SPEAKER of the National Assembly, Dr Barton Scotland on Saturday hosted the National Assembly’s annual Children’s Christmas Party.According to a statement from Parliament Office, scores of anxious and excited children from the Sophia Care Centre; the Mahaica Children’s Home; the Ministry of Education’s Resource Unit for the Blind and Visually Impaired; along with children of the staff of the Parliament Office packed the lawns of the Parliament Office to receive their Christmas gifts and refreshments, compliments of the Speaker.

The party included a short “official” segment chaired by children of the Parliament staff and included poems and songs also performed by staff’s children. They were also entertained by special guests: Barney, Elsa, Ollaf and Santa Clause.

Dr. Scotland greeted the children, and told them that the National Assembly’s Annual Children’s Christmas party began with his predecessor, Raphael Trotman.

“It is something that I look forward to and it brings a great sense of pride, joy and humility when I see the excited look on the faces of the children and the expression of gratitude from their parents,” he said.

The party provided an opportunity for the children as well as parents and guardians to socialise and interact with the Speaker and other Members of Parliament, including Richard Allen, Michael Carrington and Harry Gill.