29 th General Assembly, 4 th Session

(1951) Subject Index A Addresses. See House of Assembly Agriculture Are farmers finding it difficult to dispose of their crop Higgins, 36 Pottle, 157 Is Department of Natural Resources making any effort to help farmers dispose of their crop Higgins, 36 Pottle, 157 Will Minister of Natural Resources give some idea to the House as to the amount of farm produce forming this year's crop Higgins, 36 Pottle, 157 Alcoholic Liquors Act (Amendment) Act (Bill 4) Notice of Motion Curtis, 36 First Reading, 63 Second reading Curtis, 201 Committee, 201 Third reading, 219 Royal Assent, 245 Automobile Insurance (Amendment) Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 7) Notice of Motion Curtis, 35–36 First Reading, 63 Second Reading Curtis, 200 Higgins, 200 Committee, 220 Third reading, 233 Royal Assent, 245 B Bills (Titles) Alcoholic Liquors (Amendment) Act (Bill 4) Automobile Insurance (Amendment) Act (Bill 7) Blind Persons Allowances Act (Bill 9) Canadian Machinery and Industry Construction Limited (Confirmation of Agreement Act (Bill 3) Canadian Machinery and Industry Construction Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 3) Election (Amendment) Act (Bill 6) Industries Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 1) Loan and Guarantee (Amendment) Act (Bill 13) Newfoundland Asbestos Limited (Confirmation of Agreement Act) (Bill 2) Newfoundland Tanneries-William Dorn Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 11) Old Age Assistance Act (Bill 8) Public Records (Amendment) Act (Bill 5) Public Service Act (Supplementary Supply) (Bill 10) Town Council Bond Guarantee (Amendment) Act (Bill 14) United Cotton Mills Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 12) Birch industry mill nearing completion Lieutenant Governor, 4 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 Cashin, 63 Smallwood, 107–108 Birds of Newfoundland commending Drover, 12 copy provided to each Member Pottle, 30 Blind Persons Allowances Act (Bill 9) Notice of Motion Pottle, 63 First Reading, 109 Second Reading Pottle, 215–216 Committee Higgins, 231 Pottle, 231 Third reading, 234 Royal Assent, 245 Bond, Sir Robert tribute Smallwood, 194

C Canadian Machinery and Industry Construction Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 3) Notice of Motion Smallwood, 21 First Reading, 30 Second Reading Cashin, 56, 57, 58, 60–62, 79–83 Chalker, 82 Fogwill, 59–60 Higgins, 90–92, 93–94 Jackman, 101, 102 Russell, 56, 57, 83–90, 100–101 Smallwood, 53–59, 80, 81, 82, 94–103 Amendment moved Russell, 90 Amendment—Division (defeated), 103 Committee Cashin, 129, 130, 131, 133, 134, 137, 138, 139– 140, 141 Curtis, 129, 130, 133, 134–135 Higgins, 130 Russell, 129, 133, 134, 135, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143 Smallwood, 129–130, 130–133, 134, 135–139, 140–142 Recommitted Ballam, 164 Cashin, 159–160, 161, 162–163, 164, 165–166, 167–168, 169 Curtis, 158–159, 160, 162, 166, 169 Higgins, 159, 160, 166, 167 Janes, 166 Russell, 159, 160–161, 162 Smallwood, 161–162, 163, 164–165, 168 Spratt, 160, 166–167, 168 Third reading, 169 Royal Assent, 245 Cashin, Major Peter John as "that stormy petrel of politics" Speaker, 242 conduct in the Chamber Speaker, 242 Cement plant Market for product Cashin, 75–76 Smallwood, 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.

