Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Standing Committee on Government Operations reviewed Bill 12, Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, No. 2, on May 13, 17 and 22, 1996. Members discussed the bill and agreed that it should be moved into Committee of the Whole for further discussion and action.
The standing committee understood that the purpose of this amendment is to respond to recommendations from a conflict of interest inquiry held last year. Members will take this opportunity in Committee of the Whole to raise any specific questions they may have. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.