1972 Legislative Session: 3rd Session, 29th Parliament

HANSARD

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Official Report of

DEBATES OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

(Hansard)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1972

Afternoon Sitting

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Due

to the special arrangements of Hon. Members' desks in the chamber, it

was not possible to record the proceedings in the House on the opening

day of the third session of the 29th legislative assembly.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1972

The House met at 3:00 p.m.

This being the first day of the third session of the 29th

legislative assembly of the Province of British Columbia for the

dispatch of business, pursuant to a Proclamation of Colonel the

Honourable John R. Nicholson, Lieutenant-Governor of the province,

dated November 2, 1971, Hon. Members took their seats.

SPEECH FROM THE THRONE

The Honourable the Lieutenant-Governor having entered the House and

being seated upon the throne, was pleased to deliver the following

gracious speech.

HON. JOHN. R. NICHOLSON (Lieutenant-Governor): Mr. Speaker

and Members of the legislative assembly, I am pleased to welcome you to

the third session of the 29th parliament of this province. I extend to

you my best wishes as we now enter our second century as a province of

Canada, for it was on February 15, 1872 that the first session of the

first parliament was convened for the dispatch of business.

We have just concluded the celebrations marking the centennial of

our entry into Canadian confederation. Over 390 local centennial

committees, representing 99 per cent of the population, were formed,

thus providing a remarkable degree of participation. Throughout the

entire province hundreds of local centennial projects for the lasting

benefit of our citizens were planned and completed. The costs of these

projects, amounting to nearly $12 million, were shared by the

provincial, federal, and local governments.

During our centennial year we were honoured by visits of many

distinguished persons. The highlight of our centennial festivities was

the visit in May of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by

Their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Edinburgh and the Princess Anne. The

Royal visit was designed to be as informal as possible, and this

objective was achieved in a most successful manner. Our gracious

sovereign travelled widely throughout the province and was everywhere

acclaimed by her loyal subjects.

In honour of this occasion and recognizing Her Majesty's and my

government's interest in furthering educational opportunities for our

university graduates, Her Majesty approved a scholarship, to be known

as the Queen Elizabeth II British Columbia Centennial Scholarship. This

scholarship, with a total value of $5,000, is to be awarded annually to

a graduate of a public university of the province to pursue further

studies in the United Kingdom.

During the year, many annual meetings and conventions of major

Canadian industries and organizations were welcomed to British

Columbia, as were also visitors from other lands.

We were also honoured by visits of His Excellency, the Right

Honourable Roland Michener, C.C., C.D., Governor General of Canada, and

Her Excellency, Mrs. Michener, C.C., to the Kootenays in May and to the

southwestern part of the province in November.

In June the province was the host for the constitutional conference

from which emanated the document known as the Victoria Charter.

On July 1, the Right Honourable Pierre Trudeau and Members of the

federal privy council held a symbolic cabinet meeting in the executive

council chamber of our parliament buildings. At that meeting a

proclamation was approved acknowledging the centenary of the province

and wishing it well in the future. Following the federal cabinet

meeting, Prime Minister Trudeau and my Prime Minister, the Honourable

W.A.C. Bennett, jointly signalled the start of the famous London to

Victoria air race.

July 20, the actual date of the centennial anniversary, was marked

with special celebrations and activities throughout the whole province.

The provincial premiers also honoured our centennial by holding their annual conference in British Columbia in August.

On April 2, 1971 I was pleased to administer the oath of office to

the Honourable James Roland Chabot, who was sworn in as Minister of

Labour.

In December our province suffered a great loss in the death of the

Honourable Frank Mackenzie Ross, C.M.G., M.C., an eminent soldier,

industrialist, and public servant, who filled with great distinction

the office of Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia from 1955 to

1960. Earlier we were saddened by the passing of the Honourable Henry

Irvine Bird, who had served as a Chief Justice of the Province of

British Columbia from 1964 to 1967.

With other Canadians we mourned the death on Friday last of Frederik IX, the well-beloved King of Denmark.

Queen Margrethe II, who acceded to the throne will be remembered by

the people of British Columbia as a gracious and popular visitor to our

province during the Canadian centennial year of 1967.

In 1971 the provincial economy moved into a more expansionary phase.

Following a series of meetings between the 10 leading western nations,

a new monetary agreement was reached on December 18. The long-term

effects of this new accord should be beneficial if the Canadian dollar

remains at or below parity with the United States dollar.

The rising value of the Canadian dollar during the year regrettably

had a detrimental effect on the province's export industries. This,

coupled with the general economic climate throughout the Western World

and the fiscal policies of the federal government, has contributed to a

relatively high unemployment rate. In October 1971 there were 53,000

persons unemployed in British Columbia, or 5.7 per cent of the labour

force. Nevertheless, this is a significant improvement over the 1970

figures, when 69,000 persons, or 7.9 per cent of the labour force, were

unemployed.

The continued expansion of the economy in the province is an

encouraging sign, and the rate of job creation would be adequate under

normal circumstances. However, I beg to report that the continued high

level of migration into the province affects this delicate balance and

creates additional problems for which solutions are being sought.

In order to help reduce the unemployment rate with which we are

faced you will be asked to consider job-creating measures involving the

British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, the Pacific Great Eastern

Railway Company, housing, forest and park development, and protection

of the ecology.

The prime thrust of my government's policy continues to be the

improvement of the environment for all citizens. An engineering study

has been undertaken to establish acceptable noise-levels for

motor-vehicles. A substantial number of ecological reserves have been

established. British

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Columbia is the first province in Canada to give

ecological reserves statutory protection. The choicest recreational

sites are protected from pre-emptive private uses.

The provincial pollution control agencies have established maximum

requirements for municipal effluent treatment and for solid-waste

disposal.

Objectives for forest industry pollution control were established.

Steps are being taken to set guidelines for mining, metallurgical,

chemical, and petroleum industry pollution control.

My government continues to provide financial assistance to

accelerate pollution control and environmental quality improvement

efforts.

I am pleased to report that a full-scale study has been undertaken

of family relations legislation, and a bill in that regard will be

introduced for your consideration. In December last, the appointments

of three new Supreme Court Justices for British Columbia was announced

— the Honourable Mr. Justices Richard P. Anderson, Thomas Berger, and

Harry C. McKay.

The Law Reform Commission has produced reports covering

expropriation and debtor-creditor relationships, and these reports will

be placed before you for consideration.

A special committee was appointed by my government last year to

study the whole question of companies and securities law. The committee

has now made its first report, and legislation arising therefrom is

under consideration.

My government is also considering the feasibility of an Indian court

caseworker programme, and the provision of assistance to such a

programme. This is in addition to native Indian caseworkers serving

with the John Howard Society on Vancouver Island and the mainland under

a programme financed by the First Citizens' Fund.

The forest resource industries of British Columbia, reversing the

trend of 1970, showed an appreciable increase in lumber production in

There were 2,898 forest fires in the province during 1971. The

direct cost of fighting these fires was approximately $10.7 million,

the highest on record.

Despite difficult conditions in the market for pulp products, a small increase over 1970 figures is expected.

The reforestation programme is on schedule, with 45.5 million trees being planted in 1971.

Water resources management, in harmony with our social and economic needs, will be further assisted by the provisions of the Water Resources Act , a draft of which was introduced by my government at the last session.

I am pleased to report that the development of the hydro-electric

Canal plant on the Kootenay River was commenced, utilizing the benefits

of the Columbia River Treaty water-storage projects.

British Columbia's electric power generation for 1971 reached an

estimated 28.8 billion kilowatt-hours. This represents a 10.2-per-cent

increase over power generation in 1970.

A study will be completed this year by the British Columbia Energy

Board to determine the best use of the province's energy resources to

meet power demands up to 1985. British Columbia Hydro will meet its

share of these new requirements by using sources which cause the least

possible adverse effect on the environment. During 1971, more than 90

per cent of the electrical energy generated by the authority was from

hydro-electric sources. It is important to note that these sources do

not contribute to water or air pollution.

The provincial electrical transmission grid was extended and reinforced in 1971.

Construction of the Mica Dam project was more than 80 per cent completed by the end of 1971.

The mineral industry experienced another year of growth. This growth

is expected to continue in 1972. Four new major mines, with a total

ore-processing capacity of 94,000 tons per day, will be brought into

production.

The proposed construction of a natural gas pipe-line to Vancouver

Island is expected to spur exploratory drilling for gas in northeastern

British Columbia. Total estimated reserves of raw natural gas at the

end of 1970 were 9.9 trillion cubic feet, an increase of 25 per cent

over 1969.

