Thank you, Mr. Minister. We have a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill. Question has been called. All those in favour, please signify. All those opposed? The motion is carried. Bill 18 has had second reading and accordingly, the bill stands referred to committee of the whole.

Item 18, second reading of bills. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Finance, Mr. Handley.