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Lawrence Scott, JP, MP

Lawrence Scott, JP, MP

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17 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have a couple of questions. One, I now know that local companies are now in scope.
17 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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Oh, sorry. I am speaking to clause 2, Interpretation, and the definition of “local company.” So I know that local companies are now in scope in terms of economic substance. So, . . . I don’t know if the question is relevant, but I would like to know whether or not there are intentions to educate Mr. and Mrs. Smith …
17 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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And then in terms of, again, [clause] 5, generally, if there are requests that are made for this information, what is the process for determining if it is going to be disseminated and to whom ? Thank you.
17 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Just going back to my question about the definition of “high risk IP activity ,” if I could get an expl anation of that. And then again, on page 4, [clause] 5, in terms of the information that is contained in the declaration, who can have access to that information and how is it summoned?
14 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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Yes. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Premier would have seen in today’s head line where it states that FinTech company Bitcarbon is looking to fill 16 jobs in Bermuda. Does the Honourable Premier agree with me that, despite the naysayers in the Opposition, which we have heard earlier today, this Government’s commitment to—
14 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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Does the Honourable Premier agree with me that, despite the naysayers in the Opposition, this Government’s commitment to divers ifying our economy and creating jobs is bearing fruit?
14 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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I do have a supplementary.
14 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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Is the Premier able to share with this Honourable House and the country, how many FinTech companies have been incorporated here in Bermuda?
14 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would just like to ask this House to send a letter of congratulations to Mr. Akil Darrell. He was highlighted in the newspaper this week for helping to raise $9,000 for the Foster Parents’ Association. The way he did it is what makes it a bit outstanding. During his birthday, instead of asking for gifts, …
14 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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So, I just want to let him know that he is very much appreciated, and to keep up the good work.
14 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker . Mr. Speaker , I guess my concern . . . well, I have several concerns about the legislation, but the 462 14 December 2018 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly main one is that it is not just children who are sexually assaulted. And I keep hearing references to children. But sexual assault occurs …
14 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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Point of clarification, Mr. Speaker.
14 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you. I was not alluding to paedophiles, and I think I did state that. I guess my comment is that, you know, we should not have a piece of legislation that is craf ted simply around paedophiles.
14 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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Mr. Speaker, we on this side have no opposition to the Order. I know that for some years they have been trying to get some development going up in that area and I am for anything that is going to allow for investment in Bermuda, create jobs and enhance our tourism product. So, there is no opposition on this side, …
14 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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Yes, sir.
14 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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—where the—
14 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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And that is where . . . I mean, I understand that in the 1960s and 1970s the Deputy Speaker was probably 60 and 70. But back then, the main pillar of our economy was tourism. And I was not around for that, but I hear that that was when you had the large hotels and the guest houses were …
14 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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Yes, I am getting there. But the thing is that — [Inaudible interjections]
14 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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Is that Bermudians — [Inaudible interjections]
14 Dec 2018 House of Assembly
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Bermudians have always been and have always excelled at hospitality, Mr. Speaker . Right? [Inaudible interjections]