Cashin, 63 Smallwood, 107–108 Outlook for Lieutenant Governor, 4 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 Fogwill, 36 Smallwood, 204 What is the cost of fuel in gallons or tons, for the cement plant Fogwill, 36 Smallwood, 203 What is the rate being charged for electricity at the cement plant Fogwill, 36 Smallwood, 203 What is the storage capacity of fuel in gallons or tons, for the cement plant Fogwill, 36 Smallwood, 203 What is the total connected electrical load in horsepower, for the cement plant Fogwill, 36 Smallwood, 203 What is the total estimated number of permanent employees to be engaged at the cement plant Fogwill, 36 Smallwood, 204 What is yearly estimated production of cement in short tons Fogwill, 36 Smallwood, 203 What type of fuel is being used at the cement plant Fogwill, 36 Smallwood, 203 Who is supplying the electrical power to the cement plant Fogwill, 36 Smallwood, 203 Coat of Arms description of its addition to Chamber Smallwood, 28–29 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 Cashin, 26 Keough, 64 Who comprised the Royal Commission and what remuneration did each member receive, if any

Cashin, 26 Keough, 64 D 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 Cashin, 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 Cashin, 26 Keough, 63 Department of Health How many motor cars are operated by the Department of Public Health Cashin, 27 Chalker, 156 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 Cashin, 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.

Cashin Chalker, 156 For what services are Department of Public Health cars employed Cashin, 27 Chalker, 157 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 Cashin, 27 Pottle, 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 Cashin, 28 Pottle, 65–66 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 Cashin, 26 Forsey, 65 Der Tag New York Jewish newspaper—Tabled Smallwood, 62–63 Divisions Canadian Machinery and Industry Construction Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 3) Amendment—Defeated, 103 Newfoundland Tanneries-William Dorn Limited (Confirmation of Agreement Act) (Bill 11) Third reading—Amendment Division—Carried, 234 E Election announcement of Smallwood, 202–203 people's role in Smallwood, 241 Election (Amendment) Act (Bill 6) Leave to introduce Curtis, 220 First Reading Curtis, 220 Second reading Curtis, 220–221 Russell, 220 Committee, 221 Third reading, 234 Royal Assent, 245

Enthusiasm importance of Smallwood, 195 F Finance Cash surplus to the credit of the Newfoundland Savings Bank as at March 31st 1951 or December 31st 1950 Cashin, 21 Smallwood, 66 Grand total expenditure from April 1st 1950 to September 30th 1950 Cashin, 21 Smallwood, 105 Grand total expenditure under the various headings from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951 Cashin, 21 Smallwood, 105 Minister of Finance to table Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General for fiscal year ending March 31, 1951 Cashin, 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 Cashin, 21 Smallwood, 37 Total capital expenditure under the various headings from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951 Cashin, 21 Smallwood, 105 Total ordinary expenditure shown under the various headings, from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951 Cashin, 21 Smallwood, 105 Total ordinary revenue, exclusive of subsidies from the Federal government, received from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951 Cashin, 21 Smallwood, 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 Cashin, 21 Smallwood, 37 Fisheries Does government intend to fix prices and control the fisheries Higgins, 36 Keough, 64 What is government's policy regarding the fisheries Higgins, 36 Keough, 64 Will Minister say, in view of certain things that have happened, whether it is the intention of the Government to nationalize the fisheries Higgins, 36 Keough, 64 Forestry.

See Birch industry Forgiveness on asking for Smallwood, 241 G Gaultois Fisheries Limited composition of Smallwood, 238 Gypsum industry mill nearing completion Lieutenant Governor, 4 H Hansard How much of Hansard is ready for publication at the moment Higgins, 30 Smallwood, 38 When will Hansard be published Higgins, 30 Smallwood, 38 Harriman Ripley & Company Whether Harriman Ripley & Company Incorporated disassociated themselves from the Crown Corporation Higgins, 28 Smallwood, 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

Higgins, 28 Smallwood, 31 Horwood, Harold retiring from public life Smallwood, 240–241 Hospitals Ferryland hospital Construction of Cashin, 118 Chalker, 118–119 Smallwood, 118 What progress has been made with regard to the establishment of a hospital in the District of Ferryland, or nursing stations Cashin, 27 Chalker, 156 General Hospital Reason for Dr. Charles Roberts' resignation as superintendent of the General Hospital Cashin, 27 Chalker, 155 Whether Dr.

