29 th General Assembly, Fourth Session Speaker Index B Ballam, Hon. Charles H. (

L) Humber Department Labour Statement showing the total amount expended by Department of Labour for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom the accounts were paid and what services were rendered in connection with the travel Ballam, 106 Questions 30

(1) Answer Statement showing the total amount expended by Department of Labour for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom the accounts were paid and what services were rendered in connection with the travel, 106 C Cashin, Peter (Ind.) Ferryland Birch industry Number of firm orders placed with the birch plant for any of its product; what firm or firms have placed orders; table statement showing the cost of production of the various products of the plant after paying the cost of the raw material delivered to the plant, 63 Canadian Machinery and Industry Construction Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 3) Second Reading, 56, 57, 58, 60–62, 79–83 Committee, 129, 130, 131, 133, 134, 137, 138, 139–140, 141 Recommitted, 159–160, 161, 162–163, 164, 165– 166, 167–168, 169 Cement plant Market for product, 75–76 Number of firm orders placed with cement plant at Corner Brook for any of its product, what firm or firms have placed orders; table statement showing the cost of production, after paying cost of raw materials, overhead, interest, depreciation, etc., 63 Commission of Enquiry into Prices of Fish of 1950 Production Table copy of report or interim report made by the Royal Commission inquiring into the prices paid for fish during the year 1950, 26 Who comprised the Royal Commission and what remuneration did each member receive, if any, 26 Department Labour Statement showing the total amount expended by Department of Labour for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom the accounts were paid and what services were rendered in connection with the travel, 27 Department of Fisheries Statement showing the total amount expended by the Department of Fisheries for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom the amounts were paid and what services were rendered in connection with the travel, 26 Department of Health How many motor cars are operated by the Department of Public Health, 27 Statement showing the total amount expended by Department of Public Health for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom the amounts were paid, and what services were rendered in connection with the travel, 28 What are the total expenses in the Public Health Department for the operation of motor vehicles; including salaries paid to mechanics or chauffeurs, as well as general repairs, gas, oil, etc.

For what services are Department of Public Health cars employed, 27 Whether any vehicles have been purchased during the present fiscal year for the Department of Public Health; from whom they were purchased and what prices were paid for them, 27 Department of Public Welfare Statement showing the total amount expended by the Department of Public Welfare for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom the amounts were paid, and what services were rendered in connection with the travel, 28 Department of Supply Statement showing total amount expended by Department of Supply for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom amounts were paid and what services were rendered in connection with the travel, 26 Finance Cash surplus to the credit of the Newfoundland Savings Bank as at March 31st 1951 or December 31st 1950, 21 Grand total expenditure from April 1st 1950 to September 30th 1950, 21

Grand total expenditure under the various headings from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 21 Minister of Finance to table Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General for fiscal year ending March 31, 1951, 21 Table amount of cash surplus remaining to the credit of the Exchequer as at September 30 1951, in the Bank of Montreal, as well as the total amount to the credit of the Province on deposit with the Federal government, 21 Total capital expenditure under the various headings from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 21 Total ordinary expenditure shown under the various headings, from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 21 Total ordinary revenue, exclusive of subsidies from the Federal government, received from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 21 Total subsidies received from the Federal Government from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, showing any grants for Health and Welfare Departments, separate from subsidies and/or transitional grants, 21 Hospitals Ferryland hospital Construction of, 118 What progress has been made with regard to the establishment of a hospital in the District of Ferryland, or nursing stations, 27 General Hospital Reason for Dr.

Charles Roberts' resignation as superintendent of the General Hospital, 27 Whether Dr.

Charles Roberts had different views on the administration of the General Hospital than the officials of the Department of Health, 27 Who is the Acting Superintendent of the General Hospital, and is it intended that government make a permanent appointment to this position, and when will such an appointment be made, 27 Have certain Medical Officers resigned their positions in any constituency in the Province and if so, what is the reason for such resignations; whether differences have arisen between Medical Officers under government supervision in outlying settlements have taken place to cause such resignations, 27 House of Assembly Addresses Prorogation, 243–244 Housing Corporation Apart from the Board of Directors of the Housing Corporation, who is directly responsible to the Board or to the Government for the administration of the entire corporation, and what salaries are paid for such services, 27 Indebtedness of the Housing Corporation to the St.

John's Municipal Council at the present time, 27 Number of apartments in each of Housing Corporation's buildings, 27 Salaries paid for management of Housing Corporation buildings, 27 Total amount of fire insurance on Housing Corporation buildings, 27 Total annual rent for Housing Corporation buildings, 27 Total cost of fuel for various buildings, 27 Total indebtedness of the Housing Corporation at the present time to the provincial government, 27 Total municipal taxes paid annually for all Housing Corporation apartment buildings, 27 Total number of apartment buildings administered by the Housing Corporation, 26 With what company or companies are Housing Corporation buildings insured, and what is the amount carried by each building, 27 Industries Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 1 ) Committee, 78 Loan Board Provide names of the Corporation or individuals to whom advances have been made and what security the government has received for such advances, 21–22 Provide statement showing number of people employed by Loan Board, together with the salaries per annum that they each receive, 21 Under what department does the Loan Board headed by Mr.

