30 th General Assembly, First Session Speaker Index B BALLAM, HON. CHARLES (

L) HUMBER Defence Newfoundlanders' employment in defence program, 543–545 Department of Municipal Affairs and Supply Act (Bill 8) Committee, 292 Dominion Labour Relations Board Wage Act 1952 proceedings, 145–146 Employment On forbidding firms from engaging Newfoundlanders, 588 Newfoundlanders' employment in defence program, 543–545 Estimates Department of Labour, 936, 937 Miscellaneous, 585 Hansard Names of those employed in the compiling and reporting of the debates, as well as amounts paid to them, 63 Labour Relations Act 1951 report, 145 regulations concerning, 81 Land Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Act (Bill 80) Second reading, 1091–1092 Mining How many Newfoundlanders are working in connection with the development of the iron ore proposition on Labrador, and what wages are they receiving, 82 Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Relations Board 1952 report, 145 Newfoundland Engineering Profession Act (Bill 82) Committee, 1024, 1025, 1032 Petitions Roads Continuation of road around the upper part of Humber Arm eventually connecting with the outside of the bay, 80–81 Questions Hansard Has Hansard been printed for the various sessions since 1949, and if so, could copies be tabled Answer deferred, 63 Names of those employed in the compiling and reporting of the debates, as well as amounts paid to them Answer deferred, 63 Provide copies of Hansard for various sessions of the Legislature since 1959 Answer deferred, 63 By whom has Hansard been printed, and what price has been paid Answer deferred, 63 Mining How many Newfoundlanders are working in connection with the development of the iron ore proposition on Labrador, and what wages are they receiving Answer deferred, 63 Answer, 82 Tabled Data Dominion Labour Relations Board Wage Act 1952 proceedings, 145–146 Labour Relations Act 1951 report, 145 regulations concerning, 81 Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Relations Board 1952 report, 145 Workmen's Compensation Board report, 105 Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Act (Bill 64) Notice of Motion, 903 Second reading, 1022–1024 Workmen's Compensation Board Report tabled, 105 BROWN, C.S. (

L) BONAVISTA SOUTH Birch industry prospects for, 8 Bradley, Frederick Gordon (1886-1966) Character of, 526 House of Assembly Maiden speech, 6–9 Petitions Roads Construction of road from Charlottetown to Portland North, 566–567 Schools Construction of school in Birchy Cove, 33 Speech from the Throne Address in reply (moved), 6–9 Debate, 526 C CASHIN, PETER (PC) ST.

JOHN'S WEST Atlantic Hardboard Industries Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 68) Second Reading, 406–408 Committee, 471, 472, 505–506, 512–514, 518 Atlantic Optical Company Ltd. (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 25) Second Reading, 395–398 Committee, 430, 431 Committee, 455, 456–458, 459 Third reading, 474 Amendment (moved), 475 Board of Liquor Control Total cash surplus to credit of board as at February 29 1952, 25 Bradley, Frederick Gordon (1886-1966) Character of, 217–218 Brown, Kenneth M. Tribute to former Member, 11–12

Budget

(1952) Debate, 778–780, 781, 782–783, 784–786, 787– 789, 790–792, 793–796, 809–829, 830, 831–853, 963, 964, 966, 993, 999, 1010, 1011, 1013 Buy Newfoundland Campaign Detailed statement of amounts paid, 29 Names of individuals who had charge of this particular campaign, 29 Number of employees on payroll of the organization supervised or directed by Mr.

Don Jamieson with offices in the Gaiety Amusement Centre, whether rent is being paid for this particular building, whether the campaign to sell Newfoundland products is still being conducted, 173–174, 175 Total cost to Province, 29 Cashin, Sir Michael Patrick Reputation of, 208 Consolidation of Statutes When they will be completed, 616 Cost of Living Change in the cost of living index, 60 Crown Lands (Mines and Quarries) (Amendment) Act (Bill 60) Committee, 935 Department of Economic Development List positions held by each individual, together with their salaries, 27 Nature of work being done by the firm of Coverdale & Colpitts on behalf of the government, 27–28 Table statement showing names of all personnel employed in the department, 27 Whether transportation was provided to bring staff over from Europe, 27 Department of Mines and Resources Act (Bill 14) Second Reading, 199, 200–203 Department of Municipal Affairs and Supply Act (Bill 8) Second reading, 162 Committee, 288 Employment On forbidding firms from engaging Newfoundlanders, 588 Estimates Auditor General, 577 Central Accounting and Pay Division, 587 Department of Attorney General, 614, 615, 616 Department of Economic Development, 623, 626, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634–635, 636– 637, 638, 639, 640, 642–643 Department of Education, 942 Department of Finance, 575–576 Department of Fisheries and Cooperatives, 986, 987–988, 989, 990 Department of Health, 739–740, 867, 868, 869, 873, 875, 876 Department of Labour, 937, 938–939, 940–941 Department of Mines and Resources, 619, 620, 621, 942, 944, 945, 946 Department of Municipal Affairs and Supply, 946 Department of Provincial Affairs, 592, 596, 602 Amendment (moved), 596 Department of Public Works, 703, 705–707, 712– 713, 714 Executive Council, 574 Legislature, 570, 571 Miscellaneous, 583 Public debt interest, 567 Sinking funds, 568 Social Security Assessment, 577–578, 579 Finance Capital expenditure Grand total expenditure of province under various departmental headings from April 1st 1951 to February 29 1952, 25 Table statement showing total capital expenditure under the various departmental headings, 25 Cash surplus Statement of actual cash taken from the Cash Surplus which was on hand on April 1 1949 from Ordinary current account expenditures, 28–29 Comptroller Table copy of Comptroller and Auditor General report for fiscal year 1950-1951, 24 Federal government Total ordinary revenue exclusive of subsidies or grants from the federal government received from Treasury from April 1 1951 to February 29 1952, 25 Total subsidies and special grants received from Federal Government from April 1 1951 to February 29 1952, 25 Newfoundland Savings Bank Total amount of cash surplus at end of December 1951, 25, 53 Ordinary expenditure Table statement showing total ordinary expenditure by provincial government under specific departmental headings from April 1 1951 to February 29 1952, 24 Statement showing actual cash loans made to various industries and companies for fishery development, 25 Thompson, James Has Mr.

Thompson been engaged as a permanent employee of the government or on a part time basis, 28 In view of Mr. Thompson's appointment, is it to be assumed the Auditor General or the Comptroller are not considered competent, 28 What are Mr. Thompson's specific duties, 28 What salary or fee is Mr. Thompson being paid, 28 Why was it necessary to appoint him as Financial Advisor, 28 Treasury

Amount of money remaining to the credit of the Newfoundland Treasury in the Bank of Montreal at St. John's on April 30 1952, 622 Amount of money remaining to the credit of the Newfoundland Treasury in the Bank of Montreal at St.

John's on March 31 1952, 622 Fire Patrol (Amendment) Act (Bill 4) Committee, 93, 94, 95 Fisheries Federation of Fishermen How many officials are employed by the Federation, 107, 108 Hansard availability of, 571 Higgins, John Tributes, 166 House of Assembly Address in Reply How the House will proceed with, 65–67 Former Members Brown, Kenneth M.—Tribute to, 11–12 Industry Financing of Statement showing amounts paid to individuals or companies for properties purchased by either government or European companies, 27 International Basic Economy Corporation (IBEC) Report that corporation submitted with survey of Labrador areas and the establishment of another pulp and paper mill, 27 Labrador Election Act (Bill 41) Committee, 538 Labrador Mining and Exploration Company Ltd. (Amendment) Act (Bill 34) Second Reading, 485–489 Committee, 529–530, 532–533 Law Society (Amendment) Act (Bill 22) Committee, 439 Loan Board Provide detailed statement covering administration of the three amounts voted by the House in the 1950-51 estimates amounting to $1,500,000.00 for the three loan boards, 26 Provide names of corporations or individuals to whom such loans or advances have been made, 26, 434 Table statement showing number and names of various individuals working with these boards, 25 Under what Department do the Loan Boards under Mr.

James Baxter function, 25 What loans or advances have these loan boards made or recommended to be made since their inception, 26 From what vote in the estimates for 1951-1952 have these various salaries been paid, 26 Machinery plant Have negotiations been made on behalf of this particular company to sell the Bond Issue of some $2,500,000.000 which was guaranteed by the government, 26 If negotiations have taken place, table the information requested, 26 Provide names of permanent employees together with the rates of salaries, 26 What amount of money has been advanced to the Canadian Machinery Construction Limited, 26 What progress has been made in the harvest of this plant at the Octagon on Topsail Road, 26 Memorial University of Newfoundland Legislation passed two years prior has resulted in no buildings yet, 261–262 Motions Department of Provincial Affairs Minister's salary to be reduced to one dollar Moved, 596 House to order complete investigation by an independent firm of auditors into the conduct of the Buy Newfoundland Campaign under the management of Donald Jamieson Notice of Motion, 853, 854 Moved, 992 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Present position of the corporation, 28 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Ltd. (Amendment) Act (Bill 3) Second reading, 72–73 Committee, 90 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Ltd. (Guarantee) Act (Bill 29) Second Reading, 646–650, 651, 652, 684–687, 691, 694, 695, 699, 702 Committee, 751, 752–753, 755, 756–757, 758, 759, 760 Newfoundland Asbestos Ltd. (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 13) Second Reading, 360, 362 Committee, 364, 365, 366 Newfoundland Engineering Profession Act (Bill 82) Second Reading, 901–902 Newfoundland Tanneries-William Dorn Limited Has the company made any effort to sell its Bond Issue of $300,000.00, 26–27 Partisan politics Tires of, 706 Petitions lack of the value of, 706 Points of Order Hoist amendment Under what rule is a Member not permitted to discuss the principle of the bill, 475 How opposition might be expressed in committee stage, 454 Insulting of visitors to the gallery, 205 Language, unparliamentary

"campaign of vilification begun by members of government," 173 "misleading," 593 Member compares Premier to Hitler or Mussolini, 233 Member should not continue to debate after ruling has been made, 595 Not permissible to offer information in a question, 53 Objection to any Member instructing the Chair, 454 Premier did not say "there will be no taxation," 787 Previous debate, 430, 695 Questions not in order if answer is available to the general public, 38 Statement concerning Mr.

Jamieson, 1001 What is wrong with answering a question properly, 594 Whether a Minister who cannot yet answer a question should say "stand" or "in the course of preparation," 55 Points of Privilege Articles printed in Evening Telegram and Sunday Herald, 374–376, 377, 378 Character of Newfoundlanders Condemning statements about the people of Newfoundland made by Colonel McCormick, 101–102 Public Service Act (Bill 15) Committee, 317–318, 319, 320, 346, 347 Public Service Act (Bill 9) Committee, 148–149, 150 Committee Resolutions Attorney General, 151 Economic Development, 155–157, 159–160, 161 Education, 151 Mines and Resources, 152 Public Works, 152–153 Questions Board of Liquor Control Total cash surplus to credit of board as at February 29 1952 Notice of question, 25 Buy Newfoundland Campaign Detailed statement of amounts paid Notice of question, 29 Information regarding campaign to be certified by the Auditor General or the Comptroller Notice of question, 29 Names of individuals who had charge of this particular campaign Notice of question, 29 Number of employees on payroll of the organization supervised or directed by Mr.

Don Jamieson with offices in the Gaiety Amusement Centre, whether rent is being paid for this particular building, whether the campaign to sell Newfoundland products is still being conducted Answer, 173–174, 175 Total cost to Province Notice of question, 29 Department of Economic Development Amount expended by department and Premier's office for travelling expenses from April 1 1951 to February 29 1952 Notice of question, 27 List positions held by each individual, together with their salaries Notice of question, 27 Nature of work being done by the firm of Coverdale & Colpitts on behalf of the government Notice of question, 27–28 Table statement showing names of all personnel employed in the department Notice of question, 27 What machinery or equipment has been imported from Europe for the fiscal year 1951-1952 to be used in the establishment of certain new industries Notice of question, 27 Whether transportation was provided to bring staff over from Europe Notice of question, 27 Finance Capital expenditure Grand total expenditure of province under various departmental headings from April 1st 1951 to February 29 1952 Notice of question, 25 Table statement showing total capital expenditure under the various departmental headings Notice of question, 25 Cash surplus Statement of actual cash taken from the Cash Surplus which was on hand on April 1 1949 from Ordinary current account expenditures Notice of question, 28–29 Comptroller Table copy of Comptroller and Auditor General report for fiscal year 1950- 1951 Notice of question, 24 Exchequer account Total amount of cash surplus remaining to credit of Exchequer in Bank of Montreal at St.

John's as at February 29 1952 Notice of question, 24 Expenditure Total expenditures of Province both current and capital for the fiscal years 1949- 1950 and 1950-1951 Notice of question, 28 Federal government Total ordinary revenue exclusive of subsidies or grants from the federal government received from Treasury

from April 1 1951 to February 29 1952 Notice of question, 25 Total subsidies and special grants received from Federal Government from April 1 1951 to February 29 1952 Notice of question, 25 Fisheries Statement showing actual cash loans made to various industries and companies for fishery development Notice of question, 25 Guarantees Statement showing bank guarantees given various corporations or individuals by the present administration from April 1 1949 to date Notice of question, 25 Newfoundland Savings Bank Total amount of cash surplus at end of December 1951, 25, 53 Ordinary expenditure Table statement showing total ordinary expenditure by provincial government under specific departmental headings from April 1 1951 to February 29 1952 Notice of question, 24 Revenues Total revenues of Province for fiscal years 1949-1950 and 1950-1951 Notice of question, 28 Thompson, James Has Mr.

