Government used its majority on Friday evening to pass the Tax (Amendment) Bill 2016 and Travel Voucher Tax (Amendment) Bill 2016 saying that they will ensure hassle-free travel and other benefits even as a disgruntled PPP/C argued strongly against it.
Finance Minister Winston Jordan, despite the heavy punches from the other side of the House, stood his ground and urged all to support the two Bills in the interest of the travelling public.
PPP/C MP Gillian Burton-Persaud described the Tax (Amendment) Bill 2016 – the first of the Bills to be dealt with – as