Baxter function, 21 What loans or advances have been made or recommended to be made by the Baxter Loan Board since it came into existence, 21 Lourdes Co-operative Society financial difficulties of, 227 Newfoundland Asbestos Limited (Confirmation of Agreement Act) (Bill 2) Second reading, 126–127 Newfoundland Tanneries-William Dorn Limited (Confirmation of Agreement Act) (Bill 11) Second reading, 216–219 Parliamentary procedure for Speech from the Throne, 7, 8 Points of Order Whether Member can discuss bill in Speech from the Throne debate, 69 Public Service Act (Supplementary Supply) (Bill 10) Resolutions, 221 Committee, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 Third reading, 232 Questions

(1) Notice Minister of Finance to table Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General for fiscal year ending March 31, 1951, 21

(2) Notice Table amount of cash surplus remaining to the credit of the Exchequer as at September 30 1951, in the Bank of Montreal, as well as the total amount to the credit of the Province on deposit with the Federal government, 21

(3) Notice Cash surplus to the credit of the Newfoundland Savings Bank as at March 31st 1951 or December 31st 1950, 21

(4) Notice Total ordinary revenue, exclusive of subsidies from the Federal government, received from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 21

(5) Notice Total subsidies received from the Federal Government from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, showing any grants for Health and Welfare Departments, separate from subsidies and/or transitional grants, 21

(6) Notice Total ordinary expenditure shown under the various headings, from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 21

(7) Notice Total capital expenditure under the various headings from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 21

(8) Notice Grand total expenditure under the various headings from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 21

(9) Notice Grand total expenditure from April 1st 1950 to September 30th 1950, 21 2

(1) Notice Under what department does the Loan Board headed by Mr. Baxter function, 21

(2) Notice Provide statement showing number of people employed by Loan Board, together with the salaries per annum that they each receive, 21

(3) Notice What loans or advances have been made or recommended to be made by the Baxter Loan Board since it came into existence, 21

(4) Notice Provide names of the Corporation or individuals to whom advances have been made and what security the government has received for such advances, 21– 22 3

(1) Notice Provide statement showing the actual cash loans made to the various industries outstanding at the present time, including loans granted by the Commission of Government prior to April 1st 1949, and the names to whom such loans were granted, 22

(2) Notice Provide statement showing bank guarantees given various corporations or individuals by the present administration, from April 1st 1949 to date; together with the names of these corporations or individuals to whom advances were made, 22 4

(1) Notice Provide a statement showing the total advanced for the construction of the birch plant at Donovan's, from the time of its inception to the present date, 22

(2) Notice Provide a statement showing the total amount advanced for the construction of the cement plant at Corner Brook, giving the total cost of this plant to the government, as well as tabling a statement showing any contracts which might have been made for

the sale of the cement product; whether or not the plant is for sale, full particulars with respect to the present standing of this industry; and from whom the machinery was purchased for this plant, 22 5

(1) Notice Statement showing the total amount advanced for the construction of the Gypsum plant at Corner Brook, giving the total cost of this plant to government, as well as tabling a statement showing any contracts which might have been made for the sale of the gypsum; whether or not the plant is for sale and if negotiations have taken place; full particulars with respect to the present standing of this industry; from whom the machinery was purchased for this plant, 22 6

(1) Notice Statement showing the total amount expended by the provincial government on the construction of the Trans-Canada Highway in Newfoundland; as well as the total amount advanced by the Federal government, 23

(2) Notice Whether any negotiations were made with contract firms from the mainland for building bridges on this particular road, 23

(3) Notice With respect to paving the highway from Waterford Bridge to Doyle's Bridge in the District of St. John's West, provide the cost per mile for the work; whether any negotiations were entered into for the acquisition of lands to widen the road, 23 7

(1) Notice Total cost to the provincial government for the construction of the sanitarium at Corner Brook, 23

(2) Notice What company or companies built the sanitarium, 23

(3) Notice What amounts did each company receive for their services, 23 8

(1) Notice When will new wing at Mental Hospital be completed, 23

(2) Notice Total cost of new wing at Mental Hospital, 23

(3) Notice How much has Federal government contributed to new wing at Mental Hospital, 23

(4) Notice Name of companies who built new wing at Mental Hospital together with amounts paid to them, 23

(5) Notice Amount of money anticipated to be necessary to finish Mental Hospital Wing for occupation, 23 9

(1) Notice Total amount expended by Department of Public Works for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom the amounts were paid, and what services were rendered in connection with such travelling, 23 Total amount expended by Department Public Works for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom the amounts were paid, and what services were rendered in connection with such travelling, 23 10

(1) Notice Total cost to government for the construction of the Trans-Canada Highway during the past two years, 24

(2) Notice How many miles of the Trans-Canada Highway were constructed during the past two years, 24

(3) Notice

What companies performed construction on the Trans-Canada Highway, 24

(4) Notice How many miles did each company build of the Trans-Canada Highway, 24

(5) Notice What was the amount paid each company for their work on the Trans-Canada Highway, 24

(6) Notice How many bridges were built for the Trans-Canada Highway, 24

(7) Notice Provide names of the companies who constructed the said bridges, and the cost of each bridge, 24 11

(1) Notice Statement showing total amount expended by Department of Justice for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom amounts were paid, and what services were rendered in connection with travelling, 24 12

(1) Notice Statement showing amounts paid for legal services to members of the legal profession not on permanent staff of Department of Justice, from January 1 1950 to date; what services were performed, 24 13

(1) Notice Whether government intends to carry out the provisions of the Election Act by having a by-election in the District of Burgeo and LaPoile to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Senator Quinton, 24 14

(1) Notice Table report of the Power Corporation of Canada relative to the survey which they made in connection with the waterpower in the Bay d'Espoir territory, 24

(2) Notice Table statement showing the total amount paid Power Corporation of Canada for the presentation of the report and the making of the survey, 24 15

(1) Notice Table the report submitted to the government by the Rockefeller Organization known as "IBEC"; which report presumably covers a survey of Labrador areas and the possibility of the establishment of another Pulp and Paper mill, 24

(2) Notice Inform the House the total paid to "IBEC" for survey of Labrador areas, 24 16

(1) Notice Whether any work has been performed by the Newfoundland-Labrador Corporation during the past few months, such as surveys or prospecting in Labrador, 24

(2) Notice Provide financial statement of the company at the present time, advising House whether or not the government paid into the treasury of the company the $900,000 as provided for under the legislation, 25

