DetailedIndexofVerbatimReport 2ndSession Thirty-EighthGeneralAssembly of Newfoundland FromFebruary28,1980toDecember17,1980 Compiledby:SaraJ.MacGillivray HansardDivision HouseofAssembly

TABLEOFCONTENTS PAGES OFFICIALOPENING-38thGENERALASSEMBLYOFNEWFOUNDLAND (2ndSESSION)1 ADDRESSINREPLY2 ANSWERSTOQUESTIONS3-5 BILLS6—16 BUDGETDEBATE17 COMMITTEEOFSUPPLY(Estimates)18-20 MISCELLANEOUS21-23 ORALQUESTIONS24-76 PETITIONS77—80 REPORTS,REGULATIONS,etc.81-84 RESOLUTIONS85-97 RULINGS92—106 STATEMENTS(Ministerial)etc.107-113 OFFICIALCLOSING114

OFFICIALOPENING (PAGE1)

OFFICIALOPENING-THIRTY-EIGHTHGENERALASSEMBLYOFNEWFOUNDLAND (2ndSESSION) DATE-February28,1980 PAGESBOOK ADDRESSINREPLY-ReadbyLieutenant-Governor, Hon.GordonA.Winter1-14.1. NOTICEOFMOTIONand1stREADING:—“AnActToAmendTheMotor CarrierAct(bill#6)(Seebill) W.W.Marshall15. MOVEROFADDRESSINREPLY-N.Doyle,M.B.A.HarbourMain- BellIsland15—21. SECONDEROFADDRESSINREPLY-D.Stewart,M.B.A.Fortune— Hermitage21—29. H.M.LOYALOPPOSITIONLEADER-Hon.D.Jamieson29-44. PREMIEROFNEWFOUNDLAND-Hon.A.B.Peckford45-58.

MOTION:—“ThataSelectCommitteebeappointedtodraftthe AddressinReply”:- N.Doyle,M.H.A.HarbourMain-BellIsland D.Stewart,M.B.A.Fortune-Hermitage B.Tulk,M.B.A.Fogo59. INTRCDUCEDTHEFOLLOWINGBILLS: No’s.1;17;21;19;12;16;20;15;13;14;1859—60. (Seebills) NOTICEOFMOTIONfor12Resolutionsby:— G.Warren;H.Andrews;F.B.Rowe;F.R.Stagg; T.Rideout;W.Patterson;J.Hodder;L.Woodrow; L.Thorns;P.Walsh;H.Barrett;R.Baird (SeeResolutions)60—69. NOTICEOFADJOURNMENT:-(byW.W.Marshall)“ThatHouse adjournuntilMonday,March3,1980at3p.m.”69.1. 1

ADDRESSINREPLY& AMENDMENTSTHERETO (PAGE2)

DEBATEONADDRESSINREPLY DATEMEMBERPAGEBOOK Mar.3/800.Jarnieson117—155.2. W.W.Marshall155—172. S.A.Neary172—179. Mar.4/80201—212.3. J.Butt212—223.3. E.Hiscock224—240. J.Dinn241—257. F.White257—271. F.R.Stagg271—289. Mar.6/80L.Stirling429—449.5. J.Collins450—464. G.Flight464—481. H.Barrett482—489. Mar.7/80548—553.6. E.M.Roberts553—588.6. J.A.Carter589-600. L.Thorns601—608. Mar.11/80737—746.8. I.Woodrow746-760.8. 0.Hancock760—772. H.Andrews772—781. T.Bennett781—794. Mar.13/80J.Goudie918—930.10. T.Rideout931—945. C.Power945—955. G.Warren955-969. R.Baird969—975. R.Moores975—980.10. Mar.14/801037—1045.11. PremierPeckford1045-1067.11. T.Lush1067—1079. W.Patterson1079-1085. F.B.Rowel085l099. 2

ANSWERSTOQUESTIONS (PAGES3-5)

ANSWERSTOQUESTIONS(TABLED&ORAL) QUESTION NO.SUBJECTASKEDBYTABLEDBYPAGEBOOK AnsweredquestionretherenovationstoMt.Scio House(askedinprevioussession)PremierPeckford104.2.

NumberofnoticessentoutsinceJan.1/79to fishermenwhoareinarrearswiththeirpayments totheFisheriesLoanBoard;whatcategorysuch loansweremade(a)boats,(5)fishinggear, fc)engines;etc.S.A.NearyJ.Morgan1532.16. 25Astatementshowingthetotalcostofmaintaining livestockinspectorsatNorthSydney:heat,lights, officespace,numberofstaffandsalaries,and thenumberofNewfoundlandersemployedS.A.NearyJ.Goudie1824.19. (alsoaskedinprevioussession,dateunknown)4397.46. *premieransweredseriesofquestionsreoffshore oil&gasmattersPremierPeckford3173—75.33. 20Astatementshowingthenumberofaccidentson theTransCanadaHighwayinvolvingtractortrailers whereinjuryanddeathoccurredfor1979S.A.NearyW.House3256.34. 23HavetheGovt.takenanyactiontowardseliminating unnecessaryexpenseandinconvenienceofhavingto bereferredbyageneralpractitionerbeforebeing allowedtomakeanappointmentwithan- ophthalmologistorotherspecialistS.A.NearyW.House3256.34. 21Haveanyrepresentationsbeenmadeinthepastthree yearsbytheMm.orhisDept.totheFederal authoritiesrequestingchangestopresentlaws concerningtheuseanddistributionofmarijuanaS.A.NearyG.R.Ottenheimer3358.35. 34HowmuchmoneydoestheProv.receiveinrevenuefrom lottoCanada,ProvincialLottoandAtlanticLotto; wheredoesthismoneygo,etc.E.HiscockN.Windsor3997.42.

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS fcont’d.) QUESTION NO. SUBJECT ASKED BY TABLED BY PAGE BOOK 30 How many ferries in the Province are receiving Prov. subsidies; Could the Mm. list the places and the amount of subsidy each received and the population of these centers E. Hiscock R.C. Brett 4092. 43. 32 Has the Govt. evaluated its Air Subsidy Program to Labrador Airways from St. Anthony to Mary’s Harbour and points on the Labrador East Coast; has the Mm. been in contact with Lab. Airways and what is the result of these negotiations and when will Mm. make an official statement re this subsidy E. Hiscock R.C.

Brett 4093. 43. 13 List of names of individuals and/or companies who received loans from the Nfld. & Lab. Development Corp. and the purpose for which the loans were granted S.A. Neary J. Collins 4093. 43. 11 Agreement between the Dept. of Industrial Development or the Harmon Corp. and the Stephenville Development Ltd. covering the Teasing of two buildings at the former Harmon Air Force Base S.A. Neary L.D. Barry 4287. 45. 17 List of names of individuals and/or companies who received loans from the Rural Development Authority and the Farm Development Loan Board and the purpose for which the loans were granted S.A.

Neary J. Goudie 4397. 46. 28 What are the monthly totals paid to E.P.A. or re imbursed to workers to and from Labrador since Jan. 1/77 under the scheme to reduce fares for residents of Labrador S.A. Neary R.C. Brett 4398. 46. 16 What is the total number of abortions or hysterotomies performed in the Prov. in the calander year 1979 and 1980 to date; what number were performed in each hospital (i.e.) St. Clare’s, Grace and the Health Sciences Complex; the cost S.A. Neary W. House 4487. 47.

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS (cont’d.) QUESTION NO. SUBJECT ASKED BY TABLED BY PAGE BOOK 29 Number of lots in Hawco’s Pond Development, Salmonier line; list of people who were awarded lots; what procedure was used to select names of people who received lots, etc. S.A. Neary C. Power 5199. 54. 22 List names, dates,province or country of origin of all individuals end families transported to Nfld. at public expense during the years 1972—1979; show cost of exploratory visit, etc. S.A. Neary J.

Collins 5303. 55. 43 Total cost of the hanging colored photographs of the Premier taken by Rostotski which are in public buildings and offices S.A. Neary H. Young 7304. 74. 45 Has the Prov. Govt. made a decision regarding a financial grant that has been requested by C.N. for the construction of the St. John’s Syncrolift; the U’ amount of the grant G. Warren N. Windsor 7765. 78.

BILLS (PAGES6—16)

BILL NOTICE OF MOTION 1ANACTRESPECTINGTHEPROTECTIONOFPERSONALBk.1Bk.2 PRIVACYPg.59Pg.116 3ANACTRESPECTINGTHEGARNISHMENTAGAINST THEREMUNERATIONOFPUBLICOFFICIALSBk.7Bk.8 Pg.641Pg.736 4ANACTTOREPEALTHEINCOMETAXDISCOUNTERS ACTBk.6Bk.8 Pg.548Pg.736 5ANACTTOAMENDTHEBAYST.GEORGECOMMUNITYBk.6Bk.8Bk.58Bk.583k.58Bk.5833 COLLEGEACTPg.547Pg.736Pg.5653Pg.5693)g.5726Pg.5730 6ANACTTOAMENDTHEMOTORCARRIERACTBk.1Bk.1 Pg.15Pg.15 7ANACTTOAMENDTHEDISTRICTCOURTACT,1976Bk.6Bk.8Bk.49Bk.57Bk.58Bk.5815 Pg.548Pg.736Pg.4762Pg.5548Pg.Pg.5729 5726(a) 1stRUG.2ndRUG.COMMITTEEAMDTS.3rdRUG.ASSENTCHAPTER 0i 8ANACTTOAMENDTHEMINERALACT,1976Bk.12Bk.14Bk.49Bk.58k.58Bk.5835 Pg.1123Pg.1335Pg.4773Pg.5694Pg.5726Pg.5730 Bk.58 Pg.5655

BILL NOTICE OF MOTION let flOG. 2nd RDG. COMMITTEE AMOTS. 3rd RDG. ASSENT-

CHAPTER 9

AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SERVICES ACT, 1973 WITH RESPECT TO Bk. 8 Bk. 14GOVERNMENT PRINTING Pg. 728 Pg. 1335 10

AN ACT TO AMEND THE JUDGMENT RECOVERY (MELD.) ACT Bk. 29 Bk. 35 Pg. 2752 Pg. 3364 11

AN ACT TO AMEND THE FISHING INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD ACT, 1975 Bk. 6 Bk. 8 Pg. -547 Pg. 735 12

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR NATURM AREAS IN THE 3k. 1 Bk. 2 Bk. 31 Bk. 47 Bk. 48 Bk. 51 2PROVINCE TO BE SET ASIDE FOR THE BENEFIT, ‘g. 60 Pg. 117 Pg. 2980 Pg. 4512 Pg. 4616 Pg. 4911EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT OF PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS IN THE PROVINCE • S Pg. 3182 1k. 7 13

AN ACT TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE 3k. 1 Bk. 2 Pg. 643 Bk. 47 3k. 47 Bk. 48 Bk. 51 3PROVINCE BY PROVIDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ‘g. 60 Pg. 117 Bk. 12 Pg. 4493 ‘g. 4493 Pg. 4615 Pg. 4911ASSESSMENT Pg. 1130 SIc. 14 Pg. 1336 Sk 15 Pg. 1440 14

AN ACT RESPECTING DENTURISTS 3k. 1 Bk. 2 g. 60 Pg. 117 15

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADVISORY COUNCIL ON 3k. 1 Bk. 2 Bk. 57 Bk. 58 3k. 58 Bk. 58 Bk. 58THE STATUS OF WOMEN g. 60 Pg. 117 Pg. 5504 Pg. 5669 g.5686 Pg. 5726 Pg. 5729 18

3k. ‘g. BILL NOTICE OF MOTION 1stRDG.2ndRDG.COMMITTEEAMDTS.3rdRDG.ASSENTCHAPTER Bk.15 16ANACTRESPECTINGTHEESTABLISHMENTOFABk.1Bk.2Bk.47Bk.48Bk.514 NEWFOUNDLANDANDLABRADORARTSCOUNCILPg.60Pg.117Pg:1532Pg.4512Pg.4615Pg.4911 Bk.26 Pg.2463 Bk.28 Pg.2652 17ANACTRESPECTINGELECTIONS,CONTROVERTED ELECTIONSANDELECTIONSFINANCINGBk.1Bk.2 Pg.59Pg.116 18ANACTRESPECTINGDISPENSINGOPTICIANSBk.1Bk.2 Pg.60Pg.117 19ANACTTOAMENDTHENEWFOUNDLANDHUMAN RIGHTSCODEBk.1Bk.2 Pg.59Pg.116 20ANACTTOESTABLISHAYOUTHADVISORYCOUNCIL OFNEWFOUNDLANDANDLABRADOR3k.1Bk.2 ‘g.60Pg.117 21ANACTRESPECTINGFREEDOMOFINFORMATION3k.1Bk.2 ‘g.59Pg.116 22ANACTTOAMENDTHEDEPARTMENTOFRURAL, AGRICULTURALANDNORTHERNDEVELOPMENTACT5Bk.8 426Pg.735

NOTICE BILL OF 1st RDG. 2nd RDG. COMMITTEE AMDTS. 3rd RDG. ASSENT

CHAPTER MOTION 23

AN ACT TO AMEND THE HISTORIC OBJECTS, SITES AND RECORDS ACT, 1973 Bk. 6 Bk. 8 Pg. 547 Pg. 735 24

AN ACT TO AMEND THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY (RETIRING ALLOWANCES) ACT Bk. 7 Bk. 8 Pg. 641 Pg. 737 25

AN ACT TO AMEND THE EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS ACT, 1975 Bk. 6 Bk. 8 . Pg. 547 Pg. 736 26

AN ACT TO AMEND THE MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY ACT Bk. 6 Bk. 8 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 34 Pg. 547 Pg. 735 Pg. 5655 Pg. 5688 Pg. 5726 Pg. 5730 27

AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER Bk. 7 Bk. 8 AFFAIRS AND ENVIRONMENT ACT, 1973 Pg. 641 Pg. 737 28

AN ACT RESPECTING THE DRILLING OF WATER WELLS Bk. 7 Bk. S AND THE CONSERVATiON AND USE OF GROUND—WATER Pg. 641 Pg. 737 29

AN ACT TO AMEND AND CONSOLIDATE THE LAW Bk. 8 Bk. 14 RESPECTING BOILERS, PRESSURE VESSELS AND Pg. 728 Pg. 1335 COMPRESSED GAS

NOTICE OF MOTION 30ANACTTORATIFY,CONFIRMANDADOPTANAMENDING AGREEMENTENTEREDINTOBETWEENTHEGOVERNMENTk.8Bk.14Bk,49Bk.57Bk.58Bk.5816 ANDBURGEOFISHINDUSTRIESLIMITEDANDOTHERSg.728Pg.1335Pg.4766Pg.5548Pg.Pg.5729 5726fa) 31ANACTRESPECTINGAMUSEMENTRIDESBk.8Bk.14 Pg.728Pg.1335 32ANACTTOAMENDTHEHIGHWAYTRAFFICACTBk.29Bk.35 Pg.2752Pg.3364 33INTERIMSUPPLYACT($299,950,000)Bk.19Bk.19Bk.19Bk.19Bk.19 .Pg.1883Pg.1883Pg.1883Pg.1883Pg.1884 34ANACTTOAMENDTHEPUBLICSERVICE(PENSIONS) ACTBk.17Bk.19Bk.49Bk.57Bk.58Bk.5817 Pg.1627Pg.1841Pg.4768Pg.5548Pg.Pg.5729 5726(a) 35ANACTTOAMENDTHEEDUCATION(TEACHERS’ PENSIONS)ACTBk.29Bk.35Bk.57Bk.58Bk.58Bk.5821 Pg.2752Pg.3364Pg.5547Pg.4687Pg.5726Pg.5729 ANACTTOAMENDTHECHANGEOFNAMEACT,1978Bk.

Pg. BILL1stRDG.2ndRDG.COMMITTEEAMDTS.3rdRDG.ASSENT-CHAPTER C 3629Bk.35 2752Pg.3365

BILL NOTICE OF MOTION 1st RDG. 2nd RDG. COMMITTEE AMDTS. 3rd RDG. ASSENT

CHAPTER I-. I-. 37

AN ACT TO AMEND THE TOBACCO TAX ACT, 1978 Bk. 55 Bk. 55 Bk. 55 Bk. 58 8 Pg. 5375 Pg. 5375 Pg. 5375 Pg. 5729 38

AN ACT TO AMEND THE INSURANCE COMPANIES TAX ACT Bk. 55 Bk. 55 Bk. 55 Bk. 58 10 Pg. 5355 Pg. 5355 Pg. 5355 Pg. 5729 39

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CITY OF ST. JOHN’S (LOAN) ACT, 1975-76 AND THE CITY OF ST. JOHN’S Bk. 31 Bk. 36 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 29 (LOAN) ACT, 1978 Pg. 29T Pg. 3364 Pg. 5632 Pg. 5694 Pg. 5726 Pg. 5730 40

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LOAN AND GUARANTEE ACT, Bk. 55 Bk. 55 Bk. 55 Bk. 58 12 1957 Pg. 5375 Pg. 5375 Pg. 5375 Pg. 5729 41

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LOCAL AUTHORITY GUARANTEE ACT, 1957 Bk. 42 Bk. 56 Bk. 55 Bk. 56 Bk. 58 13 Pg. 3996 Pg. 5472 Pg. 5472 Pg. 5472 Pg. 5729 42

AN ACT RESPECTING AN INCREASE OF CERTAIN Bk. 42 Bk. 48 Bk. 57 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 19 PENSIONS Pg. 3996 Pg. 4614 Pg. 5539 Pg. 5688 Pg. S726 Pg. 5729 43

AN ACT TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX ACT Bk. 55 Bk. 55 Bk. 55 Bk. 58 Pg. 5375 Pg. 5375 Pg. 5375 Pg. 5729 9

BILL NOTICE OF MOTION 1stRDG.2ndRDG.COMMITTEEAMDTS.3rdRDG.ASSENT•IHAPTER I-. Bk.36 44ANACTTOADOPTAFLAGFORTHEPROVINCEk.32Bk.5Pg.3456Bk471k.43Bk.49Bk.515. g.3079Pg.33653630P9.4513g.4114Pg.4704Pg.4911 ‘3k.48ik.44 7]flPg.4616‘g.4186 g.

Bk.40 Pg.3804g. .Bk.41 Pg.3899 Bk.43 Pg.4094 Bk.45 Pg.4333 45ANACTTOAMENDTHEHUMANTISSUEACT,19713k.39Bk.40 .‘g.3709Pg.3804V 46ANACTTOAMENDTHEWORKERS’COMPANSATIONACT3k.39Bk.40Bk.46Bk.46Bk.48Bk.516 ‘g.3709Pg.3804Pg.4400Pg.4512Pg.4616Pg.4911 48ANACTTOAUTHORIZETHERAISINGOFMONEYBYBk.55Bk.55Bk.55Bk.5811 WAYOFLOANBYTHEPROVINCEPg.5375Pg.5375Pg.5375Pg.5729 49ANACTTOAMENDTHEFINANCIALADMINISTRATION ACT,19733k.42Bk.48Bk.57Bk.58Bk.58Bk.5820 g.3996Pg.4614Pg.5541Pg.5688Pg.5726Pg.5729 50ANACTTOINCORPORATETHENEWFOUNDLANDAND3k.42Bk.48Bk.56 LABRADORPETROLEUMCORPORATIONg.3996Pg.4615Pg.5406 Bk.57 Pg.5550 Bk.58 Pg.5702 3k.57Bk.58Bk.58 )g.5553Pg.5727Pg.5731 37

B ILL NOTICE OF MOTION 1st RUG. 2nd RUG. COMMITTEE AMDTS. 3rd RUG. ASSENT

CHAPTER I-. U 51 SUPPLEMENTARY SUPPY ACT ($52,930,000) Bk. 56 Bk. 56 Bk. 56 Bk. 58 14 Pg. 5472 Pg 5472 Pg. 5472 Pg. 5728 Bk. 38 3k. 58 Bk. 58 Pg. 5669 )g. 5669 Pg. 5669 52 MAIN SUPPLY ACT - ($1,035,277,240) 1k. 55 Bk. 55 Bk. 55 1k. 55 Bk. 55 Bk. 58 7 g. 5321 Pg. 5321 Pg. 5321 g. 5321 Pg. 5321 Pg. 5728 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Pg. 5669 Pg. 5669 Pg. 5669 53

AN ACT TO AMEND CERTAIN TAXATION STATUTES Bk. 46 Bk. 48 Bk. 57 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 22 g. 4397 Pg. 4615 Pg. 5543 Pg. 5688 Pg. 5726 Pg. 5730 54

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CITY OF ST. JOHN’S ACT 3k. 46 Bk. 48 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 28 g. 4396 Pg. 4615 Pg. 5632 Pg. 5694 Pg. 5727 Pg. 5730 55

AN ACT TO AMEND THE ELECTRICAL POWER CONTROL ACT Bk. 46 Bk. 48 ?g. 4397 Pg. 4615 56

AN ACT TO AMEND THE FISHERIES LOAN ACT Bk. 48 Bk. 49 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 32 Pg. 4610 Pg. 4704 Pg. 5645 Pg. 5696 Pg. 5727 Pg. 5730 57

AN ACT TO AMEND THE FISHING AND COASTING VESSELS REBUILDING AND REPAIRS (BOUNTIES) ACT Bk. 48 Bk. 49 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Pg. 4610 Pg. 4703 Pg. 5634 Pg. 5695 Pg. 5727 Pg. 5730 30

BILL NOTICE OF MOTION 1stRDG.2ndRDG.COMMITTEEAMDTS.3rdP.0G.ASSENT-CHAPTER 58ANACTTOAMENDTHEFISHINGSHIPS(BOUNTIES)Bk.48Bk.49Bk.58Bk.58Bk.58Bk.5831 .ACTPg.4610Pg.4703Pg.5634Pg.5695Pg.5727Pg.5730 59ANACTTOAMENDTHELANDLORDANDTENANT (RESIDENTIALTENANCIES)ACT,1973Bk.48Bk.49Bk.58Bk.58Bk.58Bk.5825 Pg.4610Pg.4703Pg.5624Pg.5694Pg.5727Pg.5730 60ANACTTOAMENDTHEATTACHMENTOFWAGESACTBk.48Bk.49 Pg.4610Pg.4703 61ANACTTOAMENDTHEGENERICDISPENSINGOF PRESCRIPTIONDRUGSACTBk.48Bk.49Bk.58Bk.58Bk.58Bk.5823 Pg.4609Pg.4703Pg.5623Pg.5694Pg.5727Pg.5730 62ANACTRESPECTINGTHESUPPLYOFELECTRICALPOWER TOINDUSTRIALUSERSOFELECTRICITYANDENABLINGBk.49Bk.52 THEBOARDOFCOMMISSIONERSOFPUBLICUTILITIESPg.4702Pg.5006 TOSETTHERATESTHATINDUSTRIALUSERSMUST PAYFORELECTRICALPOWER 63ANACTTOAMENDTHEMUNICIPALGRANTSACTBk.53Bk.55Bk.58Bk.58Bk.58Bk.5827 Pg.5109Pg.5304Pg.5632Pg.5696Pg.5727Pg.5730 64ANACTTOREMOVEANOMALIESANDERRORSINTHE STATUTELAWBk.53Bk.55Bk.58Bk.58Bk.58Bk.5824 Pg.5109Pg.5304Pg.5623Pg.5696Pg.5727Pg.5730

NOTICE OF MOTION

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF THE CHURCHILL FALLS(LABRADOR) CORPORATION LIMITED (LEASE) ACT, Bk. 1961 AND THE LEASE AND AMENDMENTS THERETO EXECUTtPg. UNDER THAT ACT AND THE REVERSION TO THE PROVINCE OF THE RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES LEASED OR GRANTED TO THE LESSEE UNDER THE LEASE I BILL 1st RDG. 2nd RDG. COMMITTEE AMOTS. 3rd RDG. ASSENT

CHAPTER I-. U’ 65

AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND ENERGY ACT, 1973 Bk. 54 Bk. 55 Pg. 5199 Pg. 5304 66

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CITY OF ST. JOHN’S ACT Bk. 53 Bk. 55 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 26 (NO. 2) Pg. 5108 Pg. 5304 Pg. 5625 Pg. 5696 Pg. 5727 Pg. 5730 67

AN ACT RESPECTING JURIES AND COMPENSATION OF Bk. 74 JURORS IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE PROVINCE Bk. 69 Bk. 72 P 7366 Bk. 80 Bk. 80 Bk. 80 Bk. 81 41 AND COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN WITNESSES IN THE Pg. 6761 Pg. 7079 P 7427 Pg. 8019 Pg. 8024 Pg. 8033 Pg. 8037 COURTS OF THE PROVINCE - Bk 77 . Pg: 7657 68

AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORES Bk. 57 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 Bk. 58 36 AND SERVICES ACT, 1973 (NO. 2) Pg. 5509 Pg. 5623 Pg. 5656 Pg. 5702 Pg. 5727 Pg. 5730 83

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR Bk. 72 IN COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH Bk. 59 Bk. 60 Pg. 7079 Bk. 80 Bk. 80 Bk. 81 38 ERCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED Pg. 5779 Pg. 5826 Bk. 73 Pg. 7989 Pg. 8032 Pg. 8037 Pg. 7198 Bk. 77 84

AN ACT RESPECTING THE ASSESSMENT OF REAL Pg. 7675,83 PROPERTY AND THE IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION OF Bk. 73 Bk. 74 Bk. 78 Bk. 80 Bk. 80 Bk. 80 Bk. 81 39 CERTAIN TAXES IN THE CITY OF ST. JOHN’S Pg. 7193 Pg. 7310 Pg. 7778 Pg. 8026 Pg. 8027 Pg. 8033 Pg. 8037 Bk. 79 Pg. 7856 85 63 Bk. 64 Bk. 74 Bk. 80 Bk. 80 Bk. 80 Bk. 81 615r Pg. 6277 Pg. 7310 Pg. 7991 Pg. 7997 Pg. 8032 Pg. 8037 40

