TABLE OF CONTENTS					PAGE
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
	Educ. - Pictou Co.: School Closures - Oppose, Ms. E. O'Connell				5263
TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS:
	Nova Scotia Forest Production Survey, 1997, Hon. K. MacAskill				5264
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
	Educ. - YNN: Proposal - Rejected, Hon. W. Gaudet				5265
	Econ. Dev. & Tourism: Rural Communities - Commitment,
		Hon. Manning MacDonald			5268
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
	Res. 2469, Agric. - Cranberry Mgt. Course (Coldbrook): Success -
		Recognize, Hon. E. Lorraine			5271
			Vote - Affirmative		5272
	Res. 2470, Nat. Res. - Moose Hunting: Safety - Exercise,
		Hon. K. MacAskill			5272
			Vote - Affirmative		5273
	Res. 2471, Commun. Serv. - Family Violence Prevention Week: Success -
		Acknowledge, Hon. F. Cosman			5273
			Vote - Affirmative		5274
	Res. 2472, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Y2K Challenge: Commitment
		(Employees) - Recognize, Hon. C. Huskilson			5274
			Vote - Affirmative		5274
	Res. 2473, Health - Dorothy Spence (TecKnowledge Healthcare
		Systems): Natl. IWAY Award - Congrats., Hon. J. Smith			5274
			Vote - Affirmative		5275
	Res. 2474, Transport. & Pub. Wks.: Hwy. No. 125 (Hwy. No. 105-
		Leitches Creek, C.B. Co.) Twinning - Tender Acknowledge,
			Hon. C. Huskilson		5275
				Vote - Affirmative	5276
	Res. 2475, Commun. Serv. - NSASW: Care/Compassion - Congrats.,
		Hon. F. Cosman			5276
			Vote - Affirmative		5277
	Res. 2476, Agric. - Holstein Convention (Natl. [Hfx. 20/04-26/04/99]):
		Opportunity - Recognize, Hon. E. Lorraine			5277
			Vote - Affirmative		5277
	Res. 2477, Health - Blood Donations: Easter Weekend - Give,
		Hon. J. Smith			5278
			Vote - Affirmative		5278
	Res. 2478, Human Res. - Bowl for Kids' Sake: Participation - Congrats.,
		Hon. F. Cosman			5278
			Vote - Affirmative		5279
	Res. 2479, Human Res. - Women's Commun. Econ. Dev. Network:
		Success - Wish, Hon. F. Cosman			5279
			Vote - Affirmative		5280
NOTICES OF MOTION:
	Res. 2480, Exco - C.B.: Dept. & Agency Officials [N.S. New] - Locate,
		Mr. R. Chisholm			5280
	Res. 2481, SCS: Senior Citizens Day (N.S.) - Declare, Dr. J. Hamm				5281
		Vote - Affirmative			5281
	Res. 2482, Educ. - Ronald MacNeil (UCCB): Natl. IWAY Award -
		Congrats., Ms. Helen MacDonald			5281
			Vote - Affirmative		5282
	Res. 2483, Culture - Anna. Reg. Commun. Arts Council: Success -
		Congrats., Mr. L. Montgomery			5282
			Vote - Affirmative		5283
	Res. 2484, Fish. - Resource Harvesting: Mgt. Plan - Develop,
		Mr. N. LeBlanc			5283
	Res. 2485, Sports - Hockey (Stora Invitational Minor Tournament):
		Participants/Organizers - Congrats., Hon. R. White			5284
			Vote - Affirmative		5284
	Res. 2486, Educ. - Dartmouth HS: Model Parliament -
		Commitment Congrats., Mr. D. Chard			5284
			Vote - Affirmative		5285
	Res. 2487, Newfoundland & Labrador - Confederation: Anniv. 50th -
		Congrats., Dr. J. Hamm			5285
			Vote - Affirmative		5286
	Res. 2488, Nunavut Territory: Welcome - Extend, Hon. D. Downe				5286
		Vote - Affirmative			5286
	Res. 2489, Health: Densitometers - Increase, Mr. B. Taylor				5287
	Res. 2490, NDP (N.S.) Leader - Role Models: Better - Find,