(3) Notice Provide latest report of the Newfoundland-Labrador corporation, 25 17

(1) Notice Statement showing total amount expended by the two departments for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom the amounts were paid, and what services were rendered in connection with the travel, 25 18

(1) Notice Table statement showing the names of all personnel employed in the Department of Economic Development whose services have been acquired in Europe; provide the specific positions of each individual together with their

salaries; whether free transportation was provided to bring these people from Europe, 25 19

(1) Notice Total cost to province for campaign to "Buy Newfoundland," 25

(2) Notice Detailed statement of amounts paid; to whom they were paid; together with certified accounts of such payments, 25

(3) Notice Names of individuals who had charge of the "Buy Newfoundland" campaign, as well as amounts paid each individual for services rendered in connection with this particular campaign, 25 20

(3) Notice Statement showing properties purchased by government for the establishment of certain industries in the province; amount paid for such properties, and the persons or companies to whom such amounts were paid, 25 21

(1) Notice What machinery and/or equipment has been received from Europe during the past six months to be used in new industries, 25

(2) Notice What is the value of the machinery received from Europe for industrial use, 25

(3) Notice Who inspected the machinery purchased from Europe, on behalf of the government, 25

(4) Notice If no inspection was made on European machinery purchased for industrial use, why not, 25 22

(1) Notice Statement showing the total amount expended by Department of Education for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom the amounts were paid, and what services were rendered in connection with the travel, 25–26 23

(1) Notice What is present situation with regard to marketing of the 1951 salt codfish products, 26

(2) Notice Statement covering salt codfish affair, and advise House what steps, if any, have been taken with regard to marketing the 1951 salt codfish catch, 27 24

(1) Notice Statement showing the total amount expended by the Department of Fisheries for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom the amounts were paid and what services were rendered in connection with the travel, 26 25

(1) Notice Table copy of report or interim report made by the Royal Commission inquiring into the prices paid for fish during the year 1950, 26

(2) Notice Who comprised the Royal Commission and what remuneration did each member receive, if any, 26 26

(1) Notice Statement showing total amount expended by Department of Supply for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom amounts were paid and what services were rendered in connection with the travel, 26 27

(1) Notice Total cost of equipment and furnishing purchased for the Sanitarium at Corner Brook, 26

(2) Notice From what company or companies were Sanitarium furnishings purchased; provide the names of

such companies, together with the amounts paid to each, 26

(3) Notice Whether tenders were called for equipment for Sanitarium for Corner Brook, 26 28

(1) Notice How many houses are now within the Housing Corporation, 26

(2) Notice How many Housing Corporation homes have been sold, 26

(3) Notice Total sum agreed to be paid for each house within the Housing Corporation, 26

(4) Notice Number of houses within the Housing Corporation that are rented, 26

(5) Notice Total rent per annum for the Housing Corporation, 26

(6) Notice Total cost of construction of homes for the Housing Corporation, 26 29

(1) Notice Total number of apartment buildings administered by the Housing Corporation, 26

(2) Notice Number of apartments in each of Housing Corporation's buildings, 27

(3) Notice Total annual rent for Housing Corporation buildings, 27

(4) Notice Total cost of fuel for various buildings, 27

(5) Notice Salaries paid for management of Housing Corporation buildings, 27

(6) Notice Total amount of fire insurance on Housing Corporation buildings, 27

(7) Notice With what company or companies are Housing Corporation buildings insured, and what is the amount carried by each building, 27

(8) Notice Total municipal taxes paid annually for all Housing Corporation apartment buildings, 27

(9) Notice Apart from the Board of Directors of the Housing Corporation, who is directly responsible to the Board or to the Government for the administration of the entire corporation, and what salaries are paid for such services, 27 29

(10) Notice Total indebtedness of the Housing Corporation at the present time to the provincial government, 27

(11) Notice Indebtedness of the Housing Corporation to the St. John's Municipal Council at the present time, 27 30

(1) Notice Statement showing the total amount expended by Department of Labour for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom the accounts were paid and what services were rendered in connection with the travel, 27 31

(1) Notice Reason for Dr. Charles Roberts' resignation as superintendent of the General Hospital, 27

(2) Notice Whether Dr. Charles Roberts had different views on the administration of the General Hospital than the officials of the Department of Health, 27

(3) Notice Who is the Acting Superintendent of the General Hospital, and is it intended that government make a permanent appointment to this position, and when will such an appointment be made, 27

(4) Notice What progress has been made with regard to the establishment of a hospital in the District of Ferryland, or nursing stations, 27

(5) Notice Have certain Medical Officers resigned their positions in any constituency in the Province and if so, what is the reason for such resignations; whether differences have arisen between Medical Officers under government supervision in outlying settlements have taken place to cause such resignations, 27

(6) Notice How many motor cars are operated by the Department of Public Health, 27

(7) Notice Whether any vehicles have been purchased during the present fiscal year for the Department of Public Health; from whom they were purchased and what prices were paid for them, 27

(8) Notice What are the total expenses in the Public Health Department for the operation of motor vehicles; including salaries paid to mechanics or chauffeurs, as well as general repairs, gas, oil, etc.

