Cannonier: “This labour Government failed to consult enough relevant stakeholders.”
Craig Cannonier Photo: OBA
Statement by Craig Cannonier, Shadow Minister for Public Works & Environment
Not too long ago I listened to a statement by economist Craig Simmons concerning price control in Bermuda. He said it would make more sense working with the business community on these matters.
Why am I mentioning this? We just debated the Customs Tariff Amendment Act in the House of Assembly, which was to provide relief for everyday Bermudians and the working community.
Upon reviewing the Bill presented on May 26th it was evident that more information was required to fully understand what items were being targeted. After several attempts for clarity and additional information it was only provided the same day the Bill was to be debated.
That’s unfortunate and not worthy of healthy debate especially knowing it was over 450 items to review.
Additionally it is vexing to find out the same information we were requesting and only received the day of the Debate was provided to others the day they tabled the Bill.
Now let’s circle back to the intent of this Bill. To reduce the cost of building houses and reduction of car parts etc …
This labour Government failed to consult enough relevant stakeholders and presented an half-baked Bill.
Plumbers and electricians have been left without tool for their sites. No house passes planning requirements without plumbers and electricians but this is the house that our Government has built.
– Craig Cannonier is the OBA MP for Constituency 12, Devonshire South Central