I am pleased to report that a supplement to the 1970-75 Agricultural Rehabilitation and Development Act

(ARDA) agreement is expected to be signed shortly. This supplementary

agreement provides for consideration to be given to rural and remote

areas where more than two-thirds of those involved are of Indian

ancestry.

My government carried on its policy of pursuing a programme designed

to foster the expansion of our industrial and commercial base and to

encourage the growth of foreign trade. Capital investment in the

province is expected to reach $3.7 billion for 1971. This is an

increase of 22 per cent over the previous year.

Trade through British Columbia ports established new records. Exports were valued at $2.7 billion and imports at $1.25 billion.

The fifth British Columbia Trade Fair, held in June 1971, was an

outstanding success. Four hundred and twenty exhibitors from North

America, Europe, and Asia were able to display their products.

My government is pleased to report that the operating area of the

Pacific Great Eastern Railway was further extended in 1971 by the

addition of new trackage.

The 250-mile extension from Fort St. John to Fort Nelson was opened

in September at a colourful ceremony in Fort Nelson. Marked progress

was maintained on the 420 mile extension from Fort St. James to Dease

Lake.

Carloadings, which have doubled in the past decade, soared to a new high, and gross revenues were up sharply.

In keeping with the expanded role of the Pacific Great Eastern

Railway in the economic life of the province, legislation will be

introduced to give it a more appropriate name — the British Columbia

Railway Company.

I am happy to report that the wide-ranging programme for highway

construction continued. Upgrading to four-lane standards is under way

on Highway 1 between Bridal Falls and Hope and on the Upper Levels

section, the Lougheed Highway, and the Patricia Bay Highway. Progress

has been made on two major bridge constructions — the Knight Street and

the Mission Bridges. New highway construction on northern Vancouver

Island commenced between Kelsey Bay and Port McNeill and between Port

Alberni and Tofino. This construction will be continued into 1972/73.

It gives me pleasure to report that an over-all increase of 14 per

cent was experienced on all British Columbia Ferries routings in 1971.

An astounding increase of 80 per cent was enjoyed on the northern

Vancouver Island route. This was made possible by the doubling of the

capacity of the Island Princess .

In order to meet increased traffic demands, the Queen of Vancouver and the Queen of Saanich are undergoing lengthening, and the Howe Sound Queen has been acquired.

Because of the continued concern for the safety of coastal communities exposed to tsunami, or seismic sea wave,

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threats, the international warning system has been

streamlined. Warning messages originating in Alaska and Hawaii are now

received by the provincial civil defence organization within 30 minutes

and are then relayed to local communities as necessary.

In Victoria, last May, my government sponsored a centennial

citizens' conference on libraries. This conference affirmed our

conviction that improved library service and intellectual growth should

parallel the economic progress of British Columbia.

In the field of education, construction of new facilities continued

at a good pace. In the past year, 677 classrooms and 94 gymnasia were

constructed. Additional school facilities are to be constructed,

involving the outlay of more than $50 million.

My government has had committees studying the accreditation process

and curriculum revision. Major changes in these have been announced.

Legislation will be introduced in this session to amend the Public Schools Act .

My government's emphasis on vocational and technical training is

being maintained. The first open-pit mining school in Canada was opened

in August in Rossland. This school was made possible with co-operation

from the Mining Association of British Columbia and the provincial and

federal governments.

I am pleased to report that our college system is developing at a

remarkable rate and with most successful results. In the past few years

enrolment has increased from 2,500 to 14,000 students.

The Select Standing Committee on Social Welfare and Education will

be asked to review the tenure of members of the faculties in the public

universities.

In keeping with my government's policies to ease unemployment, I am

gratified to inform you that a greatly expanded programme of new

government building construction and building maintenance has been

adopted. New buildings are under construction at Creston, Prince

George, Smithers, and Nelson. Plans are proceeding for new buildings at

Burns Lake, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Kamloops, Powell River, Trail,

Victoria, and the British Columbia Building in Vancouver.

The Gas Act , the Electrical Energy Act , and the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act have been examined. My government will introduce legislation to provide for the consolidation of these Acts into a Safety Engineering Services Act .