(9) Notice For what services are Department of Public Health cars employed, 27 32

(1) Notice Statement showing the total amount expended by Department of Public Health for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom the amounts were paid, and what services were rendered in connection with the travel, 28 33

(1) Notice Statement showing the total amount expended by the Department of Public Welfare for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom the amounts were paid, and what services were rendered in connection with the travel, 28 34

(1) Notice Names of all personnel of foreign origin employed by the Highroads Department; give the specific positions they hold and the salaries they are paid, 28

(2) Notice Whether government paid foreign Highroads staff's transportation from Europe, 28 39

(1) Notice How much revenue has been collected under the heading Social Security Tax from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 36

(2) Notice If possible, provide amounts collected from each electoral district under heading for Social Security Tax, 36

(3) Notice Has Social Security Tax revenue been deposited in a separate account to be used solely for social services, or is it deposited to the Exchequer account, 36 43

(1) Notice Number of firm orders placed with the birch plant for any of its product; what firm or firms have placed orders; table statement showing the cost of production of the various products of the plant after paying the cost of the raw material delivered to the plant, 63

(2) Notice Number of firm orders placed with cement plant at Corner Brook for any of its product, what firm or firms have placed orders; table statement showing the cost of production, after paying cost of raw materials, overhead, interest, depreciation, etc., 63 Seigheim, Arthur References to, 72, 121, 122 Social Security Tax Has Social Security Tax revenue been deposited in a separate account to be used solely for

social services, or is it deposited to the Exchequer account, 36 How much revenue has been collected under the heading Social Security Tax from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 36 Speech from the Throne Debate, 68–78, 109–123 Transportation Trans-Canada Highway Statement showing the total amount expended by the provincial government on the construction of the Trans-Canada Highway in Newfoundland; as well as the total amount advanced by the Federal government, 23 United Cotton Mills Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 53) Second Reading, 173–175 Chalker, Hon. James R. (

L) Harbour Grace Department of Health How many motor cars are operated by the Department of Public Health, 156 What are the total expenses in the Public Health Department for the operation of motor vehicles; including salaries paid to mechanics or chauffeurs, as well as general repairs, gas, oil, etc., 156 For what services are Department of Public Health cars employed, 157 Hospitals Ferryland hospital Construction of, 118–119 What progress has been made with regard to the establishment of a hospital in the District of Ferryland, or nursing stations, 156 General Hospital Reason for Dr.

Charles Roberts' resignation as superintendent of the General Hospital, 155 Whether Dr.

Charles Roberts had different views on the administration of the General Hospital than the officials of the Department of Health, 155–156 Who is the Acting Superintendent of the General Hospital, and is it intended that government make a permanent appointment to this position, and when will such an appointment be made, 156 Have certain Medical Officers resigned their positions in any constituency in the Province and if so, what is the reason for such resignations; whether differences have arisen between Medical Officers under government supervision in outlying settlements have taken place to cause such resignations, 156 Questions 31

(1) Answer Reason for Dr. Charles Roberts' resignation as superintendent of the General Hospital, 155

(2) Answer Whether Dr. Charles Roberts had different views on the administration of the General Hospital than the officials of the Department of Health, 155–156

(3) Answer Who is the Acting Superintendent of the General Hospital, and is it intended that government make a permanent appointment to this position, and when will such an appointment be made, 156

(4) Answer What progress has been made with regard to the establishment of a hospital in the District of Ferryland, or nursing stations, 156

(5) Answer Have certain Medical Officers resigned their positions in any constituency in the Province and if so, what is the reason for such resignations; whether differences have arisen between Medical Officers under government supervision in outlying settlements have taken place to cause such resignations, 156

(6) Answer How many motor cars are operated by the Department of Public Health, 156

(8) Answer What are the total expenses in the Public Health Department for the operation of motor vehicles; including salaries paid to mechanics or chauffeurs, as well as general repairs, gas, oil, etc., 156

(9) Answer For what services are Department of Public Health cars employed, 157 Courage, John R. (

L) Fortune Bay and Hermitage Loan and Guarantee (Amendment) Act (Bill 13)

Second reading, 238 Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth (1807-1882) quoted, 10 Old Age Assistance Act (Bill 8) Second Reading, 212–213 Speech from the Throne Address in Reply (moved), 8–10 Select Committee report (Address in Reply), 29 Curtis, Hon. Leslie R. (

L) Twillingate Alcoholic Liquors Act (Amendment) Act (Bill 4) Notice of Motion, 36 Second reading, 201 Automobile Insurance (Amendment) Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 7) Notice of Motion, 35–36 Second Reading, 200 Canadian Machinery and Industry Construction Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 3) Committee, 129, 130, 133, 134–135 Recommitted, 158–159, 160, 162, 166, 169 Election (Amendment) Act (Bill 6) Leave to introduce, 220 Second reading, 220–221 Industries Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 1 ) Notice of Motion, 7 Second Reading, 31–32 Committee, 33, 34, 78 Newfoundland Asbestos Limited (Confirmation of Agreement Act) (Bill 2) Second reading, 127–128 Committee, 202 Town Council Bond Guarantee (Amendment) Act (Bill 14) Notice of Motion, 232 United Cotton Mills Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 53) Committee, 236 D Drover, Samuel (

L) White Bay Birds of Newfoundland commending, 12 Speech from the Throne Address in Reply (seconded), 10–12 F Fogwill, Frank A (PC) St.

John's East Canadian Machinery and Industry Construction Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 3) Second Reading, 59–60 Cement plant Table scale of wages to be paid to the various classifications at the cement plant and quarry, such as officials, tradesmen, office workers and labourers, 36 What is the cost of fuel in gallons or tons, for the cement plant, 36 What is the rate being charged for electricity at the cement plant, 36 What is the storage capacity of fuel in gallons or tons, for the cement plant, 36 What is the total connected electrical load in horsepower, for the cement plant, 36 What is the total estimated number of permanent employees to be engaged at the cement plant, 36 What is yearly estimated production of cement in short tons, 36 What type of fuel is being used at the cement plant, 36 Who is supplying the electrical power to the cement plant, 36 Old Age Assistance Act (Bill 8) Second Reading, 211–212 Public Service Act (Supplementary Supply) (Bill 10) Committee, 224 Questions 42

(1) Notice What is yearly estimated production of cement in short tons, 36

(2) Notice Who is supplying the electrical power to the cement plant, 36

(3) Notice What is the total connected electrical load in horsepower, for the cement plant, 36

