Republic for an amount of Thirty-Eight Million Euros (€38,000,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of 40-Bed District Hospitals at Ayensuano, Effiduase and Offinso, and the Completion and Equipping of Old Tafo Maternity and Kumasi South Maternity Blocks.

 

 

 

(ii)        Report of the Committee on Health on the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Health) and Makiber, S.A., Spain for an amount of Seventy Million Euros (€70,000,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of Three Paramedic General District Hospitals in the Republic of Ghana.

 

 

 

(iii)       Report of the Committee on Health on the Commercial Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Health) and Carl Friederichs GmbH of Germany for an amount of Nineteen Million, Eight Hundred and Seventy-Six Thousand, Seven Hundred and Forty-Four Euros (€19,876,744.00) for the Supply of Ambulances, and Related Training and Maintenance Services.

 

 

 

(c)        By the Chairman of the Committee

 

Report of the Committee on Roads and Transport on the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2020.

 

5.         PRESENTATION AND FIRST READING OF BILLS

 

 

 

            Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2020

 

 

 

(Mr. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Majority Leader [MP, Suame])

 

(Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, Minority Leader [MP, Tamale South])

 

(Mr. Ras Mubarak [MP, Kumbungu]

 

(Mr. Ben Abdallah Banda [MP, Offinso South]

 

 

 

6.         MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Request for waiver of Import Duties, Import VAT, GETFund Levy, NHIL, EXIM Levy, Special Import Levy and Domestic VAT amounting to the Ghana Cedi equivalent of Fifteen Million, Eighty-Six Thousand, and Ninety-Six Euros (€15,086,096.00 [made up of €7,280,629.00 on imports and €7,805,467.00 on local purchases]) on materials, equipment, and services to be procured in respect of the Elmina Fishing Port Rehabilitation and Expansion Project by Messrs. BellSea Limited and International Marine and Dredging Consultants.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

7.         RESOLUTION

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE IS RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:

 

 

 

WHEREAS

 

1.   By the provisions of Article 174 (2) of the Constitution, Parliament is empowered to confer power on any person or authority to waive or vary a tax imposed by an Act of Parliament;

 

 

 

2.   The exercise of any power conferred on any person or authority to waive or vary a tax in favour of any person or authority is by the said provisions made subject to the prior approval of Parliament by resolution;

 

3.   By the combined operation of the provisions of section 150(i) of the Customs Act 2015, (Act 891), the Export and Import Act, 1995 (Act 503), the Export Trade, Agricultural and Industrial Fund Act, 2013 (Act 872), the Value Added Tax Act, 2013 (Act 870), the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 890), the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act 948) and other existing Laws and Regulations applicable to the collection of Customs duties and other taxes on the importation of goods into Ghana, the Minister for Finance may exempt any statutory corporation, institution or individual from the payment of duties and taxes otherwise payable under the said Laws and Regulations or waive or vary the requirement of such statutory corporation, institution or individual to pay such duties and taxes;

 

 

 

4.   In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and at the request of the Government of Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a request by the Minister for Finance for the prior approval of Parliament the exercise by him of his power under the Laws and Regulations relating to the waiver of Import Duties, Import VAT, GETFund Levy, NHIL, EXIM Levy, Special Import Levy and Domestic VAT amounting to the Ghana Cedi equivalent of Fifteen Million, Eighty-Six Thousand, and Ninety-Six Euros (€15,086,096.00 [made up of €7,280,629.00 on imports and €7,805,467.00 on local purchases]) on materials, equipment, and services to be procured in respect of the Elmina Fishing Port Rehabilitation and Expansion Project by Messrs. BellSea Limited and International Marine and Dredging Consultants.

 

 

 

NOW THEREFORE, this Honourable House hereby approves, by resolution, the exercise by the Minister responsible for Finance of the power granted to him by Parliament by Statute to waive such Import Duties, Import VAT, GETFund Levy, NHIL, EXIM Levy, Special Import Levy and Domestic VAT amounting to the Ghana Cedi equivalent of Fifteen Million, Eighty-Six Thousand, and Ninety-Six Euros (€15,086,096.00 [made up of €7,280,629.00 on imports and €7,805,467.00 on local purchases]) on materials, equipment, and services to be procured in respect of the Elmina Fishing Port Rehabilitation and Expansion Project by Messrs. BellSea Limited and International Marine and Dredging Consultants.

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

8.         MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Request for waiver of Import Duties, Import VAT, GETFund Levy, NHIL, EXIM Levy, Special Import Levy and Domestic VAT amounting to the Ghana Cedi equivalent of Fourteen Million, Five Hundred and Thirty-One Thousand, Nine Hundred and One Euros and Eighty-Two Cents (€14,531,901.82 [made up of €13,103,265.00 on imports and €1,428,636.82 on local purchases]) on materials, equipment, and services to be procured in respect of the execution of the Expansion and Rehabilitation of the Keta Water Supply System by Messrs. Lesico Infrastructures S.r.l. (Società a responsabilità limitata).

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

9.         RESOLUTION

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE IS RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:

 

 

 

WHEREAS

 

 

 

1.   By the provisions of Article 174 (2) of the Constitution, Parliament is empowered to confer power on any person or authority to waive or vary a tax imposed by an Act of Parliament;

 

 

 

2.   The exercise of any power conferred on any person or authority to waive or vary a tax in favour of any person or authority is by the said provisions made subject to the prior approval of Parliament by resolution;

 

 

 

3.   By the combined operation of the provisions of section 150(i) of the Customs Act 2015, (Act 891), the Export and Import Act, 1995 (Act 503), the Export Trade, Agricultural and Industrial Fund Act, 2013 (Act 872), the Value Added Tax Act, 2013 (Act 870), the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 890), the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act 948) and other existing Laws and Regulations applicable to the collection of Customs duties and other taxes on the importation of goods into Ghana, the Minister for Finance may exempt any statutory corporation, institution or individual from the payment of duties and taxes otherwise payable under the said Laws and Regulations or waive or vary the requirement of such statutory corporation, institution or individual to pay such duties and taxes;

 

 

 

4.   In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and at the request of the Government of Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a request by the Minister for Finance for the prior approval of Parliament the exercise by him of his power under the Laws and Regulations relating to the waiver of Import Duties, Import VAT, GETFund Levy, NHIL, EXIM Levy, Special Import Levy and Domestic VAT amounting to the Ghana Cedi equivalent of Fourteen Million, Five Hundred and Thirty-One Thousand, Nine Hundred and One Euros and Eighty-Two Cents (€14,531,901.82 [made up of €13,103,265.00 on imports and €1,428,636.82 on local purchases]) on materials, equipment, and services to be procured in respect of the execution of the Expansion and Rehabilitation of the Keta Water Supply System by Messrs. Lesico Infrastructures S.r.l. (Società a responsabilità limitata).

 

 

 

NOW THEREFORE, this Honourable House hereby approves, by resolution, the exercise by the Minister responsible for Finance of the power granted to him by Parliament by Statute to waive such Import Duties, Import VAT, GETFund Levy, NHIL, EXIM Levy, Special Import Levy and Domestic VAT amounting to the Ghana Cedi equivalent of Fourteen Million, Five Hundred and Thirty-One Thousand, Nine Hundred and One Euros and Eighty-Two Cents (€14,531,901.82 [made up of €13,103,265.00 on imports and €1,428,636.82 on local purchases]) on materials, equipment, and services to be procured in respect of the execution of the Expansion and Rehabilitation of the Keta Water Supply System by Messrs. Lesico Infrastructures S.r.l. (Società a responsabilità limitata).

