Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

WHEREAS Members of the 13th Assembly agreed that after two years have lapsed in the current term, that there should be a review where the Premier and Members of Cabinet shall report to and be accountable to Members on progress to date;

AND WHEREAS a review will permit Members of the Legislature to consider plans for the remainder of the term of the 13th Legislative Assembly;

AND WHEREAS the mid-term review should now be undertaken to permit Members opportunity to openly discuss progress to date and shape direction to the end of the term of the 13th Assembly;

NOW THEREFORE, I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that the item, Mid-Term Review, be moved into committee of the whole for consideration as the first item of business on Wednesday, October 22, 1997.