Thompson been engaged as a permanent employee of the government or on a part time basis Notice of question, 28 In view of Mr. Thompson's appointment, is it to be assumed the Auditor General or the Comptroller are not considered competent Notice of question, 28 What are Mr. Thompson's specific duties Notice of question, 28 What salary or fee is Mr. Thompson being paid Notice of question, 28 Why was it necessary to appoint him as Financial Advisor Notice of question, 28 Treasury Amount of money remaining to the credit of the Newfoundland Treasury in the Bank of Montreal at St.

John's on April 30 1952 Notice of Motion, 622 Question ruled out of order, 622 Amount of money remaining to the credit of the Newfoundland Treasury in the Bank of Montreal at St.

John's on March 31 1952 Notice of Motion, 622 Fisheries Federation of Fishermen How many officials are employed by the Federation Answer, 107, 108 Industry Financing of Statement showing amounts paid to individuals or companies for properties purchased by either government or European companies Notice of question, 27 International Basic Economy Corporation (IBEC) Report that corporation submitted with survey of Labrador areas and the establishment of another pulp and paper mill Notice of question, 27 Loan Board Provide detailed statement covering administration of the three amounts voted by the House in the 1950-51 estimates amounting to $1,500,000.00 for the three loan boards Notice of question, 26 Provide names of corporations or individuals to whom such loans or advances have been made Notice of question, 26 Answer, 434 Table statement showing number and names of various individuals working with these boards Notice of question, 25 Under what Department do the Loan Boards under Mr.

James Baxter function Notice of question, 25 What loans or advances have these loan boards made or recommended to be made since their inception Notice of question, 26 From what vote in the estimates for 1951-1952 have these various salaries been paid Notice of question, 26 Machinery plant Have negotiations been made on behalf of this particular company to sell the Bond Issue of some $2,500,000.000 which was guaranteed by the government Notice of question, 26 If negotiations have taken place, table the information requested Notice of question, 26 Provide names of permanent employees together with the rates of salaries Notice of question, 26 What amount of money has been advanced to the Canadian Machinery Construction Limited Notice of question, 26

What progress has been made in the harvest of this plant at the Octagon on Topsail Road Notice of question, 26 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Present position of the corporation Notice of question, 28 Newfoundland Tanneries-William Dorn Limited Has the company made any effort to sell its Bond Issue of $300,000.00, 26–27 What amount of money has been advanced to the company Notice of question, 26 Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. Table statement showing amount paid to firm or to Mr.

James Thompson for services rendered since April 1st 1949 to date Notice of question, 28 Table statement showing amount paid to firm or to Mr. James Thompson for services rendered the Newfoundland Delegation which negotiated the Terms of Union with Canada Notice of question, 28 Social Security Show amount of money paid out to persons all over the Province as outlined in

Section 2, subsection L of the Social Security act Notice of question, 26 Answer deferred, 51 Table statement showing amount of money collected under the Social Security Act from April 1st 1951 to February 29 1952 Notice of question, 26 Terms of Union Did Mr.

James Thompson suggest to the government or to the delegation that negotiated the Terms of Union a budget that showed the estimated revenues and expenditures of Newfoundland as a Province of Canada, 28 United Cotton Mills Limited Amount advanced to the company Notice of question, 27 Whether company has made any effort to sell the Bond Issue of some $2,000,000.00 guaranteed by the government Notice of question, 27 Quinton, Hon. Senator Herman Tributes, 323–324 Resolutions Former Member Condolences to be sent to family of Mr.

Ron Fahey Seconded, 31 Gifts to the House of Assembly Expression of thanks to legislatures of Quebec and New Brunswick Seconded, 34 Securities Act (Bill 61) Second reading, 547, 796–797 Social Security Show amount of money paid out to persons all over the Province as outlined in

Section 2, subsection L of the Social Security act, 26 Table statement showing amount of money collected under the Social Security Act from April 1st 1951 to February 29 1952, 26 Speech from the Throne Debate, 11–13, 166–177, 205–262, 265–272 Amendment (Debate), 144 St. John's Housing Corporation Statutes (Amendment) Act (Bill 56) Second Reading, 806–807 Taxation Agreement Act (Bill 44) Second Reading, 803, 924, 926 Terms of Union Did Mr.

James Thompson suggest to the government or to the delegation that negotiated the Terms of Union a budget that showed the estimated revenues and expenditures of Newfoundland as a Province of Canada, 28 Timber Licences (Reversion to Crown) (Amendment) Act (Bill 7) Second Reading, 74–75 Committee, 95–97 Tributes Brown, Kenneth M. Tribute to former Member, 11–12 House of Assembly Former Members Brown, Kenneth M., 11–12 Quinton, Hon.

Senator Herman, 323–324 United Cotton Mills Limited Amount advanced to the company, 27 Whether company has made any effort to sell the Bond Issue of some $2,000,000.00 guaranteed by the government, 27 Whaling comments on industry, 830 World War II Whether anyone has been engaged to write history of Newfoundland's role in, 602 CHALKER, HON. JAMES (

L) HARBOUR GRACE Answers to Questions for Which Notice Has Been Given Supply Mouth wipes—Cost of, 902 Estimates Department of Health, 735–739, 740–741, 867, 868–869 Department of Public Works, 715–716 Olds, Dr. John n Role with Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital, 737 Questions Supply Mouth wipes How many cartons of mouth wipes were purchased by the government in

1951, what was the cost, and who was the supplier Answer, 902 Supply Mouth wipes How many cartons of mouth wipes were purchased by the government in 1951, what was the cost, and who was the supplier Answer, 902 COURAGE, JOHN R. (

L) FORTUNE BAY AND HERMITAGE Budget

(1952) Debate, 854–861 Labrador Mining and Exploration Company Ltd. (Amendment) Act (Bill 34) Committee, 532 Maritime Hospital Service Association Reincorporation (Amendment) Act (Bill 42) Notice of Motion, 525 Second Reading, 747 Motions Member to be allowed to speak after second reading debate had concluded—Moved, 363 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Ltd. (Amendment) Act (Bill 3) Committee, 90 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Ltd. (Guarantee) Act (Bill 29) Second Reading, 690–691 Petitions Maritime Hospital Services Association Amend act of incorporation, 473–474 Roads Construction of road between Bay d'Espoir and Harbour Breton, 404–405 Points of Order Motion not acceptable because there is already a motion before the Chair, 853 Points of Privilege Character of Newfoundlanders Condemning statements about the people of Newfoundland made by Colonel McCormick, 103 Public Service Act (Bill 15) Committee, 320, 321 CURTIS, HON.

LESLIE (

L) TWILLINGATE Assessment Act (Bill 27) Committee, 465 Atlantic Hardboard Industries Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 68) Second Reading, 409 Atlantic Optical Company Ltd. (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 25) Committee, 431 Budget

(1952) Debate, 781–782, 786, 1059–1068 Change of Name Act (Bill 81) Notice of Motion, 948 Second reading, 1072 City of St.

John's (Agreement) Act (Bill 67) Second reading, 1019–1020 Committee, 1046 Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act (Bill 55) Notice of Motion, 684 Companies (Amendment) Act (Bill 62) Notice of Motion, 297 Second reading, 968–969 Committee, 1035–1036 Third reading, 1095 Consolidation of Statutes When they will be completed, 616 Whether there are copies available for Members, 903 Crown Lands (Mines and Quarries) (Amendment) Act (Bill 60) Second Reading, 808–809 Department of Mines and Resources Act (Bill 14) Committee, 341, 342 Amendment, 346 Department of Municipal Affairs and Supply Act (Bill 8) Committee, 293 Department of Public Works (Amendment) Act (Bill 51) Committee, 928 Education (Teachers Training) (Amendment) Act (Bill 12) Notice of Motion, 53 Education (Teachers' Pensions) (Amendment) Act (Bill 17) Notice of Motion, 53 Estimates Department of Attorney General, 614, 615, 616– 618 Department of Economic Development, 635 Department of Education, 613 Department of Finance, 1037 Department of Mines and Resources, 620, 682 Government House, 1045 Legislature, 570 Miscellaneous, 583, 586–587 Fire Patrol (Amendment) Act (Bill 4) Committee, 92 Freight Claims (Vesting in Crown) Act (Bill 76) Notice of Motion, 1039–1040 Second reading, 1079–1080 Committee, 1083 House of Assembly Committees Appointment of Miscellaneous Private Bills Committee, 296 Appointment of Municipal Affairs Committee, 296 Appointment of Standing Orders and Library Committee, 296 Industrial Development Loan (Amendment) Act (Bill 77) Notice of Motion, 1039 Judicature (Juries) (Amendment) Act (Bill 23) Second Reading, 416 Justice Expenses

Amount of legal fees paid out by government to individual law firms or lawyers since April 1 1949, 42, 43 Government agreements What lawyers or law firms prepared agreements between the government and various companies, 42–43 Labrador Election Act (Bill 41) Notice of Motion, 405 Second reading, 498 Amendment (moved), 541 Land Development (Amendment) Act (Bill 24) Second Reading, 415–416 Law Society (Amendment) Act (Bill 22) Notice of Motion, 297 Second Reading, 416–417 Committee, 435–436, 439 Loan and Guarantee (1950 Act) (Amendment) Act (Bill 53) Second Reading, 803–804, 805 Loan and Guarantee (1951 Act) (Amendment No. 2) Act (Bill 75) Notice of Motion, 1040 Loan and Guarantee (1951 Act) (Amendment) Act (Bill 54) Second Reading, 803 Local Authority Guarantee Act (Bill 58) Notice of Motion, 684 Local Government (Election) (Amendment) Act (Bill 1) Committee, 98–99 Mining Tax (Amendment) Act (Bill 50) Second Reading, 750–751 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Ltd. (Amendment) Act (Bill 3) Notice of Motion, 6 Second reading, 73–74 Recommitted, 99–100 Committee, 294–295 Newfoundland Asbestos Ltd. (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 13) Notice of Motion, 177 Second Reading, 358–360, 362, 363 Committee, 364, 365, 368–369 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax (Amendment) Act (Bill 16) Notice of Motion, 16 Second Reading, 77 Committee, 97–98 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax Act 1949,

An Act to Further Amend Committee, 379, 418–422 Newfoundland Engineering Profession Act (Bill 82) Committee, 1025, 1032–1033 Parsons Pond Oil Vesting (Amendment) Act (Bill 33) Notice of Motion, 405 Second reading, 497–498 Property of Dissolved Corporations Vesting Act (Bill 71) Notice of Motion, 948 Second reading, 1073, 1074 Provincial Parks Act (Bill 35) Second reading, 476–477 Public Service Act (Bill 9) Committee Resolutions Attorney General, 151 Economic Development, 155 Public Utilities (Amendment) Act (Bill 65) Second reading, 1021–1022 Questions Justice Expenses Amount of legal fees paid out by government to individual law firms or lawyers since April 1 1949 Answer, 42, 43 Government agreements What lawyers or law firms prepared agreements between the government and various companies Answer, 42–43 Rent Restrictions (Amendment) Act (Bill 40) Committee, 973 Revised Statutes Act (Bill 72) Notice of Motion, 948 Second reading, 1072 Committee, 1078 Securities Act (Bill 61) Committee, 929–931 Shipbuilding (Bounty Extension) Act (Bill 52) Second Reading, 797 Slum Clearance (Amendment) Act (Bill 59) Notice of Motion, 684 Speech from the Throne Amendment (Debate), 144 St.

John's Housing Corporation Statutes (Amendment) Act (Bill 56) Notice of Motion, 684 Taxation Agreement Act (Bill 44) Second Reading, 797–802, 924 Committee, 967–968 Timber Licences (Reversion to Crown) (Amendment) Act (Bill 7) Second Reading, 74 Committee, 97 Town Council Bond Guarantee (Amendment) Act (Bill 57) Notice of Motion, 684 Trustees Amendment Act (Bill 6) Notice of Motion, 16 Second Reading, 77 Unclaimed Articles Act (Bill 20) Notice of Motion, 433 Second reading, 498–499 Undeveloped Mineral Areas Act (Bill 73) Second reading, 1051–1053 Committee, 1075 Urban and Rural Planning Act Notice of Motion, 948

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L) WHITE BAY Petitions Fish plant Build a salt fish curing and drying plant at Quirpon, 30–31 Roads Link road from Baie Verte to Trans-Canada Highway, 30 DUFFY, AUGUSTUS M. (PC) FERRYLAND Hospitals Mental hospital Amount of money expended on construction of the new addition to the hospital, 23 Is new addition to mental hospital now completed, 23 Names of individuals or contracting companies who performed construction work, 23 Total amount expended on construction of new addition to mental hospital, 23 House of Assembly Maiden speech, 119–125 Public Works Nursing stations Information regarding awarding of contract for construction of station in Trepassey, and whether tenders had been called, 24 What progress has been made with respect to construction of nursing station in Trepassey, 24 Speech from the Throne Debate, 119–125 F FOGWILL, FRANK A (PC) ST.