		Mr. Charles MacDonald			5287
	Res. 2491, Fin. - Taxation: Reduction Permanent - Support,
		Hon. D. Downe			5288
			Vote - Affirmative		5288
	Res. 2492, Sports - Curling: Colleen Jones Rink (Cdn. Champs.) -
		Success Congrats., Mr. G. Fogarty			5289
			Vote - Affirmative		5289
	Res. 2493, Halifax, Port of - Maersk & Sealand: Securement -
		Efforts Applaud, Hon. D. Downe			5289
			Vote - Affirmative		5290
	Res. 2494, NDP (N.S.) Leader: Sysco Performance - Contrast Sharp,
		Mr. P. MacEwan			5290
	Res. 2495, Tech. & Sc. Sec't. - Y2K: Readiness Excellent - Commend,
		Hon. R. MacKinnon			5291
	Res. 2496, Educ. - Charles P. Allen HS: Mengie Shulman Awards -
		Winners Congrats., Hon. F. Cosman			5291
			Vote - Affirmative		5292
	Res. 2497, Leader of Opposition - Opinion (Negative N.S.): B.C. -
		Move, Mr. Charles MacDonald			5292
	Res. 2498, Educ. - Charles P. Allen HS: Recognition Night -
		Honours Students Congrats., Hon. F. Cosman			5293
			Vote - Affirmative		5294
	Res. 2499, Educ. - Learning Abilities Assoc. (N.S.): Efforts -
		Recognize, Mr. J. Muir			5294
			Vote - Affirmative		5294
	Res. 2500, Anna. Royal - Attractions Canada Awards Nominee: MLAs -
		Visit Encourage, Mr. L. Montgomery			5294
			Vote - Affirmative		5295
	Res. 2501, Sports - Hockey (Air Canada Atl. Reg. Championships-Dart.):
		Best Wishes - Extend, Hon. J. Smith			5295
			Vote - Affirmative		5296
	Res. 2502, Health - Long-Term Care Beds: Announcement - Encourage,
		Mr. M. Baker			5296
	Res. 2503, Sports - Hockey (CIAU) - Randy Gregg Award:
		Brad Peddle (St. F.X.) - Congrats., Mr. H. Fraser			5297
			Vote - Affirmative		5297
	Res. 2504, EMO - Muns.: Readiness - Efforts Indicate, Mr. J. DeWolfe				5297
	Res. 2505, Sports - Curling (Mixed Champs. [Can.]): Paul Flemming
		(Musquodoboit Hbr.) - Congrats., Hon. K. Colwell			5298
			Vote - Affirmative		5299
	Res. 2506, Fin. - Film Industry: Tax Credit - Extend, Mr. G. Balser				5299
	Res. 2507, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Survival Systems (Dart.):
		Expansion - Congrats., Hon. R. White			5299
			Vote - Affirmative		5300
	Res. 2508, Culture - Springhill & Area Irish Festival Soc.:
		Musical Production - Congrats., Mr. M. Scott			5300
			Vote - Affirmative		5301
	Res. 2509, Educ. - Hfx. Youth Foundation: Family Learning -
		Commitment Congrats., Hon. W. Gaudet			5301
	Res. 2510, Econ. Dev. & Tourism: Hfx. Internat. Profile-Recognize -
		Regions (N.S.)-Rivalry Discourage, Mr. G. Fogarty			5302
			Vote - Affirmative		5302
	Res. 2511, Educ. - Cabot HS: Students (St. F.X. 1st Yr.) -
		Teachers Congrats., Hon. K. MacAskill			5302
			Vote - Affirmative		5303
	Res. 2512, Leader of Opposition - Coal Industry: Dockrill Proposal -
		Position Reveal, Mr. P. MacEwan			5303
	Res. 2513, C.B. Centre MLA - Devco: Res. 2376 - Actions Reflect,
		Hon. M. Samson			5304
	Res. 2514, Sports - Hockey (SEDMHA Internat. Minor Tournament-
		Dart.): Organizers - Congrats., Hon. J. Smith			5304
			Vote - Affirmative		5305
	Res. 2515, C.B. East NDP Exec.: Resignations - Congrats., Mr. H. Fraser				5305
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
	No. 758, Educ. - P3 Schools: Cost - Alternative, Mr. R. Chisholm				5306