NOTICE BILLOF1stRDG.2ndRDG.COMMITTEEAMDTS.3rdRDG.ASSENTCHAPTER MOTION 86ANACTTOAMENDTHEFISHINGSHIPS(BOUNTIES) ACT(NO.2)Bk.65Bk.67Bk.80Bk.80Bk.80Bk.8142 Pg.6338Pg.6545Pg.7978Pg.7989Pg.8034Pg.8037 88ANACTTOAMENDTHEMUNICIPALITIESACTBk.74Bk.75Bk.79Bk.80Bk.80Bk.8143 Pg.7304Pg.7427Pg.7930Pg.7988Pg.8034Pg.8037 Bk.80 Pg.7970 89ANACTTOAMENDTHEEDUCATION(TEACHERS’ PENSIONS)ACT(NO.2)Bk.74Bk.75Bk.80Bk.80Bk.80Bk.8144 Pg.-7304Pg.7427Pg.7984Pg.7988Pg.8034Pg.8038

BUDGETDEBATE& AMENDMENTSthereto (PAGE17)

BUDGETDEBATE DATE 22 80328“ThatHouseresolveintoCommitteeof Ways&Means” J.Collins1885.20. BudgetspeechdeliveredbyMm.of Finance,Hon.J.Collins1886—1915. DEBATED:— 80505S.A.Neary3366.35. H.Andrews3422. L.Thorns5228.54. J.Dinn5244. F.B.Rowe5259. *endrnentofnon—confidence— “Allwordsafter‘that’bedeleted andreplacedwiththefollowing F.B.Rowe5272.54. SeconderC.Warren inorder F.B.Rowe5304.55. xnendrnentlost5317. MainMotionCarried5318.55. 17

COMMITTEEOFSUPPLY(Estimates) PAGES(18—20)

COMMITTEEOFSUPPLY DEPT.HEADINGpjB3]K MessagefromtheLieutenant—Governorofthe ProvinceofNewfoundlandtoMm.ofFinance— “Totransmitestimatesrequiredforthepublic serviceforyearending31stofMarch1981 ($1,335,227,240)” Mr.Speaker1915.20. J.Collins ConsolidatedFund ServicesJ.Collins1955,1985.21. S.A.Neary1958,1972,21. 1981,2000.21. E.M.Roberts1966,1975,21. 2016. W.W.Marshall2003,2013.21. D.Jamieson2008.21. S.A.Neary2055.22. ConsolidatedFundServicesEstimates Carried2062.22. LegislativeI.Collins2063,2072,22. 2081. D.Janieson2064,2078,22. 2084. J.Hodder2065.22. S.A.Neary2066,2076.22. E.Hiscock2074.22. LegislativeEstimatesCarried2086.22. 18

COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (cont’d.) DEPT. HEADING PAGE BOOK Executive Council Premier Peckford 2086,2094, 22. .2100,2110, 2117. S.A. Neary 2087,2103. 22. *Confederation Trust fS.A. Neary) 2106. W.W. Marshall 2087. 22. D. Jamieson 2098,2114. G. Warren 2102. E. Hiscock 2103. E.M. Roberts 2119. S.A. Neary 2266,2281. 24. G. Warren 2272. 24. F.B. Rowe 2272. Premier Peckford 2279,2288. 2305. f.M. Roberts 2292. 302—01 — Premiers Office S.A. Neary 2360,2409. 25. W.W. Marshall 2366. 0. Jamieson 2374,2387. 2416. Premier Peckford 2381,2394. 2401. I. Thorns 2399. T. Lush 2404. S.A. Neary 2662,79, 28. 0 2710. W.W.

Marshall 2663,2669. 28. 2701. G. Flight 2674. J.A. Carter 2687. T. Lush 2691. I. Thorns 2697. J. Hodder 2707. J. Collins 2716. 28. E.M. Roberts 2719. 28. 2753,2808, 29. 2834. S.A. Neary 2759,2796. 29. 2824. 19

COMMITTEEOFSUPPLY(cont’d.) DEPT.HEADINGPAGEBOOK ExecutiveCouncil (cont’d..)J.Dinn2765.29. I.Thorns2771. F.R.Stagg2776. T.Bennett2783. J.Collins2789,2817, “ 2827. E.M.Roberts2858,2874.30. PremierPeckford2865,2879,“ 2891,2938. L.Thorns2873,2876, 2920. P.3.Rowe2884. S.A.Neary2896,2932. J.Collins2903. J.Hodder2910. F.R.Stagg2914. L.D.Barry2926. L.Stirling2945. S.A.Neary3259,3309.34. PremierPeckford3265,3283, 3294. D.Jamieson3275,3289, 3306,3309. L.D.Barry3290,3314. I.Thorns3297. J.Collins3301,08. ExecutiveCouncilEstimatesCarried3321.34. 20

MISCELLANEOUS (PAGES21—23)

WelcomedPatriciaPreston,Calgary-YWCA WomanoftheYear CongratulationsonobservingCommonwealthDay throughoutthe(42)soverignstates President,Mr.TonyJohnandVice-President, Mr.C.WhiteoftheIndianGovt.welcomed LetterofgratitudetoCharlesPower,M.H.A. andmembersofasearchpartyforsavingtwo people’slives WelcomedYMCAmembersfromSaultSte.Marie,Ont. Mr.A.Dunphy,formermemberwelcomed M.WoodwardandW.Callan,formermembers welcomedtotheHouseofAssembly ReaninaccuratestoryinEveningTelegram (i.e.)interviewwithFinanceMm.rebudget (alsoinRulings) PrivateMember’sDay(Wednesday,Mar.26/80) dispensedwithtodiscussInterimSupplyRes.

J.A.CarterelectedChairmanofSocialServices CommitteeonEstimates MeetingtimesofthethreeEstimatesCommittees (SocialServices,Govt.Services&Resources) MessagetobesenttoLieutenant—Governor,G.A. Winterforaspeedyrecovery b)LetterreceivedfromHisHonour GovernorofKiwanisClubsforEasternCanada welcomed—Mr.EricEllisaccompaniedbyMrs.Ellis andguests MeetingtimesofCommitteesgiven(i.e.) EstimatesCommittees Dr.H.Kitchen,formerM.H.A.,welcomed HarryHibbswelcomedtotheHouseofAssembly RoyalCanadianLegiondelegationwelcomed SUBJECT MISCELLANEOUS BYWHOMPAGE Mr.Speaker609. Mr.Speaker609. Mr.Speaker733. Mr. Mr. Mr.

Speaker Speaker Speaker 795. 1225. 1225. Mr.Speaker1328,29. J.Collins1624. W.W.Marshall1723. BOOK 7. 7. 8. 9. 13. 13. 14. 17. 18. 22. 23. 34. 43. 34. 34. 35. 35. 36. W.W.Marshall W.W.Marshall D.Jamieson PremierPeckford D.Jamieson Mr.Speaker DeputySpeaker W.W.Marshall L.Stirling Mr.Speaker Mr.Speaker Mr.Speaker 2127. 2220. 2221. 3255. 4071. 3275. 3321. 3356. 3356. 3424. 21

MISCELLANEOUS (cont’d.) SUBJECT BY WHOM PAGE BOOK A. Wornell, former M.H.A. for Hermitage, welcomed Mr. Speaker 3450. 36. E. Maynard, former M.H.A., welcomed Mr. Speaker 3517. 37. Welcomed Prov. Pres. of Royal Canadian Legion, G. Collins and representatives of various legion branches in Nfld. Mr. Speaker 3686. 39. CN Marine employees, presently taking french course, and professors,welcomed Mr. Speaker 3773. 40. Flora MacDonald, MP Kingston — The Islands, welcomed Mr. Speaker 3839. 40. Walter Hodder, former M.H.A., welcomed Mr. Speaker 4396. 46. Dist.

Governor of Atlantic Provinces Kinsmen Clubs and National Director of Kinsmen Clubs of Canada, accompanied by their wives and Mr. Frazer Reid, Mr. Speaker 4836. 50. Convention Chairman, welcomed L. Stirling Delegation of Royal Nfld. Constabulary, together with members of Canadian Police Assoc., welcomed Mr. Speaker 4873. 51. Welcomed to the House of Assembly delegations representing many organizations for debate on the Status of Women bill Mr. Speaker 5504. 57. Councillor Fran Innes welcomed to House of Assembly Mr. Speaker 5661. 58. Asst. Clerk Rowe wished success in new position Mr. Speaker 5736. 58.