JOHN'S EAST Atlantic Hardboard Industries Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 68) Second Reading, 408 Committee, 472, 501–502, 505, 506, 508, 509, 510, 515–517, 519, 520 Atlantic Optical Company Ltd. (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 25) Second Reading, 392–393 Budget

(1952) Debate, 718–722, 900, 993, 999, 1065 Consolidation of Statutes Whether there are copies available for Members, 903 Department of Mines and Resources Act (Bill 14) Second Reading, 307–309 Estimates Department of Economic Development, 639, 640– 641 Department of Education, 604 Department of Fisheries and Cooperatives, 894 Department of Health, 738, 739, 874–875 Department of Labour, 936–937 Department of Municipal Affairs and Supply, 946– 947 Department of Provincial Affairs, 598 Department of Public Works, 703 Legislature, 570–571, 572 Miscellaneous, 586 Social Security Assessment, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582 Freight Claims (Vesting in Crown) Act (Bill 76) Second reading, 1080 Hydroelectricity Investigating potential in Bay D'Espoir region Estimated cost of developing this area per electrical horsepower, 18 Result of investigation made by the Power Corporation of Canada, 18 What will completed survey cost and what amount has been paid to date to the Corporation, 18 Labrador Mining and Exploration Company Ltd. (Amendment) Act (Bill 34) Second Reading, 491–492, 493 Land Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Act (Bill 80) Second reading, 1092 Loan and Guarantee (1951 Act) (Amendment No. 2) Act (Bill 75) Committee, 1084, 1085 Machinery plant Give an estimate of the total number of workers to be employed at the plant in various classifications, 18 How many buildings are to be erected, and at what dimensions and classifications, 17 Inform House in detail of the class or type of machinery it proposes to manufacture, 17 With respect to the proposal to set up a vocational school at the plant, provide estimate of number of persons to be trained, the period of training, and the estimated cost to government per year, 18 From the total number of workers to be employed, what percentage will be Newfoundlanders, 18 Was a market survey made in the areas where the products of the plant are to be sold, 17 From where is the skilled help obtained, 18 From whom did Government acquire the property, 17 Motions House to order complete investigation by an independent firm of auditors into the conduct of the Buy Newfoundland Campaign under the management of Donald Jamieson Seconded, 992 Municipalities Amount allocated to Ferryland for local grants, specifying amounts for each settlement Notice of question, 18 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Ltd. (Guarantee) Act (Bill 29) Second Reading, 689–690, 694 Committee, 756

Newfoundland Asbestos Ltd. (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 13) Second Reading, 362 Newfoundland Engineering Profession Act (Bill 82) Second Reading, 901 Points of Order Recommital of bill, 972 Provincial Parks Act (Bill 35) Committee, 520 Public Service Act (Bill 15) Committee, 317, 318 Public Works Placentia bridge Estimated cost of the bridge, 19 Is Colonel V.S.

Thompson's design for the bridge to be used, 19 Whether government will construct a bridge over the Placentia Gut, 19 Residence recently vacated by the Chief of Police Names of individuals or firms employed to do the plumbing, heating and woodwork, 19 Nature of reconstruction or repairs made to residence, 19 Whether building is to be used as office quarters only, 19 Whether tenders were called, 19 Questions Finance Industrial development Table statement showing total amount spent, committed to be spent or loaned in respect to industrial development Notice of question, 19 Hydroelectricity Investigating potential in Bay D'Espoir areas Estimated cost of developing this area per electrical horsepower Notice of question, 18 Result of investigation made by the Power Corporation of Canada Notice of question, 18 What will completed survey cost and what amount has been paid to date to the Corporation Notice of question, 18 Machinery plant Give an estimate of the total number of workers to be employed at the plant in various classifications Notice of question, 18 How many buildings are to be erected, and at what dimensions and classifications Notice of question, 17 Inform House in detail of the class or type of machinery it proposes to manufacture Notice of question, 17 With respect to the proposal to set up a vocational school at the plant, provide estimate of number of persons to be trained, the period of training, and the estimated cost to government per year Notice of question, 18 From the total number of workers to be employed, what percentage will be Newfoundlanders Notice of question, 18 Was a market survey made in the areas where the products of the plant are to be sold Notice of question, 17 From where is the skilled help obtained Notice of question, 18 From whom did Government acquire the property Notice of question, 17 Municipalities Amount allocated to Ferryland for local grants, specifying amounts for each settlement Notice of question, 18 Public Works Placentia bridge Estimated cost of the bridge Notice of question, 19 Is Colonel V.S.

Thompson's design for the bridge to be used Notice of question, 19 Whether government will construct a bridge over the Placentia Gut Notice of question, 19 Residence recently vacated by the Chief of Police Names of individuals or firms employed to do the plumbing, heating and woodwork Notice of question, 19 Nature of reconstruction or repairs made to residence Notice of question, 19 Whether building is to be used as office quarters only Notice of question, 19 Whether tenders were called Notice of question, 19 Supply Drugs Total expended for drugs and medicines supplied the various Government hospitals Notice of question, 19 Hospitals Total expended for dry goods and hospital equipment since April 1st 1951 to date Notice of question, 19 Meat How many pounds of ham and bacon were supplied to various government institutions for August, September, October, November, December of 1951 and January and February of 1952 Notice of question, 19

Office equipment Total expended on office equipment, typewriters, stationery, etc. since April 1st 1951 to date Notice of question, 19 Printing Total expended for printing and advertising since April 1st, 1951 to date Notice of question, 19 Textile plant How many male and female workers are to be employed and what per cent of the total will be Newfoundlanders Notice of question, 18 Inform House of the number and dimensions of each building to be constructed Notice of question, 18 Where will plant be located Notice of question, 18 Trans-Canada Highway How many contracts have been awarded to construct portions of the highway Notice of question, 18 Inform House of total amount paid up to February 29 1952 by the federal government to the Province regarding sharing the construction costs Notice of question, 18 Provide estimate of what amount the highway will cost when completed Notice of question, 18 Table statement showing total cost of the Trans-Canada Highway to February 29 1952, including the number of miles completed including paving Notice of question, 18 What progress has been made in the construction of bridges on the highway Notice of question, 18 Transportation Roads Amount expended by government on road work for various periods, by district Notice of question, 18 Total expended in District of Ferryland from August 1, 1951 Notice of question, 18 Regulation of Mines (Amendment) Act (Bill 21) Committee, 524 Resolutions Former Member Condolences to be sent to family of Mr.

Ron Fahey Debate, 32 Revised Statutes Act (Bill 72) Committee, 1078 Speech from the Throne Debate, 84–89 Supply Drugs Total expended for drugs and medicines supplied the various Government hospitals Notice of question, 19 Total expended for dry goods and hospital equipment since April 1st 1951 to date Notice of question, 19 Meat How many pounds of ham and bacon were supplied to various government institutions for August, September, October, November, December of 1951 and January and February of 1952 Notice of question, 19 Office equipment Total expended on office equipment, typewriters, stationery, etc. since April 1st 1951 to date Notice of question, 19 Printing Total expended for printing and advertising since April 1st, 1951 to date Notice of question, 19 Textile plant How many male and female workers are to be employed and what per cent of the total will be Newfoundlanders, 18 Inform House of the number and dimensions of each building to be constructed, 18 Where will plant be located, 18 Transportation Roads Amount expended by government on road work for various periods, by district Notice of question, 18 Total expended in District of Ferryland from August 1, 1951 Notice of question, 18 Undeveloped Mineral Areas Act (Bill 73) Second reading, 1050–1051 Committee, 1075 FORSEY, HON.

PHILIP S (

L) BURIN Assessment Act (Bill 27) Notice of Motion, 110 Second Reading, 406 Committee, 462, 463, 465, 470 Buy Newfoundland Campaign Items returned to Government from Buy Newfoundland Products campaign, 540 Carbonear Water Company Act (Bill 47) Notice of Motion, 546 Second Reading, 749 Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act (Bill 55) Second Reading, 806 Committee, 934 Community Councils Act (Bill 46) Notice of Motion, 296 Second Reading, 528 Committee, 541, 542–543 Cost of Living Change in the cost of living index, 60

Department of Municipal Affairs and Supply Act (Bill 8) Notice of Motion, 81 Second reading, 162, 192, 193 Committee, 288–291, 291–292, 293 Estimates Board of Liquor Control, 883, 884 Hansard Printing costs, 346 Harbour Grace Water Company Act (Bill 48) Notice of Motion, 405 Second Reading, 527 Harbour Grace Water Company Act,

An Act to Further Amend Notice of Motion, 546 Second Reading, 749 Industry Financing of Statement showing amounts paid to individuals or companies for properties purchased by either government or European companies, 61 Local Government (Designation of Officials) Act (Bill 5) Notice of Motion, 17 Second Reading, 77–78 Local Government (Election) (Amendment) Act (Bill 1) Notice of Motion, 17 Second Reading, 79 Local Government Act (Bill 45) Notice of Motion, 546 Second Reading, 749 Newfoundland Engineering Profession Act (Bill 82) Committee, 1032 Petitions St.

John's Municipal Act Petition for amendments, 287 Recommendation of bill for consideration of the House, 948 Points of Order Member should not anticipate what government will pass in estimates, 123 Questions not in order if answer is available to the general public, 38 Public Service Act (Bill 15) Committee, 319, 346, 347 Questions Industry Financing of Statement showing amounts paid to individuals or companies for properties purchased by either government or European companies Answer, 61 Newfoundland Tanneries-William Dorn Limited What amount of money has been advanced to the company Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co.

Table statement showing amount paid to firm or to Mr. James Thompson for services rendered since April 1st 1949 to date Answer tabled, 54 Table statement showing amount paid to firm or to Mr.

James Thompson for services rendered the Newfoundland Delegation which negotiated the Terms of Union with Canada Answer, 54 Public Welfare Welfare officers Amount of money expended by welfare department for the fiscal year 1950- 1951 and the eleven months of 1951-1952 for broadcasting over station CBN Answer tabled, 59 Annual cost for Relieving Officers throughout the province prior to appointment of the welfare officers Notice of question Duffy, 23 Answer tabled, 59 Names of persons appointed to positions Notice of question Duffy, 23 Answer tabled, 59 Number of welfare officers appointed to various electoral districts Notice of question Duffy, 23 Answer tabled, 59 Whether travelling and other expenses are being paid to officers Notice of question Duffy, 23 Answer tabled, 59 Public Works Nursing stations Information regarding awarding of contract for construction of station in Trepassey, and whether tenders had been called Notice of question Duffy, 24 What progress has been made with respect to construction of nursing station in Trepassey Notice of question Duffy, 24 Supply Bread Who supplied bread to the various institutions prior to April 1 1949 and have all bakers in St.

John's been given a chance to tender since that date Answer, 64 Hospitals

Total expended for dry goods and hospital equipment since April 1st 1951 to date Answer, 60 Meat How many pounds of ham and bacon were supplied to various government institutions for August, September, October, November, December of 1951 and January and February of 1952 Answer, 38, 39 Mouth wipes How many cartons of mouth wipes were purchased by the government in 1951, what was the cost, and who was the supplier Answer, 119 How were tenders issued or asked for the government supply of mouth wipes in 1951 Answer, 264 Were any tenders called Answer, 119 What quantities were bought by the government in 1952 to date, and were tenders called for Answer, 119 Will the Minister inform the House why a high price was paid for these mouth wipes when a better quality could have been purchased at a much lower price Answer, 264 Office equipment Total expended on office equipment, typewriters, stationery, etc. since April 1st 1951 to date Answer, 60–61 Printing Total expended for printing and advertising since April 1st, 1951 to date Answer, 37 Tendering Were tenders advertised in the Daily Press, and if not, why not Answer, 264 Tires How many tires and tubes have been purchased for government-owned vehicles during the fiscal year 1951- 1952; provide the names and brands of tires and tubes, from whom they were purchased, and whether tenders were called for Answer, 263–264 Transportation Roads Number of people of European origin employed by the Department of Highroads Notice of question Duffy, 23 Weaving and Spinning Mill Give similar details relative to the Canadian Machinery and Industry Construction Ltd.

Answer, 65 Have all the machinery for the weaving mill and the spinning mill, as well as the structural steel and cement for the United Cotton Mills been delivered Answer, 64 How much money has been made available by the Government to the United Cotton Mills Ltd. up to the 15th day of March, and how much money has thus far been subscribed in cash by the group for shares of the company Answer, 64 In what company has this United Cotton Mills taken out fire insurance in accordance with

Section 13 of the Act, and on what dates were such insurance policies effected Answer, 64 What, if any endeavors have thus far been made by the said Company to raise the sum of $2,000,000 from a commercial bank or by the sale of its bonds Answer, 64 Rent Restrictions (Amendment) Act (Bill 40) Notice of Motion, 378 Second Reading, 528–529 Slum Clearance (Amendment) Act (Bill 59) Second Reading, 808 Committee, 934 Speech from the Throne Debate, 298–305 St. John's Housing Corporation Statutes (Amendment) Act (Bill 56) Second Reading, 806, 807 St.

