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Speaker's Ruling on Previous Point of Privilege
	OIC Appointments - Rule 60(2)(c) Human Resources Comm.
		(Point of Privilege by Mr. J. Holm) Page 37
			No Prima Facie Case of Privilege
			Rule 60(2)(c) - Assembly Matters Comm. Review		267
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
	Health: Nurses - Wage Parity, Ms. Maureen MacDonald				268
	Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Hants West: Route 215 - Repave,
		Mr. W. Estabrooks			268
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
	Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Port Business: Protection - Continue,
		Hon. C. Huskilson			269
	Human Res. - Career Starts, Hon. W. Gaudet				270
	Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Bay Ferries: Cat - Test Drive,
		Hon. C. Huskilson			273
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
	Res. 153, Agric. - Anna. Valley Apple Blossom Festival: Dedication -
		Recognize, Hon. E. Lorraine			276
			Vote - Affirmative		277
	Res. 154, Health: Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month (May 1998) -
		Recognize, Hon. J. Smith			277
			Vote - Affirmative		277
	Res. 155, Guy Brown (MLA [1974-1998]) - Retirement: Best Wishes -
		Extend, Hon. D. Downe			278
			Vote - Affirmative		278
	Res. 156, Fish.: Sportfishing Weekend (6-7/06/98) - Support,
		Hon. K. Colwell			278
			Vote - Affirmative		279
	Res. 157, Culture - La Societe Promotion Grand-Pre: Board/Staff -
		Success Extend, Hon. R. Harrison			279
			Vote - Affirmative		280
	Res. 158, Agric. - American Farmers' Direct Marketing Assoc.:
		Doug Hennigar (President) - Congrats., Hon. E. Lorraine			280
			Vote - Affirmative		281
	Res. 159, Leader of Opposition - NDP (N.S.) Gov't.: Election Promises -
		Fulfilment Methodology, Hon. D. Downe			281
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
	No. 6, Health Council Appointments (1998) Act, Dr. J. Hamm				282
NOTICES OF MOTION:
	Res. 160, Lbr. - Metro Transit: Strike - Negotiations Resumption,
		Mr. F. Corbett			282
	Res. 161, Educ. - Porters Lake School Lease: Aud. Gen. Examine -
		Request, Mr. E. Fage			283
	Res. 162, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Cat (Ferry) Year: Yarmouth - Visit,
		Mr. John Deveau			283
			Vote - Affirmative		284
	Res. 163, Lbr. - Westray Employees (Former): Severance - Issue,
		Dr. J. Hamm			284
	Res. 164, Crossroads Housing Cooperative (Sackville) -
		John & Bev Chapelle: Work - Recognize, Ms. R. Godin			285
			Vote - Affirmative		285
	Res. 165, Maritime Inn (Port Hawkesbury) - Accessible Facilities:
		Hour Glass Action Award - Congrats., Mr. R. White			285
			Vote - Affirmative		286
	Res. 166, Health - QE II Health Sciences Centre: Board Chairman
		(Mr. C. Keating) - Terminate, Dr. H. Bitter-Suermann			286
	Res. 167, Educ. - System (Two-Tier): Development - Denounce,
		Mr. Kevin Deveaux			287
	Res. 168, Educ. - Literacy Promotion: Peter Gzowski Golf Tournament -
		Support, Hon. K. MacAskill			287
			Vote - Affirmative		288
	Res. 169, Nat. Res. - Cole Hbr. Marsh: Donors (Mary Osborne &
		David Kuhn) - Thank, Mr. D. Dexter			289
			Vote - Affirmative		289
	Res. 170, Commun. Serv.: Access Awareness Week - Support,
		Hon. F. Cosman			289
			Vote - Affirmative		290
	Res. 171, Fin. (Can.) - Payroll-Tax Deduction: Gov't. (N.S.) - Demand,
		Mr. N. LeBlanc			290
	Res. 172, Tim Horton's Camp (Tatamagouche) - Operators: Contribution -
		Acknowledge, Mr. W. Estabrooks			291
			Vote - Affirmative		291
	Res. 173, EMO - Emergencies (911): Consultancy - Update, Mr. G. Balser				292
	Res. 174, Educ. - Horton DHS (Kings Co.): Reach For The Top Team
		(Natl.) - Success Wish, Hon. R. Harrison			292
			Vote - Affirmative		293
	Res. 175, Commun. Serv. - Disabled: Tech. Devices - Assist,