(4) Notice What is the rate being charged for electricity at the cement plant, 36

(5) Notice What type of fuel is being used at the cement plant, 36

(6) Notice What is the storage capacity of fuel in gallons or tons, for the cement plant, 36

(7) Notice What is the cost of fuel in gallons or tons, for the cement plant, 36

(8) Notice

What is the total estimated number of permanent employees to be engaged at the cement plant, 36

(9) Notice Table scale of wages to be paid to the various classifications at the cement plant and quarry, such as officials, tradesmen, office workers and labourers, 36 Speech from the Throne Debate, 66–68 United Cotton Mills Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 53) Second Reading, 234–235 Forsey, Hon. Philip S. (

L) Burin Department of Supply Statement showing total amount expended by Department of Supply for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom amounts were paid and what services were rendered in connection with the travel, 65 Local Government Act Town of Corner Brook resolutions—Tabled, 232 Questions 26

(1) Answer Statement showing total amount expended by Department of Supply for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom amounts were paid and what services were rendered in connection with the travel, 65 Tabled Data Local Government Act Town of Corner Brook resolutions, 232 H Higgins, John (PC) St. John's East Agriculture Are farmers finding it difficult to dispose of their crop, 36 Is Department of Natural Resources making any effort to help farmers dispose of their crop, 36 Will Minister of Natural Resources give some idea to the House as to the amount of farm produce forming this year's crop, 36 Automobile Insurance (Amendment) Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 7) Second Reading, 200 Blind Persons Allowances Act (Bill 9) Committee, 231 Canadian Machinery and Industry Construction Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 3) Second Reading, 90–92, 93–94 Committee, 130 Recommitted, 159, 160, 166, 167 Fisheries Does government intend to fix prices and control the fisheries, 36 What is government's policy regarding the fisheries, 36 Will Minister say, in view of certain things that have happened, whether it is the intention of the Government to nationalize the fisheries, 36 Hansard How much of Hansard is ready for publication at the moment, 30 When will Hansard be published, 30 Harriman Ripley & Company Whether Harriman Ripley & Company Incorporated disassociated themselves from the Crown Corporation, 28 Whether Premier is prepared to assure the House that Harriman Ripley & Company Incorporated have either irrevocably committed themselves to the Crown Corporation or have given an irrevocable undertaking or commitment thereof, 28 House of Assembly Addresses Prorogation, 242–243 Industries Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 1 ) Committee, 33, 34, 79 Industry Has government received any expert advice or report on new industries from qualified experts, 30 How many people does government anticipate will be brought in from outside, 30 How will government's industries be financed, 30 Set out categorically the various industries government intends to start, 30 Where will government's industries be situated, 30 Loan and Guarantee (Amendment) Act (Bill 13) Second reading, 238 Newfoundland Asbestos Limited (Confirmation of Agreement Act) (Bill 2) Second reading, 127, 128 Committee, 202 Newfoundland Tanneries-William Dorn Limited (Confirmation of Agreement Act) (Bill 11) Committee, 230 Third reading—Amendment—Moved, 233 Old Age Assistance Act (Bill 8) Second Reading, 210–211 Committee, 230, 231 Public Service Act (Supplementary Supply) (Bill 10) Committee, 227

Questions 35

(1) Notice Whether Harriman Ripley & Company Incorporated disassociated themselves from the Crown Corporation, 28

(2) Notice Whether Premier is prepared to assure the House that Harriman Ripley & Company Incorporated have either irrevocably committed themselves to the Crown Corporation or have given an irrevocable undertaking or commitment thereof, 28 36

(1) Notice When will Hansard be published, 30

(2) Notice How much of Hansard is ready for publication at the moment, 30 37

(1) Notice Whether Premier received any expert advice regarding the Seigheim enterprise before he brought the matter to the House, 30

(2) Notice Whether Premier obtained or sought a financial report on Dr. Seigheim or his associates, 30 38

(1) Notice Set out categorically the various industries government intends to start, 30

(2) Notice Where will government's industries be situated, 30

(3) Notice How will government's industries be financed, 30

(4) Notice Has government received any expert advice or report on new industries from qualified experts, 30

(6) Notice How many people does government anticipate will be brought in from outside, 30 40

(1) Notice Will Minister of Natural Resources give some idea to the House as to the amount of farm produce forming this year's crop, 36

(2) Notice Is Department of Natural Resources making any effort to help farmers dispose of their crop, 36

(3) Notice Are farmers finding it difficult to dispose of their crop, 36 41

(1) Notice What is government's policy regarding the fisheries, 36

(2) Notice Will Minister say, in view of certain things that have happened, whether it is the intention of the Government to nationalize the fisheries, 36

(3) Notice Does government intend to fix prices and control the fisheries, 36 44

(1) Notice Have Harriman and Ripley invested the $100,000 agreed on in the Crown Corporation, 104

(2) Notice Has government invested the $900,000 agreed on, 104

(3) Notice Has a meeting of the Crown Corporation or the directors thereof been held, 104 Seigheim, Arthur Whether Premier obtained or sought a financial report on Dr. Seigheim or his associates, 30 Whether Premier received any expert advice regarding the Seigheim enterprise before he brought the matter to the House, 30 Speech from the Throne Debate, 176–184, 185–188 United Cotton Mills Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 53) Second Reading, 173 Committee, 236

Valdmanis, Alfred Reputation of, 180 J Jackman, David (PC) Harbour Main-Bell Island Canadian Machinery and Industry Construction Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 3) Second Reading, 101, 102 Janes, Gordon (

L) Fogo Canadian Machinery and Industry Construction Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 3) Recommitted, 166 Points of Order Whether Member is deaf to the enthusiasm of government's approach, 144 Speech from the Throne Debate, 143–148 K Keough, Hon. William (

L) St.