Charles Roberts had different views on the administration of the General Hospital than the officials of the Department of Health Cashin, 27 Chalker, 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 Cashin, 27 Chalker, 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 Cashin, 27 Chalker, 156 House of Assembly Addresses Prorogation Cashin, 243–244 Higgins, 242–243 Pottle, 244–245 Smallwood, 240–241, 240–244 Speaker, 241–242 Recess, 92, 184 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 Cashin, 27 Spratt, 106 Indebtedness of the Housing Corporation to the St.

John's Municipal Council at the present time Cashin, 27 Spratt, 106 Number of apartments in each of Housing Corporation's buildings Cashin, 27 Spratt, 105 Salaries paid for management of Housing Corporation buildings Cashin, 27 Spratt, 105–106 Total amount of fire insurance on Housing Corporation buildings Cashin, 27 Spratt, 106 Total annual rent for Housing Corporation buildings Cashin, 27 Spratt, 105 Total cost of fuel for various buildings Cashin, 27 Spratt, 105 Total indebtedness of the Housing Corporation at the present time to the provincial government Cashin, 27 Spratt, 106 Total municipal taxes paid annually for all Housing Corporation apartment buildings Cashin, 27 Spratt, 106 Total number of apartment buildings administered by the Housing Corporation Cashin, 26 Spratt, 105 With what company or companies are Housing Corporation buildings insured, and what is the amount carried by each building Cashin, 27 Spratt, 106 I Industries Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 1 ) Notice of Motion Curtis, 7 First reading, 7 Second Reading Curtis, 31–32 Committee Cashin, 78 Curtis, 33, 34, 78

Higgins, 33, 34, 79 Russell, 33, 34 Smallwood, 32 Third reading, 158 Royal Assent, 245 Industry Has government received any expert advice or report on new industries from qualified experts Higgins, 30 Smallwood, 39 How many people does government anticipate will be brought in from outside Higgins, 30 Smallwood, 39 How will government's industries be financed Higgins, 30 Smallwood, 38–39 How will various industries be staffed Smallwood, 39 outlining new projects Lieutenant Governor, 4–5 Set out categorically the various industries government intends to start Higgins, 30 Smallwood, 38 Where will government's industries be situated Higgins, 30 Smallwood, 38 L Labrador Government's provisions for Pottle, 154–155 Loan and Guarantee (Amendment) Act (Bill 13) Leave to introduce, 158 First Reading, 158 Second reading Courage, 238 Higgins, 238 Smallwood, 237–239 Committee, 239 Third reading, 239 Royal Assent, 245 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 Cashin, 21–22 Provide statement showing number of people employed by Loan Board, together with the salaries per annum that they each receive Cashin, 21 Under what department does the Loan Board headed by Mr.

Baxter function Cashin, 21 What loans or advances have been made or recommended to be made by the Baxter Loan Board since it came into existence Cashin, 21 Local Government Act Town of Corner Brook resolutions—Tabled Forsey, 232 Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth (1807-1882) quoted Courage, 10 Russell, 127 Lourdes Co-operative Society financial difficulties of Cashin, 227 Smallwood, 227 study of its affairs Smallwood, 222 M Makinson, George retiring from public life Smallwood, 240 N Newfoundland Asbestos Limited (Confirmation of Agreement Act) (Bill 2) Notice of Motion Smallwood, 21 First Reading, 30–31 Second reading Cashin, 126–127 Curtis, 127–128 Higgins, 127, 128 Russell, 127 Smallwood, 124–126, 128 Committee Curtis, 202 Higgins, 202 Third reading, 219

