The 31st Legislative Assembly of British Columbia sat from 1976 to 1979. The members were elected in the British Columbia general election held in December 1975. [1] The Social Credit Party led by Bill Bennett formed the government. [2] The New Democratic Party (NDP) led by William Stewart King formed the official opposition. Dave Barrett had lost his seat in the election; he was reelected in a by-election held in June 1976 and resumed his role as party leader. [3]
Dean Smith served as speaker for the assembly until 1978 when he resigned as speaker. Harvey Schroeder replaced Smith as speaker in 1979. [4]
The following members were elected to the assembly in 1975: [1]
Affiliation | Members | |
---|---|---|
Social Credit | 35 | |
New Democratic Party | 18 | |
Liberal | 1 | |
Progressive Conservative | 1 | |
Total | 55 | |
Government Majority | 15 |
By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons: [1]
Electoral district | Member elected | Party | Election date | Reason |
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Vancouver East | David Barrett | NDP | June 3, 1976 | R.A. Williams resigned February 27, 1976, to provide seat for D. Barrett |
Oak Bay | Victor Albert Stephens | Progressive Conservative | March 20, 1978 | G.S. Wallace resigned December 31, 1977, to return to medical practice |