ORDERS OF THE DAY

Committee Changes

Mr. George Hickes (Point Douglas): Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the member for Broadway (Mr. Santos), that the composition of the Standing Committee on Law Amendments be amended as follows: St. James (Ms. Mihychuk) for Wellington (Ms. Barrett); Osborne (Ms. McGifford) for Broadway (Mr. Santos), for Thursday, October 31, 1996, for 6:30 p.m.

I move, seconded by the member for Broadway (Mr. Santos), that the composition of the Standing Committee on Public Utilities and Natural Resources be amended as follows: Selkirk (Mr. Dewar) for Swan River (Ms. Wowchuk) for November 1, 1996, for 9 a.m.

Motions agreed to.

Mr. Edward Helwer (Gimli): Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the member for La Verendrye (Mr. Sveinson), that the following committee change that was moved yesterday of the member for Lac du Bonnet (Mr. Praznik) for the member for St. Norbert (Mr. Laurendeau) for the Standing Committee on Public Utilities and Natural Resources for October 31, at 9 a.m., be rescinded.

I move, seconded by the member for River Heights (Mr. Radcliffe), that the composition of the Standing Committee on Public Utilities and Natural Resources--this was for October 30, at 6:30 p.m.--be amended as follows: the member for Roblin-Russell (Mr. Derkach) for the member for St. Norbert (Mr. Laurendeau).

I move, seconded by the member for La Verendrye, that the composition of the Standing Committee on Public Utilities and Natural Resources be amended as follows--this is for Thursday, October 31, at 9 a.m.: the member for Lac du Bonnet (Mr. Praznik) for the member for Roblin-Russell (Mr. Derkach).

I move, seconded by the member for La Verendrye, that the composition of the Standing Committee on Law Amendments for October 30, 1996, at 6:30 p.m., be amended as follows: the member for St. Norbert (Mr. Laurendeau) for the member for Roblin-Russell (Mr. Derkach).

I move, seconded by the member for La Verendrye, that the composition of the Standing Committee on Law Amendments for Thursday, October 31, at 6:30 p.m., be amended as follows: the member for Lakeside (Mr. Enns) for the member for St. Norbert (Mr. Laurendeau); the member for Rossmere (Mr. Toews) for the member for Niakwa (Mr. Reimer).

I move, seconded by the member for River Heights (Mr. Radcliffe), that the composition of the Standing Committee on Law Amendments for Friday, at 9 a.m., November 1, 1996, be amended as follows: the member for St. Norbert (Mr. Laurendeau) for the member for River Heights (Mr. Radcliffe); the member for Portage (Mr. Pallister) for the member for Rossmere (Mr. Toews).

I move, seconded by the member for La Verendrye (Mr. Sveinson), that the composition of the Standing Committee on Public Utilities and Natural Resources for Thursday, October 31, at 6:30 p.m.: the member for Kirkfield Park (Mr. Stefanson) for the member for Ste. Rose (Mr. Cummings), the member for Roblin-Russell (Mr. Derkach) for the member for Steinbach (Mr. Driedger), the member for Gimli (Mr. Helwer) for the member for Lac du Bonnet (Mr. Praznik), and the member for Springfield (Mr. Findlay) for the member for Emerson (Mr. Penner).

I move, seconded by the member for River Heights (Mr. Radcliffe), that the composition of the Standing Committee on Public Utilities and Natural Resources for Friday, November 1, at 9 a.m., be amended as follows: the member for Ste. Rose (Mr. Cummings) for the member for Roblin-Russell (Mr. Derkach).

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Hon. Darren Praznik (Deputy Government House Leader): Madam Speaker, just on a point of procedure, although one probably does not exist, I am about to announce some of the committees that the member--

An Honourable Member: No, no. I did not.

Mr. Praznik: Okay, all right, fine. My mistake, Madam Speaker.

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Motions agreed to.

Madam Speaker: The honourable member for Point Douglas, with additional committee changes.

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Mr. Hickes: I move, seconded by the member for Broadway (Mr. Santos), that the composition of the Standing Committee on Law Amendments be amended as follows: Radisson (Ms. Cerilli) for Dauphin (Mr. Struthers) for Friday, November 1, for 9 a.m.

Motion agreed to.

House Business

Mr. Praznik: Madam Speaker, my apologies to the member for Gimli (Mr. Helwer). I misunderstood on his calling of committees; I can appreciate that he was not making changes on committees that I am about to call.

I would like to just reconfirm: I understand that there are two committees that have been called for this evening already, and I understand that two committees have been called for tomorrow, Law Amendments and Public Utilities and Natural Resources, to sit between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the afternoon.

I would also like to announce that for Saturday, the 2nd of November, the Standing Committee on Public Utilities and Natural Resources shall sit between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to continue hearing presentations on Bill 67.

As well, the Standing Committee on Law Amendments will sit from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to continue hearing or dealing with Bills 32, 48 and 72.

I also wish to announce that on Monday, November 4, I believe, if that is the correct date, the Standing Committee on Public Utilities and Natural Resources will sit between 9 a.m. and noon to continue dealing with Bill 67 presenters, if required.

The Standing Committee on Law Amendments will sit also between 9 a.m. and noon to consider the following bills: Bills 4, 55, 59, 61, 75, and 76. I understand those bills have a very limited number of presenters, and that is why the number of bills are being called for that particular committee.

I would also announce today, as well, in the interests of giving proper notice to presenters, that the Standing Committee on Law Amendments will sit beginning at 6:30 p.m., on Monday evening, the 4th of November, to give consideration to Bills 58 and 57, and this committee is being called today in order to ensure that presenters can properly be accommodated and have sufficient notice.

I would ask as well, Madam Speaker, if you could call the following bills in this order, Bills 63, 17 and 41, for continuation of debate on second readings, and there may be some willingness to waive private members' hour. That might be dealt with later on in the afternoon. There may be other announcements. Thank you.

Madam Speaker: Is there leave to waive private members' hour?

An Honourable Member: No.

Madam Speaker: No? Okay.

Standing committee announcements: For Saturday, November 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Standing Committee on Public Utilities and Natural Resources will meet to continue to consider representation on Bill 67.

On Saturday, November 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Standing Committee of Law Amendments will meet to consider Bills 32, 48, and 72.

On Monday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, the Standing Committee on Public Utilities and Natural Resources will meet, if required, to continue to hear public representation on Bill 67.

On Monday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, the Standing Committee on Law Amendments will meet to consider Bills 4, 55, 59, 61, 75 and 76.

The Standing Committee on Law Amendments will meet 6:30 p.m., Monday, November 4, to consider Bills 58 and 57.