Upper Chamber's agenda before the summer adjournment on Friday.

Government and Opposition members will meet again on Wednesday for a lengthy session dealing with a variety of matters ranging from Supplementary Appropriations to the controversial funeral service limousine (Motorcar Amendment No. 2) bill.

And three private bills, set to pave the way for three companies to operate via the Internet, trading in e-commerce, were read in.

But Senators clashed on the motion to adjourn over Government's funding of academic scholarships for young people.

Opposition Senate Leader Maxwell Burgess began by saying scholarships for young people were a better investment in the Island's future than additional social assistance.

"It makes no sense to say to young people that you can go to the second floor of Global House to get a cheque,'' Mr. Burgess said. "That cheque is a hand out. But a cheque from Point Finger Road is a hand up.'' Mr. Burgess urged Government to increase funding for the scholarships, giving more young people a chance to complete their education.

Government Senate Leader Milton Scott , who is also Education Minister, promised more money for individual scholarships, grants and loans.

He also promised an increase in the money for the scholarship fund next year, over the $1.5 million handed out last week.

While admitting that some students were not eligible, Sen. Scott said this year 330 people had applied for several of different kinds of funds on order.

"I have already reviewed this and I have instructed the comptroller to find the money for an increase in the cost of funds,'' he said without disclosing the increased amount.

This year the Ministry would not apply for supplementary funds.

"But this year, where there is legitimate need, very few young people were passed over in what they requested and what they received,'' he said.

Sen. Scott said the Ministry may have to look into more innovative methods of getting information for the application process, including conducting telephone interviews and written question and answer forms.

Mark Pettingill (UBP) said when he sees people taking "fancy trips abroad'', he asks: "How many young people could be sent away? How many computers could be purchased?'' Sen. Pettingill added: "We have to be sure that before you spend money it should be in the hands of the Ministry of Education.'' Sen. Kim Swan (UBP) used the end of the hour-and-a-half long session to call on the Government to revisit the setting up of a Tourism Authority to oversee all aspects of the industry.

He said the Authority would be better able to combat crime against tourists, particularly with the instant access to bad news via the Internet.

Sen. Swan suggested an apprenticeship programme for youths who are not producing in education but who show aptitude in trades or sports.

The senate adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday.