HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie ruled yesterday that Members of Parliament will not be allowed to raise matters related to the Town Centre Mall during proceedings.

His reasoning: the matter is before the Supreme Court.

He was referring to a writ that was issued on behalf of businessman Scott Godet who is suing the government for violating a public-private partnership for the creation of a new building to house the General Post Office. He entered into the agreement under the former Christie administration.

Mr Godet, president of La Grange Investments, told Tribune Business in October that he had suffered nearly $4m in losses, and had been unable to do anything with his property for 18 months as he waited for the government to provide clarification on its plans.

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