TABLE OF CONTENTS				PAGE
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
	Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Yarmouth Co.: Canaan Rd. - Pave,
		Mr. John Deveau		4340
PRESENTING REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
	Private and Local Bills Committee, Hon. Manning MacDonald			4340
	Private and Local Bills Committee, Hon. Manning MacDonald			4340
	Law Amendments Committee, Hon. J. Smith			4341
	Law Amendments Committee, Hon. J. Smith			4341
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
	Econ. Dev. & Tourism: MedMira Laboratories - Open,
		Hon. Manning MacDonald		4341
	Fin. - Public Service Superannuation Fund: Contribution Holiday -
		Approved, Hon. D. Downe		4343
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
	Res. 2094, Human Rts. Comm'n. - AIDS: Educ. - Support, Hon. J. Smith			4347
		Vote - Affirmative		4347
	Res. 2095, Environ. - Recycling & Conservation: Dave Harris (Yar.) -
		Recognition Congrats., Hon. K. Colwell		4348
			Vote - Affirmative	4348
	Res. 2096, Fin. - Hfx., Port of [Terminal (N. America) New]:
		Final Contender - Belief Reaffirm, Hon. D. Downe		4348
			Vote - Affirmative	4349
	Res. 2097, Women - Violence Against: Purple Ribbon - Wear,
		Hon. F. Cosman		4349
			Vote - Affirmative	4350
	Res. 2098, Transport. - Hfx., Port of: Megaships - Ready,
		Hon. C. Huskilson		4350
			Vote - Affirmative	4351
	Res. 2099, Environ. - Gulf of Maine Council: Pam Berman (CBC) -
		Award Congrats., Hon. K. Colwell		4351
			Vote - Affirmative	4351
	Res. 2100, Nat. Res. - Christmas Tree (Boston): Hfx. Explosion
		(06/12/17) Remembrance - Tradition Endorse, Hon. K. MacAskill		4351
			Vote - Affirmative	4352
	Res. 2101, Educ. - Novanet: Achievement - Recognize, Hon. R. Harrison			4352
		Vote - Affirmative		4353
	Res. 2102, Health - SIDS Fdn.: Contribution - Recognize, Hon. J. Smith			4353
		Vote - Affirmative		4354
	Res. 2103, Environ. - Operation Cleansweep: Success - Congrats.,
		Hon. D. Downe		4354
			Vote - Affirmative	4354
	Res. 2104, Nat. Res. - Hunters: Safety Efforts - Commend,
		Hon. K. MacAskill		4355
			Vote - Affirmative	4355
	Res. 2105, Bus. & Cons. Serv. - LPAs Task Force: Implementation -
		Recognize, Hon. K. Colwell		4355
			Vote - Affirmative	4356
	Res. 2106, Human Rights: Day (Dec. 10th) - Support, Hon. J. Smith			4356
		Vote - Affirmative		4357
NOTICES OF MOTION:
	Res. 2107, Marine Atlantic - Ferry (N.S.-Nfld.): Third - Urge,
		Ms. Helen MacDonald		4357
	Res. 2108, Res. 1899 [Health - Youth: Drug Prevention Prog. -
		Comm. (Depts.) Strike] - Progress, Mr. G. Moody		4358
			Vote - Affirmative	4359
	Res. 2109, NDP (N.S.)/Halifax Chebucto MLA - Sports (Skating):
		World Assist. - Seek, Mr. L. Montgomery		4359
	Res. 2110, Women - Violence Against: End - Commitment Renew,
		Ms. Y. Atwell		4359
			Vote - Affirmative	4360
	Res. 2111, Women - Violence Against: Progs. Strengthen - Commit,
		Mr. J. Muir		4360
			Vote - Affirmative	4361
	Res. 2112, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Dev. Isle Madame: CEO -
		Achievement Congrats., Mr. M. Samson		4361
			Vote - Affirmative	4361
	Res. 2113, Sports - Hockey (Novice AAA): TASA - Congrats.,
		Mr. W. Estabrooks		4362
			Vote - Affirmative	4362
	Res. 2114, Exco - Internat. Ocean Inst. (Peace in the Oceans Conf.):
		Participation - Ensure, Mr. J. DeWolfe		4362
	Res. 2115, Halifax Chebucto MLA: Principles Retain -
		Resign (NDP Caucus), Mr. P. MacEwan		4363
	Res. 2116, Health - Victoria: Drs. Kenneth Murray & Carlyle Chow -
		Service Congrats., Hon. K. MacAskill		4364
			Vote - Affirmative	4364
	Res. 2117, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Road Paving: Policy Fairness -
		Follow, Mr. C. Parker		4365
	Res. 2118, Sports - Swimming (Dal. Tigers): Angela MacAlpine -
		Congrats., Mr. G. Balser		4365
			Vote - Affirmative	4366
	Res. 2119, Fall River & Riverlake Dist. Lions Club: Commun.