I am indeed pleased to report that the improvements in the pension

plans for civil service employees introduced by my government last year

have provided improved benefits for those retiring in the future. More

than 8,400 retired employees and their widows received increases

amounting to more than $2 million a year.

It also gives me pleasure to announce that arrangements have been

made with the federal government whereby provincial civil servants,

teachers, and others will benefit under the new unemployment insurance

regulations.

The rapid growth of population in our province has been more than

matched by an increasing labour force. The population growth of

approximately 3 per cent is the highest in Canada, while the labour

population growth is more than 6 per cent.

In October 1971 the number of gainfully employed reached 877,000, a gain of 73,000 over the previous year.

I am gratified to report that British Columbia enjoyed a relatively

good year in the field of labour relations. The absence of prolonged

labour disputes suggests that the combined efforts of labour,

management, and my government avoided serious confrontation.

You will be asked to consider amendments to labour legislation during the session.

The Workmen's Compensation Board has concluded hearings for revised

accident-prevention regulations. New regulations will reflect the

co-operative effort of labour, management, and government officials,

who have drafted 255 new regulations and 520 revisions. These changes

were made necessary by the many changes in industrial technology. My

government congratulates labour and management for their spirit of

cooperation.

The continuing policy of my government to emphasize environmental

excellence throughout the province is manifested through joint

financing for municipal water, sewer, and pollution control and

abatement.

The financial position of British Columbia's municipalities is unexcelled anywhere in Canada.

I am pleased to report that the Litter Act

of 1970, which was the first in Canada, has materially reduced some

facets of the litter problem. You will be asked to consider amendments

to this Act to clarify further this legislation.

The Regional Park Act is receiving ever-wider utilization by the regional districts, and certain desirable amendments will be placed before you.

As a result of continued and expanding promotional effort, I am

pleased to report that we have again enjoyed a substantial growth in

the visitor industry.

The Hearing-aid Regulation Act ,

the first of its kind in Canada, was proclaimed on July 1, 1971. A

board has been appointed to administer the Act, and regulations have

been promulgated.

The dynamic programme undertaken by my government to provide for

increased medical services and hospital care to our citizens continues.

Thirteen major hospital construction projects, totalling 772 beds, were

completed in 1971. At year-end there were an additional 25 projects

under construction designed to provide 1,799 beds.

The problem of alcohol and narcotic addiction is of great concern to

my government. I am pleased to commend the excellent work being done by

the Alcohol Foundation of British Columbia and the Narcotic Foundation

of British Columbia and by other organizations. From funds provided in

the Drug, Alcohol, and Cigarette Prevention and Rehabilitation Fund,

established last year, the advisory committee has made progress in

developing programmes. In particular, I note that to combat the

disturbing narcotic-addiction problem, my government has authorized an

extension of hospital insurance coverage to the withdrawal treatment

programme of the Narcotic Addiction Foundation.

As a result of a survey, new beach-water quality standards have been set.

A major expansion of mental health centre services took place during

1971 with the development of seven community centres throughout the

province. This expansion was part of my government's concern and

continuing programme of developing mental health services and

programmes on a regional basis.

A pilot study of psychiatric home treatment, as an alternative to

admission to a mental health hospital, was commenced in July 1971. My

government is providing $90,000 for the operational costs of this

study, which is being carried out in conjunction with the federal

government.

In June last, my government inaugurated its programme of outright grants-in-aid to regional districts, municipalities,

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and nonprofit organizations for the construction of

special-care homes, to satisfy a long-felt need for boarding-house

accommodation at reasonable cost for those of our citizens requiring a

limited degree of medical and nursing supervision in their daily lives.

My government is directly sponsoring the construction of four

special-care homes of yet another type. One is already under

construction in Victoria. Two will be constructed in Greater Vancouver

and the fourth will be constructed in the interior of the province.

A high degree of interest was evident in my government's programme

of grants-in-aid of elderly citizens' housing, and it gives me great

pleasure to report that accommodations in this type of housing,

sponsored by nonprofit societies, had passed the accumulative 10,000

mark in mid-year of 1971.

Public interest in Barkerville and Fort Steele Historic Parks was

maintained at a very high level in the 1971 season. In addition, the

acquisition of important historical areas in Fort St. James was also

continued, with a view to developments taking place at this important

site during the coming fiscal year. It is also to be noted that the new

facilities provided for the Provincial Archives and the Provincial

Museum continue to be extensively used by the people of British

Columbia and by visitors to this province.

