Thank you, Mr. Speaker; my apologies. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nahendeh, that Bill 13, Loan Authorization Act, 1996-97, be read for the second time. Mr. Speaker, this bill authorizes the Commissioner, or a Minister acting on behalf of the Commissioner, to make loans to municipalities for the 1996-97 fiscal year.
Thank you for your indulgence, Mr. Speaker.