Government on Tuesday voted against a nine-point opposition motion on rice which had called for the reopening of market talks with Venezuela but it has promised to look at concessions on fuel and other areas.
Debate on the motion had been adjourned from May 12 at which point it had already been clear that the government would vote against it. Even then, Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder had committed to a review of the imposition of VAT on imported machinery and spares which was one of the matters raised in the motion.
Closing the debate on the motion on behalf of the government, Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo said they would look at the condition under which fuel would receive concession and would appeal to the bankers to