Georges-Port au Port Commission of Enquiry into Prices of Fish of 1950 Production Table copy of report or interim report made by the Royal Commission inquiring into the prices paid for fish during the year 1950, 64 Who comprised the Royal Commission and what remuneration did each member receive, if any, 64 Department of Fisheries Statement showing the total amount expended by the Department of Fisheries for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom the amounts were paid and what services were rendered in connection with the travel, 63 Fisheries Does government intend to fix prices and control the fisheries, 64 What is government's policy regarding the fisheries, 64 Will Minister say, in view of certain things that have happened, whether it is the intention of the Government to nationalize the fisheries, 64 Questions 24

(1) Answer Statement showing the total amount expended by the Department of Fisheries for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom the amounts were paid and what services were rendered in connection with the travel, 63 25

(1) Answer Table copy of report or interim report made by the Royal Commission inquiring into the prices paid for fish during the year 1950, 64

(2) Answer Who comprised the Royal Commission and what remuneration did each member receive, if any, 64 41

(1) Answer What is government's policy regarding the fisheries, 64

(2) Answer Will Minister say, in view of certain things that have happened, whether it is the intention of the Government to nationalize the fisheries, 64

(3) Answer Does government intend to fix prices and control the fisheries, 64 M Makinson, George (

L) Port de Grave Speech from the Throne Debate 188-192 P Pottle, Hon. Herbert L. (

L) Carbonear-Bay de Verde Agriculture Are farmers finding it difficult to dispose of their crop, 157 Is Department of Natural Resources making any effort to help farmers dispose of their crop, 157 Will Minister of Natural Resources give some idea to the House as to the amount of farm produce forming this year's crop, 157 Birds of Newfoundland copy provided to each Member, 30 Blind Persons Allowances Act (Bill 9) Notice of Motion, 63

Second Reading, 215–216 Committee, 231 Department of Health Whether any vehicles have been purchased during the present fiscal year for the Department of Public Health; from whom they were purchased and what prices were paid for them, 156 Department of Public Welfare Statement showing the total amount expended by the Department of Public Welfare for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom the amounts were paid, and what services were rendered in connection with the travel, 65– 66 House of Assembly Addresses Prorogation, 244–245 Labrador Government's provisions for, 154–155 Newfoundland Tanneries-William Dorn Limited (Confirmation of Agreement Act) (Bill 11) Second reading, 152–154 Committee, 230 Old Age Assistance Act (Bill 8) Notice of Motion, 63 Second Reading, 204–210, 211 Committee, 230–231 Questions 31

(7) Answer Whether any vehicles have been purchased during the present fiscal year for the Department of Public Health; from whom they were purchased and what prices were paid for them, 156 33

(1) Answer Statement showing the total amount expended by the Department of Public Welfare for travelling expenses to date during the present fiscal year; to whom the amounts were paid, and what services were rendered in connection with the travel, 65–66 40

(1) Answer deferred Will Minister of Natural Resources give some idea to the House as to the amount of farm produce forming this year's crop, 109 Answer Will Minister of Natural Resources give some idea to the House as to the amount of farm produce forming this year's crop, 157

(2) Answer Is Department of Natural Resources making any effort to help farmers dispose of their crop, 157

(3) Answer Are farmers finding it difficult to dispose of their crop, 157 Sergeant-at-Arms conduct of, 244–245 R Russell, Hon. Edward (

L) Bonavista South Canadian Machinery and Industry Construction Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 3) Second Reading, 56, 57, 83–90, 100–101 Amendment moved, 90 Committee, 129, 133, 134, 135, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143 Recommitted, 159, 160–161, 162 Election (Amendment) Act (Bill 6) Second reading, 220 Industries Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 1 ) Committee, 33, 34 Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth (1807-1882) quoted, 127 Newfoundland Asbestos Limited (Confirmation of Agreement Act) (Bill 2) Second reading, 127 Old Age Assistance Act (Bill 8) Second Reading, 211 Committee, 231 Points of Order Whether Member is deaf to the enthusiasm of government's approach, 144 Points of Privilege Member cannot mention what he did while in Cabinet, 84 Public Service Act (Supplementary Supply) (Bill 10) Committee, 224–225, 228, 229 Speech from the Throne Debate, 39–52 S Smallwood, Hon. Joseph R (

L) Bonavista North Birch industry Number of firm orders placed with the birch plant for any of its product; what firm or firms have placed orders; table statement showing the cost of production of the various products of the plant after paying