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

10.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the Request for waiver of Import Duties, Import VAT, GETFund Levy, NHIL, EXIM Levy, Special Import Levy and Domestic VAT amounting to the Ghana Cedi equivalent of Twenty-Five Million, Eight Hundred and Thirteen Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fifty United States Dollars and Sixty-Six Cents (US$25,813,850.66) on materials, equipment, and services to be procured for the Accra Metropolitan Area ICT-Enhanced Traffic Management Project may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

11.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Request for waiver of Import Duties, Import VAT, GETFund Levy, NHIL, EXIM Levy, Special Import Levy and Domestic VAT amounting to the Ghana Cedi equivalent of Twenty-Five Million, Eight Hundred and Thirteen Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fifty United States Dollars and Sixty-Six Cents (US$25,813,850.66) on materials, equipment, and services to be procured for the Accra Metropolitan Area ICT-Enhanced Traffic Management Project.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

12.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE IS RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:

 

 

 

WHEREAS

 

1.   By the provisions of Article 174 (2) of the Constitution, Parliament is empowered to confer power on any person or authority to waive or vary a tax imposed by an Act of Parliament;

 

 

 

2.   The exercise of any power conferred on any person or authority to waive or vary a tax in favour of any person or authority is by the said provisions made subject to the prior approval of Parliament by resolution;

 

 

 

3.   By the combined operation of the provisions of section 150(i) of the Customs Act 2015, (Act 891), the Export and Import Act, 1995 (Act 503), the Export Trade, Agricultural and Industrial Fund Act, 2013 (Act 872), the Value Added Tax Act, 2013 (Act 870), the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 890), the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act 948) and other existing Laws and Regulations applicable to the collection of Customs duties and other taxes on the importation of goods into Ghana, the Minister for Finance may exempt any statutory corporation, institution or individual from the payment of duties and taxes otherwise payable under the said Laws and Regulations or waive or vary the requirement of such statutory corporation, institution or individual to pay such duties and taxes;

 

 

 

4.   In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and at the request of the Government of Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a request by the Minister for Finance for the prior approval of Parliament the exercise by him of his power under the Laws and Regulations relating to the waiver of Import Duties, Import VAT, GETFund Levy, NHIL, EXIM Levy, Special Import Levy and Domestic VAT amounting to the Ghana Cedi equivalent of Twenty-Five Million, Eight Hundred and Thirteen Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fifty United States Dollars and Sixty-Six Cents (US$25,813,850.66) on materials, equipment, and services to be procured for the Accra Metropolitan Area ICT-Enhanced Traffic Management Project.

 

 

 

NOW THEREFORE, this Honourable House hereby approves, by resolution, the exercise by the Minister responsible for Finance of the power granted to him by Parliament by Statute to waive such Import Duties, Import VAT, GETFund Levy, NHIL, EXIM Levy, Special Import Levy and Domestic VAT amounting to the Ghana Cedi equivalent of Twenty-Five Million, Eight Hundred and Thirteen Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fifty United States Dollars and Sixty-Six Cents (US$25,813,850.66) on materials, equipment, and services to be procured for the Accra Metropolitan Area ICT-Enhanced Traffic Management Project.

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

13.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Export Credit Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Unicredit Bank Austria AG for an amount of Eight Million, Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Euros (€8,280,000.00) to finance the Upgrading and Enhancement of 2 Technical Institutes and 4 Technical High Schools – Phase III.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

14.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the terms and conditions of all government borrowings shall be laid before Parliament and shall not come into operation unless the terms and conditions are approved by a resolution of Parliament in accordance with article 181 of the Constitution;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), at the request of the Government of the Republic Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament an Export Credit Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Unicredit Bank Austria AG for an amount of Eight Million, Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Euros (€8,280,000.00) to finance the Upgrading and Enhancement of 2 Technical Institutes and 4 Technical High Schools – Phase III.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVES AS

 

FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), this House approves, by resolution, the Export Credit Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Unicredit Bank Austria AG for an amount of Eight Million, Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Euros (€8,280,000.00) to finance the Upgrading and Enhancement of 2 Technical Institutes and 4 Technical High Schools – Phase III.

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

15.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Request for waiver of Import Duties, Import VAT, GETFund Levy, NHIL, EXIM Levy, Special Import Levy and Domestic VAT amounting to the Ghana Cedi equivalent of Seven Hundred and Thirteen Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixty-Three Euros (€713,263.00 [made up of €624,932.00 on imports and €88,331.00 on local purchases]) on materials, equipment, and services to be procured in respect of the Upgrading and Enhancement of 2 Technical Institutes and 4 Technical High Schools – Phase III.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

16.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE IS RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:

 

 

 

WHEREAS

 

1.   By the provisions of Article 174 (2) of the Constitution, Parliament is empowered to confer power on any person or authority to waive or vary a tax imposed by an Act of Parliament;

 

 

 

2.   The exercise of any power conferred on any person or authority to waive or vary a tax in favour of any person or authority is by the said provisions made subject to the prior approval of Parliament by resolution;

 

 

 

3.   By the combined operation of the provisions of section 150(i) of the Customs Act 2015, (Act 891), the Export and Import Act, 1995 (Act 503), the Export Trade, Agricultural and Industrial Fund Act, 2013 (Act 872), the Value Added Tax Act, 2013 (Act 870), the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 890), the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act 948) and other existing Laws and Regulations applicable to the collection of Customs duties and other taxes on the importation of goods into Ghana, the Minister for Finance may exempt any statutory corporation, institution or individual from the payment of duties and taxes otherwise payable under the said Laws and Regulations or waive or vary the requirement of such statutory corporation, institution or individual to pay such duties and taxes;

 

4.   In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and at the request of the Government of Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a request by the Minister for Finance for the prior approval of Parliament the exercise by him of his power under the Laws and Regulations relating to the waiver of Import Duties, Import VAT, GETFund Levy, NHIL, EXIM Levy, Special Import Levy and Domestic VAT amounting to the Ghana Cedi equivalent of Seven Hundred and Thirteen Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixty-Three Euros (€713,263.00 [made up of €624,932.00 on imports and €88,331.00 on local purchases]) on materials, equipment, and services to be procured in respect of the Upgrading and Enhancement of 2 Technical Institutes and 4 Technical High Schools – Phase III.

 

 

 

NOW THEREFORE, this Honourable House hereby approves, by resolution, the exercise by the Minister responsible for Finance of the power granted to him by Parliament by Statute to waive such Import Duties, Import VAT, GETFund Levy, NHIL, EXIM Levy, Special Import Levy and Domestic VAT amounting to the Ghana Cedi equivalent of Seven Hundred and Thirteen Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixty-Three Euros (€713,263.00 [made up of €624,932.00 on imports and €88,331.00 on local purchases]) on materials, equipment, and services to be procured in respect of the Upgrading and Enhancement of 2 Technical Institutes and 4 Technical High Schools – Phase III.

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

17.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the Request for waiver of Import Duties, Import VAT, GETFund Levy, NHIL, EXIM Levy, Special Import Levy and Domestic VAT amounting to the Ghana Cedi equivalent of Twenty-Four Million, One Hundred and Seventy-Four Thousand, and Four Hundred and Thirty-Seven Euros (€24,174,437.00 [made up of €20,476,372.00 on imports and €3,698,065.00 on local purchases]) on materials, equipment, and works to be procured in respect of the construction and equipping of a new 330-Bed Maternity Block at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

18.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Request for waiver of Import Duties, Import VAT, GETFund Levy, NHIL, EXIM Levy, Special Import Levy and Domestic VAT amounting to the Ghana Cedi equivalent of Twenty-Four Million, One Hundred and Seventy-Four Thousand, and Four Hundred and Thirty-Seven Euros (€24,174,437.00 [made up of €20,476,372.00 on imports and €3,698,065.00 on local purchases]) on materials, equipment, and works to be procured in respect of the construction and equipping of a new 330-Bed Maternity Block at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH).

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

19.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE IS RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:

 

 

 

WHEREAS

 

1.   By the provisions of Article 174 (2) of the Constitution, Parliament is empowered to confer power on any person or authority to waive or vary a tax imposed by an Act of Parliament;

 

 

 

2.   The exercise of any power conferred on any person or authority to waive or vary a tax in favour of any person or authority is by the said provisions made subject to the prior approval of Parliament by resolution;

 

3.   By the combined operation of the provisions of section 150(i) of the Customs Act 2015, (Act 891), the Export and Import Act, 1995 (Act 503), the Export Trade, Agricultural and Industrial Fund Act, 2013 (Act 872), the Value Added Tax Act, 2013 (Act 870), the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 890), the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act 948) and other existing Laws and Regulations applicable to the collection of Customs duties and other taxes on the importation of goods into Ghana, the Minister for Finance may exempt any statutory corporation, institution or individual from the payment of duties and taxes otherwise payable under the said Laws and Regulations or waive or vary the requirement of such statutory corporation, institution or individual to pay such duties and taxes;

 

 

 

4.   In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and at the request of the Government of Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a request by the Minister for Finance for the prior approval of Parliament the exercise by him of his power under the Laws and Regulations relating to the waiver of Import Duties, Import VAT, GETFund Levy, NHIL, EXIM Levy, Special Import Levy and Domestic VAT amounting to the Ghana Cedi equivalent of Twenty-Four Million, One Hundred and Seventy-Four Thousand, and Four Hundred and Thirty-Seven Euros (€24,174,437.00 [made up of €20,476,372.00 on imports and €3,698,065.00 on local purchases]) on materials, equipment, and works to be procured in respect of the construction and equipping of a new 330-Bed Maternity Block at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH).