Royal Assent, 245 Newfoundland Tanneries-William Dorn Limited (Confirmation of Agreement Act) (Bill 11) Notice of Motion Smallwood, 21 First Reading, 31 Second reading Cashin, 216–219 Pottle, 152–154 Smallwood, 148–152, 218 Committee Higgins, 230 Pottle, 230 Third reading—Amendment—Moved Higgins, 233 Third reading—Amendment—Division (carried), 234 Royal Assent, 245 O Old Age Assistance Act (Bill 8) Notice of Motion Pottle, 63 First Reading, 109 Second Reading Courage, 212–213 Fogwill, 211–212 Higgins, 210–211 Pottle, 204–210, 211 Russell, 211 Smallwood, 213–215 Vardy, 212 Committee Higgins, 230, 231 Pottle, 230–231 Russell, 231 Third reading, 234 Royal Assent, 245 P Parliamentary procedure for Speech from the Throne Cashin, 7, 8 Smallwood, 7–8 Points of Order Member should not revive a debate that is already complete Smallwood, 110 Speaker, 110 Whether Member can discuss bill in Speech from the Throne debate Cashin, 69 Smallwood, 69 Speaker, 69 Whether Member is deaf to the enthusiasm of government's approach Janes, 144 Russell, 144 Speaker, 144 Points of Privilege Member cannot mention what he did while in Cabinet Russell, 84 Smallwood, 84 Speaker, 84 Premier his civil rights work Smallwood, 20 his travels in Europe Lieutenant Governor, 5 predicts long tenure in office Smallwood, 16 Prorogation.

See House of Assembly—Addresses Public Records (Amendment) Act (Bill 5) Notice of Motion Smallwood, 124 First Reading, 158 Second Reading Smallwood, 201 Committee, 202 Third reading, 219 Royal Assent, 245 Public Service Act (Supplementary Supply) (Bill 10) Resolutions Cashin, 221 Smallwood, 221, 222 Committee Cashin, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 Fogwill, 224 Higgins, 227 Russell, 224–225, 228, 229 Smallwood, 223–226, 227, 228–229 Third reading Cashin, 232 Smallwood, 232–233 Royal Assent, 246

Q Questions 1

(1) Notice Minister of Finance to table Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General for fiscal year ending March 31, 1951 Cashin, 21 Answer deferred Minister of Finance to table Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General for fiscal year ending March 31, 1951 Smallwood, 37

(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 Cashin, 21 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 Smallwood, 37

(3) Notice Cash surplus to the credit of the Newfoundland Savings Bank as at March 31st 1951 or December 31st 1950 Cashin, 21 Answer Cash surplus to the credit of the Newfoundland Savings Bank as at March 31st 1951 or December 31st 1950 Smallwood, 66

(4) Notice Total ordinary revenue, exclusive of subsidies from the Federal government, received from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951 Cashin, 21 Answer Total ordinary revenue, exclusive of subsidies from the Federal government, received from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951 Smallwood, 104

(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 Cashin, 21 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 Smallwood, 37

(6) Notice Total ordinary expenditure shown under the various headings, from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951 Cashin, 21 Answer Total ordinary expenditure shown under the various headings, from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951 Smallwood, 105

(7) Notice Total capital expenditure under the various headings from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951 Cashin, 21 Answer Total capital expenditure under the various headings from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951 Smallwood, 105

(8) Notice Grand total expenditure under the various headings from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951 Cashin, 21 Answer Grand total expenditure under the various headings from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951 Smallwood, 105

(9) Notice Grand total expenditure from April 1st 1950 to September 30th 1950 Cashin, 21 Answer Grand total expenditure from April 1st 1950 to September 30th 1950 Smallwood, 105 2

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

Cashin, 21

(2) Notice Provide statement showing number of people employed by Loan Board, together with the salaries per annum that they each receive Cashin, 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 Cashin, 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 Cashin, 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 Cashin, 22 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 Smallwood, 37

(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 Cashin, 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 Cashin, 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 Cashin, 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 Cashin, 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 Cashin, 23

(2) Notice Whether any negotiations were made with contract firms from the mainland for building bridges on this particular road Cashin, 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 Cashin, 23 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(5) Notice Amount of money anticipated to be necessary to finish Mental Hospital Wing for occupation Cashin, 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 Cashin, 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 Cashin, 23 10

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

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

(3) Notice What companies performed construction on the Trans-Canada Highway Cashin, 24

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

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

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

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

(2) Notice Inform the House the total paid to "IBEC" for survey of Labrador areas Cashin, 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 Cashin, 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 Cashin, 25

(3) Notice Provide latest report of the Newfoundland- Labrador corporation Cashin, 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 Cashin, 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 Cashin, 25 19

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

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

Cashin, 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 Cashin, 25

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

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

(4) Notice If no inspection was made on European machinery purchased for industrial use, why not Cashin, 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 Cashin, 25–26 23