		Contribution - Congrats., Hon. F. Cosman		4366
			Vote - Affirmative	4367
	Res. 2120, Environ. - Trans Canada Trail: Volunteers - Appreciate,
		Mr. G. Fogarty		4367
			Vote - Affirmative	4367
	Res. 2121, Econ. Dev. & Tourism: Old Fashioned Christmas
		(St. Mary's & Sherbrooke): Success - Wish, Mr. R. White		4367
			Vote - Affirmative	4368
	Res. 2122, Aboriginal Affs. - Morley Googoo (Waycobah Band Chief):
		Re-Election - Congrats., Mr. Charles MacDonald		4368
			Vote - Affirmative	4369
	Res. 2123, NDP Leaders (Can. & N.S.) - Meet: Real World Entry -
		Pact Make, Mr. H. Fraser		4369
	Res. 2124, RCMP Sheet Hbr. - Service: Anniv. 66th - Congrats.,
		Hon. K. Colwell		4369
			Vote - Affirmative	4370
	Res. 2125, NDP (N.S.) - Future Min. (Fin.): Views - Publicize,
		Mr. P. MacEwan		4370
	Res. 2126, Fall River Friendly Group of Seniors: Anniv. 25th -
		Congrats., Hon. F. Cosman		4371
			Vote - Affirmative	4371
	Res. 2127, NDP (N.S.) - Taxation High: Fairness - Reject,
		Hon. D. Downe		4372
	Res. 2128, NDP - Gov't. Future: Tax Increases - Publicize,
		Mr. R. White		4372
	Res. 2129, NDP (N.S.) Leader - Businesses: Policy Variance -
		Clarify, Hon. D. Downe		4373
	Res. 2130, GG (Can.) - Fire Serv. Exemplary Service Medal:
		Mr. Carl Deveau (Little Brook) - Congrats., Hon. W. Gaudet		4374
			Vote - Affirmative	4374
	Res. 2131, National Unity - NDP Leader: Position Unstated -
		Recognize, Mr. M. Samson		4374
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
	No. 584, Health - QE II Health Sc. Ctr.: Business Plan (06/11/98) -
		Publicize, Mr. R. Chisholm		4376
	No. 585, Health - QE II Health Sc. Ctr.: Business Plan - Clarify,
		Dr. J. Hamm		4377
	No. 586, Health - Mental Health Progs.: Problems - Address,
		Ms. Maureen MacDonald		4378
	No. 587, Health - Mammograms: Wait Times - Acceptability,
		Dr. J. Hamm		4380
	No. 588, Lbr.: OH&S - Violation (PLI Environ. [Sysco]),
		Mr. F. Corbett		4381
	No. 589, Health - Y2K Problem: Funding - Clarify, Mr. G. Balser			4382
	No. 590, Human Rts. Comm'n.: Chair (Mary MacLellan) -
		Non-Confidence Vote, Mr. Kevin Deveaux		4384
	No. 591, Human Rts. Comm'n. - Exec. Director: Search - Cost,
		Mr. Kevin Deveaux		4385
	No. 592, Educ. - P3: Beechville-Lakeside-Timberlea - Site Selection,
		Mr. E. Fage		4386
	No. 593, Health - Gaming: Addiction - Counsellors Hire,
		Ms. Helen MacDonald		4387
	No. 594, Educ. - Schools: Construction - Site Selection Process,
		Mr. E. Fage		4388
	No. 595, Fin. - Y2K Problem: Costs Full - Reveal, Mr. P. Delefes			4389
	No. 596, Human Res. - Affirmative Action Prog.: Goals - Attained,
		Mr. G. Archibald		4390
	No. 597, Commun. Serv. - Social Assistance: Benefits - Housing,
		Mr. J. Pye		4391