Staff appointments - (

a) Miss E. Murphy as Clerk Assistant; Clerk of Committees (

b) Bruce Hanlon and David Janes as part—time pages fc) Cyril Kirby as understudy for Sergeant—at—Arms Mr. Speaker 5738. 59. Congratulations on election of L. Stirling as Premier Peckford 5738. 59. Leader of H.M. Loyal Opposition I. Stirling 5739. Harold Collins, former M.B.A., welcomed to House of Assembly Mr. Speaker 5750. 59. G. Warren requested:— a letter of commendation be sent to Scott Parsons, bus driver, on the heroic deed performed while driving a bus when power lines broke Mr. Speaker 6015. 62. Announced that Tina Fagan ‘Premier for the day’ Premier Peckford 6015. 62. is in the gallery L. Stirling 6016. 22

MISCELLANEOUS(cont’d.) SUBJECTBYWHOMPAGEBOOK WelcomedMichelleClemens,HolyHeartRegional HighSchool,whoisparticipatinginStudent CareerDayMr.Speaker6215.64. *Letterofthanksreabove6523.67. Hon.JeanJacquesBlais,Fed.Mm.ofSupply& Services,welcomedMr.Speaker6309.65. FonseFaour,Prov.Leader,NewDemocraticParty, welcomedMr.Speaker7831.79. BestwishesextendedtomembersandstaffofW.W.Marshall8034.80. HouseofAssemblyJ.Hodder8035. Mr.Speaker8045.81. 23

ORALQUESTIONS (PAGES24—76)

ORAL QUESTIONS SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK COME BY CHANCE OIL REFINERY- ECGD; maintenance; offshore crude oil; D. Jamieson 82. 2. Premier Peckford 82. 2. Petrocan; local creditors; Petrocan 999. 11.“ 5990. 62. inspection of refinery; Shaheen proposal;H11 1603. 17. 6750. 69. extension to mothballing date;‘I 2239,49. 24. W.W. Marshall 84. 2. Refinery dismantle for scrap; 2952,56. 31. 3521. 37. environmental standards— Petrocan; 3517,21. 37.H 6098. 62. partnership between Gulf Oil and 4775. 50. J. Collins 86. 2. Petrocan; same will be examined by 5591. 58.H 999. 11.

FIRA; Globe & Mail, Nov. 20/80 re S.A. Neary 4681. 49. 1603. 17. operation of Refinery 5990,6095. 62. 2239,49. 24. L. Stirling 5794. 60. 2952. 31. H1 6322. 65 4682 49 ‘I 6422. 66. 4775. 50. “ 6523. 67 5591 58 H 6750. 69.II 5794 60 G Flight 6438,42. 66 6324 65 “ 6422,38 66 “ “ 6442. 66. “ “ 6524. 67. L.D. Barry 1003. 11. “ “ 2956. 31. “ “ 3519. 37. The resignation of W.E. FEARN, Deputy Mm. of Finance and Comptroller S.A. Neary 87. 2. Premier Peckford 87. 2. of Finance 1608. 17. J. Collins 1609. 17. ‘I 4276. 45.H 4276. 45. H 5286. 55 5286. 55. I’H 5613. 58.

FISHERIES LOAN BOARD:— applications; situation re the Hamilton Sound Marine L. Stirling 91,95. 2. J. Morgan 92. 2. Shipyard, Noggin Cove; $8m 1618,20,21. 17. 199. 3. H 1720. 18.“H 529,542. 6. flH 1805,10 19II 1619 17 “ 3791. 40.H 1 1720,21. 18. “ 4694. 49.“H 1806,11. 19. D. Jamieson 95. 2. 2041—47. 22. I’ 1620 17. 2222 24 H 1809. 19. 2349. 25. S.A. Neary 96. 2.“H 3792. 40. F.B. Rowe 199. 3.1 3993. 42. “ 529. 6. 4399 46 “ 2040—45. 22. H 2349. 25. (Cont’d.)

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK Fisheries Loan Board question cont’d. F.B. Rowe 3992. 42. W.W. Marshall 1809. 19. B. Tulk 542. 6. Premier Peckford 4694. 49. T. Bennett 2046. 22. L. Thorns 3793. 40. If in the foreseeable future, land in Labrador will be allotted for agricultural purposes 5) if an undertaking can be made to have fertilizers, etc., stored in Happy Valley-Goose Bay area for early Spring use at reasonable price G. Warren 97. 2. J. Goudie 98. 2.

If municipalities where no property tax is in place will be discriminated against (i.e.) in obtaining funds for in stallation of water and sewer T. Lush 99. 2. N. Windsor 101. 2. I3 Ut What steps being taken to cope with the snow clearing on the Northern Peninsula 5) if extra men and equipment will be hiredc) if money will not be an object E.M. Roberts 181. 3. R.C. Brett 182. 3. Why the Prov. Govt. reneiged on an annual grant of $25,000 (agreement of 1978) to open an industrial development office for Port aux Basques area 5) when will the money be allocated S.A. Neary 184. 3.

Premier 184. 3. to continue the office D. Jamieson 186. When will a Royal Commission be appointed re new forestry policy to combat the spruce budworm 5) what the terms of reference will be for the Commission and from what source is new information expected

c) what are the reactions of Bowaters and Abitibi Price G. Flight 186. 3. C. Power. 187. 3.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If a Royal Commission will be set up to look into the administration of Justice in the Province

b) what does the Mm. of Justice plan, if not a Royal Commission

C) if certain files kept confidential in the Dept. of Justice for the Minister I. Thorns 191. 3. G.R. Ottenheimer 192. 3. only S.A. Neary 196. When the Public Utilities Board report of a 6% increase will be considered by Cabinetb) if the increase will be accepted

C) if the Mm. of Mines & Energy or Cabinet is to be in receipt of the 0. Jarnieson 309. 3. Premier Peckford 309. 3. PUB report for the (15) day deadline 1.0. Barry 310. If an investigation will he set up to a check into Aud. Gen. Report under Exec. Council item 28 re political convention expenses, to see if charges should be laidb)if Mm. of Justice will table the political poll which the Prov. Govt. paid for at a cost of $56,000 S.A. Neary 311. 4. G.R. Ottenheimer 312. 4.

C) if poll could be tabled in the HouseIi 489. 5. 492. 5. before made public F. White 901. 10. 901. 10. If all holders of land in excess of 300 acres have now been identified (i.e.) Forest Land Management Tax contained in Aud. Gen. Report 5) what is the prescribed time limit for the assessments to be paid

c) if it is felt that owners of large tracts of land such as paper companies G. Flight 317. 4. C. Power 318. 4. should not be taxedI’ 509. 6. OFFSHORE exploration:— Ben Nevis well; Mobil Oil; Allan I. Beesley’s statement F. White 320. 4. L.D. Barry 320. 4. re offshore resources; Hibernia well;““ 419,421. 5.“ “ 419,421. 5. breakdown of equipment; environment;““ 2741. 29.hl 5382. 56. forecasts of Mr. Baston re 1986— I’ 5593. 58. production date; cont’d.... (cont’d.)....

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK Off shore question cont’d...... statement by Mr. Millan — offshore S.A. Neary 622. 7. Premier Peckford 623. 7. Petroleum Directorate re exploration “ 2732,40 29. “ “ 708. 8. money staying in Province; Fed. Mm. of “ “ 4995. 52. W.W. Marshall 2733,36. 29. Mines & Energy Allastair Gillespie’s “ 5380. 56. “ “ 2741. letter; Manpower (iob preferences to D. Jarnieson 707. 8. J. Dinn 2742,47. 29. Nflders.); drowning accident; Petro- E.M. Roberts 2736. 29. ‘ “ 2750. Canada; pipeline; oil rig schedule; G.

Warren 2746. 29. “ 2850. 30. construction of facilities for offshore I. Thorns 2749. 29. ‘ “ 3608. 38. oil production T. lush 2850. 30. “ “ 4272. 45. “ “ 4272. 45. “ 4995. 52. T. Bennett 3608. 38. G. Flight 5593. 58. Paddon Memorial Home, Happy Valley— B. Tulk 323. 4. T.V. Hickey 323. 4. Goose Bay “ 1 3054,60. 32. T” “ 3054—60. 32. S.A. Neary 3057. If the Standards Board has presented a report on the minimum wages in the Province T. Lush 326. 4. J. Dinn 326. 4. Matrimonial Property Act D. Jamieson 406. 5. G.R. Ottenheimer 406,13. 5. L. Thorns 413. ‘I “ 5105. 53. R. Moores 5104. 53. What is the Prov.

Govt. position re the curtailing of the commercial salmon fishing (i.e.) Fed, law

b) if a protest will be made to the Salmon Board so that Nflders. will not be discriminated against S.A. Weary 415. 5. J. Morgan 416. 5. When the Budget will be brought down

b) if waiting on negotiations with the Fed. Depts. (i.e.) Dree agreements to formulate the Budget D. Jamieson 526. 6. J. Collins 526. 6.

c) if taxes will be increased F. White 1309. 14. “ “ 1309. 14. What action will be taken re whale damage done to Greenspond fishermen I. Stirling 629. 7. J. Morgan 629. 7.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK 5) if distinction made between long-term gear insurance program of 1977 and this emergency situation L. Stirling 629. 7. J. Morgan 629. 7. Why the drug dispensary in the Dept. of Health Clinic, St. Bride’s, was closed 5) when the Pharmacy Act will be changed D. Hancock 633. 7. W. House 633. 7.

If all fishermen will get full coverage under the new Worker’s Compensation Programme to be introduced in this session5) if the Mm. of Labour & Manpower will request that no action will be taken against fishermen in the compulsory category by the Board until legislation E.M. Roberts 634. 7. J. Morgan 635. 7. is resolved J. finn 636. Re Ferry Service Inquiry Committee- what is the terms of the inquiry; who E. Hiscock 639. 7. R.C. Brett 640. 7. is on the Inquiry Comm. and if it will be extended to the St.

