1997 Legislative Session: 2nd Session, 36th Parliament
Ten o'clock a.m.
Prayers by Mr. Hartley.
Mr. Thorpe rose on a matter of privilege relating to statements made in the House on June 4, 1997, by the Minister of Small Business, Tourism and Culture.
The Hon. J. Pullinger (Minister of Small Business, Tourism and Culture) made representations.
The Deputy Speaker stated that she would take the matter under advisement.
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 Agriculture, Fisheries and Food).
Bill (No. 9) intituled Tourism British Columbia Act was again committed, reported complete without amendment, read a third time and passed.
On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 22) intituled Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1997, a debate arose.
Bill (No. 22) 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 11.53 a.m.
Thursday, June 5, 1997
Two o'clock p.m.
The Hon. U. Dosanjh (Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, Human Rights and Immigration) presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Lieutenant Governor, which read as follows:
Garde B. Gardom
Lieutenant Governor
The Lieutenant Governor transmits herewith Bill (No. 31) intituled Family Relations Amendment Act, 1997 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.
Government House,
June 3, 1997.
Bill introduced and read a first time.
Bill Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading at the next sitting after today.
The Hon. U. Dosanjh (Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, Human Rights and Immigration) presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Lieutenant Governor, which read as follows:
Garde B. Gardom
Lieutenant Governor
The Lieutenant Governor transmits herewith Bill (No. 32) intituled Family Maintenance Enforcement Amendment Act, 1997 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.
Government House,
June 4, 1997.
Bill introduced and read a first time.
Bill Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading at the next sitting after today.
The Hon. D. Streifel (Minister of Human Resources) presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Lieutenant Governor, which read as follows:
Garde B. Gardom
Lieutenant Governor
The Lieutenant Governor transmits herewith Bill (No. 33) intituled BC Benefits Statutes Amendment Act, 1997 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.
Government House,
June 3, 1997.
Bill introduced and read a first time.
Bill Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading at the next sitting after today.
Order called for "Oral Questions by Members."
The Hon. M. Farnworth (Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing) tabled the British Columbia Assessment Authority Annual Report, 1995.
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 Agriculture, Fisheries and Food).
On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 23) intituled Children's Commission Act, a debate arose.
By leave, the Hon. D. Lovick (Speaker) tabled a report entitled Auditor General 1996/97: Report 9 -- Performance Audits -- BC Transit: Managing Operator Productivity -- BC Transit: Its Success as a Market-focused Organization.
The debate continued.
Bill (No. 23) was read a second time.
By leave, Bill (No. 23) was committed.
The Committee rose, reported progress and asked leave to sit again.
Bill to be considered later today.
(In Committee -- Section A)
Section A of Committee of Supply reported progress.
Report to be considered later today.
Committee to sit again later today.
The House recessed until 6.35 p.m.
Thirty-five Minutes past Six o'clock p.m.
The Hon. J. Pullinger (Minister of Small Business, Tourism and Culture) made a personal statement.
The Deputy Speaker stated that in keeping with parliamentary practice and traditions, the Hon. Minister's apology ends the matter.
Order for Committee of Supply called.
Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section A of Committee of Supply (estimates of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food).
Bill (No. 23) intituled Children's Commission Act was again committed, reported complete with amendment and, by leave, read a third time and passed.
On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 27) intituled Offence Amendment Act (No. 2), 1997, a debate arose.
Bill (No. 27) 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 9.50 p.m.
DALE LOVICK, Speaker
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