Philipsburg:--- Senator Louis Laveist is now the representative of the National Alliance faction in parliament pending the absence of the faction leader William Marlin. According to a letter sent to the chairlady of Parliament Gracita Arrindell, Marlin has informed the chairlady that he is currently off island with his wife who is undergoing medical treatment abroad.The National Alliance leader also informed Arrindell that she should make contact with Laveist from November 22 to November 24 to inform him about any planned meetings. Marlin said due to his absence he will not be able to attend the meeting planned for Tuesday at 2pm.