My government is gratified to report the institution of social and

economic rehabilitation programmes to reduce the numbers requiring

social assistance. New programmes, or those which have been greatly

expanded to cater to this situation, include public work activity

projects, training and upgrading for employment, on-the-job training,

and the special opportunities programme for working mothers.

My government also recognizes the need for greater assistance to the

permanently handicapped and, accordingly, social allowances to this

group were increased.

A job opportunities programme in which my government has agreed to

pay one-half the wage costs between November 1971 and April 30, 1972,

for those in receipt of social assistance for at least three months has

provided both opportunity and incentive for many seeking employment.

We have much to be thankful for in British Columbia, and we look

forward to the coming year with renewed vigour and a sense of challenge.

The public accounts and reports of the departments of my government

will be presented to you, and estimates for the ensuing year will be

submitted.

To these and all other matters which may come before you I ask your

most careful attention and I pray that Divine Providence may guide your

deliberations. Mr. Speaker and Honourable Members, I leave you now to

the discharge of your legislative duties.

MR. SPEAKER: In order to prevent mistakes I have obtained a copy of His Honour's speech.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE EVIDENCE ACT

Hon. Mr. Peterson (Attorney General) moves introduction and first reading of Bill No. 1 intituled

An Act to Amend the Evidence Act .

Motion approved. Bill read a first time and ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading at the next sitting of the House after today.

MR. SPEAKER: The Honourable the Premier.

HON. W.A.C. BENNETT (Premier): Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to move, seconded by the Hon. Attorney General, that the Votes and Proceedings

of this House be printed, being first perused by Mr. Speaker, and that

he do appoint the printing thereof, and that no person but such as he

shall appoint do presume to print the same.

MR. SPEAKER: The Honourable the Leader of the Opposition.

MR. D. BARRETT (Leader of the Opposition): Mr. Speaker, I

wish to move the following amendment to that motion, seconded by the

Hon. Member for Burnaby North. That the motion be amended by adding the

following words: "That the 1971 Record of Debates be withdrawn for

correction; that such correction be done with the advice of an all

party committee appointed by the Speaker and which committee shall also

assist the Speaker in the recording and printing of this session's

debates both in the House and in committee stages of estimates and

bills."

MR. SPEAKER: As Hon. Members know, the Record of Debates of

this legislature is a matter governed by Standing Orders. This

amendment therefore purports to amend

Part IV of Standing Orders, and

should take the form of a substantive motion requiring notice. I

therefore rule the motion for the amendment out of order.

MR. BARRETT: I accept your ruling, Mr. Speaker, but I challenge it.

Interjections by Hon. Members.

MR. SPEAKER: Is the Hon. Member challenging the ruling?

MR. BARRETT: Yes, Mr. Speaker, I challenge your ruling.

The Speaker's ruling was sustained on the following division.

YEAS — 37

Ney

Tisdalle

Wolfe

Merilees

Bruch

Smith

Marshall

McCarthy, Mrs.

McDiarmid

Wallace

Jordan, Mrs.

Chabot

Wenman

Dawson, Mrs.

Skillings

Kripps, Mrs.

Kiernan

Chant

Mussallem

Williston

Loffmark

Price

Bennett

Gaglardi

Capozzi

Peterson

Campbell, D.R.J.

Vogel

Black

Brothers

LeCours

Fraser

Shelford

Little

Campbell, B.

Richter

Jefcoat

NAYS — 17

Brousson

Williams, R.A.

Strachan

Gardom

Calder

Dowding

Cocke

Clark

Nimsick

Hartley,

McGeer

Barrett

Lorimer

Williams. L.A.

Dailly, Mrs.

Hall

Macdonald

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Motion agreed to.

MR. SPEAKER: The Honourable the Premier.

HON. MR. BENNETT: Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to move,

seconded by the Hon. Minister of Education, that the select standing

committees of this House, for the present session, be appointed for the

following purposes: 1. On Standing Orders and Private Bills; 2. On

Public Accounts and Printing; 3. On Mining and Railways; 4. On

Agriculture; 5. On Municipal Matters; 6. On Forestry and Fisheries; 7.