 

 

 

NOW THEREFORE, this Honourable House hereby approves, by resolution, the exercise by the Minister responsible for Finance of the power granted to him by Parliament by Statute to waive such Import Duties, Import VAT, GETFund Levy, NHIL, EXIM Levy, Special Import Levy and Domestic VAT amounting to the Ghana Cedi equivalent of Twenty-Four Million, One Hundred and Seventy-Four Thousand, and Four Hundred and Thirty-Seven Euros (€24,174,437.00 [made up of €20,476,372.00 on imports and €3,698,065.00 on local purchases]) on materials, equipment, and works to be procured in respect of the construction and equipping of a new 330-Bed Maternity Block at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH).

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

 

 

20.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the Additional Financing Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the International Development Association (IDA) for an amount of One Hundred and Thirty Million United States Dollars (US$130,000,000.00) to finance the Ghana COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Project may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

 

 

21.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Additional Financing Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the International Development Association (IDA) for an amount of One Hundred and Thirty Million United States Dollars (US$130,000,000.00) to finance the Ghana COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Project.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

 

 

22.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

 

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the terms and conditions of all government borrowings shall be laid before Parliament and shall not come into operation unless the terms and conditions are approved by a resolution of Parliament in accordance with article 181 of the Constitution;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), at the request of the Government of the Republic Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament an Additional Financing Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the International Development Association (IDA) for an amount of One Hundred and Thirty Million United States Dollars (US$130,000,000.00) to finance the Ghana COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Project.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVES AS

 

FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), this House approves, by resolution, the Additional Financing Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the International Development Association (IDA) for an amount of One Hundred and Thirty Million United States Dollars (US$130,000,000.00) to finance the Ghana COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Project.

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

23.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the Government of the Republic of Korea (acting through the Export-Import Bank of Korea [Government Agency for the Economic Development Cooperation Fund {EDCF}]) for an amount not exceeding Thirty Million United States Dollars (US$30,000,000.00) to finance the implementation of COVID-19 Emergency Response Programme may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

24.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the Government of the Republic of Korea (acting through the Export-Import Bank of Korea [Government Agency for the Economic Development Cooperation Fund {EDCF}]) for an amount not exceeding Thirty Million United States Dollars (US$30,000,000.00) to finance the implementation of COVID-19 Emergency Response Programme.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

25.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the terms and conditions of all government borrowings shall be laid before Parliament and shall not come into operation unless the terms and conditions are approved by a resolution of Parliament in accordance with article 181 of the Constitution;

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), at the request of the Government of the Republic Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the Government of the Republic of Korea (acting through the Export-Import Bank of Korea [Government Agency for the Economic Development Cooperation Fund {EDCF}]) for an amount not exceeding Thirty Million United States Dollars (US$30,000,000.00) to finance the implementation of COVID-19 Emergency Response Programme.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVES AS

 

FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), this House approves, by resolution, the Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the Government of the Republic of Korea (acting through the Export-Import Bank of Korea [Government Agency for the Economic Development Cooperation Fund {EDCF}]) for an amount not exceeding Thirty Million United States Dollars (US$30,000,000.00) to finance the implementation of COVID-19 Emergency Response Programme.

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

26.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the Government of the Republic of Korea (acting through the Export-Import Bank of Korea [Government Agency for the Economic Development Cooperation Fund {EDCF}]) for an amount in Korean Won not exceeding the equivalent of Seven Million United States Dollars (US$7,000,000.00) to finance the Supply and Installation of Medical Equipment for Eight (8) District Hospitals may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

 

 

27.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the Government of the Republic of Korea (acting through the Export-Import Bank of Korea [Government Agency for the Economic Development Cooperation Fund {EDCF}]) for an amount in Korean Won not exceeding the equivalent of Seven Million United States Dollars (US$7,000,000.00) to finance the Supply and Installation of Medical Equipment for Eight (8) District Hospitals.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

 

 

28.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

 

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the terms and conditions of all government borrowings shall be laid before Parliament and shall not come into operation unless the terms and conditions are approved by a resolution of Parliament in accordance with article 181 of the Constitution;

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), at the request of the Government of the Republic Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the Government of the Republic of Korea (acting through the Export-Import Bank of Korea [Government Agency for the Economic Development Cooperation Fund {EDCF}]) for an amount in Korean Won not exceeding the equivalent of Seven Million United States Dollars (US$7,000,000.00) to finance the Supply and Installation of Medical Equipment for Eight (8) District Hospitals.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVES AS

 

FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), this House approves, by resolution, the Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the Government of the Republic of Korea (acting through the Export-Import Bank of Korea [Government Agency for the Economic Development Cooperation Fund {EDCF}]) for an amount in Korean Won not exceeding the equivalent of Seven Million United States Dollars (US$7,000,000.00) to finance the Supply and Installation of Medical Equipment for Eight (8) District Hospitals.

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

29.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau (KfW), Frankfurt am Main for an amount of Fifteen Million Euros (€15,000,000.00) to finance the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme (14MW Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic Project [Phase II] in the Upper West Region) may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

30.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau (KfW), Frankfurt am Main for an amount of Fifteen Million Euros (€15,000,000.00) to finance the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme (14MW Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic Project [Phase II] in the Upper West Region).

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

31.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the terms and conditions of all government borrowings shall be laid before Parliament and shall not come into operation unless the terms and conditions are approved by a resolution of Parliament in accordance with article 181 of the Constitution;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), at the request of the Government of the Republic Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau (KfW), Frankfurt am Main for an amount of Fifteen Million Euros (€15,000,000.00) to finance the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme (14MW Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic Project [Phase II] in the Upper West Region).

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVES AS

 

FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), this House approves, by resolution, the Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau (KfW), Frankfurt am Main for an amount of Fifteen Million Euros (€15,000,000.00) to finance the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme (14MW Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic Project [Phase II] in the Upper West Region).

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

32.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the On-Lending Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and Volta River Authority (VRA) for an amount of Fifteen Million Euros (€15,000,000.00) to finance the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme (14MW Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic Project [Phase II] in the Upper West Region) may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

33.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the On-Lending Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and Volta River Authority (VRA) for an amount of Fifteen Million Euros (€15,000,000.00) to finance the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme (14MW Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic Project [Phase II] in the Upper West Region).

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

34.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181(5) of the Constitution the terms and conditions of any international business or economic transaction to which the Government of Ghana is a party shall not come into operation unless the said terms and conditions have been laid before Parliament and approved by Parliament by a Resolution supported by the votes of a majority of all Members of Parliament;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, and at the request of the Government of Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament the terms and conditions of an On-Lending Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and Volta River Authority (VRA) for an amount of Fifteen Million Euros (€15,000,000.00) to finance the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme (14MW Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic Project [Phase II] in the Upper West Region).

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, this House approves, by resolution, the On-Lending Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and Volta River Authority (VRA) for an amount of Fifteen Million Euros (€15,000,000.00) to finance the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme (14MW Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic Project [Phase II] in the Upper West Region).

 

           

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

35.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau (KfW), Frankfurt am Main for an amount of Forty Million Euros (€40,000,000.00) for Reform Financing (Budget Support) Within the Framework of the Reform Partnership for Investment Promotion and Good Financial Governance may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

36.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau (KfW), Frankfurt am Main for an amount of Forty Million Euros (€40,000,000.00) for Reform Financing (Budget Support) Within the Framework of the Reform Partnership for Investment Promotion and Good Financial Governance.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

37.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the terms and conditions of all government borrowings shall be laid before Parliament and shall not come into operation unless the terms and conditions are approved by a resolution of Parliament in accordance with article 181 of the Constitution;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), at the request of the Government of the Republic Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau (KfW), Frankfurt am Main for an amount of Forty Million Euros (€40,000,000.00) for Reform Financing (Budget Support) Within the Framework of the Reform Partnership for Investment Promotion and Good Financial Governance.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVES AS

 

FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), this House approves, by resolution, the Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau (KfW), Frankfurt am Main for an amount of Forty Million Euros (€40,000,000.00) for Reform Financing (Budget Support) Within the Framework of the Reform Partnership for Investment Promotion and Good Financial Governance.

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

38.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the Finance Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and the European Investment Bank for an amount of One Hundred and Seventy Million Euros (€170,000,000.00) for the establishment of the Development Bank Ghana (DBG) may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

39.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Finance Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and the European Investment Bank for an amount of One Hundred and Seventy Million Euros (€170,000,000.00) for the establishment of the Development Bank Ghana (DBG).

