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2012.05.08
(a) would the Minister indicate what sum of money was committed
to the Emancipation Support Committee to cover the expenses
incurred;
(b) has this sum been paid; and
(c) if not, why not and when will the payment be made?
The Minister of Public Utilities (Sen. The Hon. Emmanuel George):
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of my colleague the Minister of
Education, the reply to question No. 76 is as follows in reply to part (a):
The estimated cost of hosting the African History quiz competition was
$207,700;
Answer to parts (b) and (c):
The Ministry is presently processing the payment in the name of the
Emancipation Support Committee. In accordance with the financial
regulations, the Ministry of Education requested and received on April18,
2012 the final document required to effect the payment from the
Emancipation Support Committee. To date the Emancipation Support
Committee has received $25,000; a total of $182,700 will be paid by Friday
May 11, 2012.
Thank you, Mr. President.
Sen. Hinds: By way of supplemental, is the Minister able to demonstrate
to this Senate and the country, the effectiveness and the worthwhile of the
effect of the history competition in the context of emancipation celebrations,
and the celebration of the United Nations International Year of People of
African Descent?
Sen. The Hon. George: Mr. President, no, I am unable so to do, but
should the Member file a question, I am certain that my colleague the