Thank you, Mr. Handley. We have a motion on the floor. Members are reminded that a copy of the motion is in their binders. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

Item 16, motions. Item 17, first reading of bills. Item 18, second reading of bills. Bill 1. The Chair recognizes the Minister responsible for the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Ootes.