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

40.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the terms and conditions of all government borrowings shall be laid before Parliament and shall not come into operation unless the terms and conditions are approved by a resolution of Parliament in accordance with article 181 of the Constitution;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), at the request of the Government of the Republic Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a Finance Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and the European Investment Bank for an amount of One Hundred and Seventy Million Euros (€170,000,000.00) for the establishment of the Development Bank Ghana (DBG).

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVES AS

 

FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), this House approves, by resolution, the Finance Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and the European Investment Bank for an amount of One Hundred and Seventy Million Euros (€170,000,000.00) for the establishment of the Development Bank Ghana (DBG).

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

41.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the On-Lending Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and the Development Bank Ghana (DBG) for an amount of One Hundred and Seventy Million Euros (€170,000,000.00) in respect of the establishment of the Development Bank Ghana (DBG) may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

42.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the On-Lending Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and the Development Bank Ghana (DBG) for an amount of One Hundred and Seventy Million Euros (€170,000,000.00) in respect of the establishment of the Development Bank Ghana (DBG).

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

43.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181(5) of the Constitution the terms and conditions of any international business or economic transaction to which the Government of Ghana is a party shall not come into operation unless the said terms and conditions have been laid before Parliament and approved by Parliament by a Resolution supported by the votes of a majority of all Members of Parliament;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, and at the request of the Government of Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament the terms and conditions of an On-Lending Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and the Development Bank Ghana (DBG) for an amount of One Hundred and Seventy Million Euros (€170,000,000.00) in respect of the establishment of the Development Bank Ghana (DBG).

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, this House approves, by resolution, the On-Lending Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Minister for Finance) and the Development Bank Ghana (DBG) for an amount of One Hundred and Seventy Million Euros (€170,000,000.00) in respect of the establishment of the Development Bank Ghana (DBG).

 

           

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

44.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the Credendo-Covered Term Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Belfius Bank S.A./N.V. of Belgium for an amount of Thirteen Million, Five Hundred and Five Thousand, Five Hundred and Nineteen Euros and Fifty Cents (€13,505,519.50) supported by an ECA Upfront Premium of One Million, Three Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand, Nineteen Euros and Fifty Cents (€1,323,019.50) to finance the Delivery of 45 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 1) may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

45.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Credendo-Covered Term Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Belfius Bank S.A./N.V. of Belgium for an amount of Thirteen Million, Five Hundred and Five Thousand, Five Hundred and Nineteen Euros and Fifty Cents (€13,505,519.50) supported by an ECA Upfront Premium of One Million, Three Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand, Nineteen Euros and Fifty Cents (€1,323,019.50) to finance the Delivery of 45 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 1).

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

 

 

46.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

 

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the terms and conditions of all government borrowings shall be laid before Parliament and shall not come into operation unless the terms and conditions are approved by a resolution of Parliament in accordance with article 181 of the Constitution;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), at the request of the Government of the Republic Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a Credendo-Covered Term Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Belfius Bank S.A./N.V. of Belgium for an amount of Thirteen Million, Five Hundred and Five Thousand, Five Hundred and Nineteen Euros and Fifty Cents (€13,505,519.50) supported by an ECA Upfront Premium of One Million, Three Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand, Nineteen Euros and Fifty Cents (€1,323,019.50) to finance the Delivery of 45 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 1).

 

 

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVES AS

 

FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), this House approves, by resolution, the Credendo-Covered Term Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Belfius Bank S.A./N.V. of Belgium for an amount of Thirteen Million, Five Hundred and Five Thousand, Five Hundred and Nineteen Euros and Fifty Cents (€13,505,519.50) supported by an ECA Upfront Premium of One Million, Three Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand, Nineteen Euros and Fifty Cents (€1,323,019.50) to finance the Delivery of 45 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 1).

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

47.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the Credendo-Covered Term Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Belfius Bank S.A./N.V. of Belgium for an amount of Three Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Four Thousand, Five Hundred and Thirty-Three Euros and Forty-Five Cents (€3,984,533.45) supported by an ECA Upfront Premium of Three Hundred and Ninety Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty Euros and Forty-Five Cents (€390,330.45) to finance the Delivery of 55 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 2) may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

48.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Credendo-Covered Term Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Belfius Bank S.A./N.V. of Belgium for an amount of Three Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Four Thousand, Five Hundred and Thirty-Three Euros and Forty-Five Cents (€3,984,533.45) supported by an ECA Upfront Premium of Three Hundred and Ninety Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty Euros and Forty-Five Cents (€390,330.45) to finance the Delivery of 55 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 2).

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

49.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the terms and conditions of all government borrowings shall be laid before Parliament and shall not come into operation unless the terms and conditions are approved by a resolution of Parliament in accordance with article 181 of the Constitution;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), at the request of the Government of the Republic Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a Credendo-Covered Term Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Belfius Bank S.A./N.V. of Belgium for an amount of Three Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Four Thousand, Five Hundred and Thirty-Three Euros and Forty-Five Cents (€3,984,533.45) supported by an ECA Upfront Premium of Three Hundred and Ninety Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty Euros and Forty-Five Cents (€390,330.45) to finance the Delivery of 55 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 2).

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVES AS

 

FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), this House approves, by resolution, the Credendo-Covered Term Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Belfius Bank S.A./N.V. of Belgium for an amount of Three Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Four Thousand, Five Hundred and Thirty-Three Euros and Forty-Five Cents (€3,984,533.45) supported by an ECA Upfront Premium of Three Hundred and Ninety Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty Euros and Forty-Five Cents (€390,330.45) to finance the Delivery of 55 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 2).

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

50.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the State-to-State Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the Government of the Kingdom of Belgium for an amount of Eight Million Euros (€8,000,000.00) to part finance the Delivery of 55 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 2) may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

51.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the State-to-State Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the Government of the Kingdom of Belgium for an amount of Eight Million Euros (€8,000,000.00) to part finance the Delivery of 55 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 2).

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

52.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the terms and conditions of all government borrowings shall be laid before Parliament and shall not come into operation unless the terms and conditions are approved by a resolution of Parliament in accordance with article 181 of the Constitution;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), at the request of the Government of the Republic Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a State-to-State Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the Government of the Kingdom of Belgium for an amount of Eight Million Euros (€8,000,000.00) to part finance the Delivery of 55 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 2).

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVES AS

 

FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), this House approves, by resolution, the State-to-State Loan Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the Government of the Kingdom of Belgium for an amount of Eight Million Euros (€8,000,000.00) to part finance the Delivery of 55 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 2).

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

53.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the Financing Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) for an amount of Fifteen Million United States Dollars (US$15,000,000.00) to finance the Affordable Agricultural Financing for Resilient Rural Development Project (AAFORD) may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

 

 

54.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Financing Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) for an amount of Fifteen Million United States Dollars (US$15,000,000.00) to finance the Affordable Agricultural Financing for Resilient Rural Development Project (AAFORD).

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

 

 

55.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

 

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the terms and conditions of all government borrowings shall be laid before Parliament and shall not come into operation unless the terms and conditions are approved by a resolution of Parliament in accordance with article 181 of the Constitution;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), at the request of the Government of the Republic Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a Financing Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) for an amount of Fifteen Million United States Dollars (US$15,000,000.00) to finance the Affordable Agricultural Financing for Resilient Rural Development Project (AAFORD).

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVES AS

 

FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), this House approves, by resolution, the Financing Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) for an amount of Fifteen Million United States Dollars (US$15,000,000.00) to finance the Affordable Agricultural Financing for Resilient Rural Development Project (AAFORD).

