Speaker Dr. Barton Scotland yesterday refused an application by former attorney-general Anil Nandlall to adjourn the scheduled business of the National Assembly to consider a motion calling on President David Granger to revoke the appointment of the Commission of Inquiry into land ownership.
In his ruling, Scotland said while he found that the matter was of public importance it lacked urgency, which did not go down well with Nandlall and his opposition PPP/C colleagues, who all stood with him as he argued to be allowed to present to motion to the House even after the Speaker had ruled.
A number of Amerindian groups have condemned the commission of inquiry, including the National Toshaos Council (NTC). It was on this basis that Nandlall crafted his motion, which was seconded by former Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai.