	No. 759, Sysco: Board of Directors - Role, Dr. J. Hamm				5307
	No. 760, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Mac Timber: Monies - Investigation,
		Mr. D. Dexter			5308
	No. 761, Sysco: Hoogovens - Cost, Dr. J. Hamm				5310
	No. 762, Educ.: School Closures - Commitment, Mr. R. Chisholm				5311
	No. 763, Educ.: School Boards - Deficits, Mr. E. Fage				5312
	No. 764, Educ.: Strait Reg. School Bd. - Commun. Consultation,
		Ms. E. O'Connell			5313
	No. 765, Educ.: Judique/Creignish Schools - Plans,
		Ms. Helen MacDonald			5314
	No. 766, Econ. Dev. & Tourism: Mac Timber - Information Refusal,
		Mr. G. Balser			5315
	No. 767, Educ. - P3 Schools: Sale - Prevent, Mr. W. Estabrooks				5316
	No. 768, Nat. Res. - Sable Gas: Pipeline (Hfx.) - Size,
		Mr. G. Archibald			5317
	No. 769, Educ. - P3 Schools: Commercial Enterprise - Guidelines
		Develop, Mr. P. Delefes			5318
	No. 770, Lbr.: Volunteer Firefighters - Assist, Mr. M. Baker				5319
	No. 771, Educ.: Elmsdale Elem. School - Status, Mr. John MacDonell				5320
	No. 772, Fish. - Mussel Farm (Tatamagouche Bay): Application -
		Status, Mr. B. Taylor			5321
	No. 773, Educ. - P3 Schools: Enhancements - Reduction,
		Ms. E. O'Connell			5322
	No. 774, Educ. - Horton HS: Cost - Increase, Mr. J. Holm				5323
	No. 775, Housing & Mun. Affs. - Cumb. South: Property Assessments -
		Increase, Mr. M. Scott			5324
	No. 776, Educ. - P3 Schools: Horton HS - Ownership Disclose,
		Mr. H. Epstein			5325
	No. 777, Commun. Serv. - Secure Treatment: Ex-Province - Number,
		Mr. J. Muir			5326
	No. 778, Educ. - Schools: Communities - Accountability,
		Dr. H. Bitter-Suermann			5327
	No. 779, Health - Professions: Complementary - Legislation,
		Mr. G. Moody			5328
	No. 780, Educ. - N.S. Commun. Col.: Assistance - Increase,
		Mr. P. Delefes			5329
	No. 781, Environ. - Water Testing: Muns. Responsibility - Date,
		Mr. J. DeWolfe			5330
	No. 782, Fin. - Atl. Lottery Corp.: Withdrawal - Plans,
		Ms. Helen MacDonald			5331
	No. 783, Transport. & Pub. Wks.: Truckers (Leon Thompson-TANS) -
		Status, Mr. John MacDonell			5332
	No. 784, Econ. Dev. & Tourism: Unemployment - Definition,
		Mr. E. Fage			5333
	No. 785, Health - Care: Universal - Definition, Ms. Maureen MacDonald				5334
	No. 786, Educ. - Chignecto-Central School Bd.: Brookfield -
		School Improvements, Mr. B. Taylor			5335
	No. 787, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Paving: Priorities List - Table,
		Mr. John Deveau			5336
OPPOSITION MEMBERS' BUSINESS:
	PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
		No. 66, Education Act			5337
			Ms. E. O'Connell		5337
			Hon. W. Gaudet		5340
			Mr. E. Fage		5342
			Mr. Kevin Deveaux		5344
		No. 70, Fisheries Organizations Consultation (1998) Act			5346
			Mr. John Deveau		5347
			Hon. K. Colwell		5348
			Mr. N. LeBlanc		5351
			Mr. W. Estabrooks		5354
			Mr. L. Montgomery		5356
			Hon. M. Samson		5357
ADJOURNMENT:
	MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
		Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Rural Businesses: Trade Missions - Success:
			Mr. H. Fraser		5358
			Mr. D. Dexter		5361
			Mr. C. Parker		5362
			Mr. G. Balser		5363
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Thurs., Apr. 1st at 12:00 p.m.					5366