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

 

 

56.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the Czech Export Bank (Česká exportní banka a.s.) of the Czech Republic for an amount of Thirty-Six Million, Thirty Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty Euros (€36,030,650.00) and Export Credit Guarantee of Three Million, Seven Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty Euros (€3,730,650.00) from Export Guarantee and Insurance Corporation of the Czech Republic to finance the Construction and Equipping of 40-Bed District Hospitals at Ayensuano, Effiduase and Offinso, and the Completion and Equipping of Old Tafo Maternity and Kumasi South Maternity Blocks may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

 

 

57.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the Czech Export Bank (Česká exportní banka a.s.) of the Czech Republic for an amount of Thirty-Six Million, Thirty Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty Euros (€36,030,650.00) and Export Credit Guarantee of Three Million, Seven Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty Euros (€3,730,650.00) from Export Guarantee and Insurance Corporation of the Czech Republic to finance the Construction and Equipping of 40-Bed District Hospitals at Ayensuano, Effiduase and Offinso, and the Completion and Equipping of Old Tafo Maternity and Kumasi South Maternity Blocks.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

58.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

 

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the terms and conditions of all government borrowings shall be laid before Parliament and shall not come into operation unless the terms and conditions are approved by a resolution of Parliament in accordance with article 181 of the Constitution;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), at the request of the Government of the Republic Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the Czech Export Bank (Česká exportní banka a.s.) of the Czech Republic for an amount of Thirty-Six Million, Thirty Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty Euros (€36,030,650.00) and Export Credit Guarantee of Three Million, Seven Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty Euros (€3,730,650.00) from Export Guarantee and Insurance Corporation of the Czech Republic to finance the Construction and Equipping of 40-Bed District Hospitals at Ayensuano, Effiduase and Offinso, and the Completion and Equipping of Old Tafo Maternity and Kumasi South Maternity Blocks.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVES AS

 

FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), this House approves, by resolution, the Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and the Czech Export Bank (Česká exportní banka a.s.) of the Czech Republic for an amount of Thirty-Six Million, Thirty Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty Euros (€36,030,650.00) and Export Credit Guarantee of Three Million, Seven Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty Euros (€3,730,650.00) from Export Guarantee and Insurance Corporation of the Czech Republic to finance the Construction and Equipping of 40-Bed District Hospitals at Ayensuano, Effiduase and Offinso, and the Completion and Equipping of Old Tafo Maternity and Kumasi South Maternity Blocks.

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

59.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the CESCE Covered Facility Agreement among the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Frankfurt am Main (as Mandated Lead Arranger, Facility Agent, and ECA Agent), Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Madrid Branch (as Original Lender) for an amount of Sixty-Seven Million, Five Hundred Thousand Euros (€67,500,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of Three Paramedic General District Hospitals in the Republic of Ghana may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

60.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the CESCE Covered Facility Agreement among the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Frankfurt am Main (as Mandated Lead Arranger, Facility Agent, and ECA Agent), Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Madrid Branch (as Original Lender) for an amount of Sixty-Seven Million, Five Hundred Thousand Euros (€67,500,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of Three Paramedic General District Hospitals in the Republic of Ghana.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

61.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

 

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the terms and conditions of all government borrowings shall be laid before Parliament and shall not come into operation unless the terms and conditions are approved by a resolution of Parliament in accordance with article 181 of the Constitution;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), at the request of the Government of the Republic Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a CESCE Covered Facility Agreement among the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Frankfurt am Main (as Mandated Lead, Facility Agent, and ECA Agent), Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Madrid Branch (as Original Lender) for an amount of Sixty-Seven Million, Five Hundred Thousand Euros (€67,500,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of Three Paramedic General District Hospitals in the Republic of Ghana.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVES AS

 

FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), this House approves, by resolution, the CESCE Covered Facility Agreement among the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Frankfurt am Main (as Mandated Lead, Facility Agent, and ECA Agent), Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Madrid Branch (as Original Lender) for an amount of Sixty-Seven Million, Five Hundred Thousand Euros (€67,500,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of Three Paramedic General District Hospitals in the Republic of Ghana.

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

62.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the Tied Commercial Facility Agreement (relating to a CESCE Covered Facility Agreement) among the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Frankfurt am Main (as Mandated Lead Arranger and Facility Agent) and Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Madrid Branch (as Original Lender) for an amount of Ten Million, Five Hundred Thousand Euros (€10,500,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of Three Paramedic General District Hospitals in the Republic of Ghana may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

63.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Tied Commercial Facility Agreement (relating to a CESCE Covered Facility Agreement) among the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Frankfurt am Main (as Mandated Lead Arranger and Facility Agent) and Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Madrid Branch (as Original Lender) for an amount of Ten Million, Five Hundred Thousand Euros (€10,500,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of Three Paramedic General District Hospitals in the Republic of Ghana.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

64.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the terms and conditions of all government borrowings shall be laid before Parliament and shall not come into operation unless the terms and conditions are approved by a resolution of Parliament in accordance with article 181 of the Constitution;

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), at the request of the Government of the Republic Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a Tied Commercial Facility Agreement (relating to a CESCE Covered Facility Agreement) among the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Frankfurt am Main (as Mandated Lead Arranger and Facility Agent) and Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Madrid Branch (as Original Lender) for an amount of Ten Million, Five Hundred Thousand Euros (€10,500,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of Three Paramedic General District Hospitals in the Republic of Ghana.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVES AS

 

FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), this House approves, by resolution, the Tied Commercial Facility Agreement (relating to a CESCE Covered Facility Agreement) among the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Frankfurt am Main (as Mandated Lead Arranger and Facility Agent) and Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Madrid Branch (as Original Lender) for an amount of Ten Million, Five Hundred Thousand Euros (€10,500,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of Three Paramedic General District Hospitals in the Republic of Ghana.

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

65.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the Term Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking (a division of Investec Bank Limited) for an amount of One Hundred and Eighty-Five Million, Eight Hundred and Eighty-Eight Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty-Two Euros (€185,888,582.00 [including EKN Premium]) to finance the Rehabilitation of the Effia Nkwanta Hospital and Construction of a Regional Hospital in the Western Region of the Republic of Ghana may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

66.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Term Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking (a division of Investec Bank Limited) for an amount of One Hundred and Eighty-Five Million, Eight Hundred and Eighty-Eight Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty-Two Euros (€185,888,582.00 [including EKN Premium]) to finance the Rehabilitation of the Effia Nkwanta Hospital and Construction of a Regional Hospital in the Western Region of the Republic of Ghana.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

67.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

 

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the terms and conditions of all government borrowings shall be laid before Parliament and shall not come into operation unless the terms and conditions are approved by a resolution of Parliament in accordance with article 181 of the Constitution;

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), at the request of the Government of the Republic Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking (a division of Investec Bank Limited) for an amount of One Hundred and Eighty-Five Million, Eight Hundred and Eighty-Eight Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty-Two Euros (€185,888,582.00 [including EKN Premium]) to finance the Rehabilitation of the Effia Nkwanta Hospital and Construction of a Regional Hospital in the Western Region of the Republic of Ghana.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVES AS

 

FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), this House approves, by resolution, the Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking (a division of Investec Bank Limited) for an amount of One Hundred and Eighty-Five Million, Eight Hundred and Eighty-Eight Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty-Two Euros (€185,888,582.00 [including EKN Premium]) to finance the Rehabilitation of the Effia Nkwanta Hospital and Construction of a Regional Hospital in the Western Region of the Republic of Ghana.

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

68.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the Term Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking (a division of Investec Bank Limited) for an amount of Twenty-Eight Million, Five Hundred Thousand Euros (€28,500,000.00) to finance the Rehabilitation of the Effia Nkwanta Hospital and Construction of a Regional Hospital in the Western Region of the Republic of Ghana may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

69.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Term Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking (a division of Investec Bank Limited) for an amount of Twenty-Eight Million, Five Hundred Thousand Euros (€28,500,000.00) to finance the Rehabilitation of the Effia Nkwanta Hospital and Construction of a Regional Hospital in the Western Region of the Republic of Ghana.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

70.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

 

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the terms and conditions of all government borrowings shall be laid before Parliament and shall not come into operation unless the terms and conditions are approved by a resolution of Parliament in accordance with article 181 of the Constitution;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), at the request of the Government of the Republic Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a Term Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking (a division of Investec Bank Limited) for an amount of Twenty-Eight Million, Five Hundred Thousand Euros (€28,500,000.00) to finance the Rehabilitation of the Effia Nkwanta Hospital and Construction of a Regional Hospital in the Western Region of the Republic of Ghana.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVES AS

 

FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), this House approves, by resolution, the Term Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking (a division of Investec Bank Limited) for an amount of Twenty-Eight Million, Five Hundred Thousand Euros (€28,500,000.00) to finance the Rehabilitation of the Effia Nkwanta Hospital and Construction of a Regional Hospital in the Western Region of the Republic of Ghana.

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

71.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Finance Committee on the Buyer Credit Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Deutsche Bank AG, Frankfurt am Main for an amount of Eighteen Million, Eight Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Euros (€18,815,000.00 [including Euler Hermes Premium guarantee]) to finance the Supply of Ambulances, and Related Training and Maintenance Services may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

72.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Finance Committee on the Buyer Credit Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Deutsche Bank AG, Frankfurt am Main for an amount of Eighteen Million, Eight Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Euros (€18,815,000.00 [including Euler Hermes Premium guarantee]) to finance the Supply of Ambulances, and Related Training and Maintenance Services.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

73.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the terms and conditions of all government borrowings shall be laid before Parliament and shall not come into operation unless the terms and conditions are approved by a resolution of Parliament in accordance with article 181 of the Constitution;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), at the request of the Government of the Republic Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Finance, there has been laid before Parliament a Buyer Credit Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Deutsche Bank AG, Frankfurt am Main for an amount of Eighteen Million, Eight Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Euros (€18,815,000.00 [including Euler Hermes Premium guarantee]) to finance the Supply of Ambulances, and Related Training and Maintenance Services.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVES AS

 

FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181 of the Constitution and Sections 55 and 56 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), this House approves, by resolution, the Buyer Credit Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Finance) and Deutsche Bank AG, Frankfurt am Main for an amount of Eighteen Million, Eight Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Euros (€18,815,000.00 [including Euler Hermes Premium guarantee]) to finance the Supply of Ambulances, and Related Training and Maintenance Services.