(1) Notice What is present situation with regard to marketing of the 1951 salt codfish products Cashin, 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 Cashin, 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 Cashin, 26 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 Keough, 63 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 Cashin, 26 Answer Table copy of report or interim report made by the Royal Commission inquiring into the prices paid for fish during the year 1950 Keough, 64

(2) Notice Who comprised the Royal Commission and what remuneration did each member receive, if any Cashin, 26 Answer Who comprised the Royal Commission and what remuneration did each member receive, if any Keough, 64 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 Cashin, 26 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 Forsey, 65 27

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

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

(1) Notice How many houses are now within the Housing Corporation Cashin, 26 Answer deferred How many houses are now within the Housing Corporation Spratt, 157

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

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

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

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

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

(1) Notice Total number of apartment buildings administered by the Housing Corporation Cashin, 26 Answer Total number of apartment buildings administered by the Housing Corporation Spratt, 105

(2) Notice Number of apartments in each of Housing Corporation's buildings Cashin, 27 Answer Number of apartments in each of Housing Corporation's buildings Spratt, 105

(3) Notice Total annual rent for Housing Corporation buildings Cashin, 27 Answer Total annual rent for Housing Corporation buildings Spratt, 105

(4) Notice Total cost of fuel for various buildings Cashin, 27 Answer Total cost of fuel for various buildings Spratt, 105

(5) Notice Salaries paid for management of Housing Corporation buildings Cashin, 27 Answer Salaries paid for management of Housing Corporation buildings Spratt, 105–106

(6) Notice Total amount of fire insurance on Housing Corporation buildings Cashin, 27 Answer Total amount of fire insurance on Housing Corporation buildings Spratt, 106

(7) Notice With what company or companies are Housing Corporation buildings insured, and what is the amount carried by each building Cashin, 27 Answer With what company or companies are Housing Corporation buildings insured, and what is the amount carried by each building Spratt, 106

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

Total municipal taxes paid annually for all Housing Corporation apartment buildings Spratt, 106

(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 Cashin, 27 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 Spratt, 106 29

(10) Notice Total indebtedness of the Housing Corporation at the present time to the provincial government Cashin, 27 Answer Total indebtedness of the Housing Corporation at the present time to the provincial government Spratt, 106

(11) Notice Indebtedness of the Housing Corporation to the St. John's Municipal Council at the present time Cashin, 27 Answer Indebtedness of the Housing Corporation to the St. John's Municipal Council at the present time Spratt, 106 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 Cashin, 27 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 Ballam, 106 31

(1) Notice Reason for Dr. Charles Roberts' resignation as superintendent of the General Hospital Cashin, 27 Answer Reason for Dr. Charles Roberts' resignation as superintendent of the General Hospital Chalker, 155

(2) Notice Whether Dr. Charles Roberts had different views on the administration of the General Hospital than the officials of the Department of Health Cashin, 27 Answer Whether Dr. Charles Roberts had different views on the administration of the General Hospital than the officials of the Department of Health Chalker, 155–156

(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 Cashin, 27 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 Chalker, 156

(4) Notice What progress has been made with regard to the establishment of a hospital in the District of Ferryland, or nursing stations Cashin, 27 Answer What progress has been made with regard to the establishment of a hospital in the District of Ferryland, or nursing stations Chalker, 156

(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 Cashin, 27 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 Chalker, 156

(6) Notice How many motor cars are operated by the Department of Public Health Cashin, 27 Answer How many motor cars are operated by the Department of Public Health Chalker, 156

(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 Cashin, 27 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 Pottle, 156

(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. Cashin 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. Chalker, 156

(9) Notice For what services are Department of Public Health cars employed Cashin, 27 Answer For what services are Department of Public Health cars employed Chalker, 157 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 Cashin, 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 Cashin, 28 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 Pottle, 65–66 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 Cashin, 28

(2) Notice Whether government paid foreign Highroads staff's transportation from Europe Cashin, 28 35

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

Whether Harriman Ripley & Company Incorporated disassociated themselves from the Crown Corporation Smallwood, 31

(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 Higgins, 28 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 Smallwood, 31 36