John's Municipal (Amendment) Act (Bill 69) Second reading, 747–748 Supply Bread Who supplied bread to the various institutions prior to April 1 1949 and have all bakers in St. John's been given a chance to tender since that date, 64 Drugs Total expended for dry goods and hospital equipment since April 1st 1951 to date, 60 Meat How many pounds of ham and bacon were supplied to various government institutions for August, September, October, November, December of 1951 and January and February of 1952, 38, 39 Mouth wipes How many cartons of mouth wipes were purchased by the government in 1951,

what was the cost, and who was the supplier, 119 How were tenders issued or asked for the government supply of mouth wipes in 1951, 264 Were any tenders called, 119 What quantities were bought by the government in 1952 to date, and were tenders called for, 119 Will the Minister inform the House why a high price was paid for these mouth wipes when a better quality could have been purchased at a much lower price, 264 Office equipment Total expended on office equipment, typewriters, stationery, etc. since April 1st 1951 to date, 60–61 Printing Total expended for printing and advertising since April 1st, 1951 to date, 37 Tendering Were tenders advertised in the Daily Press, and if not, why not, 264 Tires How many tires and tubes have been purchased for government-owned vehicles during the fiscal year 1951- 1952; provide the names and brands of tires and tubes, from whom they were purchased, and whether tenders were called for, 263–264 Town Council Bond Guarantee (Amendment) Act (Bill 57) Second Reading, 807 Town of Carbonear (Amendment) Act (Bill 38) Notice of Motion, 405 Committee, 541 Weaving and Spinning Mill Give similar details relative to the Canadian Machinery and Industry Construction Ltd., 65 Have all the machinery for the weaving mill and the spinning mill, as well as the structural steel and cement for the United Cotton Mills been delivered, 64 How much money has been made available by the Government to the United Cotton Mills Ltd. up to the 15th day of March, and how much money has thus far been subscribed in cash by the group for shares of the company, 64 In what company has this United Cotton Mills taken out fire insurance in accordance with

Section 13 of the Act, and on what dates were such insurance policies effected, 64 What, if any endeavors have thus far been made by the said Company to raise the sum of $2,000,000 from a commercial bank or by the sale of its bonds, 64 H HEFFERTON, HON. SAMUEL (

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(1952) Debate, 760–774 Department of Education Annual report for year ending March 31 1951, 30 Education (Amendment) Act (Bill 18) Second Reading, 313–314 Estimates Department of Education, 603, 604, 606, 609– 610, 610–611, 942 Memorial University (Amendment) Act (Bill 49) Notice of Motion, 546 Second Reading, 749–750 Queen's College (Conferring of Degrees) Act (Bill 26) Notice of Motion, 296 Second Reading, 417–418 Standing Orders S.O. 46 Reading the numbers, 423 Tabled Data Department of Education Annual report for year ending March 31 1951, 30 HIGGINS, JOHN (PC) ST.

JOHN'S EAST Assessment Act (Bill 27) Committee, 465, 470 Atlantic Optical Company Ltd. (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 25) Second Reading, 393–395 Budget

(1952) Debate, 722–735, 859 Department of Municipal Affairs and Supply Act (Bill 8) Committee, 288, 290, 293 Department of Public Works (Amendment) Act (Bill 51) Second reading, 673 Education Costs of denominational education, 539 Estimates Board of Liquor Control, 883, 885 Department of Attorney General, 613–614, 877, 880, 882 Department of Education, 610 Department of Fisheries and Cooperatives, 894 Department of Municipal Affairs and Supply, 885 Department of Provincial Affairs, 600, 601 Gypsum plant Statement showing any contracts made for sale of the product, 24 Statement showing from whom machinery for the plant was purchased, 24 Total amount advanced for construction of plant at Corner Brook, 24 Whether plant is for sale and if negotiations have taken place, 24 Labrador Mining and Exploration Company Ltd. (Amendment) Act (Bill 34) Committee, 534 Mothers' Allowances (Amendment) Act (Bill 11)

Second Reading, 117 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Ltd. (Amendment) Act (Bill 3) Recommitted, 100 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax (Amendment) Act (Bill 16) Committee, 97 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax Act 1949,

An Act to Further Amend Committee, 422–423 Points of Order Can Premier refer to The Evening Telegram as "The Tory Telegram," 600 Provincial Parks Act (Bill 35) Second reading, 477 Public Service Act (Bill 15) Committee, 318, 319, 320, 347 Questions Cement plant How many persons are employed at the plant Notice of question, 24 Is plant now operating at full capacity Notice of question, 24 Statement of facts relative to any breakdown in the machinery and other equipment Notice of question, 24 Total amount advanced for construction of the plant at Corner Brook Notice of question, 24 What sales, if any, have been made of the finished products of the plant Notice of question, 24 Gypsum plant Statement showing any contracts made for sale of the product Notice of question, 24 Statement showing from whom machinery for the plant was purchased Notice of question, 24 Total amount advanced for construction of plant at Corner Brook Notice of question, 24 Whether plant is for sale and if negotiations have taken place Notice of question, 24 Regulation of Mines (Amendment) Act (Bill 21) Committee, 523 Speech from the Throne Debate, 108–113 HOLLETT, M. (PC) ST.

JOHN'S WEST Assessment Act (Bill 27) Committee, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464–466, 469, 470 Atlantic Hardboard Industries Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 68) Second Reading, 408–409 Committee, 503–504, 505, 507–508, 509, 511– 512, 514, 515, 517, 518–519, 520 Amendment (Moved), 508 Atlantic Optical Company Ltd. (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 25) Second Reading, 385–391 Committee, 428–429, 430, 431, 432 Committee, 459 Birch plant Total cost up to the end of February 1952 of the plant, 21 Who were directors of Newfoundland Hardwoods, Ltd, and what directors' fees are being paid to each, 21 Board of Liquor Control Detailed statement showing number of beer and wine licenses presently at issue, name of taverns, clubs or hotels to whom the licenses were issued, 20 Botwood Water Corporation Act (Bill 36) Committee, 537 Budget

(1952) Debate, 652–672, 864, 916, 917, 918, 919, 963, 964, 1064, 1065 Change of Name Act (Bill 81) Second reading, 1093–1094 Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act (Bill 55) Committee, 934 Community Councils Act (Bill 46) Committee, 541, 542, 548 Companies (Amendment) Act (Bill 62) Second reading, 969 Crown Lands (Mines and Quarries) (Amendment) Act (Bill 60) Committee, 934, 935 Department of Mines and Resources Act (Bill 14) Second Reading, 199, 203, 305–307 Committee, 341–342, 343–344, 345–346 Department of Municipal Affairs and Supply Act (Bill 8) Second reading, 162, 182–186, 192 Committee, 288, 289, 290, 292, 293 Department of Public Welfare (Amendment) Act (Bill 2) Second Reading, 79–80 Department of Public Works (Amendment) Act (Bill 51) Committee, 928 Education (Amendment) Act (Bill 18) Second Reading, 314 Education (Teachers' Pensions) (Amendment) Act (Bill 17) Second Reading, 115 Election Cost to Treasury of the November general election, and the cost by district, 22 Cost to Treasury of the recent by-election in St.

John's West, 22 Estimates Auditor General, 577 Board of Liquor Control, 883, 885 Department of Attorney General, 881, 882, 883 Department of Economic Development, 624, 625, 627–628, 629, 632, 639 Department of Education, 604, 605–607, 609, 610, 611, 612 Department of Finance, 576, 1037

Department of Fisheries and Cooperatives, 887, 888–890, 893–894, 895, 984–986, 990– 991 Department of Health, 738, 741–742, 743, 867– 868, 870–871, 873–874, 875, 876, 877 Department of Labour, 937, 939–940 Department of Mines and Resources, 619, 620, 674, 675, 679, 681, 682, 943–944, 945 Department of Municipal Affairs and Supply, 886, 946 Department of Provincial Affairs, 596–598, 599 Department of Public Works, 702, 704, 715, 716– 717 Government House, 573 Legislature, 570, 571–572 Miscellaneous, 582, 583, 584–585, 586 Social Security Assessment, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582 Finance Surplus account Relative to the Surplus Account as of the date of union with Canada, how much is left to the credit of 1/3 current and how much overdrawn is the 2/3 for economic development, 23 Fire Patrol (Amendment) Act (Bill 4) Committee, 92, 93–94, 95 Fisheries Experimental fishing Is it correct that government has discontinued experimental fishing, 22 Is Minister prepared to make any recommendations to the fishermen of the province as a result of the experiments, 22 Will minister table report of government's experiments in long-lining, Danish seining, and any other methods, 22 Fisheries Loan (Amendment) Act (Bill 66) Second reading, 1021 Committee, 1046 Freight Claims (Vesting in Crown) Act (Bill 76) Second reading, 1080–1081 Hansard availability of, 571 Evening Telegram slow to print, 670–671 House of Assembly Maiden speech, 125–144 Industry Financing of Detailed statement of monies paid out of the surplus account to date to industrial companies of foreign origin, and how much is still due these companies, 21 Justice Expenses Amount of legal fees paid out by government to individual law firms or lawyers since April 1 1949, 21 Government agreements What lawyers or law firms prepared agreements between the government and various companies, 21–22 Seigheim, Arthur Government-Seigheim (Agreement) Act, 1951 What member was appointed Assessor under the provisions of

Sec. 5, sub- sec. (4), 19 What law firm represented the Seigheim group in its negotiations with the government, the R.C.A.F. and the Canadian National Telegraphs, 20 What steps have been taken by the "Financier" named in the Government-Seigheim Agreement to train people from Labrador in silviculture and agriculture, 20 Whether Dr. Seigheim has thus far promoted under the laws of Switzerland a company known as Latuco, and whether he has assigned and transferred his rights in accordance with

section 14 of the act, 20 Labrador Election Act (Bill 41) Committee, 538 Labrador Mining and Exploration Company Ltd. (Amendment) Act (Bill 34) Second Reading, 489–491 Committee, 531–532, 533, 535, 536–537 Amendment (moved), 530 Land Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Act (Bill 80) Second reading, 1092 Law Society (Amendment) Act (Bill 22) Committee, 435, 436, 437–438, 439 Loan and Guarantee (1950 Act) (Amendment) Act (Bill 53) Second Reading, 804, 805 Loan and Guarantee (1951 Act) (Amendment No. 2) Act (Bill 75) Committee, 1085–1086, 1087 Local Government (Designation of Officials) Act (Bill 5) Second Reading, 78 Local Government (Election) (Amendment) Act (Bill 1) Committee, 98, 99 Local Government Act (Bill 45) Committee, 931 Maintenance Act (Bill 19) Committee, 426 Mining Machinery costs, 367 Mining Tax (Amendment) Act (Bill 50) Second Reading, 750 Mothers' Allowances (Amendment) Act (Bill 11) Second Reading, 117, 118 Committee, 181 Natural Resources Seigheim, Arthur

Cost of aerial photographs, and whether cost was paid by department at request of Dr. Valdmanis and Mr. Graudin, 20 Number of aerial photographs of the Seigheim concession developed for Dr.

Seigheim, 20 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Are birch plant, cement, and gypsum mills being handed over to the corporation, 22 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Ltd. (Amendment) Act (Bill 3) Second reading, 69–72, 74 Committee, 90 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Ltd. (Guarantee) Act (Bill 29) Second Reading, 687–689, 691, 698, 699 Committee, 754–755, 756, 759, 760 Newfoundland Asbestos Ltd. (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 13) Second Reading, 363 Committee, 366–368 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax (Amendment) Act (Bill 16) Committee, 97, 98 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax Act 1949,

An Act to Further Amend Committee, 418, 422 Newfoundland Engineering Profession Act (Bill 82) Committee, 1025, 1029–1030, 1032, 1033, 1034 Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. Has any action been taken to implement the recommendation of Mr. James C.

Thompson of the firm, relative to the formation of a purchasing committee, 20 Points of Order Comments on Member and colleague from the west end, 713–714 Government reserves the right to table answers in writing or verbally, 37 Hoist amendment Whether Members cannot discuss contents of the bill, 475 Language, unparliamentary "my old bald-headed colleague," 851 Member cannot interpret reasons for another member asking a question, 180 Member cast doubt on Sir William Stephenson, 696 Member does not write Doyle's News, 641 Member is obliged to take Premier's word, 131, 132, 133 Member refutes statement about himself, 918 Premier misquoted Member, 608 Principle of bill not to be discussed in committee, 754 Relevance in Second Reading debate, 189, 191 Whether a member can refer to a statement made outside the House at a public function, 539 Whether a Minister tabling information must read it all aloud, 37 Whether it was agreed that the clause numbers would be read, 460 Whether letter quoted in House must be tabled, 400 Whether member will get answer to his question, 44 Points of Privilege Character of Newfoundlanders Condemning statements about the people of Newfoundland made by Colonel McCormick, 102–103, 104, 105 Property of Dissolved Corporations Vesting Act (Bill 71) Second reading, 1073–1074 Provincial Parks Act (Bill 35) Committee, 520 Public Records (Amendment) Act (Bill 32) Second reading, 497 Public Service Act (Bill 15) Committee, 318 Public Service Act (Bill 9) Committee Resolutions Economic Development, 155, 158–159, 161 Mines and Resources, 151, 152 Public Works, 153, 154 Questions Birch plant Have offers yet been made for the purchase of this plant and if so by whom Notice of question, 21 Particulars of recent breakdown in machinery at this plant Notice of question, 21 Total cost up to the end of February 1952 of the plant Notice of question, 21 Total net earnings to date of Newfoundland Hardwoods, Ltd.

Notice of question, 21 Total number now employed by Newfoundland Hardwoods, Ltd., and amount paid per week in salaries and wages Notice of question, 21 Who were directors of Newfoundland Hardwoods, Ltd, and what directors' fees are being paid to each Notice of question, 21 Board of Liquor Control Detailed statement showing number of beer and wine licenses presently at issue, name of taverns, clubs or hotels to whom the licenses were issued Notice of question, 20 Colonial Building Number of foreigners presently working in the building Notice of question, 23 Numbers of Newfoundlanders apart from the House of Assembly who are employed in the building Notice of question, 23 Election

Cost to Treasury of the November general election, and the cost by district Notice of question, 22 Cost to Treasury of the recent by-election in St.

John's West Notice of question, 22 Finance Surplus account Relative to the Surplus Account as of the date of union with Canada, how much is left to the credit of 1/3 current and how much overdrawn is the 2/3 for economic development Notice of question, 23 Fisheries Experimental fishing Is it correct that government has discontinued experimental fishing Notice of question, 22 Is Minister prepared to make any recommendations to the fishermen of the province as a result of the experiments Notice of question, 22 Will minister table report of government's experiments in long-lining, Danish seining, and any other methods Notice of question, 22 Industry Financing of Detailed statement of monies paid out of the surplus account to date to industrial companies of foreign origin, and how much is still due these companies Notice of question, 21 Justice Expenses Amount of legal fees paid out by government to individual law firms or lawyers since April 1 1949 Notice of question, 21 Government agreements What lawyers or law firms prepared agreements between the government and various companies Notice of question, 21–22 Seigheim, Arthur Government-Seigheim (Agreement) Act, 1951 What member was appointed Assessor under the provisions of

Sec. 5, sub-sec.