 

 

 

                                    (Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

74.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Committee on Works and Housing on the Addendum to the Works Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ghana Water Company Limited under the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources) and Messrs Denys Engineers and Contractors B.V. of Netherlands for an amount of Six Million, Two Hundred and Five, Four Hundred and Thirty-One Euros and Twenty-One Cents (€6,205,431.21) for the Upper East Region Water Supply Project may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

75.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Committee on Works and Housing on the Addendum to the Works Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ghana Water Company Limited under the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources) and Messrs Denys Engineers and Contractors B.V. of Netherlands for an amount of Six Million, Two Hundred and Five, Four Hundred and Thirty-One Euros and Twenty-One Cents (€6,205,431.21) for the Upper East Region Water Supply Project.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

76.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

 

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181(5) of the Constitution the terms and conditions of any international business or economic transaction to which the Government of Ghana is a party shall not come into operation unless the said terms and conditions have been laid before Parliament and approved by Parliament by a Resolution supported by the votes of a majority of all Members of Parliament;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, and at the request of the Government of Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Sanitation and Water Resources, there has been laid before Parliament the terms and conditions of an Addendum to the Works Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ghana Water Company Limited under the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources) and Messrs Denys Engineers and Contractors B.V. of Netherlands for an amount of Six Million, Two Hundred and Five, Four Hundred and Thirty-One Euros and Twenty-One Cents (€6,205,431.21) for the Upper East Region Water Supply Project.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, this House approves, by resolution, the Addendum to the Works Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ghana Water Company Limited under the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources) and Messrs Denys Engineers and Contractors B.V. of Netherlands for an amount of Six Million, Two Hundred and Five, Four Hundred and Thirty-One Euros and Twenty-One Cents (€6,205,431.21) for the Upper East Region Water Supply Project.

 

           

 

                        (Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources)

 

 

 

77.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Committee on Defence and Interior on the Contract Agreement among the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of National Security), Huawei Technologies Company Limited and the China National Technical Import and Export Corporation for an amount of One Hundred Million United States Dollars (US$100,000,000.00) for the Accra Metropolitan Area ICT-Enhanced Traffic Management Project may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

78.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Committee on Defence and Interior on the Contract Agreement among the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of National Security), Huawei Technologies Company Limited and the China National Technical Import and Export Corporation for an amount of One Hundred Million United States Dollars (US$100,000,000.00) for the Accra Metropolitan Area ICT-Enhanced Traffic Management Project.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

79.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

 

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181(5) of the Constitution the terms and conditions of any international business or economic transaction to which the Government of Ghana is a party shall not come into operation unless the said terms and conditions have been laid before Parliament and approved by Parliament by a Resolution supported by the votes of a majority of all Members of Parliament;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, and at the request of the Government of Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for National Security, there has been laid before Parliament the terms and conditions of a Contract Agreement among the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of National Security), Huawei Technologies Company Limited and the China National Technical Import and Export Corporation for an amount of One Hundred Million United States Dollars (US$100,000,000.00) for the Accra Metropolitan Area ICT-Enhanced Traffic Management Project.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, this House approves, by resolution, the Contract Agreement among the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of National Security), Huawei Technologies Company Limited and the China National Technical Import and Export Corporation for an amount of One Hundred Million United States Dollars (US$100,000,000.00) for the Accra Metropolitan Area ICT-Enhanced Traffic Management Project.

 

           

 

                                    (Minister for National Security)

 

 

 

80.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Committee on Education on the Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Education) and a Consortium of SUMEC Complete Equipment & Engineering Company Limited and Planet One Education Limited for an amount of One Hundred and Eighty-Five Million, Two Hundred and Forty-Two Thousand, Eight Hundred and Eighty-Seven Euros (€185,242,887.00) for the Establishment of Twelve (12) State-of-the-Art Technical and Vocational Education Training Centres– Phase II.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

81.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181(5) of the Constitution the terms and conditions of any international business or economic transaction to which the Government of Ghana is a party shall not come into operation unless the said terms and conditions have been laid before Parliament and approved by Parliament by a Resolution supported by the votes of a majority of all Members of Parliament;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, and at the request of the Government of Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Education, there has been laid before Parliament the terms and conditions of a Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Education) and a Consortium of SUMEC Complete Equipment & Engineering Company Limited and Planet One Education Limited for an amount of One Hundred and Eighty-Five Million, Two Hundred and Forty-Two Thousand, Eight Hundred and Eighty-Seven Euros (€185,242,887.00) for the Establishment of Twelve (12) State-of-the-Art Technical and Vocational Education Training Centres– Phase II.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, this House approves, by resolution, the Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Education) and a Consortium of SUMEC Complete Equipment & Engineering Company Limited and Planet One Education Limited for an amount of One Hundred and Eighty-Five Million, Two Hundred and Forty-Two Thousand, Eight Hundred and Eighty-Seven Euros (€185,242,887.00) for the Establishment of Twelve (12) State-of-the-Art Technical and Vocational Education Training Centres– Phase II.

 

           

 

                                                (Minister for Education)

 

 

 

 

 

82.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Committee on Education on the Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Education) and Televic Group NV of Belgium for an amount of Eleven Million, Five Hundred and Ninety-Four Thousand Euros (€11,594,000.00) for the Supply and Installation of Integrated E-Learning Laboratories in Senior High Schools (TELEVIC Phase II).

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

 

 

83.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181(5) of the Constitution the terms and conditions of any international business or economic transaction to which the Government of Ghana is a party shall not come into operation unless the said terms and conditions have been laid before Parliament and approved by Parliament by a Resolution supported by the votes of a majority of all Members of Parliament;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, and at the request of the Government of Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Education, there has been laid before Parliament the terms and conditions of a Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Education) and a Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Education) and Televic Group NV of Belgium for an amount of Eleven Million, Five Hundred and Ninety-Four Thousand Euros (€11,594,000.00) for the Supply and Installation of Integrated E-Learning Laboratories in Senior High Schools (TELEVIC Phase II).

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, this House approves, by resolution, the Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Education) and Televic Group NV of Belgium for an amount of Eleven Million, Five Hundred and Ninety-Four Thousand Euros (€11,594,000.00) for the Supply and Installation of Integrated E-Learning Laboratories in Senior High Schools (TELEVIC Phase II).

 

           

 

                                                (Minister for Education)

 

84.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Committee on Education on the Supply Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Education) and VACE Systemtechnik GmbH of Austria for an amount of Eight Million, Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Euros (€8,280,000.00) for the supply of equipment, services and civil works for the Upgrading and Enhancement of 2 Technical Institutes and 4 Technical High Schools – Phase III.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

85.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

 

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181(5) of the Constitution the terms and conditions of any international business or economic transaction to which the Government of Ghana is a party shall not come into operation unless the said terms and conditions have been laid before Parliament and approved by Parliament by a Resolution supported by the votes of a majority of all Members of Parliament;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, and at the request of the Government of Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Education, there has been laid before Parliament the terms and conditions of a Supply Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Education) and VACE Systemtechnik GmbH of Austria for an amount of Eight Million, Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Euros (€8,280,000.00) for the supply of equipment, services and civil works for the Upgrading and Enhancement of 2 Technical Institutes and 4 Technical High Schools – Phase III.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, this House approves, by resolution, the Supply Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Education) and VACE Systemtechnik GmbH of Austria for an amount of Eight Million, Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Euros (€8,280,000.00) for the supply of equipment, services and civil works for the Upgrading and Enhancement of 2 Technical Institutes and 4 Technical High Schools – Phase III.

 

               

 

                                                (Minister for Education)

 

 

 

86.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Committee on Roads and Transport on the Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Transport) and VDL Bus Roeselare N.V. of Belgium for an amount of Twelve Million, One Hundred and Eighty-Two Thousand, Five Hundred Euros (€12,182,500.00) for the Procurement of 45 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 1) may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

87.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Committee on Roads and Transport on the Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Transport) and VDL Bus Roeselare N.V. of Belgium for an amount of Twelve Million, One Hundred and Eighty-Two Thousand, Five Hundred Euros (€12,182,500.00) for the Procurement of 45 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 1).