(1) Notice When will Hansard be published Higgins, 30 Answer When will Hansard be published Smallwood, 38

(2) Notice How much of Hansard is ready for publication at the moment Higgins, 30 Answer How much of Hansard is ready for publication at the moment Smallwood, 38 37

(1) Notice Whether Premier received any expert advice regarding the Seigheim enterprise before he brought the matter to the House Higgins, 30 Answer Whether Premier received any expert advice regarding the Seigheim enterprise before he brought the matter to the House Smallwood, 38

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

(1) Notice Set out categorically the various industries government intends to start Higgins, 30 Answer Set out categorically the various industries government intends to start Smallwood, 38

(2) Notice Where will government's industries be situated Higgins, 30 Answer Where will government's industries be situated Smallwood, 38

(3) Notice How will government's industries be financed Higgins, 30 Answer How will government's industries be financed Smallwood, 38–39

(4) Notice Has government received any expert advice or report on new industries from qualified experts Higgins, 30 Answer Has government received any expert advice or report on new industries from qualified experts Smallwood, 39

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

(6) Notice How many people does government anticipate will be brought in from outside Higgins, 30 Answer How many people does government anticipate will be brought in from outside Smallwood, 39 39

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

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

(2) Notice If possible, provide amounts collected from each electoral district under heading for Social Security Tax Cashin, 36 Answer If possible, provide amounts collected from each electoral district under heading for Social Security Tax Smallwood, 104

(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 Cashin, 36 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 Smallwood, 104 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 Higgins, 36 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 Pottle, 109 Smallwood, 108–109 Answer Will Minister of Natural Resources give some idea to the House as to the amount of farm produce forming this year's crop Pottle, 157

(2) Notice Is Department of Natural Resources making any effort to help farmers dispose of their crop Higgins, 36 Answer Is Department of Natural Resources making any effort to help farmers dispose of their crop Pottle, 157

(3) Notice Are farmers finding it difficult to dispose of their crop Higgins, 36 Answer Are farmers finding it difficult to dispose of their crop Pottle, 157 41

(1) Notice What is government's policy regarding the fisheries Higgins, 36 Answer What is government's policy regarding the fisheries Keough, 64

(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 Higgins, 36 Answer Will Minister say, in view of certain things that have happened, whether it is the intention of the Government to nationalize the fisheries Keough, 64

(3) Notice Does government intend to fix prices and control the fisheries Higgins, 36 Answer Does government intend to fix prices and control the fisheries Keough, 64 42

(1) Notice What is yearly estimated production of cement in short tons Fogwill, 36 Answer What is yearly estimated production of cement in short tons Smallwood, 203

(2) Notice Who is supplying the electrical power to the cement plant Fogwill, 36 Answer Who is supplying the electrical power to the cement plant Smallwood, 203

(3) Notice What is the total connected electrical load in horsepower, for the cement plant Fogwill, 36 Answer What is the total connected electrical load in horsepower, for the cement plant Smallwood, 203

(4) Notice What is the rate being charged for electricity at the cement plant Fogwill, 36 Answer What is the rate being charged for electricity at the cement plant Smallwood, 203

(5) Notice What type of fuel is being used at the cement plant Fogwill, 36 Answer What type of fuel is being used at the cement plant Smallwood, 203

(6) Notice What is the storage capacity of fuel in gallons or tons, for the cement plant Fogwill, 36 Answer What is the storage capacity of fuel in gallons or tons, for the cement plant Smallwood, 203

(7) Notice What is the cost of fuel in gallons or tons, for the cement plant Fogwill, 36 Answer What is the cost of fuel in gallons or tons, for the cement plant Smallwood, 203

(8) Notice What is the total estimated number of permanent employees to be engaged at the cement plant Fogwill, 36 Answer What is the total estimated number of permanent employees to be engaged at the cement plant Smallwood, 204

(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 Fogwill, 36 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 Smallwood, 204 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 Cashin, 63 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 Smallwood, 107–108

(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. Cashin, 63 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. Smallwood, 107–108 44

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

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

(3) Notice

Has a meeting of the Crown Corporation or the directors thereof been held Higgins, 104 Quorum If Speaker must interrupt another Member because of no quorum, he will leave the Chair Speaker, 210 R Recess. See House of Assembly Roads.