(4) Notice of question, 19 What law firm represented the Seigheim group in its negotiations with the government, the R.C.A.F. and the Canadian National Telegraphs Notice of question, 20 What steps have been taken by the "Financier" named in the Government-Seigheim Agreement to train people from Labrador in silviculture and agriculture Notice of question, 20 Whether Dr. Seigheim has thus far promoted under the laws of Switzerland a company known as Latuco, and whether he has assigned and transferred his rights in accordance with

section 14 of the act Notice of question, 20 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Are birch plant, cement, and gypsum mills being handed over to the corporation Notice of question, 22 Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. Has any action been taken to implement the recommendation of Mr. James C. Thompson of the firm, relative to the formation of a purchasing committee Notice of question, 20 Richards Ltd.

Complete statement in detail of monies advanced to company, with dates of said advances Notice of question, 21 Exact financial position of company when taken over by government Notice of question, 20 Reasons why government assumed the company's debt of $397,143.80 Notice of question, 20 What wharfage and care-taking charges are presently being paid, and to whom Notice of question, 21 What, if any, fees have been paid to Directors Keough, Chalker, Forsey and Curtis since the boats were taken over by the government Notice of question, 21 Who were Directors at the time of the takeover, and upon whose recommendations were four Icelandic boats acquired by government Notice of question, 20 Seigheim, Arthur Cost of aerial photographs, and whether cost was paid by department at request of Dr.

Valdmanis and Mr. Graudin Notice of question, 20 Number of aerial photographs of the Seigheim concession developed for Dr. Seigheim Notice of question, 20 Sennewald, Dr. Lothar Copy of agreement made between government and Dr. Sennewald relative to setting up Optical Co. Notice of question, 20 Cost of the use of the R.C.A.F. plane used to intercept Dr. Sennewald at Gander Notice of Question, 20 Stadium Co. Ltd.

How much money was loaned company by government, and under what conditions Notice of question, 20 Steel What, if any, negotiations were undertaken with Mr.

Forsyth, the President of D.O.S.C.O. relative to the plant promised for Bay Roberts Notice of question, 20 Supply Mouth wipes How were tenders issued or asked for the government supply of mouth wipes in 1951 Notice of question, 177 Will the Minister inform the House why a high price was paid for these mouth wipes when a better quality could have been purchased at a much lower price Notice of question, 177 Tendering Were tenders advertised in the Daily Press, and if not, why not Notice of question, 177 Valdmanis, Alfred Nature of Dr.

Valdmanis' recent trip abroad and the cost of same Notice of question, 21 Travelling expenses incurred in detail since April 1 1949 Notice of question, 21 Regulation of Mines (Amendment) Act (Bill 21) Committee, 521–522, 523, 524 Revised Statutes Act (Bill 72) Committee, 1078 Richards Ltd.

Complete statement in detail of monies advanced to company, with dates of said advances, 21 Exact financial position of company when taken over by government, 20 Reasons why government assumed the company's debt of $397,143.80, 20 What wharfage and care-taking charges are presently being paid, and to whom, 21 What, if any, fees have been paid to Directors Keough, Chalker, Forsey and Curtis since the boats were taken over by the government, 21 Who were Directors at the time of the takeover, and upon whose recommendations were four Icelandic boats acquired by government, 20 Securities Act (Bill 61) Committee, 929–930, 931 Seigheim, Arthur Government-Seigheim (Agreement) Act, 1951 What member was appointed Assessor under the provisions of

Sec. 5, sub-sec. (4), 19 Number of aerial photographs of the Seigheim concession developed for Dr. Seigheim, 20 What law firm represented the Seigheim group in its negotiations with the government, the R.C.A.F. and the Canadian National Telegraphs, 20 What steps have been taken by the "Financier" named in the Government-Seigheim Agreement to train people from Labrador in silviculture and agriculture, 20 Whether Dr. Seigheim has thus far promoted under the laws of Switzerland a company known as Latuco, and whether he has assigned and transferred his rights in accordance with

section 14 of the act, 20 Sennewald, Dr. Lothar Copy of agreement made between government and Dr. Sennewald relative to setting up Optical Co., 20 Cost of the use of the R.C.A.F. plane used to intercept Dr. Sennewald at Gander, 20 Shipbuilding (Bounty Extension) Act (Bill 52) Second Reading, 797 Slum Clearance (Amendment) Act (Bill 59) Second Reading, 808 Committee, 934 Speaker Eating lobster in Chamber, 1093 Speech from the Throne Debate, 125–144 Amendment (moved), 143–144 Amendment (Debate), 144 Steel What, if any, negotiations were undertaken with Mr.

Forsyth, the President of D.O.S.C.O. relative to the plant promised for Bay Roberts, 20 Supply Mouth wipes How were tenders issued or asked for the government supply of mouth wipes in 1951 Notice of question, 177 Will the Minister inform the House why a high price was paid for these mouth wipes when a better quality could have been purchased at a much lower price Notice of question, 177 Tendering Were tenders advertised in the Daily Press, and if not, why not Notice of question, 177 Taxation Agreement Act (Bill 44) Second Reading, 924–925 Committee, 967–968 Timber Licences (Reversion to Crown) (Amendment) Act (Bill 7) Second Reading, 75 Committee, 97 Town of Carbonear (Amendment) Act (Bill 38) Committee, 541

Unclaimed Articles Act (Bill 20) Committee, 500, 501 Undeveloped Mineral Areas Act (Bill 73) Second reading, 1047–1049 Committee, 1075, 1076, 1077 Valdmanis, Alfred (1908-1970) industrialization in Province, 133–134 Travelling expenses incurred in detail since April 1 1949, 21 Welfare of Children (Amendment) Act (Bill 78) Second reading, 1089 Committee, 1089 J JACKMAN, DAVID (PC) HARBOUR MAIN-BELL ISLAND Budget

(1952) Debate, 774–778, 999 Estimates Department of Mines and Resources, 944 Department of Public Works, 716 House of Assembly Members Former Member—Condolences to be sent to family of Mr.

Ron Fahey (moved), 31 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Ltd. (Guarantee) Act (Bill 29) Second Reading, 691–692, 695, 698 Newfoundland Engineering Profession Act (Bill 82) Committee, 1035 Petitions Roads Inauguration of road program for Bell Island, 1038 Points of Order Relevance in Second Reading debate, 189 Public Service Act (Bill 9) Committee Resolutions Economic Development, 159 Public Works, 152 Resolutions Former Member Condolences to be sent to family of Mr.

Ron Fahey Moved, 31 Gifts to the House of Assembly Expression of thanks to legislatures of Quebec and New Brunswick Debate, 34 Speech from the Throne Debate, 162–166 JANES, GORDON (

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(1952) Debate, 914–924 Estimates Department of Fisheries and Cooperatives, 988 Motions House to order complete investigation by an independent firm of auditors into the conduct of the Buy Newfoundland Campaign under the management of Donald Jamieson Debate, 992–993 Newfoundland Engineering Profession Act (Bill 82) Committee, 1029 Points of Order Language, unparliamentary "would the Honourable Leader of the Opposition rub his bald head and keep him quiet," 921 Points of Privilege

Article printed in Daily News on March 28th, 286– 287 K KEOUGH, HON. WILLIAM (

L) ST.

GEORGES-PORT AU PORT Co-operative Development Loan (Amendment) Act (Bill 74) Notice of Motion, 1040 Second reading, 1083 Co-operative Societies Statement showing total amount advanced to Cooperative Societies throughout the province, 82 Fisheries Experimental fishing Is it correct that government has discontinued experimental fishing, 82 Is Minister prepared to make any recommendations to the fishermen of the province as a result of the experiments, 83 Will minister table report of government's experiments in long-lining, Danish seining, and any other methods, 82–83 Federation of Fishermen How many officials are employed by the Federation, 82 Total cost to the Newfoundland Treasury for the organization and administration of the Newfoundland Federation of Fishermen since its inception, 82 Plant in Quirpon Has plant if finished been inspected and reported upon by any official or the Department of Fisheries, and if so, table report and provide full details, 107 Was this particular plant financed on any understanding that it would be used for the purpose of preparing fish for export to the American market, 107 What amount of money was loaned to certain individuals in Quirpon for the construction of a fish drying and processing plant, 107 What specific work has been performed in the establishment of this particular fish drying and processing plant and is the plant ready for operation, 107

When was such loan made and give the names of company or individuals to whom such loan was made, 107 Fisheries Loan (Amendment) Act (Bill 66) Second reading, 1021 Committee, 1046 George VI, King of Great Britain (1895-1952) Tributes, 440 Petitions Roads Extend main highway from Cape Anguille to Codroy, 1058 Questions Co-operatives Statement showing total amount advanced to Cooperative Societies throughout the province Answer, 82 Fisheries Co-operatives What co-operative fish society was given a grant of approximately $5000.00 last year to cover a loss in experimental long-lining Answer deferred, 147 Experimental fishing Is it correct that government has discontinued experimental fishing Answer, 82 Answer, 82 Is Minister prepared to make any recommendations to the fishermen of the province as a result of the experiments Answer, 83 Will minister table report of government's experiments in long-lining, Danish seining, and any other methods Answer, 82–83 Federation of Fishermen How many officials are employed by the Federation Answer, 82 Total cost to the Newfoundland Treasury for the organization and administration of the Newfoundland Federation of Fishermen since its inception Answer, 82 Herring To what company engaged in experimental herring fishing last year was a grant given $35,000 to cover their loss on operations Answer deferred, 147 Icelandic company "Huginn Ltd." Did federal government demand and collect customs duty on the four Icelandic boats Answer deferred, 147 How much duty was paid Answer deferred, 147 Names of individuals to whom Icelandic boats were sold, and at what price Answer deferred, 147 What, if any, tenders were made for the other three boats Answer deferred, 147 Who were the registered directors of the company from whom these four boats were acquired by government Answer deferred, 147 On whose recommendations did government acquire the controlling interest in the company, and on what grounds did government guarantee a $250,000 loan Answer deferred, 147 Plant in Quirpon Has plant if finished been inspected and reported upon by any official or the Department of Fisheries, and if so, table report and provide full details Answer, 107 Was this particular plant financed on any understanding that it would be used for the purpose of preparing fish for export to the American market Answer, 107 What amount of money was loaned to certain individuals in Quirpon for the construction of a fish drying and processing plant Answer, 107 What specific work has been performed in the establishment of this particular fish drying and processing plant and is the plant ready for operation Answer, 107 When was such loan made and give the names of company or individuals to whom such loan was made Answer, 107 Speech from the Throne Debate, 440–453 L LEWIS, P.J. (

L) HARBOUR MAIN-BELL ISLAND Atlantic Hardboard Industries Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 68) Committee, 506–507 Botwood Water Corporation Act (Bill 36) Committee, 537 Estimates Department of Public Works, 717–718 Labrador Election Act (Bill 41) Committee, 538 Local Government Act (Bill 45) Committee, 931 Petitions Flooding Construction of waterway for Conception Harbour to address spring flooding, 263

Roads Construction of road between Brigus Junction and the highway system at Conception Harbour, 473 Inauguration of road program for Bell Island, 1037–1038 Securities Act (Bill 61) Notice of Motion, 525 Second reading, 546–547 M MERCER, ISAAC (

L) PORT DE GRAVE Budget

(1952) Debate, 903–914 House of Assembly Maiden speech, 348–358 Petitions Roads Construction of road between Port aux Choix and Port Saunders, 947–948 Speech from the Throne Debate, 348–358 Undeveloped Mineral Areas Act (Bill 73) Second reading, 1049–1050 MORGAN, A. BAXTER (

L) GREEN BAY Newfoundland Engineering Profession Act (Bill 82) Petition presented, 549 Second Reading, 900–901 Petitions Engineering Institute of Canada and Institute of Engineers of Canada, 549 Roads Construction of road between Round Harbour and LaScie, 52–53 Construction of road from Burlington to the Baie-Verte road, 32–33 Standing Orders S.O. 67 Suspended, 902 N NORMAN, GEORGE (

L) BURGEO AND LAPOILE Department of Municipal Affairs and Supply Act (Bill 8) Committee, 292–293 House of Assembly Maiden speech, 9–11 Petitions Roads Improve road from Port aux Basques to Lakes Brook, and towards Mouse Island, 263 Speech from the Throne Address in reply (seconded), 9–11 P POTTLE, HON. HERBERT (

L) CARBONEAR-BAY DE VERDE Assessment Act (Bill 27) Committee, 460, 466, 467–469 Blind Persons Allowances (Amendment) Act (Bill 31) Notice of Motion, 378 Second reading, 494 Blind Persons' Allowance Act 1951 Federal-Provincial agreement on Old Age Pensions in Newfoundland from January 1 1952, paid under the provisions of the Blind Persons' Act of Canada and the Blind Persons' Allowance Act of Newfoundland, 263 Provisions of, 33 Botwood Water Corporation Act (Bill 36) Committee, 538 Budget