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

88.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181(5) of the Constitution the terms and conditions of any international business or economic transaction to which the Government of Ghana is a party shall not come into operation unless the said terms and conditions have been laid before Parliament and approved by Parliament by a Resolution supported by the votes of a majority of all Members of Parliament;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, and at the request of the Government of Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Transport, there has been laid before Parliament the terms and conditions of a Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Transport) and VDL Bus Roeselare N.V. of Belgium for an amount of Twelve Million, One Hundred and Eighty-Two Thousand, Five Hundred Euros (€12,182,500.00) for the Procurement of 45 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 1).

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, this House approves, by resolution, the Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Transport) and VDL Bus Roeselare N.V. of Belgium for an amount of Twelve Million, One Hundred and Eighty-Two Thousand, Five Hundred Euros (€12,182,500.00) for the Procurement of 45 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 1).

 

               

 

                                    (Minister for Transport)

 

 

 

89.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Committee on Roads and Transport on the Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Transport) and VDL Bus Roeselare N.V. of Belgium for an amount of Eleven Million, Five Hundred and Ninety-Four Thousand, Two Hundred and Three Euros (€11,594,203.00) for Procurement of 55 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 2) may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

90.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Committee on Roads and Transport on the Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Transport) and VDL Bus Roeselare N.V. of Belgium for an amount of Eleven Million, Five Hundred and Ninety-Four Thousand, Two Hundred and Three Euros (€11,594,203.00) for Procurement of 55 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 2).

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

91.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181(5) of the Constitution the terms and conditions of any international business or economic transaction to which the Government of Ghana is a party shall not come into operation unless the said terms and conditions have been laid before Parliament and approved by Parliament by a Resolution supported by the votes of a majority of all Members of Parliament;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, and at the request of the Government of Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Transport, there has been laid before Parliament the terms and conditions of a Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Transport) and VDL Bus Roeselare N.V. of Belgium for an amount of Eleven Million, Five Hundred and Ninety-Four Thousand, Two Hundred and Three Euros (€11,594,203.00) for Procurement of 55 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 2).

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, this House approves, by resolution, the Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Transport) and VDL Bus Roeselare N.V. of Belgium for an amount of Eleven Million, Five Hundred and Ninety-Four Thousand, Two Hundred and Three Euros (€11,594,203.00) for Procurement of 55 Intercity VDL Buses for Public Transport, Spare Parts, Tools and Technical Assistance/Training Services to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana (Contract 2).

 

               

 

                                                (Minister for Transport)

 

92.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Committee on Roads and Transport on the Design-Build Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Roads and Highways) and Gabriel Couto-Rango Consortium for an amount of Sixty-Five Million Euros (€65,000,000.00) for the Design and Construction of 85KM of Arterial Roads and Critical Local Road Development Project in Teshie-Nungua, Accra may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

93.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Committee on Roads and Transport on the Design-Build Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Roads and Highways) and Gabriel Couto-Rango Consortium for an amount of Sixty-Five Million Euros (€65,000,000.00) for the Design and Construction of 85KM of Arterial Roads and Critical Local Road Development Project in Teshie-Nungua, Accra.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

94.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181(5) of the Constitution the terms and conditions of any international business or economic transaction to which the Government of Ghana is a party shall not come into operation unless the said terms and conditions have been laid before Parliament and approved by Parliament by a Resolution supported by the votes of a majority of all Members of Parliament;

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, and at the request of the Government of Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Roads and Highways, there has been laid before Parliament the terms and conditions of a Design-Build Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Roads and Highways) and Gabriel Couto-Rango Consortium for an amount of Sixty-Five Million Euros (€65,000,000.00) for the Design and Construction of 85KM of Arterial Roads and Critical Local Road Development Project in Teshie-Nungua, Accra.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, this House approves, by resolution, the Design-Build Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Roads and Highways) and Gabriel Couto-Rango Consortium for an amount of Sixty-Five Million Euros (€65,000,000.00) for the Design and Construction of 85KM of Arterial Roads and Critical Local Road Development Project in Teshie-Nungua, Accra.

 

                       

 

                                    (Minister for Roads and Highways)

 

 

 

95.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Committee on Health on the Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Health) and Amandi Investment Limited of Cyprus for an amount of One Hundred and Ninety Million Euros (€190,000,000.00) for the Rehabilitation of the Effia Nkwanta Hospital and Construction of a Regional Hospital in the Western Region of the Republic of Ghana may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

96.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Committee on Health on the Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Health) and Amandi Investment Limited of Cyprus for an amount of One Hundred and Ninety Million Euros (€190,000,000.00) for the Rehabilitation of the Effia Nkwanta Hospital and Construction of a Regional Hospital in the Western Region of the Republic of Ghana.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

97.       RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181(5) of the Constitution the terms and conditions of any international business or economic transaction to which the Government of Ghana is a party shall not come into operation unless the said terms and conditions have been laid before Parliament and approved by Parliament by a Resolution supported by the votes of a majority of all Members of Parliament;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, and at the request of the Government of Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Health, there has been laid before Parliament the terms and conditions of a Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Health) and Amandi Investment Limited of Cyprus for an amount of One Hundred and Ninety Million Euros (€190,000,000.00) for the Rehabilitation of the Effia Nkwanta Hospital and Construction of a Regional Hospital in the Western Region of the Republic of Ghana.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, this House approves, by resolution, the Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Health) and Amandi Investment Limited of Cyprus for an amount of One Hundred and Ninety Million Euros (€190,000,000.00) for the Rehabilitation of the Effia Nkwanta Hospital and Construction of a Regional Hospital in the Western Region of the Republic of Ghana.

 

               

 

                                                (Minister for Health)

 

 

 

98.       MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Committee on Health on the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Health) and the MZ Liberec, a.s. of the Czech Republic for an amount of Thirty-Eight Million Euros (€38,000,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of 40-Bed District Hospitals at Ayensuano, Effiduase and Offinso, and the Completion and Equipping of Old Tafo Maternity and Kumasi South Maternity Blocks may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

99.       MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Committee on Health on the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Health) and the MZ Liberec, a.s. of the Czech Republic for an amount of Thirty-Eight Million Euros (€38,000,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of 40-Bed District Hospitals at Ayensuano, Effiduase and Offinso, and the Completion and Equipping of Old Tafo Maternity and Kumasi South Maternity Blocks.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

100.     RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

 

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181(5) of the Constitution the terms and conditions of any international business or economic transaction to which the Government of Ghana is a party shall not come into operation unless the said terms and conditions have been laid before Parliament and approved by Parliament by a Resolution supported by the votes of a majority of all Members of Parliament;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, and at the request of the Government of Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Health, there has been laid before Parliament the terms and conditions of an Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Health) and the MZ Liberec, a.s. of the Czech Republic for an amount of Thirty-Eight Million Euros (€38,000,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of 40-Bed District Hospitals at Ayensuano, Effiduase and Offinso, and the Completion and Equipping of Old Tafo Maternity and Kumasi South Maternity Blocks.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, this House approves, by resolution, the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Health) and the MZ Liberec, a.s. of the Czech Republic for an amount of Thirty-Eight Million Euros (€38,000,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of 40-Bed District Hospitals at Ayensuano, Effiduase and Offinso, and the Completion and Equipping of Old Tafo Maternity and Kumasi South Maternity Blocks.

 

           

 

                                                (Minister for Health)

 

 

 

101.     MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Committee on Health on the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Health) and Makiber, S.A., Spain for an amount of Seventy Million Euros (€70,000,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of Three Paramedic General District Hospitals in the Republic of Ghana may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

102.     MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Committee on Health on the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Health) and Makiber, S.A., Spain for an amount of Seventy Million Euros (€70,000,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of Three Paramedic General District Hospitals in the Republic of Ghana.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

103.     RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

 

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181(5) of the Constitution the terms and conditions of any international business or economic transaction to which the Government of Ghana is a party shall not come into operation unless the said terms and conditions have been laid before Parliament and approved by Parliament by a Resolution supported by the votes of a majority of all Members of Parliament;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, and at the request of the Government of Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Health, there has been laid before Parliament the terms and conditions of an Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Health) and Makiber, S.A., Spain for an amount of Seventy Million Euros (€70,000,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of Three Paramedic General District Hospitals in the Republic of Ghana.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, this House approves, by resolution, the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Health) and Makiber, S.A., Spain for an amount of Seventy Million Euros (€70,000,000.00) for the Construction and Equipping of Three Paramedic General District Hospitals in the Republic of Ghana.