See Transportation—Trans-Canada Highway Rulings Clarification of how many times a Member can speak Speaker, 90 Details of bill should be discussed at committee stage Speaker, 128 Details preferably discussed at second reading of bill Speaker, 222 Member cannot mention what he did while in Cabinet Speaker, 84 Member cannot refer to any action he took while in Cabinet Speaker, 84 Member requires a seconder to his motion Speaker, 69 Member should not refer to a piece of business about to come before the House Speaker, 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 Speaker, 199 Members have duty of being present in the House while the Speaker is in the Chair Speaker, 201 Members should rise to address the Chair Speaker, 133 No questions may be asked or answered after Orders of the Day have been entered upon Speaker, 233 Procedure for night sittings Speaker, 183 Quorum Speaker, 210 Relevance in committee debate Speaker, 168 Use of the personal pronoun is out of order Speaker, 144 Visitors in the gallery must not make noise Speaker, 144 Whether Member can discuss bill in Speech from the Throne debate Speaker, 69 S Seigheim, Arthur References to Cashin, 72, 121, 122 Smallwood, 121, 122 Whether Premier obtained or sought a financial report on Dr.

Seigheim or his associates Higgins, 30 Whether Premier received any expert advice regarding the Seigheim enterprise before he brought the matter to the House Higgins, 30 Smallwood, 38 Sergeant-at-Arms conduct of Pottle, 244–245 Social Security Assessment Act Regulations—Tabled Smallwood, 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 Cashin, 36 Smallwood, 104 How much revenue has been collected under the heading Social Security Tax from April 1st 1951 to September 30th 1951 Cashin, 36 Smallwood, 104 If possible, provide amounts collected from each electoral district under heading for Social Security Tax Smallwood, 104 Speaker on the challenges of being Speaker, 242

Speech from the Throne Address Lieutenant Governor, 1–7 Address in Reply (moved) Courage, 8–10 Address in Reply (seconded) Drover, 10–12 Debate Cashin, 68–78, 109–123 Fogwill, 66–68 Higgins, 176–184, 185–188 Janes, 143–148 Makinson, 188–192 Russell, 39–52 Smallwood, 12–20, 192–198 Select Committee appointed (Address in Reply) Speaker, 20 Select Committee report (Address in Reply) Courage, 29 Address in Reply to be adopted (carried), 198 Address in Reply received by Lieutenant Governor, 231 Squires, Sir Richard tribute Smallwood, 194–195 St. John's St.

John's Municipal Council accounts of March 21, 1950 and Auditor General's report—Tabled Smallwood, 62 Strangers. See House of Assembly T Tabled Data Der Tag —New York Jewish newspaper Smallwood, 62–63 Local Government Act Town of Corner Brook resolutions Forsey, 232 Social Security Assessment Act—Regulations Smallwood, 104 St. John's Municipal Council accounts of March 21, 1950 and Auditor General's report Smallwood, 62 Valdmanis, Alfred character reference from Elja Lurje Smallwood, 35 Tannery plans for Lieutenant Governor, 4 Smallwood, 150 Throne Speech.

See Speech from the Throne Town Council Bond Guarantee (Amendment) Act (Bill 14) Notice of Motion Curtis, 232 First reading, 239–240 Second reading, 240 Committee, 240 Third reading, 240 Royal Assent, 245 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 Cashin, 23 U United Cotton Mills Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 53) Notice of Motion Smallwood, 34 First Reading, 36 Second Reading Cashin, 173–175 Fogwill, 234–235 Higgins, 173 Smallwood, 169–173, 174, 235–236 Committee Curtis, 236 Higgins, 236 Third reading, 236 Royal Assent, 245 United Engineers Involvement in new industry Smallwood, 223

V Valdmanis, Alfred Character reference by Premier Smallwood, 12–13 Character reference from Elja Lurje Smallwood, 35 Falsely accused of Nazism Smallwood, 12–14 Reputation of Higgins, 180