Supplementary question.

It is against the rules of the House to make reference to the absence of a member, and it creates disorder in the House. I would remind members not to make reference to the absence of any member.

Interjections.

Restart the clock. The member for Ottawa Centre has the floor.

The Premier to reply.

The supplementary question.

The Minister of Education.

Call in the members. This is a five-minute bell.

The division bells rang from 1139 to 1144.

MPP Stevens has moved private member’s notice of motion number 36.

All those in favour will please rise and remain standing until recognized by the Clerk.

Motion negatived.

I recognize the government House leader.