	No. 598, Nat. Res. - Forests: Harvesting - Statistics Accuracy,
		Mr. J. DeWolfe		4392
	No. 599, Commun. Serv. - Social Assistance: Restructuring -
		Report Contents, Mr. J. Pye		4393
	No. 600, Commun. Serv. - Non-Profit Agencies: Funding - Disclose,
		Mr. J. Pye		4394
	No. 601, Commun. Serv. - Senior Citizens' Property Tax Rebate:
		Mrs. Florence Dean - Eligibility, Mr. B. Taylor		4395
	No. 602, Educ. - P3 Schools: Construction Costs - Unchanged,
		Ms. E. O'Connell		4395
	No. 603, Justice - Drug Use: Students Study - Action, Mr. M. Scott			4396
	No. 604, Nat. Res. - Stellarton: Pioneer Coal - Strip Mining,
		Mr. C. Parker		4398
	No. 605, Health - Cumb. South: Physicians - Recruit, Mr. M. Scott			4399
	No. 606, Fin. - HST: Health Necessities - Relief, Ms. E. O'Connell			4400
	No. 607, Educ.: Special Needs - Funding, Mr. E. Fage			4401
	No. 608, Health - HIV: Youth Infection (Rural N.S.) -
		Reduction Plans, Ms. Maureen MacDonald		4402
	No. 609, Health - Brain Injured: Progs. - Access,
		Ms. Maureen MacDonald		4403
	No. 610, Bus. & Cons. Serv.: Funeral Sales - Unlicensed, Mr. B. Taylor			4404
	No. 611, Econ. Dev. - Pictou Industries: Project (LOFF) -
		Loan Guarantee, Mr. C. Parker		4405
	No. 612, Housing & Mun. Affs.: HRM - Police Cuts, Mr. M. Baker			4406
	No. 613, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Five Island Lake: PCBs -
		Clean-Up Plans, Mr. W. Estabrooks		4408
	No. 614, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Truro (Bridge): Traffic Study -
		Necessity, Mr. J. Muir		4408
	No. 615, Lbr. - Kent Bldg. Store: Fatality - Investigate, Mr. F. Corbett			4409
OPPOSITION MEMBERS' BUSINESS:
	PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
		No. 61, Hepatitis C Compensation Act		4410
			Ms. Maureen MacDonald	4410
			Hon. J. Smith	4412
			Mr. G. Moody	4414
			Dr. H. Bitter-Suermann	4417
			Mr. M. Samson	4419
		No. 76, Grants and Loans Moratorium (1998) Act		4419
			Mr. D. Dexter	4419
			Hon. Manning MacDonald	4422
			Mr. G. Balser	4424
			Mr. H. Epstein	4427
		No. 44, Amendments to the Information Act		4430
			Mr. Kevin Deveaux	4430
			Mr. P. MacEwan	4431
			Mr. M. Scott	4432
			Ms. Y. Atwell	4433
			Hon. R. MacKinnon	4434
PRESENTING REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
	Law Amendments Committee, Hon. Manning MacDonald			4435
ADJOURNMENT:
	MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
		Gov't. (N.S.): Econ. Growth - Congrats.:
			Mr. H. Fraser	4435
			Mr. D. Dexter	4438
			Mr. G. Balser	4441
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Thur., Nov. 26th at 12:00 p.m.				4444
NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER:
	No. 12, Justice: Spicer Building (Dartmouth) - Closure, Mr. M. Scott			4445