On Labour; 8. On Social Welfare and Education; which said committees

shall severally be empowered to examine and inquire into all such

matters and things as shall be referred to them by this House, and to

report from time to time their observations and opinions thereon, with

power to send for persons, papers, and records, and that a special

committee be appointed to prepare and report, with all convenient

speed, lists of members to compose the above select standing committees

of this House under Standing Order 68 (1), said Committee to be

composed of the Hon. L.R. Peterson, the Hon. W.N. Chant, and Messrs.

Bruch, Barrett, and McGeer.

Motion agreed to.

HON. MR. BENNETT: Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to move,

seconded by the Hon. Attorney General, that Herbert Joseph Bruch,

Esquire, member for Esquimalt electoral district, be appointed Deputy

Speaker for this session of the legislative assembly.

Motion agreed to.

The following papers were presented to the House:

By the Hon. W.D. Black (Provincial Secretary):

Sixteenth annual report of the business done in pursuance of the Members of the Legislative Assembly Superannuation Act for the year ended March 31, 1971.

Thirty-sixth annual report of the business done in pursuance of the Civil Service Superannuation Act for the year ended March 31, 1971.

Thirty-second annual report of the business done in pursuance of the Municipal Superannuation Act for the year ended December 31, 1970.

Third annual report of the business done in pursuance of the College Pension Act for the year ended August 31, 1971.

Thirtieth annual report of the business done in pursuance of the Teachers' Pensions Act for the year ended December 31, 1970.

Eleventh annual report of the business done under the Public Service Group Insurance Act for the policy year July 1, 1970, to June 30, 1971.

Department of Queen's Printer balance sheet as at

March 31, 1971, and profit and loss statement for 12 months ended March

31, 1971.

Capital Improvement District Commission statement of receipts and disbursements for year ended March 31, 1971.

Report of Thomas A. Dohni on Gastown Inquiry, dated October 6, 1971.

Annual report of the Library Development Commission for the year ended March 31, 1971.

By the Hon. L.R. Peterson (Attorney General):

The 16th annual report of the Superintendent of Insurance for the year ended December 31, 1970.

The 49th annual report of the Fire Marshal for the year ended December 31, 1970. (In manuscript form.)

The annual report for 1971 of the British Columbia Racing Commission. (In manuscript form.)

The annual report of the Motor-vehicle Branch for the year 1970.

The 50th annual report of the Liquor Control Board covering the fiscal year ended March 31, 1971.

By the Hon. W.A.C. Bennett (Minister of Finance):

Public accounts of British Columbia for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1971.

Return submitted in accordance with

section 46 (2) of the Revenue Act, Revised Statutes of British Columbia , 1960 ; Refunds and remissions made under

section 46 (1) of the Revenue Act, Revised Statutes of British Columbia, 1960 , during the calendar year 1971.

Return submitted in accordance with

section 85 (4) of the Taxation Act : Remissions and refunds made under authority of

section 85 (1), (2), and (3) of the Taxation Act, Revised Statutes of British Columbia, 1960 , during the calendar year 1971.

Annual report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1971, Office of the Assessment Commissioner.

Annual report of the Assessment Appeal Board for the year ended December 31, 1971.

Statement of unclaimed money deposits, under authority of Unclaimed Money Deposits Act, Revised Statutes Of British Columbia, 1960 , for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1971.

Twenty-ninth annual report of the Purchasing Commission, January 1, 1971, to December 31, 1971.

By the Hon. W.D. Black (Minister of Highways):

Annual report of the Department of Highways for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1971.

By the Hon. J.R. Chabot (Minister of Labour):

The annual report of the Mediation Commission of British Columbia for the year 1971. (In manuscript form.)

By the Hon. D.L. Brothers (Minister of Education):

The 100th report of the Public Schools of the Province.

By the Hon. W.N. Chant (Minister of Public Works):

Annual report of the Department of Public Works for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1971.

By the Hon. W.K. Kiernan (Minister of Travel Industry):

The annual report of the Department of Travel Industry for the year ended December 31, 1971.

By the Hon. W.A.C. Bennett (President of the Council):

British Columbia Energy Board 12th annual report, 1971.

British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority Ninth annual report, year ended March 31, 1971.

Public Utilities Commission 3ist annual report pursuant to

section 35 of the Motor Carrier Act , licence-year 1970/71.

The House adjourned at 3:51 p.m.

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