1998 Legislative Session: 3rd Session, 36th Parliament
Two o'clock p.m.
Prayers by Mr. Conroy.
On the motion of Mr. Campbell, Bill (No. M 201) intituled Balanced Budget and Debt Reduction Act was introduced, read a first time, and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading at the next sitting after today.
On the motion of Mr. Campbell, Bill (No. M 202) intituled Truth in Budgeting Act was introduced, read a first time, and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading at the next sitting after today.
Ms. Smallwood reserved her right to make a personal statement in relation to the matter raised by the Member for Matsqui on March 27, 1998.
Order called for "Oral Questions by Members."
The Hon. G. Brewin (Speaker) tabled the Ombuds Strategic Plan, 1997-2001, Special Report No. 20.
The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."
On the motion of the Hon. J. MacPhail (Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations), it was Ordered--
That this House, at its next sitting, resolve itself for this Session into a Committee to consider the Supply to be granted to Her Majesty.
The Hon. J. MacPhail (Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations) presented:
The Report of the Comptroller General (Interim Financial Statements for the Ten Month Period Ending January 31, 1998) in accordance with section 11 (3) of the Financial Administration Act.
The Hon. J. MacPhail (Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations), presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Lieutenant Governor, which read as follows:
Garde B. Gardom, Q.C.
Lieutenant Governor
The Lieutenant Governor transmits herewith:
Estimates -- Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 1999; and
Supplement to the Estimates -- Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 1999;
and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.
Government House
March 30, 1998
Ordered, that the Message, and the Estimates accompanying same, be referred to the Committee of Supply.
The Hon. J. MacPhail (Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations) moved, seconded by the Hon. I. Waddell (Minister of Small Business, Tourism and Culture), "That the Speaker do now leave the Chair" for the House to go into Committee of Supply.
A debate arose, which was, on the motion of Mr. Farrell-Collins, adjourned to the next sitting of the House.
The Hon. J. MacPhail (Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations) presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Lieutenant Governor, which read as follows:
Garde B. Gardom, Q.C.
Lieutenant Governor
The Lieutenant Governor transmits herewith: Bills (Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) intituled:
Budget Measures Implementation Act, 1998;
Income Tax Amendment Act, 1998;
Capital Financing Authority Repeal and Debt Restructuring Act;
BC-Alcan Northern Development Fund Act;
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority Rate Freeze and Profit Sharing Act, 1998
and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.
Government House,
March 30, 1998
Bills introduced and read a first time.
Bills Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading at the next sitting after today.
And then the House adjourned at 3.46 p.m.
GRETCHEN BREWIN, Speaker
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