Barbe— Blanc Sablon and Hermitage- Gaultois 5) how the inter—provincial ferry services are subsidized; which level of T. Lush 1523. 16.“ 1524. 16. Govt. distributes the funds; if the money is indexed

c) if a decision will be made to give St. Brendan’s a new ferry service

d) what is the name of the Comm. studying ferry services in Nfld. and names of members on the Committee“ 2970. 31. 2971. 31.

e) if a temporary ferry service can be brought in for Greenspond (i.e.) broken down service for at least a week L. Stirling 3158,60. 33.“ 3158. 33.

f) if a back—up service could be in place

g) what is the purpose and terms of reference of the above Comm. T. Lush 3162. 33. 3162. 33.

h) if extra monies will be allocated for improvement of ferry services especially new ferries (i.e.) St. Brendan’ s

i) if the Comm. report will be tabled

j) if CN Marine will take over the Provincial ferry service B. Tulk 3428. 36. R.C. Brett 3429. 36.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK Ferry Service question cont’d

k) What action is the Govt. taking re T. Lush 3981. 42. Premier Peckford 3981. 42. providing adequate back-up ferry services to St. Brendan’s when the regular ferry has to go on dry dock 1) the reason for residents objecting to the ferry and C.S.I. turning down the ferrym) what action taken to resolve the St. Brendan’s ferry situation 4080. 43. R.C. Brett 4081. 43.

n) what plans for the ferry services and if plans to have extra funds allotted for St. Brendan’s ferry 0) when the Committees report will be presentedWhy the product of Barite is not pro duced in Buchans and used by the offshore companies

b) if there is a possibility Dree would G. Flight 716,725. 8. L.D. Barry 716,726. 8. help in the research or funding of Barite “ 981. 10. “ 984. 10. If Abitibi—Price and Asarco intend to 0. Flight 804. 9. L.D. Barry 805. 9. continue mining the Tulk’s ore body

b) if assistance by way of infra structure will be given

c) when will announcements of meetings and the purpose of same be made

d) if a precedent has been established that ASARCO advises the Mm. of Mines & Energy on their exploration programs 1016. Il. “ 1017. 11.

e) what are the intentions of ASARCO and Abitibi-Price re the development of production of new Tulk ore body; if Govt. assistance requested by those companies 7955. 80. Premier Peckford 7956. 80.

f) if any contingency plans for Buclians, should the mine not go into new production

g) how the Premier plans to stabilize Buchans economy - will he take the recommendations of the Task Force; what will be done re the Buclians - Burgeo Rd. If Cheque-Alerts illegal

b) if a Right to Privacy Act will be S.A. Neary 809. 9. G.R. Ottenheimer 810. 9. introduced H. Newhook 1027. 11.

ORALQUESTIONS(cont’d.) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK Ifthecostofthebeautification programmefortheseedingalongtheT.C.H. couldbegiven b)ifitwillbeanongoingprogramme c)howlocalcontractorscouldgetthe contractsandifthebeautification programmeswilltakepriorityovernewT.Bennett811.9.R.C.Brett812.9. roadconstructionorpaving1229.13.

ReMunicipalitiesAct-ifbudgetsre turnedbysmallercouncilsinrural areasbecauseofproceduralchange;what delaywillitcause;whatprocedures willtheMm.ofLabourusetogetover therequirementofthePropertyTax;T.Lush814.9.N.Windsor815.9. statusofthewatercommitteeJ.Dinn818. b)ifthefreezehasbeenliftedtoin corporatecommunitiesinNfld.;what routeshouldthecommunitiesgo,since themunicipalitiesactispassed(i.e.) FoxRoost-Margaree;whyGovt. assistancenotgivenFoxRoost—S.A.Neary2343.25.W.W.Marshall2343.25.

MargareetobuyafirepumperN.Windsor2344. c)IftheMm.ofMunicipalAffairs planstomakeagrantavailableto municipalitieswithlargepopulations, whoareexcludedfromtaxation(i.e.) ascontainedinthenewMunicipalities Act-tooffsetthelossofrevenue;if thegrantforauditfeeshasbeencut off;ifthemunicipalitytaxeswillhave tobeincreasedL.Stirling7831.79.H.Newhook7832.79. IftheBoardofDirectorsofMarystown Shipyardhascompletedtheinternal examinationoftheyard 5)iftheyardisforsaleD.Hollett820.L.D.BarryL.D.Barry820.9.

IfthePremierawareofthenewgasoline increasesandtheoilcompaniesraising pricesimmediately;whypricesdiffer indifferentpartsoftheProvinceS.A.Neary894.10.PremierPeckford894,912.10. 5)ifPremiercouldcheckintocompaniesG.Flight911.10. increasingpricesonoilalreadyinS.A.Neary987.W.W.Marshall990. storage;ifPremiercouldgettheanswers

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If any specific arrangements made to meet with the new Fed, representatives of the Fed. Govt.; if a formal agenda in meeting with the Prime Minister; if the Dree agreement will be signed D. Jamieson 897. 10. Premier Peckford 898. 10.

b) if a formal meeting to discuss urgent matters re Fed./Prov. co—operation; if Premier waiting for First Minister’s document to be updated before he meets with the Prime Minister; if any progress on the offshore issues between the

(2) Govt’s. (i.e.) oil pricing “ 1937. 21. 1938. 21.

C) what is the status of the document re the constitution; if the bilateral issues document will be made public when completed and when; if the document is a negotiating one “ 4589. 48. “ “ 4589. 48. Why the

(6) Provincial Govt. veterinarians have resigned effective as of Apr. 9; if plans to have new vets recruited G. Warren 903. 10. J, Goudie 903. 10. What steps have been taken to ensure training programmes are in place to acquaint Nflders. with skills that will be needed at post-secondary level, the College of Trades & Technology; Trades Schools; and the University (i.e.) if applied to Ottawa for finances and what is the response

b) if the Govt. applied for subsidiary agreement for research and development for above

c) if courses pertaining to offshore will be available other than in the College of Trades & Technology in St. John’s J. Hodder 905. 10. 1. Verge 9’05,08. 10.

d) if the grant will be increased to ‘I 1025. 11. students attending the College If the new Mm. of Tourism proposes to have the Prov. parks turned over to private developers; if so, will it be done before May/80 F. White 908. 10. R. Dawe 909. 10.

b) if regulations will be brought in

ORALQUESTIONS(cont’d.) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK concerningopenareas(i.e.)gravelpits, etc. c)whatishappeningwiththeParksystem d)ifaprogrammetoupgradeandincrease theno.ofcampsitesG.Flight4594.48.R.Dawe4594.48. IfMm.ofJusticecouldconfirmthatthe Govt.planstoimprovethecourt facilitiesinSt.John’sL.Thorns911.10.G.R.Ottenheimer911.10.

Ifanyfirmdecisionrethedisposalof unusedbuildinglotsinSunnysideand elsewhereinProvince;ifitwillbe budgetedforintheEstimatesD.Jarnieson913.10.N.Windsor914.10. 5)IftheMm.ofDevelopmentcould confirmthevariationsinthereductions ofbuildinglotsinWabushandother areasG.Flight6328.65.“6329.65. C)ifthereductiontothebuildinglots ownedbytheSt.John’sHousingin Nfld.andinWindsor,hadanyeffect onthesaleability““7761.78.““7761.78. d)ifthe50%reductioninWabush,over 10%inotherareas,wereafactorinnot selling e)ifthelotscouldbepre-soldnowto bepaidforinApril1.Stirling7764.78.“7764.78.

WhenNflders.willbepermittedtobuy theirtelephonesfromtheNfld.Telephone Co. 5)whenlegislationwillpermitthisto belegal;whatlawspermitsubscribers fromowningtheirphonesS.A.Neary1004.11.H.Newhook1004.11. IfPremierwouldhavethedecisionre VOCM’srequestforCrownLand,reversedR.Moores1006.11.PremierPeckford1006.11. Ifanyregulationsrestrictingthein— stallationofwoodstovesorwood furnacesinhousesownedbyNfld.& Lab.HousingCorp.G.Warren1007.11.N.Windsor1008.11.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If on—going negotiations between Govt. and Nfld. Medical Assoc. re the fee schedule; if the report will be made public; when some announcements will be made E.M. Roberts 1008. 11. W. House 1009. 11. 5) why the increase in the administration costs of the Nfld. Medicare Commission; if no further increase will be granted to doctors this year or for some time F. White 7509. 76. 7509. 76.

c) why the large increase percentage— wise in the M.C.P. administration E.M. Roberts 7513. 76. “ 7513. 76.

d) if a list could be tabled showing the no. of positions in M.C.P. “ 1 7644. 77 Commission, etc. If the policy to defend the Seal Hunt will be continued throughout the world (i.e.) if a committee will be set up in Govt. re same F. White 1011. 11. Premier Peckford 1012. 11. 5) if there will be a seal fishery this year; why is the Deputy Miii. of Fisheries sent to Norway; if the Norwegians do not go to the seal hunt this year, what are the alternatives S.A. Neary 6949. 71. “ 6949. 71.

