Speeches by Lawrence Scott, JP, MP

4 Mar 2019 House of Assembly

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I just want to speak to page B-196, Grants and Contributions, whi ch is [page] C -18 [of the Budget Book]. And also speaking to the Member from constituency 10, to give just a bit of bac kground on where we are. The Bermuda Airport A uthority, the Bermuda Tourism Authority and Skyport are all working together to create a …

4 Mar 2019 House of Assembly

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Yes. Yes, sir.

4 Mar 2019 House of Assembly

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No. I am speaking to Grants and Contributions, page B -196.

4 Mar 2019 House of Assembly

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Well, I am actually providing an answer to the Member who asked a question to the 754 4 March 2019 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly Government about the Grants and Contributions when it comes to the airport.

4 Mar 2019 House of Assembly

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I am. And I am also speaking on [page] C -18 of the Budget Book. So, therefore, we are stopping the gover nment from spending unnecessarily when it comes to the Grants and C ontributions on that one. Now, also what happens is that, regardless of whether you believe that the airport or the project agreement was a good deal …

4 Mar 2019 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Just one question that I think the Minister missed, and it would be from page B -195, under [cost centre] 58000, Administration. Out of the total budget last year, $3.1 million was granted for the product and experience development. What amount is being all ocated for that this year? Will it be the same amount, or …

4 Mar 2019 House of Assembly

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Thank you. Again, going back to page B -195, [cost centre] 4801, Administration. It was $3.1 million, and that is my understanding. It was $3.1 million in 2017, and it has gone down to $1.2 million for this year. Why is there a decrease?

4 Mar 2019 House of Assembly

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It would come under Administr ation, on B -195. So, the question I had asked was, u nder the total funds allocated to the BTA, $3.1 [million] of that was allocated for the product [ and experience development ]. Now it is $1.2 million, so I just want to know why it has gone from $3.1 million to $1.2 million …

1 Mar 2019 House of Assembly

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Thank you , Mr. Deputy Speaker . I am not going to be long. Most of the points that I would like to cover have actually been covered by most of my colleagues during the debate. Howe ver, I do want to raise some points. And I guess, Mr. Deputy Speaker , the most important thing . . . well, …

1 Mar 2019 House of Assembly

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Scott Simmons. Is that his name? Is that not his name? [Inaudible interjection]

1 Mar 2019 House of Assembly

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MP Scott Simmons did an editor ial in Bernews . I have it right here. And he talked . . . he said that there were four core values that were to be included or demonstrated in the PLP Budget. And if you will allow me, they were: “ Protecting the vulne rable . . . employing the unemployed, preparing …

1 Mar 2019 House of Assembly

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Okay. Yes, okay, thank you. [Inaudible interjections ]

1 Mar 2019 House of Assembly

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I could have, but yes, okay. I am hoping that we can find some resolution with gaming so that gaming can be a job creator. And I understand that we have this ne w signature bank that is supposed to be coming to Bermuda and sup-posed to be facilitating the ICOs. So I hope that there will also be a …

1 Mar 2019 House of Assembly

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Thank you , Mr. Deputy Speaker .

15 Feb 2019 House of Assembly

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Good morning, Mr. Speaker.

15 Feb 2019 House of Assembly

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I rise to give congratulations to, actuall y, I can honestly say the best team in the country, the PHC Zebras —

15 Feb 2019 House of Assembly

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Who won the Friendship Trophy by five to two against Dandy Town. And no, I was not playi ng goalkeeper for them then, but I will be playing goalkeeper against West End tomorrow. [Inaudible interjections]

15 Feb 2019 House of Assembly

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So, they are retaining, they are the defending champions right now in the Premier League and still number one on the table. So, I enjoy hearing the games when I cannot make it from Stad ium Lane. But also, when we talk about winning teams and those members who win, Mr. Speaker, I ask a question. If you are able …

15 Feb 2019 House of Assembly

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That was 1987? [Laughter]

15 Feb 2019 House of Assembly

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All right, 1987. All right.