the cost of the raw material delivered to the plant, 107–108 Bond, Sir Robert tribute, 194 Canadian Machinery and Industry Construction Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 3) Notice of Motion, 21 Second Reading, 53–59, 80, 81, 82, 94–103 Committee, 129–130, 130–133, 134, 135–139, 140–142 Recommitted, 161–162, 163, 164–165, 168 Cement plant Market for product, 75 Number of firm orders placed with cement plant at Corner Brook for any of its product, what firm or firms have placed orders; table statement showing the cost of production, after paying cost of raw materials, overhead, interest, depreciation, etc., 107– 108 Table scale of wages to be paid to the various classifications at the cement plant and quarry, such as officials, tradesmen, office workers and labourers, 204 What is the cost of fuel in gallons or tons, for the cement plant, 203 What is the rate being charged for electricity at the cement plant, 203 What is the storage capacity of fuel in gallons or tons, for the cement plant, 203 What is the total connected electrical load in horsepower, for the cement plant, 203 What is the total estimated number of permanent employees to be engaged at the cement plant, 204 What is yearly estimated production of cement in short tons, 203 What type of fuel is being used at the cement plant, 203 Who is supplying the electrical power to the cement plant, 203 Coat of Arms description of its addition to Chamber, 28–29 Der Tag New York Jewish newspaper—Tabled, 62–63 Election announcement of, 202–203 people's role in, 241 Enthusiasm importance of, 195 Finance Cash surplus to the credit of the Newfoundland Savings Bank as at March 31st 1951 or December 31st 1950, 66 Grand total expenditure from April 1st 1950 to September 30th 1950, 105 Grand total expenditure under the various headings from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 105 Table amount of cash surplus remaining to the credit of the Exchequer as at September 30 1951, in the Bank of Montreal, as well as the total amount to the credit of the Province on deposit with the Federal government, 37 Total capital expenditure under the various headings from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 105 Total ordinary expenditure shown under the various headings, from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 105 Total ordinary revenue, exclusive of subsidies from the Federal government, received from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 104 Total subsidies received from the Federal Government from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, showing any grants for Health and Welfare Departments, separate from subsidies and/or transitional grants, 37 Forgiveness on asking for, 241 Gaultois Fisheries Limited composition of, 238 Hansard How much of Hansard is ready for publication at the moment, 38 When will Hansard be published, 38 Harriman Ripley & Company Whether Harriman Ripley & Company Incorporated disassociated themselves from the Crown Corporation, 31 Whether Premier is prepared to assure the House that Harriman Ripley & Company Incorporated have either irrevocably committed themselves to the Crown Corporation or have given an irrevocable undertaking or commitment thereof, 31 Horwood, Harold retiring from public life, 240–241 Hospitals Ferryland hospital Construction of, 118 House of Assembly Addresses Prorogation, 240–241, 240–244 Industries Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 1 ) Committee, 32 Industry Has government received any expert advice or report on new industries from qualified experts, 39 How many people does government anticipate will be brought in from outside, 39 How will government's industries be financed, 38– 39 How will various industries be staffed, 39 Set out categorically the various industries government intends to start, 38 Where will government's industries be situated, 38 Loan and Guarantee (Amendment) Act (Bill 13) Second reading, 237–239

Lourdes Co-operative Society financial difficulties of, 227 study of its affairs, 222 Makinson, George retiring from public life, 240 Newfoundland Asbestos Limited (Confirmation of Agreement Act) (Bill 2) Notice of Motion, 21 Second reading, 124–126, 128 Newfoundland Tanneries-William Dorn Limited (Confirmation of Agreement Act) (Bill 11) Notice of Motion, 21 Second reading, 148–152, 218 Old Age Assistance Act (Bill 8) Second Reading, 213–215 Parliamentary procedure for Speech from the Throne, 7–8 Points of Order Member should not revive a debate that is already complete, 110 Whether Member can discuss bill in Speech from the Throne debate, 69 Points of Privilege Member cannot mention what he did while in Cabinet, 84 Premier his civil rights work, 20 predicts long tenure in office, 16 Public Records (Amendment) Act (Bill 5) Notice of Motion, 124 Second Reading, 201 Public Service Act (Supplementary Supply) (Bill 10) Resolutions, 221, 222 Committee, 223–226, 227, 228–229 Third reading, 232–233 Questions 1

(1) Answer deferred Minister of Finance to table Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General for fiscal year ending March 31, 1951, 37

(2) Answer Table amount of cash surplus remaining to the credit of the Exchequer as at September 30 1951, in the Bank of Montreal, as well as the total amount to the credit of the Province on deposit with the Federal government, 37

(3) Answer Cash surplus to the credit of the Newfoundland Savings Bank as at March 31st 1951 or December 31st 1950, 66

(4) Answer Total ordinary revenue, exclusive of subsidies from the Federal government, received from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 104

(5) Answer Total subsidies received from the Federal Government from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, showing any grants for Health and Welfare Departments, separate from subsidies and/or transitional grants, 37

(6) Answer Total ordinary expenditure shown under the various headings, from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 105

(7) Answer Total capital expenditure under the various headings from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 105

(8) Answer Grand total expenditure under the various headings from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 105

(9) Answer Grand total expenditure from April 1st 1950 to September 30th 1950, 105 3

(1) Answer deferred Provide statement showing the actual cash loans made to the various industries outstanding at the present time, including loans granted by the Commission of Government prior to April 1st 1949, and the names to whom such loans were granted, 37 35

(1) Answer Whether Harriman Ripley & Company Incorporated disassociated themselves from the Crown Corporation, 31

(2) Answer Whether Premier is prepared to assure the House that Harriman Ripley & Company Incorporated have either irrevocably committed themselves to the Crown

Corporation or have given an irrevocable undertaking or commitment thereof, 31 36

(1) Answer When will Hansard be published, 38

(2) Answer How much of Hansard is ready for publication at the moment, 38 37

(1) Answer Whether Premier received any expert advice regarding the Seigheim enterprise before he brought the matter to the House, 38 38

(1) Answer Set out categorically the various industries government intends to start, 38

(2) Answer Where will government's industries be situated, 38

(3) Answer How will government's industries be financed, 38–39

(4) Answer Has government received any expert advice or report on new industries from qualified experts, 39

(5) Answer How will various industries be staffed, 39

(6) Answer How many people does government anticipate will be brought in from outside, 39 39

(1) Answer How much revenue has been collected under the heading Social Security Tax from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 104

(2) Answer If possible, provide amounts collected from each electoral district under heading for Social Security Tax, 104

(3) Answer Has Social Security Tax revenue been deposited in a separate account to be used solely for social services, or is it deposited to the Exchequer account, 104 40

(1) Answer deferred Will Minister of Natural Resources give some idea to the House as to the amount of farm produce forming this year's crop, 108–109 42

(1) Answer What is yearly estimated production of cement in short tons, 203

(2) Answer Who is supplying the electrical power to the cement plant, 203

(3) Answer What is the total connected electrical load in horsepower, for the cement plant, 203

(4) Answer What is the rate being charged for electricity at the cement plant, 203

(5) Answer What type of fuel is being used at the cement plant, 203

(6) Answer What is the storage capacity of fuel in gallons or tons, for the cement plant, 203

