The Standing Committee on Government Operations has the honour to present its

FIRST REPORT

That a Message be sent to the Senate requesting that their Honours give leave to the Chair of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration, to appear before the Standing Committee on Government Operations in relation to the Main Estimates 1996-97 respecting the Senate (Vote 1 under Parliament) which were referred to the Committee by the House of Commons on Thursday, March 7, 1996.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Issue 1, which includes this Report) is tabled.

Respectfully submitted,

ALBINA GUARNIERI

Chair