(1952) Debate, 786, 790, 849, 861–867, 895–900 Change of Name Act (Bill 81) Second reading, 1093 Department of Mines and Resources Act (Bill 14) Second Reading, 309 Department of Municipal Affairs and Supply Act (Bill 8) Committee, 292 Amendment (moved), 292 Department of Public Welfare (Amendment) Act (Bill 2) Notice of Motion, 17 Second Reading, 79–80 Committee, 99 Dependents' Allowances (Amendment) Act (Bill 10) Notice of Motion, 53 Second Reading, 118 Education (Amendment) Act (Bill 18) Notice of Motion, 81 Education (Teachers Training) (Amendment) Act (Bill 12) Second Reading, 115–116 Education (Teachers' Pensions) (Amendment) Act (Bill 17) Second Reading, 114–115 Estimates Department of Attorney General, 613–614, 880– 881, 882 Department of Economic Development, 642 Department of Education, 604 Department of Fisheries and Cooperatives, 990 Department of Health, 743, 869–870, 871–873, 874, 875, 876, 877 Department of Mines and Resources, 619 Department of Public Welfare, 1037 Miscellaneous, 585 Family Courts (Amendment) Act (Bill 28) Notice of Motion, 146 Second Reading, 379–380 Fire Patrol (Amendment) Act (Bill 4) Committee, 92, 93, 94–95 Maintenance Act (Bill 19) Notice of Motion, 119 Second Reading, 314–317 Committee, 424–426

Maritime Hospital Service Association Reincorporation (Amendment) Act (Bill 42) Rules of the House with respect to petitions have been complied with, 588 Bill deferred to a Committee of the Whole House, 903 Mothers' Allowances (Amendment) Act (Bill 11) Notice of Motion, 53 Second Reading, 116–117, 117–118 Committee, 181 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Ltd. (Amendment) Act (Bill 3) Committee, 90 Old Age Assistance 1951 Regulation, 17 Old Age Assistance (Amendment) Act (Bill 30) Notice of Motion, 378 Second reading, 493–494 Old Age Pensions Transfer of responsibility to federal government, 29 Points of Order Language, unparliamentary "dishonest," 821 Public Service Act (Bill 9) Committee, 150 Committee Resolutions Education, 151 Mines and Resources, 152 Questions Public Welfare Welfare officers Amount of money expended by welfare department for the fiscal year 1950- 1951 and the eleven months of 1951-1952 for broadcasting over station CBN Answer deferred, 45 Annual cost for Relieving Officers throughout the province prior to appointment of the welfare officers Answer deferred, 23 Names of persons appointed to positions Answer deferred, 45 Number of welfare officers appointed to various electoral districts Answer deferred, 45 Social Security Show amount of money paid out to persons all over the Province as outlined in

Section 2, subsection L of the Social Security act Answer deferred, 51 Answer tabled, 60 Relief Able-bodied relief discontinued, 499 Resolutions Gifts to the House of Assembly Expression of thanks to legislatures of Quebec and New Brunswick Debate, 34–35 Social Security Show amount of money paid out to persons all over the Province as outlined in

Section 2, subsection L of the Social Security act, 60 Speech from the Throne Debate, 325–341 Tabled Data Blind Persons' Allowance Act 1951 Provisions, 33 Federal-Provincial agreement on Old Age Pensions in Newfoundland from January 1 1952, paid under the provisions of the Blind Persons' Act of Canada and the Blind Persons' Allowance Act of Newfoundland, 263 Old Age Assistance 1951—Regulation, 17 Taxation Agreement Act (Bill 44) Committee, 967 Welfare of Children (Amendment) Act (Bill 78) Notice of Motion, 948 Second reading, 1087–1089 Committee, 1089–1090 POWER, G. J. (

L) PLACENTIA-ST.MARY'S Audit Act Report of

Section 27, sub-section 2, 288 Board of Liquor Control Local agents for Black Horse beer, 288 Total cash surplus to credit of board as at February 29 1952, 60 Total quantity of Black Horse beer purchased during current fiscal year, 288 Whether any beer license has been granted recently to parties operating the Hamilton Inn on Hamilton Street, and if so, provide the names of those individuals, 288 Budget

(1952) Address, 550–566 Debate, 786, 788, 1068–1070 Co-operative Loan Board Statement showing how the amount of $200,000.00 was voted in the 1950-1951 estimates for the board was administered Answer tabled, 105 Estimates Auditor General, 577 Board of Liquor Control, 883 Department of Finance, 575 Department of Provincial Affairs, 592 Executive Council, 574 Legislature, 570, 571 Miscellaneous, 582, 583, 586 Public debt interest, 567–568 Sinking funds, 568 Social Security Assessment, 578, 579, 581 Finance Bank of Montreal Table statement showing what amount of money remained to the credit of the treasury in the Bank of Montreal at St.

John's, as at March 31st 1952, as well as a statement showing what amount of money was to the credit of the treasury

in the Bank of Montreal at St.

John's on April 30th 1952, 591 Board of Liquor Control Have any repayments from the Board of Liquor Control been credited to the pre-Union Surplus account or shown in the Ordinary Revenue account of government, 180 What amount of money was loaned the Board of Liquor Control a few years ago, and what amount is already paid and what amount is outstanding, 180 Capital expenditure Grand total expenditure of province under various departmental headings from April 1st 1951 to February 29 1952, 50 Table statement showing total capital expenditure under the various departmental headings, 50 Cash surplus Statement of actual cash taken from the Cash Surplus which was on hand on April 1 1949 from Ordinary current account expenditures, 48 Comptroller Table copy of Comptroller and Auditor General report for fiscal year 1950-1951, 60 Detailed statement showing how the amount of $10,000 voted in the 1951-1952 estimates under heading of General Contingencies was expended, 744–745 Expenditure Table statement showing how the current expenditure of $29,757,812 was expended under the various departmental headings, 590 Table statement showing total amount for the fiscal year 1951-1952 on development of natural resources and extension of public services under the various departmental headings, 591 Federal government Total ordinary revenue exclusive of subsidies or grants from the federal government received from Treasury from April 1 1951 to February 29 1952, 60 Total subsidies and special grants received from Federal Government from April 1 1951 to February 29 1952, 60 What amount of subsidies or grants are presently due the Newfoundland government by the federal government, which would be included in the financial budget for the fiscal year ending March 31 1952, 180 Whether government withdrew any money from that portion of the Surplus on deposit with the federal government since February 29 1952, 744 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation What date did government subscribe its portion of $900,000 to purchase 90% of the shares in the Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation, 744 Newfoundland Savings Bank Total amount of cash surplus at end of December 1951, 60 Ordinary expenditure Table statement showing total ordinary expenditure by provincial government under specific departmental headings from April 1 1951 to February 29 1952, 60 Pre-union surplus Amount of money collected during the month of March 1952 under the heading pre- union surplus, 746 What amount of money has been recovered under the heading of pre-union surplus for the year 1951-1952, 147, 180 Revenue Table statement showing how the actual revenue of $31,105,292 for the fiscal year 1951-1952 was collected under the various departmental headings, giving the amount collected under each particular heading, 589 What was the total revenue received for the fiscal year 1951-1952 under the tax rental agreement and what amount is still due to be paid and credited to the revenue for the fiscal year 1952-1953, 590 Statement showing the total contingent liabilities of the government at the present time, together with the names of the companies or individuals with specific amounts for each, 746 Surplus account Relative to the Surplus Account as of the date of union with Canada, how much is left to the credit of 1/3 current and how much overdrawn is the 2/3 for economic development, 58 Tax agreement Table copy of tax rental agreement up to March 31st, 1952 and also a copy of the new tax rental agreement to come into effect for the present fiscal year, 590 Temporary loans Whether government arranged for the raising of a temporary loan with the Bank of Montreal or through any other source during the past few months, 744 Thompson, James Has Mr.

Thompson been engaged as a permanent employee of the government or on a part time basis, 83 In view of Mr. Thompson's appointment, is it to be assumed the Auditor General or the Comptroller are not considered competent, 83 What are Mr. Thompson's specific duties, 83

What salary or fee is Mr. Thompson being paid, 83 Why was it necessary to appoint him as Financial Advisor, 83 Trustee stock On what date in 1952 does that trustee stock at 3 1/2% amounting to 302,732 pounds come due, 180 Fisheries Loan Board Statement showing how the amount of $1,000,000.00 voted in the 1950-1951 estimates for administration for the board was administered, 105 Gasoline Tax Act 1949,

An Act to Further Amend Notice of Motion, 744 Hansard availability of, 571 Industrial Loan Board Statement showing how much of $300,000 voted in the 1950-1951 estimates for administration under the board was loaned or expended Answer tabled, 105 Loan Board Provide detailed statement of three particular amounts, showing what balances remain to the credit of such accounts, 105 Statement showing names of individuals employed by various boards, including salaries, 105 What loans or advances have boards made to corporations or individuals since their inception, 105 From what vote in the Estimates of 1951-1952 are salaries being paid, 105 Public Accounts Report for year ending March 31 1951, together with Auditor General's report, 30 Public Service Act (Bill 15) Motion for House to resolve itself into Committe of the Whole—Moved, 317 Committee, 317, 318, 319, 320, 346, 347 Public Service Act (Bill 79) Notice of Motion, 1058 Public Service Act (Bill 9) Notice of Motion, 119 Committee, 148, 150 Committee Resolutions Public Works, 152, 154 Questions Board of Liquor Control Local agents for Black Horse beer Answer deferred, 263 Answer, 288 Total cash surplus to credit of board as at February 29 1952 Answer tabled, 60 Total quantity of Black Horse beer purchased during current fiscal year Answer deferred, 263 Answer, 288 Whether any beer license has been granted recently to parties operating the Hamilton Inn on Hamilton Street, and if so, provide the names of those individuals Answer deferred, 263 Answer, 288 Co-operative Loan Board Statement showing how the amount of $200,000.00 was voted in the 1950- 1951 estimates for the board was administered Answer tabled, 105 Colonial Building Number of foreigners presently working in the building Answer deferred, 58 Numbers of Newfoundlanders apart from the House of Assembly who are employed in the building Answer deferred, 58 Finance Bank of Montreal Table statement showing what amount of money remained to the credit of the treasury in the Bank of Montreal at St.

John's, as at March 31st 1952, as well as a statement showing what amount of money was to the credit of the treasury in the Bank of Montreal at St.

John's on April 30th 1952 Answer, 591 What was the total revenue received for the fiscal year 1951-1952 under the tax rental agreement and what amount is still due to be paid and credited to the revenue for the fiscal year 1952- 1953 Answer, 590 Whether government arranged for the raising of a temporary loan with the Bank of Montreal or through any other source during the past few months Answer, 744 Board of Liquor Control Have any repayments from the Board of Liquor Control been credited to the pre-Union Surplus account or shown in the Ordinary Revenue account of government Answer deferred, 147 Answer, 180 What amount of money was loaned the Board of Liquor Control a few years ago, and what amount is already paid and what amount is outstanding Answer deferred, 147 Answer, 180 Capital expenditure

Grand total expenditure of province under various departmental headings from April 1st 1951 to February 29 1952 Answer, 50 Table statement showing total capital expenditure under the various departmental headings Answer, 50 Cash surplus Statement of actual cash taken from the Cash Surplus which was on hand on April 1 1949 from Ordinary current account expenditures Answer, 48 Comptroller Table copy of Comptroller and Auditor General report for fiscal year 1950- 1951 Answer tabled, 60 Estimates Detailed statement showing how the amount of $10,000 voted in the 1951-1952 estimates under heading of General Contingencies was expended Answer, 744–745 Expenditure Table statement showing how the current expenditure of $29,757,812 was expended under the various departmental headings Answer, 590 Federal government Total ordinary revenue exclusive of subsidies or grants from the federal government received from Treasury from April 1 1951 to February 29 1952 Answer tabled, 60 Total subsidies and special grants received from Federal Government from April 1 1951 to February 29 1952 Answer tabled, 60 What amount of subsidies or grants are presently due the Newfoundland government by the federal government, which would be included in the financial budget for the fiscal year ending March 31 1952 Answer deferred, 147 Answer, 180 Whether government withdrew any money from that portion of the Surplus on deposit with the federal government since February 29 1952 Answer, 744 Liabilities Statement showing the total contingent liabilities of the government at the present time, together with the names of the companies or individuals with specific amounts for each Answer, 746 Natural resources Table statement showing total amount for the fiscal year 1951-1952 on development of natural resources and extension of public services under the various departmental headings Answer, 591 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation What date did government subscribe its portion of $900,000 to purchase 90% of the shares in the Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Answer, 744 Newfoundland Savings Bank Total amount of cash surplus at end of December 1951, 60 Ordinary expenditure Table statement showing total ordinary expenditure by provincial government under specific departmental headings from April 1 1951 to February 29 1952 Answer tabled, 60 Pre-union surplus Amount of money collected during the month of March 1952 under the heading pre-union surplus Answer, 746 What amount of money has been recovered under the heading of pre-union surplus for the year 1951-1952 Answer deferred, 147 Answer, 180 Revenue Table statement showing how the actual revenue of $31,105,292 for the fiscal year 1951-1952 was collected under the various departmental headings, giving the amount collected under each particular heading Answer, 589 Sinking fund On what date in 1952 does that trustee stock at 3 1/2% amounting to 302,732 pounds come due Answer deferred, 147 Answer, 180 Surplus account Relative to the Surplus Account as of the date of union with Canada, how much is left to the credit of 1/3 current and how much overdrawn is the 2/3 for economic development Answer tabled, 58 Tax rental agreement Table copy of tax rental agreement up to March 31st, 1952 and also a copy of

the new tax rental agreement to come into effect for the present fiscal year Answer deferred, 590 Answer, 590 Thompson, James Has Mr. Thompson been engaged as a permanent employee of the government or on a part time basis Answer, 83 In view of Mr. Thompson's appointment, is it to be assumed the Auditor General or the Comptroller are not considered competent Answer, 83 What are Mr. Thompson's specific duties Answer, 83 What salary or fee is Mr.

