Given under my Hand and Seal at Arms this 20th day of August, in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine and in the 48th year of Her Majesty's Reign. Before the House can enter upon any business, a Speaker must be elected. I will now accept nominations for that position. I move the nomination of Murray Scott, the member for Cumberland South, for the office of Speaker.
Nominations are closed.
I declare that Murray Scott is elected Speaker of the House of Assembly. Honourable members of the House of Assembly, I thank the House for the great honour that has been bestowed upon me today. I will do my best to uphold the prestige and high tradition of the Speaker's Office. I respectfully ask the assistance and cooperation of all honourable members. His Honour, the Lieutenant Governor, is without.