which they claimed to be contrary to stated plans.

Senators expressed their displeasure at possibly having to delay overseas trips and vacations to discuss a "take note'' motion on two Auditor's reports.

The one-sided exchange came after two defeats for the Government during Wednesday's debate.

After the motion to adjourn and after Senate President Alf Oughton (Ind) moved to adjourn until Wednesday August 19, Opposition Senate Leader Maxwell Burgess (UBP) sprang on the offensive. Government Senate Leader Milton Scott (PLP) had asked Sen. Oughton for a one-week adjournment.

Sen. Burgess said after talking to Sen. Scott he had set aside time on Wednesday and today to be in the Senate to debate the 17 items on the order of business.

"Taking the Minister at his word, I set aside time,'' Sen. Burgess said. "I was asked as Leader of the Opposition if we could try to finish by 6 p.m.

today (Wednesday) and if not, come back Friday. That's what we agreed to.'' Sen. Burgess added: "I simply don't understand this, for a matter on which there is no vote, only discussion, we are to come back next week. I made plans. I can't see why it can't happen Friday.'' Sen. Walwyn Hughes (Ind) complained as well, saying: "I'm concerned as we have been coming and have nothing on at all. We've been adjourning at 11.30 a.m. sometimes.'' Sen. Jeanette Cannonier (Ind) agreed, adding when the Senate met on Monday, 15 bills had been read in and the Senate had adjourned before 12.30 p.m.

Apart from wry smiles, there was no reply from the Government senators, some of whom were quietly packing their papers and belongings as the session closed around 6.15 p.m.