Thompson being paid Answer, 83 Why was it necessary to appoint him as Financial Advisor Answer, 83 Fisheries Fisheries Loan Board Statement showing how the amount of $1,000,000.00 voted in the 1950- 1951 estimates for administration for the board was administered Answer tabled, 105 Industrial Loan Board Statement showing how much of $300,000 voted in the 1950-1951 estimates for administration under the board was loaned or expended Answer tabled, 105 Loan Board Provide detailed statement of three particular amounts, showing what balances remain to the credit of such accounts Answer, 105 Statement showing names of individuals employed by various boards, including salaries Answer tabled, 105 What loans or advances have boards made to corporations or individuals since their inception Answer tabled, 105 From what vote in the Estimates of 1951-1952 are salaries being paid Answer tabled, 105 Social Security Table statement showing amount of money collected under the Social Security Act from April 1st 1951 to February 29 1952 Answer, 51 Valdmanis, Alfred Travelling expenses incurred in detail since April 1 1949 Answer, 57–58 Social Security Table statement showing amount of money collected under the Social Security Act from April 1st 1951 to February 29 1952, 51 Social Security Assessment Act 1949,

An Act to Amend Notice of Motion, 433 Tabled Data Audit Act Report of

Section 27, sub-section 2, 288 Public Accounts year ending March 31 1951, together with Auditor General's report, 30 Valdmanis, Alfred (1908-1970) Travelling expenses incurred in detail since April 1 1949, 57–58 S SMALLWOOD, HON. JOSEPH R (

L) BONAVISTA NORTH Aluminum Americans visiting Bay D'Espoir regarding, 294 Assessment Act (Bill 27) Committee, 461, 464 Atlantic Hardboard Industries Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 68) Notice of Motion, 296 Second Reading, 369–373, 409–415 Committee, 470–472, 501, 502–503, 504, 505, 508–511, 514, 515, 516, 517–518, 519, 520 Atlantic Optical Company Ltd. (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 25) Second Reading, 381–385, 398–400, 401–403, 404 Committee, 431–432 Committee, 455–456, 458–459 Auditor General report to be printed for submission to the House, 17 Birch plant Has Chester Dawe assigned his benefits and burden under the Agreement re: birch plant to any joint stock company, and has Chester Dawe subscribed and paid for shares in said company, and if so, to what amount, 297 How much insurance has Mr.

Chester Dawe taken out on the plant, and who pays for the insurance, 297 Itemized list of all materials used in the building of the birch plant together with costs of all machinery installed, and names of persons or companies supplying materials and machinery, 297 Name of clerk or clerks appointed and paid by government to certify the delivery of all materials ordered for the birch plant and the name of the official or clerk appointed to check pay rolls, 297

Name of government official who approved items of expenditure exceeding $1000.00 in connection with the building of the birch plant, 297 Total cost up to the end of February 1952 of the plant, 180 What amounts have been advanced to the Operator as working capital under the following heads, and give dates for such advances: for purchase of stocks of hardwoods, to finance the manufacture of raw materials into marketable products, to finance payment of wages and overhead, to finance shipments of finished products, 297 Who were directors of Newfoundland Hardwoods, Ltd, and what directors' fees are being paid to each, 41–42, 43, 65 Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities Second annual report, 118 Board of Liquor Control Detailed statement showing number of beer and wine licenses presently at issue, name of taverns, clubs or hotels to whom the licenses were issued, 83 Bovine tuberculosis Establishment of Province as bovine tuberculosis free area, 52 Budget

(1952) Debate, 724, 725, 726, 727, 733, 734, 735, 781, 782, 783, 784, 788, 789–790, 792–793, 795, 796, 810, 815, 816, 817, 818, 819, 821, 823–824, 829, 830, 832, 834, 836, 837, 839, 841, 949–966, 993–999, 1000– 1013, 1014–1018, 1040–1045 Buy Newfoundland Campaign comments on, 1000–1013 cost of campaign, 177 Detailed statement of amounts paid, 57, 107 Items returned to Government from Buy Newfoundland Products campaign, 525– 526 Names of individuals who had charge of this particular campaign, 57, 107 tabling vouchers concerning, 324 Total cost to Province, 57, 107 What, if any, outstanding debts are still due and payable on account of the "Buy Newfoundland" campaign, 146 Cashin, Sir Michael Patrick Reputation of, 208 Catholic Boys' Club Receives grant, 287 Cement plant Mill report, 30 Was Sir William Stephenson at the time on the Board of Directors of Cement and General Corporation, 178 Was there any breach or cancellation of this agreement by Government and how much money, if any, did the government have to pay on account of such breach or cancellation, 178 What was the nature of any agreement or agreements entered into between the Government and the Cement and General Corporation, 178 Change of Name Act (Bill 81) Committee, 1094 City of St.

John's (Agreement) Act (Bill 67) Notice of Motion, 902 Community Councils Act (Bill 46) Committee, 542 Amendment (moved), 548–549 Amendment (carried), 549 Crown Lands (Mines and Quarries) (Amendment) Act (Bill 60) Notice of Motion, 684 Committee, 934–935 Department of Economic Development Detailed account of all monies paid to Mr. Donald Jamieson and Mr.

Geoffrey Stirling since April 1st 1949 to date, 324 Detailed statement of all monies paid to The Sunday Herald, Radio Station CJON, The Woodstock Club, The Gaiety Amusement Centre, 324 Details of advertising in Sunday Herald covering two payments amounting to $5,967.84 given in answer to question no. 36 on the Order Paper of March 18th 1972, 297–298 Details of advertising work performed by radio station CJON concerning payment of $1425.00 given in answer to question no. 36 on Order Paper of March 18 1952, 297–298 List positions held by each individual, together with their salaries, 52 Nature of work being done by the firm of Coverdale & Colpitts on behalf of the government, 52 Table statement showing names of all personnel employed in the department, 52 Whether monies have been loaned to Mr.

Donald Jamieson or Mr. Geoffrey Stirling or any of the aforementioned loan organizations set up by government since April 1 1949, 263, 324 Whether transportation was provided to bring staff over from Europe, 52 Department of Mines and Resources appointment of Mr. Claude Howse as Deputy Minister, 198 Department of Mines and Resources Act (Bill 14) Notice of Motion, 119 Second Reading, 193–200, 310–313 Committee, 342, 343, 344–345 Department of Municipal Affairs and Supply Act (Bill 8) Second reading, 162, 186–193 Committee, 290–291, 292 Education Costs of denominational education, 539, 540

Election Cost to Treasury of the November general election, and the cost by district, 91 Cost to Treasury of the recent by-election in St.

John's West, 91 Election Act 1913 (Amendment) Act Notice of Motion, 146 Estimates Board of Liquor Control, 884–885 Department of Attorney General, 614, 877–880, 881, 882, 883 Department of Economic Development, 623–624, 625, 626, 627, 628–629, 630–632, 633, 634, 637–640, 641, 642 Department of Education, 604–605, 607–609, 611–612, 942 Department of Finance, 576, 1037 Department of Fisheries and Cooperatives, 887– 888, 890–893, 894–895, 981–984, 986, 987, 989, 991 Department of Health, 742–743, 870, 875, 876– 877 Department of Labour, 937, 938, 939, 940, 941 Department of Mines and Resources, 618–621, 674–683, 942, 943, 944 Department of Municipal Affairs and Supply, 885– 886, 947 Department of Provincial Affairs, 596, 597, 598, 600–601, 602 Department of Public Works, 703, 704, 706, 710– 712, 714, 715, 716, 718 Executive Council, 574 Government House, 573, 592 Legislature, 569, 570–571, 572 Social Security Assessment, 578, 579 Evening Telegram Premier withdraws previous statement concerning its circulation, 683–684 Premier's connection to the editor C.E.A.

Jeffery, 1014 Executive Council Minutes from meeting held November 5 1951, 203 Finance Statement showing actual cash loans made to various industries and companies for fishery development, 82 Fire Patrol (Amendment) Act (Bill 4) Notice of Motion, 17 Second Reading, 74 Committee, 92, 93, 94, 95 Fisheries Federation of Fishermen How many officials are employed by the Federation, 107–108 Foreign fishers within three mile limit, 100–101 Fisheries Loan (Amendment) Act (Bill 66) Notice of Motion, 902 Second reading, 1021 Gasoline Tax Act 1949,

An Act to Further Amend Second reading, 969–972 Gypsum plant Report, 30 Statement showing any contracts made for sale of the product, 47 Statement showing from whom machinery for the plant was purchased, 47 Total amount advanced for construction of plant at Corner Brook, 47 Whether plant is for sale and if negotiations have taken place, 47 Hansard availability of, 572 Evening Telegram slow to print, 570 Has Hansard been printed for the various sessions since 1949, and if so, could copies be tabled, 264 Names of those employed in the compiling and reporting of the debates, as well as amounts paid to them, 264 Provide copies of Hansard for various sessions of the Legislature since 1959, 264 By whom has Hansard been printed, and what price has been paid, 265 House of Assembly Address in Reply How the House will proceed with, 66 Chamber—Gifts, 33–34 Deputy Speaker Appointment of Member for Fortune and Hermitage Bay Moved, 527 Gifts to, 33–34 Guests, introduction Fox, John (American industrialist), 1068 High Commissioner of the United Kingdom— Clutterbuck, Sir Alexander, 549 St.

George's Day holiday, 499, 525 Hydroelectricity Investigating potential in Bay D'Espoir region Estimated cost of developing this area per electrical horsepower, 36 Result of investigation made by the Power Corporation of Canada, 36 What will completed survey cost and what amount has been paid to date to the Corporation, 36, 65 Industrial Development Loan (Amendment) Act (Bill 77) Second reading, 1079 Industry Financing of Detailed statement of monies paid out of the surplus account to date to industrial companies of foreign origin, and how much is still due these companies, 43– 44 International Basic Economy Corporation (IBEC) Report that corporation submitted with survey of Labrador areas and the establishment of another pulp and paper mill, 51 Jeffery, C.E.A.

Premier's connection to, 1014 Justice Seigheim, Arthur

Government-Seigheim (Agreement) Act, 1951 What member was appointed Assessor under the provisions of

Sec. 5, sub- sec. (4), 40 What law firm represented the Seigheim group in its negotiations with the government, the R.C.A.F. and the Canadian National Telegraphs, 40 What steps have been taken by the "Financier" named in the Government-Seigheim Agreement to train people from Labrador in silviculture and agriculture, 40 Whether Dr. Seigheim has thus far promoted under the laws of Switzerland a company known as Latuco, and whether he has assigned and transferred his rights in accordance with

section 14 of the act, 40 Labrador Election Act (Bill 41) Committee, 538 Labrador Mining and Exploration Company Ltd. (Amendment) Act (Bill 34) Notice of Motion, 378 Second Reading, 477–485, 486, 487, 492–493 Committee, 529, 530, 533–536, 537 Land Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Act (Bill 80) Notice of Motion, 1059 Second reading, 1090–1091, 1092 Land Development (Amendment) Act (Bill 24) Notice of Motion, 296 Law Society (Amendment) Act (Bill 22) Committee, 436–437, 438–439 Loan and Guarantee (1950 Act) (Amendment) Act (Bill 53) Notice of Motion, 546 Second Reading, 804–805 Loan and Guarantee (1951 Act) (Amendment No. 2) Act (Bill 75) Second reading, 1081–1083 Committee, 1084–1085, 1086–1087 Loan Board Provide detailed statement of three particular amounts, showing what balances remain to the credit of such accounts, 81–82 Provide names of corporations or individuals to whom such loans or advances have been made, 106–107, 433–434 What loans or advances have boards made to corporations or individuals since their inception, 499–500 What loans or advances have these loan boards made or recommended to be made since their inception, 106–107 Local Government (Designation of Officials) Act (Bill 5) Second Reading, 78–79 Local Government Act (Bill 45) Committee, 931–934 Machinery plant Give an estimate of the total number of workers to be employed at the plant in various classifications, 35 Have negotiations been made on behalf of this particular company to sell the Bond Issue of some $2,500,000.000 which was guaranteed by the government, 51 How many buildings are to be erected, and at what dimensions and classifications, 35 If negotiations have taken place, table the information requested, 51 Inform House in detail of the class or type of machinery it proposes to manufacture, 35 Provide names of permanent employees together with the rates of salaries, 51 Report on, 30 With respect to the proposal to set up a vocational school at the plant, provide estimate of number of persons to be trained, the period of training, and the estimated cost to government per year, 36 From the total number of workers to be employed, what percentage will be Newfoundlanders, 36 Was a market survey made in the areas where the products of the plant are to be sold, 35 What amount of money has been advanced to the Canadian Machinery Construction Limited, 51 What progress has been made in the harvest of this plant at the Octagon on Topsail Road, 51 From where is the skilled help obtained, 35–36 From whom did Government acquire the property, 35 Memorial University of Newfoundland Appointment of Chancellor Right Hon.

