WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1972

The House met at 2:00 p.m.

Prayers.

MR. SPEAKER: The Honourable the Leader of the Opposition.

MR. D. BARRETT (Leader of the Opposition): Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to welcome a large group of students from Centennial High School in Coquitlam.

MR. SPEAKER: The Honourable the first Member for Vancouver East.

MR. A.B. MACDONALD (Vancouver East): I ask the House to welcome a larger group of students from Gladstone High School in Vancouver.

MR. SPEAKER: The Member for Nanaimo.

MR. F.J. NEY (Nanaimo): Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to give a cordial welcome to Gordon Bush and party, members of the Nanaimo Society of Gentlemen Bathers and Cricket Players.

MR. SPEAKER: The Honourable Member for Cowichan Malahat.

MR. R.M. STRACHAN (Cowichan-Malahat): Mr. Speaker, I would ask the House to give an extra special warm welcome to a group of unemployed teachers who are with us today.

Introduction of bills.

HON. W.A.C. BENNETT (Premier): Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present a message from His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE
PARI MUTUEL BETTING TAX ACT

MR. SPEAKER: The Lieutenant-Governor transmits herewith a bill intituled An Act to Amend the Pari Mutuel Betting Tax Act, and recommends the same to the legislative assembly. Dated at Government House, March 8, 1972.

House in committee on Bill No. 74. On the recommendation of the committee, Bill No. 74, An Act to Amend the Pari Mutuel Betting Tax Act was introduced, read a first time and ordered to be placed on orders of the day for second reading at the next sitting after today.

HON. L.R. PETERSON (Attorney General): Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present a message from His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor.

CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION ACT

MR. SPEAKER: The Lieutenant-Governor transmits herewith a bill intituled Criminal Injuries Compensation Act, and recommends the same to the legislative assembly. Dated at Government House, March 7, 1972.

House in committee on Bill No. 70. On the recommendation of the committee Bill No. 70, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act was introduced, read a first time, and ordered to be placed on orders of the day for second reading at the next sitting after today.

FIRST READINGS

The following bills were introduced, read a first time and ordered to be placed on orders of the day for second reading at the next sitting after today:

Bill No. 45 intituled An Act to Amend the Physiotherapists and Massage Practitioners Act.

Bill No. 46 intituled An Act to Amend the Practical Nurses Act.

Bill No. 43 intituled An Act to Amend the Change of Name Act.

Bill No. 44 intituled An Act to Amend the Community Care Facilities Licensing Act.

Bill No. 75 intituled An Act Respecting a Guaranteed Income for Senior Citizens.

Orders of the day.

House in committee of supply. The committee rose, reported progress, and asked leave to sit again.

MR. A.B. MACDONALD (Vancouver East): Mr. Speaker, I ask for leave to introduce a bill intituled The Election Expenses Act, 1972.

MR. SPEAKER: I think this is an improper time to be presenting bills.

MR. MACDONALD: Well, I ask for leave, Mr. Speaker.

MR. SPEAKER: Oh, I'm sorry. The Hon. Member has asked for leave.

Leave granted.

THE ELECTION EXPENSES ACT, 1972

Bill No. 76, intituled The Election Expenses Act, 1972, introduced, read a first time, and ordered to be placed on orders of the day for second reading at the next sitting after today.

Hon. Mr. Bennett moves adjournment of the House.

Motion approved.

The House adjourned at 5:44 p.m.