		Ms. Helen MacDonald			293
	Res. 176, Fish.: Schafner Point Sea Farm (Brian & Frances Higgs) -
		Congrats., Mr. L. Montgomery			294
			Vote - Affirmative		294
	Res. 177, Nat. Res. - Nat. Gas Distribution: Cumb. Co. Commun. - Define,
		Mr. M. Scott			294
	Res. 178, Health - Nurses: Schools Reintroduction - Consultation
		Failure, Ms. Maureen MacDonald			295
	Res. 179, William Gills (MLA [1970-98]) - Retirement: Best Wishes -
		Extend, Mr. H. Fraser			296
			Vote - Affirmative		296
	Res. 180, Environ. - Septic Systems: Regulations - Review, Mr. J. DeWolfe				297
	Res. 181, Agric. - N.S. Agric. College: Funding (P.E.I.) - Protection,
		Mr. J. MacDonell			297
	Res. 182, Philanthropy Awards (Atl.): Helen Cassidy & Stewart McInnes -
		Congrats., Mr. G. Fogarty			298
			Vote - Affirmative		298
	Res. 183, Fish. - Northern Shrimp: Quota - Leadership Take,
		Mr. N. LeBlanc			299
	Res. 184, Commun. Serv. - Employability Assist. For Persons With
		Disabilities Prog.: Success - Ensure, Ms. E. O'Connell			299
	Res. 185, Leader of Opposition - School Construction: Methodology -
		Reveal, Hon. F. Cosman			300
	Res. 186, NDP Caucus: Facts - Examine, Hon. K. MacAskill				300
	Res. 187, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Pictou Shipyards:
		Sale (M&M Industra) - Complete, Mr. C. Parker			301
	Res. 188, New Germany & Area Fire Dept.: Efforts - Commend,
		Mr. M. Baker			302
			Vote - Affirmative		302
	Res. 189, Transport. & Pub. Wks.: Hwy. Hotline - Use, Hon. C. Huskilson				302
		Vote - Affirmative			303
	Res. 190, Fin. - HST: Seniors/Fixed Income - Relief Provide, Mr. J. Pye				303
	Res. 191, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Tourism C.B.: Ports Day Activities
		(27-28/05/98) - Congrats., Hon. Manning MacDonald			304
			Vote - Affirmative		304
	Res. 192, Health - Care: Bureaucrats Severance - Harmonic Delusion,
		Dr. H. Bitter-Suermann			304
	Res. 193, Educ. - Auburn DHS: Bus. Educ. Partnership Award (Can.) -
		Congrats., Mr. D. Dexter			305
			Vote - Affirmative		306
	Res. 194, NDP (N.S.) - Gov't. Future: Affiliations - Significance Consider,
		Mr. P. MacEwan			306
	Res. 195, CHAD (Pictou Co.) - Access Awareness Week:
		Hour Glass Action Award - Congrats., Mr. J. DeWolfe			306
			Vote - Affirmative		307
	Res. 196, Transport. & Pub. Wks.: Hwy. No. 333 (Prospect Rd.) - Improve,
		Mr. W. Estabrooks			307
	Res. 197, Culture - Shearwater Museum Foundation Activities - Congrats.,
		Hon. K. Colwell			308
			Vote - Affirmative		308
	Res. 198, Econ. Dev. & Tourism: Crossley Carpet Mills Ltd. (Truro)
		ISO Certification - Congrats., Mr. J. Muir			309
			Vote - Affirmative		309
	Res. 199, Culture - Stan Rogers Folk Festival (Canso) (03-05/07/98):
		Success - Extend, Mr. R. White			309
			Vote - Affirmative		310
	Res. 200, Amherst Y's (Men & Menettes): Lifestyle and Leisure Show -
		Congrats., Mr. E. Fage			310
			Vote - Affirmative		311
	Res. 201, Fish. - C.B. Econ. Activity: Mins. (Can. & N.S.) - Congrats.,
		Mr. Charles MacDonald			311
	Res. 202, Hfx. - Standing Naval Force Atlantic: Visit - Welcome Extend,
		Mr. G. Fogarty			311
			Vote - Affirmative		312
	Res. 203, Environ. - Digby East Fish & Game Assoc.: Commitment -
		Congrats., Mr. G. Balser			312
			Vote - Affirmative		313
	Res. 204, Environ. - N.S. Youth Conservation Corp.: Commitment -
		Recognize, Mr. M. Samson			313
	Res. 205, NDP Pharmacare Prog. - Reveal, Mr. H. Fraser				314
	Res. 206, Election (N.S.) - Political Parties: Objectives - Required,
		Mr. P. MacEwan			314
	Res. 207, Hfx. Fairview MLA - Educ.: Children -
		Contradictory Messages Avoid, Hon. R. MacKinnon			315
	Res. 208, NDP (N.S.) - Education: Children - Power Grab Opportunist,
		Mr. Charles MacDonald			316
	Res. 209, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - SW N.S.: Cooperation (Can./N.S.)
