Government whip Ottiwell Simmons MP said four orders of the day will be debated in the House of Assembly today.

Only one bill will read. The "consideration of draft Regulations entitled "National Pension Scheme (General) Amendment Regulations 2004" will be tabled by the Minister of Finance, Paula Cox.

Mr. Simmons said he would not care to comment about this bill, "as he had not been briefed" however, the Bermuda National Pension Scheme was put in place in January 2000.

In May 29, it was reported that law makers had passed a bill saying that pensioners would see a pay rise of nine percent. But the Government was criticised that pensioners would have to pay more money to get it.

They said the 11 percent rise in HIP contributions would make these new increases insignificant.

During that session of the House of Assembly, Mr. Simmons was reported to say, "those on the basic pension would get a net benefit of $51.65".

But this week, Government Senator Neville Tyrrell said in the Senate on Wednesday that "there was a large hue and cry when the National Pension Scheme was mandated, but said sometimes these things have to be done".

Three motions are scheduled to be moved in the House today, Mr. Simmons said. And next on the agenda is a motion by Government backbencher and former teacher Dean Foggo MP, about the Education (School Support) Rules 2004.

Notice was given that this motion was to be tabled last Friday.

After Mr. Foggo's motion is tabled, the Shadow Health and Family Services Minister, Michael Dunkley MP will discuss "the practices, procedures and policies of the Financial Assistance Department of the Bermuda Government".

Notice was given that this motion was to be tabled on June 11.

Finally, Shadow Youth and Sport Minister Jon Brunson MP will speak on "the vital need for a National Sports Agenda to develop a vision and enhance support for sport in Bermuda", Mr. Simmons said.

This motion was scheduled to be read early this month, on July 2.