Viscount Rothermere, 373–374 Donation from Labrador Mining and Exploration Company, 1037 Mines Regulations Act Notice of Motion, 378 Mining What royalties or other taxation will be applied to any ore produced by this company, 61–62 What

section of Labrador or Quebec is proposed to produce the first iron ore, 61 Mining Tax (Amendment) Act (Bill 50) Notice of Motion, 589 Motions Deputy Speaker Appointment of Member for Fortune and Hermitage Bay Moved, 527 Natural Resources Seigheim, Arthur Cost of aerial photographs, and whether cost was paid by department at request of Dr. Valdmanis and Mr. Graudin, 41 Number of aerial photographs of the Seigheim concession developed for Dr. Seigheim, 41

Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Are birch plant, cement, and gypsum mills being handed over to the corporation, 43 Has the annual meeting for 1952 been held, 64 Has the Corporation under

section 37 of the Act incorporating it requested the Government or the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council to guarantee the payment of the principal and interest on any bonds, debentures or other obligations, pursuant to the taking over of any presently owned Government plants, 64 How much money has been paid by each individual shareholder for his shares, 64 Present position of the corporation, 54 What powers, if any, have been delegated to any officer or director to borrow money upon the credit of the corporation; limit or increase the amount to be borrowed; issue bonds, debentures or other obligations of the corporation; pledge or sell such bonds, debentures or obligations for such sums and at such prices as may be deemed expedient; mortgage charge or pledge all or any of the real and personal property of the Corporation, 64 What remuneration, if any, has been fixed for the various Directors, 64 Where is its office, and who is the Managing Director and the Secretary Treasurer, 63 Who are the Auditors, if any, and what remuneration has been fixed for them, 64 Who are the present directors of the corporation and what is the value of shares purchased by each director, 63–64 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Ltd. (Amendment) Act (Bill 3) Second reading, 67–69 Committee, 90 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Ltd. (Guarantee) Act (Bill 29) Notice of Motion, 550 Second Reading, 643–646, 647, 649, 650–651, 687, 692–697, 698–702 Committee, 751, 752, 753–754, 755, 757–760 Amendment (moved), 751–752 Newfoundland Asbestos Ltd. (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 13) Second Reading, 360–362 Committee, 364, 365–366 Newfoundland Engineering Profession Act (Bill 82) Committee, 1025–1029, 1033–1034 Oil industry John Fox to search for oil, 282 Parsons Pond Oil Vesting (Amendment) Act (Bill 33) Amendment (moved), 538 Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co.

Has any action been taken to implement the recommendation of Mr. James C.

Thompson of the firm, relative to the formation of a purchasing committee, 43 Petitions Fish plant Build a salt fish curing and drying plant at Quirpon, 31 Points of Order Government reserves the right to table answers in writing or verbally, 37 Insulting of visitors to the gallery, 205 Language, unparliamentary "campaign of vilification begun by members of government," 172 "certain individual has been paid by the Government to keep his mouth shut," 397 "misleading," 593 "propaganda sheet," 598 Chair, 598 Member cast doubt on Sir William Stephenson, 696 Member compares Premier to Hitler or Mussolini, 233 Member does not write Doyle's News, 641, 642 Chair, 641 Member is obliged to take Premier's word, 131– 132, 133 Member ought not be allowed to defy rules of the Chair, 754 Member referring to a previous debate on another matter, 70 Member should not anticipate what government will pass in estimates Duffy, 123 Member should not continue to debate after ruling has been made, 594–595 Member should not discuss provisions of original bill when debating its amendments, 71 Members must not continue to make statements and retract them, 598 Not permissible to offer information in a question, 53 Premier did not say "there will be no taxation," 786–787 Previous debate, 429–430, 695–696 Principle of bill not to be discussed in committee, 90, 754 Questions not in order if answer is available to the general public, 38 Relevance in Committee, 432 Relevance in Second Reading debate, 189 Statement concerning Mr.

Jamieson, 1001–1002 Third reading Whether Member can discuss principle of the bill on an amendment to third reading, 474 Two members cannot be on their feet at the same time, 123 Whether a Member can debate a reply of a Minister, 57

Whether a Minister who cannot yet answer a question should say "stand" or "in the course of preparation," 55 Whether Member can express any disapproval of the principle of the bill, 454 Points of Privilege Articles printed in Evening Telegram and Sunday Herald, 376 Character of Newfoundlanders Condemning statements about the people of Newfoundland made by Colonel McCormick, 103–104 Preservation of Books (Amendment) Act (Bill 63) Notice of Motion, 902 Second reading, 1036 Provincial Parks Act (Bill 35) Notice of Motion, 378 Committee, 520 Amendment (moved), 529 Public Records (Amendment) Act (Bill 32) Notice of Motion, 405 Second reading, 497 Public Service Act (Bill 15) Committee, 317, 318–319, 320–321, 346, 347 Public Service Act (Bill 9) Committee, 149–150 Committee Resolutions Economic Development, 155, 156–158, 159, 160, 161 Mines and Resources, 151–152 Questions American relations Whether Government has engaged the services of any American legal firm for the purposes of lobbying in Washington Answer deferred, 546 Birch plant Copy of Agreement or Agreements between the government and Chester Dawe Answer deferred, 41 Has Chester Dawe assigned his benefits and burden under the Agreement re: birch plant to any joint stock company, and has Chester Dawe subscribed and paid for shares in said company, and if so, to what amount Answer, 297 Have offers yet been made for the purchase of this plant and if so by whom Answer deferred, 42 How much insurance has Mr.

Chester Dawe taken out on the plant, and who pays for the insurance Answer, 297 How much money has been advanced by government to supply mill owners with equipment, and how many saw mills and small factories have been established Answer deferred, 297 Itemized list of all materials used in the building of the birch plant together with costs of all machinery installed, and names of persons or companies supplying materials and machinery Answer, 297 Name of clerk or clerks appointed and paid by government to certify the delivery of all materials ordered for the birch plant and the name of the official or clerk appointed to check pay rolls Answer, 297 Name of government official who approved items of expenditure exceeding $1000.00 in connection with the building of the birch plant Answer, 297 Particulars of recent breakdown in machinery at this plant Answer deferred, 41 Total cost up to the end of February 1952 of the plant Answer deferred, 41 Answer, 180 Total net earnings to date of Newfoundland Hardwoods, Ltd.

Answer deferred, 41, 622 Total number now employed by Newfoundland Hardwoods, Ltd., and amount paid per week in salaries and wages Answer deferred, 41, 622 What amounts have been advanced to the Operator as working capital under the following heads, and give dates for such advances: for purchase of stocks of hardwoods, to finance the manufacture of raw materials into marketable products, to finance payment of wages and overhead, to finance shipments of finished products Answer, 297 What quantities have been sold, and to whom Answer deferred, 41 What quantities of raw materials are now on hand and give costs of same, and approximate value of manufactured goods on hand, and how many men are presently employed Answer deferred, 297 Who were directors of Newfoundland Hardwoods, Ltd, and what directors' fees are being paid to each Answer, 41–42 Answer, 43, 65 (correction to) Board of Liquor Control Detailed statement showing number of beer and wine licenses presently at issue, name of taverns, clubs or hotels to whom the licenses were issued Answer tabled, 83 Buy Newfoundland Campaign Detailed statement of amounts paid Answer, 57, 107

Did government receive any revenues from any fares or exhibitions in which Mr. Jamieson took part during the past two years, whilst he was acting as Director of the "Buy Newfoundland" campaign Answer deferred, 147 Does government intend to continue the services of Mr. Jamieson and his other associates or staff for the current fiscal year Answer deferred, 147 Names of individuals who had charge of this particular campaign Answer, 57, 107 Number of employees on payroll of the organization supervised or directed by Mr.

Don Jamieson with offices in the Gaiety Amusement Centre, whether rent is being paid for this particular building, whether the campaign to sell Newfoundland products is still being conducted Answer deferred, 147 Total cost to Province Answer tabled, 57, 107 Was Mr. Donald Jamieson engaged on a part- time basis for which he has been paid at the rate of $4,500.00 per year, and when did Mr.

Jamieson assume directorship of the organization Answer deferred, 147 What amounts have been paid out of the Tourist Development Grants for years 1950-1951, and 1951-1952, apart from salaries Answer deferred, 146 What, if any, outstanding debts are still due and payable on account of the "Buy Newfoundland" campaign Answer, 146 Cement plant Was Sir William Stephenson at the time on the Board of Directors of Cement and General Corporation Answer, 178 Was there any breach or cancellation of this agreement by Government and how much money, if any, did the government have to pay on account of such breach or cancellation Answer, 178 What was the nature of any agreement or agreements entered into between the Government and the Cement and General Corporation Answer, 178 Co-operative Loan Board Statement showing how the amount of $200,000.00 was voted in the 1950- 1951 estimates for the board was administered Answer deferred, 81–82 Co-operatives Statement showing total amount advanced to Cooperative Societies throughout the province Answer deferred, 63 Department of Economic Development Amount expended by department and Premier's office for travelling expenses from April 1 1951 to February 29 1952 Answer deferred, 52, 61 Detailed account of all monies paid to Mr.

Donald Jamieson and Mr.

Geoffrey Stirling since April 1st 1949 to date Answer, 324 Detailed statement of all monies paid to The Sunday Herald, Radio Station CJON, The Woodstock Club, The Gaiety Amusement Centre Answer, 324 Details of advertising in Sunday Herald covering two payments amounting to $5,967.84 given in answer to question no. 36 on the Order Paper of March 18th 1972 Answer deferred, 147 Answer, 297–298 Details of advertising work performed by radio station CJON concerning payment of $1425.00 given in answer to question no. 36 on Order Paper of March 18 1952 Answer deferred, 147 Answer, 297–298 Details of expenditure of $3645.27 under the heading Miscellaneous given in reply to question no. 36 on the Order Paper of March 18 1952 Answer deferred, 58 Details of expenditure of $770.34 and $530.00 under heading of Temporary Employment given in reply to question no. 36 on the Order Paper of March 18 1952 Answer deferred, 147 Details of payments for temporary employment totalling $1,300.34 given in answer to question no. 36 on the Order Paper of March 18 1952 Answer deferred, 147 Details of payments to Mr.

Don Jamieson covering two amounts totaling $4,759.26 as outlined in answer to question no. 36 on Order Paper of March 18th 1952, how many miles he travelled by motor car, and details of his expenses on a trip to Toronto Answer deferred, 147 Details of various other payments amounting to $4,144.62 given in answer to question no. 36 on Order Paper of March 18 1952 Answer deferred, 147

Under the heading various parties covering travelling expenses referred to in answer to question no. 36 on the Order Paper of March 18th, giving details of the expenditure of $403.43 Answer deferred, 147 List positions held by each individual, together with their salaries Answer, 52 Nature of the work performed by Mr. R.

Holloway, for which he was paid a total of $1548.22 as outlined in answer to the question no. 36 on the Order Paper of March 18 1952 Answer deferred, 147 Nature of work being done by the firm of Coverdale & Colpitts on behalf of the government Answer, 52 Particulars in detail regarding expenditures of $1,154.74 and $494.13 by Mr. Don Jamieson and Mr.

Lloyd Sparkes covering travelling expenses, as outlined in answer to question no. 36 on the Order Paper dated March 18 1952 Answer deferred, 147 Table statement showing names of all personnel employed in the department Answer, 52 Were amounts paid to various individuals or corporations outlined in the answer to question no. 36 on the Order Paper of March 18 1952 given by cheque to these various individuals or corporations by the Department of Finance or were these expenditures paid by Mr.

Jamieson himself, in whole or in part and the vouchers then turned in to the Department of Finance Answer deferred, 147 What machinery or equipment has been imported from Europe for the fiscal year 1951-1952 to be used in the establishment of certain new industries Answer deferred, 52, 61 What were the specific duties of the messengers or office boys employed during 1950 and 1951-1952 as outlined in answer to question no. 36 and order paper of March 18 1952, and whether any of these staff are still employed Answer deferred, 147 What work was performed by the Assistant Advertising Agent and the several sales promoters covering substantial expenditures as outlined in answer to question no. 36 on the Order Paper of March 18 1952 Answer deferred, 147 Whether monies have been loaned to Mr.

Donald Jamieson or Mr. Geoffrey Stirling or any of the aforementioned loan organizations set up by government since April 1 1949 Answer, 263, 324 Whether transportation was provided to bring staff over from Europe Answer, 52 Election Cost to Treasury of the November general election, and the cost by district Answer deferred, 58 Answer, 91 Cost to Treasury of the recent by-election in St. John's West Answer deferred, 58 Answer, 91 Finance Exchequer account Total amount of cash surplus remaining to credit of Exchequer in Bank of Montreal at St.

John's as at February 29 1952 Fisheries Statement showing actual cash loans made to various industries and companies for fishery development Answer tabled, 82 Fisheries Experimental fishing Is it correct that government has discontinued experimental fishing Answer deferred, 58 Is Minister prepared to make any recommendations to the fishermen of the province as a result of the experiments Answer deferred, 58 Will minister table report of government's experiments in long-lining, Danish seining, and any other methods Answer deferred, 58 Federation of Fishermen How many officials are employed by the Federation Answer deferred, 63 Answer, 107–108 Total cost to the Newfoundland Treasury for the organization and administration of the Newfoundland Federation of Fishermen since its inception Answer deferred, 63 Fisheries Loan Board Statement showing how the amount of $1,000,000.00 voted in the 1950- 1951 estimates for administration for the board was administered Answer deferred, 82 Gypsum plant Statement showing any contracts made for sale of the product Answer, 47

Statement showing from whom machinery for the plant was purchased Answer, 47 Total amount advanced for construction of plant at Corner Brook Answer, 47 Whether plant is for sale and if negotiations have taken place Answer, 47 Hansard Has Hansard been printed for the various sessions since 1949, and if so, could copies be tabled Answer, 264 Names of those employed in the compiling and reporting of the debates, as well as amounts paid to them Answer, 264 Provide copies of Hansard for various sessions of the Legislature since 1959 Answer, 264 By whom has Hansard been printed, and what price has been paid Answer, 265 Hospitals Mental hospital Amount of money expended on construction of the new addition to the hospital Notice of question Duff, 23 Is new addition to mental hospital now completed Notice of question Duffy, 23 Names of individuals or contracting companies who performed construction work Notice of question Duffy, 23 Total amount expe