the House of Assembly meets for the last time before Christmas.

Another statement on the US Base is expected from Premier the Hon. Sir John Swan, and a statement on the economy from Finance Minister the Hon. David Saul.

And the Opposition is to get its first chance to bring forward a motion, as Bermuda's method of annual voter registration is up for debate.

Four pieces of Government legislation on the Order Paper are considered routine, but they could spark debate about Bermuda's Development Plan 1992 and the future of parish councils.

The Development and Planning (Bermuda Plan 1992 Extension Act) is to extend the permitted time for a Government tribunal to hear appeals to the latest Bermuda Plan.

The Housing Allowance Amendment Act 1993 is to change how Government's housing assistance is paid.

The Parish Assistance (Repeal) Act 1993 takes the social assistance disbursement role away from parish councils, the future of which is under review.

The Magistrates Amendment Act 1993 increases the jurisdiction of Magistrates' Court to civil matters involving up to $10,000, from $5,000.

The Progressive Labour Party's motion, notice of which was given by Mr. Alex Scott MP on November 5, calls on Government to replace its present annual voter registration with registration every ten years.

The PLP feels that Government supporters are more likely to voluntarily register, and the annual system discriminates against PLP backers.

Also today, it is expected Transport Minister the Hon. Maxwell Burgess will attempt to pass legislation that corrects a problem with the Traffic Offences Penalties Amendment Act passed late in the last session.

As passed, that law allows repeat traffic offenders who kept a clean slate after June 29 to have their licences returned, but not motorists who committed only one offence.

Earlier, Mr. Burgess gave a public undertaking to study the matter. Also today, Labour and Home Affairs Minister the Hon. Irving Pearman is expected to make a statement regarding Immigration matters that were raised in the House during the lengthy Throne Speech debate.