c) if the fishermen on the Coast of Labrador will be encouraged to pursue the seal fishery; if a programme of research re keeping of pelts will be instituted E. Hiscock 1216. 13. J. Morgan 1216. 13. What is being done about foreigh ships regulations - servicing offshore rigs S.A. Weary 1018. 11. Premier Peckford 1018. 11. If a progress report could be given on the study initiated by the Economic Council of Canada re economy of Canada

b) how is it possible to proceed with (5) year planning in present circumstancesc) if a short term approach re a budgetary process could be made to Fed. authorities

d) if a view of fiscal policy with regards to interest rates D. Jamieson 1105. 12. Premier Peckford 1106. 12.

e) what is the Province’s credit rating

f) if the offshore oil & gas speculation has changed the ratings F. White 1112. “ J. Collins 1113.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK M’SWERED BY PAGE BOOK

g) when the (5) year plan (i.e.) Managing Our Resources will be discussed

h) if Premier negotiated with Ottawa re the plan L. Stirling 5750. 59. Premier Peckford 5750. 59.

i) if the Joint Committee of Prov./Fed. officials have been set up re trans portation priorities in Nfld.

j) why the Govt. did not await the results of Joint Comm. re above before submitting proposals to the Fed. Govt.

k) what percentage will the Prov. Govt. put into the transportation projects S.A. Neary 5756. 59. R.C. Brett 5758. 59. If Nfld. consulted re $500,000 grant to the Fleetline Bus Lines to build a new depot and buy new buses 5) if the people in Conception Bay area S.A. Neary 1114. 12. Premier Peckford 1115. 12. had any input into the use of the grants“ 1227. 13. If Mm. of Fisheries had any input on quotas on the offshore herring fishery 5) the reduction in Cape Anguille to Cape St. Gregory area— if Mm. could intercede re same

C) if Mm. would support lifting the quota for the inshore fishery J. Hodder 1116. 12. J. Morgan 1116. 12.

d) what is the amount of the quota in crease in Bonavista Bay T. Lush 1120. 12.1 1121. If the Brinex land converted back to the Crown, will be considered by the Miii. G. Warren 1121. 12. L.D. Barry 1122. 12. of Mines for native Labradorians 1392. 14. 1394. 14. 5) if the new Fed./Prov. agreement for native funding has been signed

C) if the delay in signing will cause a lack of construction in Torngat Dist.

d) if the delay was Fed, or Prov. G. Warren 5291. 55. J. Goudie 5291. 55.

e) why Black Tickle is no longer designated as a native community E. Hiscock 5294. 5294. 55. If an outbreak of TB in Admiral’s Beach/ North Harbour, if so, how many cases 5) if measures to get this situation under control D, Hancock 1203. 13. W. House 1203. 13.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK

C) if a public nurse will be appointed for St. Joseph’s D. Hancock 1203. 13. W. House 1203. 13.

d) if Dept. of Health is advised when there is an outbreak of a contagious diseasee) at what point the outbreak becomes a D. Jamieson 1205. 13. 1206. concern “ “ 1329. 14. What is the position of the NI id. Justice Dept. re the decision of Nova Scotia Court (i.e.) Ca) that search warrants be made public (

b) that public have access to information given in obtaining search warrants 5) if the above decision would have re percussions in other Provinces of Canada

c) if the Courts in Nfld. were to refuse information re the search warrant, would the Mm. uphold the decision ui

d) if it will be mandatory on the courts to give such information when the Freedom of Information law has been S.A. Neary 1207. 13. G.R. Ottenheimer 1207. 13. brought in “ “ 1825. 19. What is the price paid per pound for rock cod this season; if it could be exported to the U.S. frozen instead of salted G. Warren 1212. 13. J. Morgan 1213. 13. What is the purpose of the advertisement re ownership of oil fields on Shoal Pt.; St. George’s; Flat Bay; Aguathuna F.R. Stagg 1214. 13. L.D. Barry 1214. 13. If any preventive maintenance or recon struction will be done this year on the Badger-Buchans trunk road 5) if the lack of preventive maintenance the cause of break—up of roads

C) if Mm. would check on road restrictions (i.e.) safety of school children

d) if the Mm. would be opposed to looking at a Dree Agreement re same G. Flight 1217. 13. R.C. Brett 1218. 13.

e) if the Mi quoted correctly ‘past winter being the worst in (25) years’ S.A. Neary 1221. 13. “ “ 1221.

ORALQUESTIONS(cont’d.) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK f)iftheBuchans—BurgeoSouthwest BrookRoadsonthelistofDreeAgreement q)ifitwillbeontheroadslist;what precautionstomaintaintheexistingrd.G.Flight2965.31.R.C.Brett2967.31. h)ifpoliticalthatnomoneywillbe spentonBuchans—Burgeoroad;if Premierwouldincludeitonthenext Dreelistforfunding i)ifthesaidroadhaseverbeen presentedtoDreeforfunding4987.52.PremierPeckford4987.52. j)ifanenvironmentalstudytobedone onBuchans—BurgeoSouthwestBrookarea k)iftheaccessroadsbeingbuiltby PriceNfld.willbesubjecttoan environmentalimpactstudy5091.53.R,C.Brett5092.•53.

IfMm.ofJusticewouldinvestigateI.Thorns1222.13.G.R.Ottenheimer1224.13. intoviolenceinNfld.““1396.14.1329,99.14. wa., RetheapplicationofSeafarersmt.Union torepresentworkersonoffshoresupply vessels 5)whateffectitwillhaveontheNfld. companieswhoobjecttotheNfld.Labour Boarddecisions(i.e.)localpreference and200milelimitT.Lush1316.14.J.Dinn1317.14. c)whopolicesthecompaniestoseeif hidingbehindNfld.firmsforhiring practicesS.A.Neary1321.1322. IftheMm.ofSocialServicescould considerifitisfeasibletohavethe allowancestoagedpeopleinHomes, increased b)iftheYin,wouldconsultwiththeD.Jamieson1306.14.T.V.Hickey1307.14.

Fed,authorities1825.19. IfcomplaintsreceivedbytheDept.of ConsumerAffairsontherefusalof credittoseniorcitizensbylocal appliancecompanies b)ifthereisaparticularlawtohave thesecompaniesbarredfromdis-S.A.Neary1311.14.H.Newhook1311.14. criminatingagainstseniorcitizens““1401.““1404.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If Mm. of Transport knowledgeable of a study done by former Mm. of Transport on the airports at Deer Lake and Stephenville 5) if Mm. could comment on the recommendations; check on the funding J. Hodder 1313. 14. R.C. Brett 1313. 14. If the towns indicated by the Mm. of Mines & Energy would receive hydro this year from the grid rather than diesel 5) which communities will next be hooked to the grid — is there a priority system G. Flight 1322. 14. L.D. Barry 1323. 14. In what stages is the proposed T.J. Hardy Ltd. fish plant in St.

Barbe District 5) if the communications with Dree re same could be tabled E.M. Roberts 1325. 14. J. Morgan 1326. 14. Hydro, Lower Churchill, Quebec:— transmission Line; Premier’s trip to D. Jamieson 1407. 15. L.D. Barry 1407. 15. New York — economically feasible “ “ 2152,56. 23. “ 2154—68. 23. amount; Mobil Oil; Hibernia well — 2338. 25. “ 2338. 25. commercial, environmental S.A. Neary 2153,58,66. 23. Premier Peckford 2153. 23 2536,40. 27. “ 2536,41. 27. 7325. 74. 7325. 74. E.M. Roberts 2159—64. 23. W.W. Marshall 2443. 26. 2443. 26. G. Flight 2164. 23.

What is the status of the situation of a film made by George Mclean for the Prov. Govt.

b) if the expenses involved for the Norma & Gladys will be tabled S.A. Neary 1409. 15. R. Dawe 1409. 15. If the Mm. of Transp. could confirm if the 2nd shift of snow clearing men have received lay—off notices; if it costs more to pay one crew in overtime, than having the 2nd shift I. Stirling 1411. 15. R.C. Brett 1412. 15.

b) if the phamplet listing telephone numbers to be called with information

ORALQUESTIONS(cont’d.) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK quest.cont’d. resnowstormsisstillintoeffectJ.Hodder1413.15.R.C.Brett1414.15.

C)ifanyplanstoreplaceanyofthe brokendownequipmentontheBurin PeninsulaL.Thorns1415.“““1415. d)whenthesecondshiftofworkersof theDept.ofTransportationwillcomeon streamforsnowclearingonthe highwaysfor/81 e)howeffectivetheemergencyforcewill beintheinterimperiod f)ifthereisareductioninthestaff fromlastyearT.Bennett5994.62.R.C.Brett5994.62. g)howmuchnewroadequipmentboughtE.Hiscock5999.““6000. thisyearandbudgetedfornextyearT.Bennett6648.68.6648.68. h)whenthetwoshiftswillgointoeffect forwintersnowclearing““7413.75.7413.75. i)whatisbeingdoneaboutthebreak downoftheroadequipmentinHeart’s ContentdepotF.B.Rowe7414. ““ “7414. j)retheshiftsinSt.Mary’s-The— Capes,ifanextracrewwillbehired beforeJan.15D.Hancock7415.75.“7416. “ IftheportsotherthaninSt.John’s willbeusedforoffshoreoil&gas supplybases b)ifCarmanvillewillheasupplybase C)ifanyimputintothedecisionmaking progressbyanylocalorganizationsB.Tulk1415.15.L.D.Barry1416.15.

