1994 Legislative Session: 3rd Session, 35th Parliament

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Nos. 43 and 44

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Thursday, April 28, 1994

Ten o'clock a.m.

Prayers by Mr. Giesbrecht.

The Hon. D. Miller (Minister of Skills, Training and Labour) made a ministerial statement recognizing April 28, 1994, as a day of mourning for workers killed or injured on the job in British Columbia.

Mr. Farrell-Collins made a statement.

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

Section A of Committee of Supply having reported the last vote of the Estimates of the Ministry of Housing, Recreation and Consumer Services, debate on those Estimates was summarized, pursuant to Sessional Order of April 6, 1994.

The House resumed the adjourned debate on the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 32) intituled BC Forest Renewal Act.

The debate continued.

By agreement, Mr. Randall made a statement with regard to the official day of mourning for workers killed or injured on the job in British Columbia, and the House observed a minute of silence.

The debate on the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 32) intituled BC Forest Renewal Act resumed.

On the motion of Mr. Janssen, the debate was adjourned to the next sitting of the House.

And then the House adjourned at 11.51 a.m.

Thursday, April 28, 1994

Two o'clock p.m.

The Hon. P. Ramsey (Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Seniors) presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Administrator, which read as follows:

Allan McEachern
Administrator

The Administrator transmits herewith Bill (No. 27) intituled Medical Practitioners Amendment Act, 1994 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Government House,
April 14, 1994.

Bill introduced and read a first time.

Second reading at the next sitting after today.

Order called for "Oral Questions by Members."

By leave, Mr. Chisholm tabled a copy of a document described as a ministerial statement from the Hon. D. Zirnhelt, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

The Hon. P. Priddy (Minister of Women's Equality) made a ministerial statement with regard to Child Care Month, and the opening of six new child care centres.

Ms. Stephens made a statement.

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

Order for Committee of Supply called.

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section A of Committee of Supply (estimates of the Ministry of Government Services and Ministry Responsible for Sports and Commonwealth Games).

(In the House)

The House resumed the adjourned debate on the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 32) intituled BC Forest Renewal Act.

The debate continued.

The House divided.

Motion agreed to on the following division:

Bill (No. 32) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 10) intituled School Amendment Act, 1994, a debate arose.

Bill (No. 10) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.

Bill (No. 11) intituled Cemetery and Funeral Services Amendment Act, 1994 was committed and reported complete with amendment.

Bill as reported to be considered at the next sitting after today.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 5) intituled Family Relations Amendment Act, 1994, a debate arose.

Bill (No. 5) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.

(In Committee -- Section A)

Section A of Committee of Supply reported progress.

Report to be considered at the next sitting.

Committee to sit again at the next sitting.

And then the House adjourned at 5.06 p.m.

EMERY BARNES, Speaker

MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FORESTS, ENERGY,
MINES AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES

The Committee will meet at 9 o'clock a.m. on Tuesday, May 3, in the Birch Room (Room 339).
Business: Organization.

C. Evans, Convener

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