The amount of time MHAs sat in the legislature for the spring term of the House of Assembly was little more than half of what was scheduled when the legislature closed for the summer yesterday.

Thirty-four days were on the parliamentary calendar for the spring but, in actuality, members sat for Question Period for just 19 of those days.

The legislature opened on March 3rd, just a week after then-Premier Andrew Furey signaled his intention to step down, triggering a race for the Liberal leadership.

The House of Assembly closed on Wednesday of the following week after interim supply passed, with government indicating that the next item on the legislative agenda would be the budget.

Ten sitting days were lost before the legislature resumed on April 9th for budget day. One week later, however, the House closed again with one day left on the table before a scheduled three-week break.

The legislature reopened on May 9th, this time with new premier John Hogan at the helm, before closing again yesterday, leaving another four sitting days unused.

The House of Assembly’s parliamentary calendar has the legislature set to reopen on October 20th, but a provincial election must be held before that time according to current legislation.