		Agreement/Bay Ferries - Partnership Recognize, Mr. L. Montgomery			316
			Vote - Affirmative		317
	Res. 210, Nat. Res. - Forestry: Crown Land - Independent Audit Order,
		Mr. J. Leefe			317
	Res. 211, NDP (N.S.) - Election Promises/Outcome: Resultant Actions -
		Condemn, Hon. Manning MacDonald			317
	Res. 212, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - C.B. Co. Econ. Dev. Authority/
		Cooperation Agreement: Pit Pony Film - Recognize, Mr. M. Samson			318
	Res. 213, Educ. - Cumb. Co.: Teachers - Excellence Award Congrats.,
		Mr. M. Scott			318
			Vote - Affirmative		319
	Res. 214, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Ocean Produce Internat. (Shelburne):
		New Product (Can. GP ) Award - Congrats., Hon. C. Huskilson			319
			Vote - Affirmative		320
	Res. 215, Sports - CHA (Director): Mr. F. Osborne (Dartmouth) -
		Congrats., Hon. J. Smith			320
			Vote - Affirmative		321
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
	No. 12, Educ. - Lantz Elem. School: Construction - Deadline,
		Mr. R. Chisholm			321
	No. 13, Educ.: Porters Lake School Leases: Auditor General - Examine,
		Mr. E. Fage			323
	No. 14, Educ. - Horton School: Private Business - Funding Details,
		Ms. E. O'Connell			325
	No. 15, Lbr. - Access-A-Bus: Services - Restoration, Mr. J. Muir				327
	No. 16, Educ. - O'Connell Dr. School (Porters Lake): Lease Costly -
		Imposed, Ms. E. O'Connell			328
	No. 17, Nat. Res. - Sable Gas: Distribution - Prov. Share, Dr. J. Hamm				330
	No. 18, Lbr. - P3 Schools: Maintenance Staff - Wage Parity Ensure,
		Mr. F. Corbett			332
	No. 19, Fin. - Budget (1998-99) Balanced: Crown Assets - Status,
		Mr. H. Epstein			333
	No. 20, WCB: All-Party Committee - Consult, Mr. M. Baker				334
	No. 21, Econ. Dev.: Phonettix - Layoffs, Mr. D. Dexter				336
	No. 22, Health - Care: Long Term - Responsibility, Mr. G. Moody				337
	No. 23, Health - QE II Health Sciences Centre: Strategic Plan - Job Cuts,
		Ms. Maureen MacDonald			339
	No. 24, Fish. - Northern Shrimp: Quota - Mins. Meet, Mr. N. LeBlanc				341
	No. 25, Justice - Police Cadet Training: Changes - Justify,
		Mr. J. MacDonell			343
	No. 26, Nat. Res. - Tussock Moth: Infestation - Damage, Mr. J. Leefe				344
	No. 27, Nat. Res. - Crown Lands: Silviculture Progs. - Funding,
		Mr. C. Parker			345
	No. 28, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Hwy. No. 103: Twinning - Progress,
		Mr. W. Estabrooks			346
	No. 29, Health: Women's/Children's Care - Initiatives, Mr. G. Moody				347
	No. 30, Tech. & Sc. Sec't.: Year 2000 - Preparedness, Mr. P. Delefes				350
OPPOSITION MEMBERS' BUSINESS:
	MOTIONS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT MOTIONS:
		Res. 29, Educ. - Lantz Elem. School: Needs Ignored - Condemn,
			Mr. J. MacDonell		351
				Mr. J. MacDonell	351
				Hon. R. Harrison	352
				Mr. E. Fage	355
				Ms. E. O'Connell	356
		Res. 67, Halifax, Port of - Bill C-9 (Sec. 25) Stop: Gov't. (N.S.) -
			Campaign Join, Mr. R. Chisholm		358
				Mr. R. Chisholm	358
				Hon. C. Huskilson	359
				Dr. H. Bitter-Suermann	360
				Mr. D. Dexter	361
ADJOURNMENT:
	MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
		Socialist Party - Gov't. (NDP [N.S.]): Future - Debate:
			Mr. P. MacEwan		363
			Mr. H. Epstein		367
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Thur., May 28th at 2:00 p.m.					369