(7) Answer What is the cost of fuel in gallons or tons, for the cement plant, 203

(8) Answer What is the total estimated number of permanent employees to be engaged at the cement plant, 204

(9) Answer Table scale of wages to be paid to the various classifications at the cement plant and quarry, such as officials, tradesmen, office workers and labourers, 204 43

(1) Answer Number of firm orders placed with the birch plant for any of its product; what firm or firms have placed

orders; table statement showing the cost of production of the various products of the plant after paying the cost of the raw material delivered to the plant, 107–108

(2) Answer Number of firm orders placed with cement plant at Corner Brook for any of its product, what firm or firms have placed orders; table statement showing the cost of production, after paying cost of raw materials, overhead, interest, depreciation, etc., 107–108 Seigheim, Arthur References to, 121, 122 Whether Premier received any expert advice regarding the Seigheim enterprise before he brought the matter to the House, 38 Social Security Assessment Act Regulations—Tabled, 104 Social Security Tax Has Social Security Tax revenue been deposited in a separate account to be used solely for social services, or is it deposited to the Exchequer account, 104 How much revenue has been collected under the heading Social Security Tax from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951, 104 If possible, provide amounts collected from each electoral district under heading for Social Security Tax, 104 Speech from the Throne Debate, 12–20, 192–198 Squires, Sir Richard tribute, 194–195 Tabled Data Der Tag —New York Jewish newspaper, 62–63 Social Security Assessment Act—Regulations, 104 St.

John's Municipal Council accounts of March 21, 1950 and Auditor General's report, 62 Valdmanis, Alfred character reference from Elja Lurje, 35 Tannery plans for, 150 United Cotton Mills Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 53) Notice of Motion, 34 Second Reading, 169–173, 174, 235–236 United Engineers Involvement in new industry, 223 Valdmanis, Alfred Character reference by Premier, 12–13 Character reference from Elja Lurje, 35 Falsely accused of Nazism, 12–14 Sparkes, Reginald (

L) St. Barbe. See Speaker Speaker (Sparkes, Reginald (

L) St.

Barbe) Cashin, Major Peter John as "that stormy petrel of politics," 242 conduct in the Chamber, 242 House of Assembly Addresses Prorogation, 241–242 Points of Order Member should not revive a debate that is already complete, 110 Whether Member can discuss bill in Speech from the Throne debate, 69 Whether Member is deaf to the enthusiasm of government's approach, 144 Points of Privilege Member cannot mention what he did while in Cabinet, 84 Quorum If must interrupt another Member because of no quorum, he will leave the Chair, 210 Rulings Clarification of how many times a Member can speak, 90 Details of bill should be discussed at committee stage, 128 Details preferably discussed at second reading of bill, 222 Member cannot mention what he did while in Cabinet, 84 Member cannot refer to any action he took while in Cabinet, 84 Member requires a seconder to his motion, 69 Member should not refer to a piece of business about to come before the House, 93 Member who speaks in debate and moves adjournment of the debate in order to carry out his full time of speaking must have the floor when debate is resumed, 199 Members have duty of being present in the House while the is in the Chair, 201 Members should rise to address the Chair, 133 No questions may be asked or answered after Orders of the Day have been entered upon, 233 Procedure for night sittings, 183 Quorum, 210 Relevance in committee debate, 168 Use of the personal pronoun is out of order, 144 Visitors in the gallery must not make noise, 144 Whether Member can discuss bill in Speech from the Throne debate, 69 Speaker on the challenges of being, 242 Speech from the Throne Select Committee appointed (Address in Reply), 20 Spratt, Hon.

James (

L) St. John's West

Canadian Machinery and Industry Construction Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 3) Recommitted, 160, 166–167, 168 Housing Corporation Apart from the Board of Directors of the Housing Corporation, who is directly responsible to the Board or to the Government for the administration of the entire corporation, and what salaries are paid for such services, 106 Indebtedness of the Housing Corporation to the St.

John's Municipal Council at the present time, 106 Number of apartments in each of Housing Corporation's buildings, 105 Salaries paid for management of Housing Corporation buildings, 105–106 Total amount of fire insurance on Housing Corporation buildings, 106 Total annual rent for Housing Corporation buildings, 105 Total cost of fuel for various buildings, 105 Total indebtedness of the Housing Corporation at the present time to the provincial government, 106 Total municipal taxes paid annually for all Housing Corporation apartment buildings, 106 Total number of apartment buildings administered by the Housing Corporation, 105 With what company or companies are Housing Corporation buildings insured, and what is the amount carried by each building, 106 Questions 28

(1) Answer deferred How many houses are now within the Housing Corporation, 157 29

(1) Answer Total number of apartment buildings administered by the Housing Corporation, 105

(2) Answer Number of apartments in each of Housing Corporation's buildings, 105

(3) Answer Total annual rent for Housing Corporation buildings, 105

(4) Answer Total cost of fuel for various buildings, 105

(5) Answer Salaries paid for management of Housing Corporation buildings, 105–106

(6) Answer Total amount of fire insurance on Housing Corporation buildings, 106

(7) Answer With what company or companies are Housing Corporation buildings insured, and what is the amount carried by each building, 106

(8) Answer Total municipal taxes paid annually for all Housing Corporation apartment buildings, 106

(9) Answer Apart from the Board of Directors of the Housing Corporation, who is directly responsible to the Board or to the Government for the administration of the entire corporation, and what salaries are paid for such services, 106 29

(10) Answer Total indebtedness of the Housing Corporation at the present time to the provincial government, 106

(11) Answer Indebtedness of the Housing Corporation to the St. John's Municipal Council at the present time, 106 V Vardy, Hon. Oliver (

L) St. John's West Old Age Assistance Act (Bill 8) Second Reading Vardy, 212