 

               

 

                                                (Minister for Health)

 

 

 

104.     MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the adoption of the Report of the Committee on Health on the Commercial Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Health) and Carl Friederichs GmbH of Germany for an amount of Nineteen Million, Eight Hundred and Seventy-Six Thousand, Seven Hundred and Forty-Four Euros (€19,876,744.00) for the Supply of Ambulances, and Related Training and Maintenance Services may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

105.     MOTION

 

 

 

That this Honourable House adopts the Report of the Committee on Health on the Commercial Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Health) and Carl Friederichs GmbH of Germany for an amount of Nineteen Million, Eight Hundred and Seventy-Six Thousand, Seven Hundred and Forty-Four Euros (€19,876,744.00) for the Supply of Ambulances, and Related Training and Maintenance Services.

 

 

 

                        (Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

106.     RESOLUTION

 

 

 

            WHEREAS

 

1.         By the provisions of Article 181(5) of the Constitution the terms and conditions of any international business or economic transaction to which the Government of Ghana is a party shall not come into operation unless the said terms and conditions have been laid before Parliament and approved by Parliament by a Resolution supported by the votes of a majority of all Members of Parliament;

 

 

 

2.         Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, and at the request of the Government of Ghana acting through the Minister responsible for Health, there has been laid before Parliament the terms and conditions of a Commercial Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Health) and Carl Friederichs GmbH of Germany for an amount of Nineteen Million, Eight Hundred and Seventy-Six Thousand, Seven Hundred and Forty-Four Euros (€19,876,744.00) for the Supply of Ambulances, and Related Training and Maintenance Services.

 

 

 

THIS HONOURABLE HOUSE HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of the said Article 181(5) of the Constitution, this House approves, by resolution, the Commercial Contract Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana (represented by the Ministry of Health) and Carl Friederichs GmbH of Germany for an amount of Nineteen Million, Eight Hundred and Seventy-Six Thousand, Seven Hundred and Forty-Four Euros (€19,876,744.00) for the Supply of Ambulances, and Related Training and Maintenance Services.

 

           

 

                                                (Minister for Health)

 

 

 

107.     MOTION

 

 

 

That the Borrowers and Lenders Bill, 2020 be now read the third time.

 

 

 

(Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

108.     MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 80(1) which require that no motion shall be debated until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed between the date on which notice of the motion is given and the date on which the motion is moved, the motion for the second reading of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2020 may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Mr. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Majority Leader [MP, Suame])

 

(Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, Minority Leader [MP, Tamale South])

 

(Mr. Ras Mubarak [MP, Kumbungu]

 

(Mr. Ben Abdallah Banda [MP, Offinso South]

 

 

 

109.     MOTION

 

 

 

That the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2020 be now read a second time.

 

 

 

(Mr. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Majority Leader [MP, Suame])

 

(Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, Minority Leader [MP, Tamale South])

 

(Mr. Ras Mubarak [MP, Kumbungu]

 

(Mr. Ben Abdallah Banda [MP, Offinso South]

 

110.     MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 128(1) which require that when a bill has been read a second time it shall pass through a consideration stage which shall not be taken until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed, the consideration stage of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2020 may be taken today.

 

 

 

(Mr. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Majority Leader [MP, Suame])

 

(Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, Minority Leader [MP, Tamale South])

 

(Mr. Ras Mubarak [MP, Kumbungu]

 

(Mr. Ben Abdallah Banda [MP, Offinso South]

 

 

 

111.     ROAD TRAFFIC (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2020

 

-           At the Consideration Stage

 

 

 

112.     MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 131(1) which require that when a Bill has passed through the Consideration Stage, the third reading thereof shall not be taken until at least twenty-four hours have elapsed, the motion for the third reading of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2020 may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Mr. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Majority Leader [MP, Suame])

 

(Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, Minority Leader [MP, Tamale South])

 

(Mr. Ras Mubarak [MP, Kumbungu]

 

(Mr. Ben Abdallah Banda [MP, Offinso South]

 

 

 

113.     MOTION

 

 

 

That the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2020 be now read the third time.

 

 

 

(Mr. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Majority Leader [MP, Suame])

 

(Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, Minority Leader [MP, Tamale South])

 

(Mr. Ras Mubarak [MP, Kumbungu]

 

(Mr. Ben Abdallah Banda [MP, Offinso South]

 

114.     MOTION

 

 

 

That the Insurance Bill, 2020 be now read a second time.

 

 

 

(Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

115.     MOTION

 

 

 

That the Public Private Partnership Bill, 2020 be now read a second time.

 

 

 

(Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

116.     MOTION

 

 

 

That the National Signals Bureau Bill, 2020 be now read a second time.

 

 

 

(Minister for National Security)

 

 

 

117.     MOTION

 

 

 

That the Anti-Money Laundering Bill, 2020 be now read a second time.

 

 

 

(Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

118.     MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 128(1) which require that when a bill has been read a second time it shall pass through a consideration stage which shall not be taken until at least forty-eight hours have elapsed, the consideration stage of the Anti-Money Laundering Bill, 2020 may be taken today.

 

 

 

(Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

119.     ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING BILL, 2020

 

-           At the Consideration Stage

 

120.     MOTION

 

 

 

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 131(1) which require that when a Bill has passed through the Consideration Stage, the third reading thereof shall not be taken until at least twenty-four hours have elapsed, the motion for the third reading of the Anti-Money Laundering Bill, 2020 may be moved today.

 

 

 

(Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

121.     MOTION

 

 

 

That the Anti-Money Laundering Bill, 2020 be now read the third time.

 

 

 

(Minister for Finance)

 

 

 

122.     NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICE BILL, 2020

 

-           At the Consideration Stage

 

 

 

i.          Clause 1  –      Amendment proposed  –      Subclause (1), delete

 

and insert the following:

 

 

 

“There is established by this Act the National Blood Service as a body corporate.”

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

ii.         Clause 1  –      Amendment proposed  –      Subclause (2), line 2,

 

delete “movable and immovable”

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

iii.        Clause 1  –      Amendment proposed  –      Subclause (3), lines 1

 

and 2, delete “immovable property, the property” and insert “land, the land”

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

iv.        Clause 2  –      Amendment proposed  –      Paragraph (b), delete

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

v.         Clause 4  –      Amendment proposed  –      Paragraph (b), lines 1

 

and 2, delete “non-remunerated” and insert “unpaid”

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

vi.        Clause 4  –      Amendment proposed  –      Paragraph (i), line 1,

 

delete “affordable” and in lines 3 and 4, delete “any form of”

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

vii.       Clause 4  –      Amendment proposed  –      Add the following new

 

paragraph:

 

 

 

“(#)      ensure the safe transportation of blood and blood products;”

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

viii.      Clause 4  –      Amendment proposed  –      Paragraph (k), lines 1

 

and 2, after occurrences of “banks”, insert “and blood banks”

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

ix.        Clause 5  –      Amendment proposed  –      Subclause (1),

 

paragraph (f), line 1, delete “representative of the teaching hospitals” and insert “Medical Director of a teaching hospital”

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

x.         Clause 5  –      Amendment proposed  –      Subclause (1),

 

paragraph (g), line 1, delete “representative” and insert “Medical Director”

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

xi.        Clause 5  –      Amendment proposed  –      Subclause (1),

 

paragraph (i), line 2, delete “non-remunerated blood donation” and insert “unpaid blood donation services”

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

xii.       Clause 5  –      Amendment proposed  –      Subclause (1),

 

paragraph (k), lines 1 and 2, delete “Ghana Journalists Association” and insert “National Media Commission”

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

xiii.      Clause 5  –      Amendment proposed  –      Subclause (1), add the

 

following new paragraphs:

 

 

 

“(#)      a medical laboratory scientist with specialisation in haematology or blood transfusion science nominated by the Deans of public allied health schools on rotational basis;

 

(#)        one other person who is a woman nominated by the Minister.”

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

xiv.      Clause 5  –      Amendment proposed  –      Subclause (2), line 1,

 

before “members”, insert “chairperson and other”

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

 

 

 

 

xv.       Clause 5  –      Amendment proposed  –      Subclause (3), line 1,

 

delete “proper and effective” and insert “effective and efficient”

 

 

 

(Chairman of the Committee)

 

123.     COMMITTEE SITTINGS

 

 

 

 

 

124.     THE HOUSE EXPECTED TO ADJOURN FOR THE GENERAL ELECTIONS.