And while the PM isn't losing sleep over that no-confidence motion, he may toss and turn just a little more when the Senate Probe into the definitive agreement starts.
The Senate Special Select Committee tasked to investigate all documents, communications and processes tied to the signing of the "Definative Agreement" will soon have its first meeting.
The group of 4 independent senators, two PUP Senators and one UDP Senator will have its preliminary meeting on August 15th. That meeting - chaired by the president of the Senate is convened to elect a chair. Once that chair is elected we are told they will move expeditiously to commence hearings with witnesses.
Will the PM be one of those witnesses? After all it is his ministry which took the definitive agreement in its original form - along with draft legislation into the cabinet. Seems pretty central, but he doesn't seem to think his input is essential. He said there's no reasons to call him:
John Briceno, Prime Minister
"There's no reason for me to be called. Actually remember, we need to remind everybody that Cabinet discussions are confidential and that not even a Senate Inquiry can ask for ministers to go and discuss what has is discussed in Cabinet because once you do that that means that ministers are going to be very careful how they speak in the Cabinet so I'm not sure if I'm going to be called, there's no reason to call me, but I think they may want some kind of information, which if it is within the law, the Cabinet secretary will be able to provide."
The Select Committee is led by the four independent Senators: Janel Chanona, Kevin Herrera, Moses Benguche and Elena Smith. They are joined by the PUP Senators, Isabel Bennett and Bevinton Cal, and one UDP Senator Beverly Williams.
