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Jarion Richrdson, JP, MP

Jarion Richrdson, JP, MP

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29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House Of Assembly
56 words
The last thing I will say, Mr. Speaker . . . Oh, two more things. I am sorry. Let me clarify. This idea that the payroll tax is on vehicles, my note is: No. No. No. It makes no sense. And I will not go any further on that, Mr. Swan. [Inaudible interjections and laughter ]
29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House Of Assembly
8 words
My last comment though, is that— [Inaudible interjection]
29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House Of Assembly
43 words
—this does recognise that a reduction . . . My calculation, Mr. Minister, was 77 per cent. You said 80 per cent, but we will leave it there. To go down from $3,000 to $800 is a significant reduction. Anybody — [Inaudible interjection]
29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
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11 words
Sorry, $600. Anybody would welcome such reduction, Mr. Speaker. [Inaudible interjection]
29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
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67 words
That is fine. That is fine. And the last . . . the last, last, last, last point is (and I will just smile at Mr. Swan) that sometimes what happens is people are given what we call speaking points and act like buck -shot. They just throw everything at it and see what sticks. You saw an example, or …
29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
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6 words
Yes, Mr. Speaker? I am sorry.
29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
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8 words
Yes. So, this was an example earlier —
29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House Of Assembly
43 words
Yes, Mr. Speaker. This was an example, I believe, of having all these things to say, trying everything, and hopefully some things stick. But unfortunately, in this instance, Mr. Speaker, I would offer the comment that nothing did stick. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House Of Assembly
15 words
Mr. Speaker, good afternoon. I will just say this very, very briefly to Mr. Swan.
29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House Of Assembly
399 words
I did not know him until I came into the House this afternoon. So thanks to him for coming on by. And, Mr. Speaker, it is one of those times where I will plead ignorance. I have no idea of what is required to operate pyrotechnics. But guess what, Mr. Speaker? It does not matter. What does matter is that …
29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House Of Assembly
3 words
Mr. Speaker —
29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
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13 words
I stand to give some comments on the motion to adjourn. [Inaudible interjections]
29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House Of Assembly
36 words
Earlier on, Mr. Speaker, they were giving me the cricket analogy in terms of for my first time, Mr. Speaker, I have the honour of being the opening bat for this motion to adjourn. [Inaudible interjections]
29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House Of Assembly
369 words
I am not going to fail you. I might not get 100; I will get at least 50. So, Mr. Speaker, today I stand to give comments, and as they say in church, if I have to give a theme, give a title to it, it would be “Thanksgiving.” And why “Thanksgiving,” Mr. Speaker? Mr. Speaker, we know that in …
29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House Of Assembly
36 words
Why do I refer to her, Mr. Speaker? I don’t know if my mother is listening; I hope my children are not listening. But I came into contact with her because she was a police officer.
29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
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26 words
And one Saturday night I chose to do what I should not do. Which is to ride a motorbike without a licence and underage. [Inaudible interjections]
29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
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32 words
I came to the junction of Victoria Street. I chose to turn left without stopping. And guess what? I was . . . I was not arrested. I was booked, I guess.
29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
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And then at that time, Mr. Speaker, they had what is called the Juvenile Liaison Scheme, of which I was a product — [Inaudible interjections]
29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
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3 words
—a beneficiary —
29 Nov 2024 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House Of Assembly
243 words
—and she came to my house. And actually at that stage there was a level of embarrassment in terms of a police officer coming to your house. And what did she do? She chose (I guess I asked her) to come in plain clothes. And that took place over a period of time. And I saw her at the service …