Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.

---Carried

Bill 9 has had first reading. On behalf of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories it is my honour and privilege this afternoon to welcome Dr. Roberta Bondar. Dr. Bondar is Canada's only woman astronaut.

---Applause

Last January she travelled into space aboard the space shuttle Discovery. Later this afternoon Dr. Bondar will present the Legislative Assembly with the territorial flag which she carried into space. Welcome to the gallery.

Item 17, First Reading of Bills. Item 18, Second Reading of Bills. Mr. Lewis.