The following petition was presented:

Mrs. Smith (Fort Garry) – Government of Manitoba consider ensuring that local property and education taxes do not rise as a result of the offloading of provincial responsibilities onto the City of Winnipeg, the City of Brandon, the Fort Garry, Assiniboine South, Winnipeg No. 1, St. Boniface and St. Vital school divisions. (G. Dobson, V. Dobson, C. Dobson and others)

Hon. Mr. Smith (Brandon West) presented:

Supplementary Information for Legislative Review 2002-2003 – Departmental Expenditure Estimates – Consumer and Corporate Affairs.

(Sessional Paper No. 193)

Pursuant to Rule 23(1), Messrs. Dyck and Jennissen, Mrs. Smith (Fort Garry), Messrs. Struthers and Derkach made Members' Statements.

The House resolving into the Committee of Supply.

And the House continuing in Committee, the Proceedings were temporarily interrupted to permit Mr. Speaker to resume the Chair.

By leave, it was agreed to waive Private Members’ Business for Tuesday, July 23, 2002.

And the House continuing in Committee.

The House then adjourned at 6:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2002.

Hon. George Hickes,

Speaker.