Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, February 26, 2002 Minister Steen, as Cabinet's representative on the Board of Management, gave notice of motion for first reading of Bill 7, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly Retiring Allowances Act and the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act. As Members know, this bill is not a government initiative and, accordingly, the rules of Cabinet solidarity do not apply. Ministers will be allowed a free vote on this bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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