Ifanymoneywillbeallottedinthe BudgetfortheNativeCourtWorkerswho resignedinHappyValley-GooseBay 5)ifplanstohavealawyerrepresent thecasesthatwilloccurduringthe yearatnogreatcosttothenative populationG.Warren1420.15.G.R.Ottenheimer1421.15. Ifanychangescontemplatedwithregard tosportsfishermenontheWestCoast b)ifasalmonhatcherywillbe establishedontheWestCoastR.Baird1423.15.J.Morgan1423.15.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PACE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If discrepancies in the cost of heating fuels T. Bennett 1425. 15. H. Newhook 1425. 15. 5) what is the results of the findings of the study relating to increases in prices for oil in District of St. Barbe “ U 4486. 47. 4486. 47.

C) if a further report has been done on the Petroleum Product prices in Nfld. & Lab. re the discrepancy in prices paid for oil & gas on the Lab. Coast F. Hiscock 6275. 64. G.R. Ottenheiner 6276. 64.

d) Why fuel oil and gasoline costs more in Makkovik where bought from Govt. operated store, than in buying from a C. Warren 7516. 76. J. Goudie 7516. 76. retailer in Nain I’ 7643. 77.

e) if extra grants will be given to Coast of Labrador social service recipients because of high cost of oil & gas

f) if the recommendations of social workers in Goose Bay re fuel prices will be implemented E. Hiscock 7850. 79. T.V. Hickey 7851. 79. U ‘.0 What is the status of the proposal sub mitted to Quebec by this Province re power development 5) if the response satisfactory to Nfld.

c) when the reply will be released D. Jainieson 1513. 16. J. Collins 1513. 16. If a public inquiry would be implemented to check into the whole anbut of the Waterford Hospital 5) if the Hagan family could be assisted re the situation of having to move houses L. Thorns 1516. 16. G.R. Ottenheimer 1517. 16.

C) if Mm. of Health prepared to request Mm. of Justice to order a public inquiry re Waterford Hospital C i.e.) Hagan, Goodyear

d) what is the results of the investigation on the psychiatrist hitting a patient “ 1606. 17. W. House 1607. 17. If any research being done in connection with artificial insemination at the Health Sciences Complex

b) if sperm banks in Nfld., and if so would it have to be reported and if controlled by Govt. S.A. Neary 1520. 16. W. House 1521. 16.

ORALQUESTIONS(cont’d.) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK IftheMm.ofTransportationcouldcomment ontheroadconditionsinCapeFreels li)ifapreviouscommittmentmadeto upgradeandpavesideroads c)ifsamewillbeconsideredinthe BudgetL.Stirling1527.16.R.C.Brett1527.16. IfanassurancecouldhegivenbytheMm. ofTransportationthattheGovt.willhave anadequatesupplyofcalciumchloride todotheunincorporatedcommunitiesin Trinity—BaydeVerde(i.e.)lastyear supplyranoutF.B.Rowe1530.16.R.C.Brett1530.16.

Ifthefacilitiesfortheferrylanding atWoodyPt.,BonneBaywillbegiven prioritythisyearT.Bennett1612.17.R.C.Brett1613.17. 0 Ifaninspectorwillexaminetheroads inMt.Carmel(i.e.)treacherousroads andbridgeD.Hancock1613.17.R.C.Brett1614.17.

Whatextraordinarystepsbeingtakento copewithroadconditionsintheProvince b)whatistheconditionoftheequip mentforroadwork(i.e.)Hant’sHarbour andHeart’sContentdepot c)ifMm.wouldundertaketohave machinerysenttoCaplinCovetorelieve thefloodingbyditchingtheroadS.A.Neary1615.17.R.C.Brett1615—18.17. d)why ½loadlimitsonNfld.roadsareF.B.Rowe1615.17. notannouncedJ.Hodder1617.17. e)whenwilltheprogrammeforroad constructionforcomingyearbegiven; ifalistwillbetabled;howwillthe existingmoneybeused(i.e.)which sectionsofthehighwayD.Jamieson3152.33.R.C.Brett3152.33.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK

f) if Main Brook portion of Sts. of Belle Isle District on the list of the new Dree roads agreement; if the new list could be amended to add Main Brook - Roddickton as a priority; if the Mm. will give the Govt’s. position on this road E.M. Roberts 3343. 35. R.C. Brett 3344. 35.

g) when will the roads programme be tabled F. White 4781. 50. “ 4781. 50.

h) same as ff)

i) if a letter will be sent to the Town Council, Main Brook E.M. Roberts 5596. 58. Premier Peckford 5596. 58.

j) how the new Dree proposals will relate to Notre Dame Junction Highway F. White 5599. 58. “ 5599. 58. When the Budget debate will begin and why Budget brought down on a Friday S.A. Neary 1626. 17. W.W. Marshall 1626. 17. What steps being taken re the bargaining for Red Cross workers on strike T. Lush 1700. 18. J. Dinn 1700. 18.

b) what is the situation re blood supply and donors since the strike W. House 1702. 18.

C) if any contingencyplans in mind, if strike continues

d) what is the Govt. doing about re assessing the effects of strikes in the Public Service (i.e.) legislation T. Lush 1704. 18. J. Dinn 1704. 18. If a site has been found for the proposed correctional site in Central Nfld.

b) what will be the criteria in choosing the site

c) what is the reaction in any of the proposed towns re the centre and what will it cost

d) if the Mm. has received official notification from a town requesting same G. Flight 1705. 18. G.R. Ottenheimer 1O5. 18. If the report of the Mahoney Royal Commission on Public Works received as yet 5) how many police investigations still on—going; if the Lab. Linerboard S.A. Neary 1708. 18. G.R. Ottenheimer 1708. 18. investigation completed I. Thorns 6946. 71. “ “ 6946. 71.

ORALQUESTIONS(cont’d.) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK c)howmuchtheInquiryhascosttodate andtheprojectedcost d)ifafirmdatecanbegottenfrom JusticeMahoneyresameL.Thoms6946.71.G.R.Ottenheimer6946,47.71. e)ifarequestforadditionalfundingF.White6947.“7077.72. IftheLabradorLinerhoardinvestigation (Egret)completed;ifanyactiontakento recoverthemoneyinHamburg,Germanyin thecompanynameofSchurfeld 5)ifsufficientevidencetolaycharges; ifanytechniqueinDept.ofJusticeto havetheresultsofapoliceinves-S.A.Neary1710,13.18.G.R.Ottenheimer1710—14.18. tigationknownD.Janieson1711. c)sameas(

a) d)ifanyattemnttohavethemoneyS.A.Neary3425.36.3426.36. transferredtoNfld. U 3878.41.3794.40. 3879.41. e)whendidtheGovt.trytogetthis moneyback;whythearbitrationclausein theagreementwasnotusedbeforethis timeS.A.Neary4151.43.G.R.Ottenheimer4154.43. f)sameas(

a) g)ifthereisaprovisiontoarbitrate andwherewillthearbitrationtakeplace h)whysamehastobearbitratedin EnglandandnotinNfld.S.A.Neary7743.78.G.R.Ottenheimer7743.78. WhentheTaskForceReportonemployment situationinRoddickton/MainBrookarea (appointedNov./80),willbemadepublicT.Rideout1714.18.C.Power1715.18. 5)whenthereportwillbetabled c)ifaTaskForcecouldbeappointedin Port—au—Portreunemploymentinthe wintertime d)iftheMm.ofFisherieswouldsupport aTaskForcetherefromaFisherypoint ofview e)howmanyjobswilltheNationalSeaJ.Hodder1715,16.18.C.Power1716.18. provideJ.Morgan1716. IftheTVcameraswillbepermittedto coverthelead—offOppositionspeaker b)iftheGovt.HouseLeaderwouldagreeF.White1802.19.W.W.Marshall1802.19.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK cont’ d. to a select committee being appointed re television coverage in the House F. White 1802. 19. W.W. Marshall 1802. 19. If Mm. of Transportation has had any discussion with CN or MOT re the ferries stuck in ice off North Sydney 5) if alternate ports (i.e.) Mulgrave, could be suggested to CN for the ferries at Port aux Basques to pick up perishable freight S.A. Neary 1811. 19. R.C. Brett 1811. 19. If the woodcutting programme is on going (i.e.) woodlot project re the way the wood was priced, etc. G. Flight 1813. 19. C.

Power 1814,21. 19. 5) what are the statistics on the wood supplies (i.e.) length of time in wood lotsc) if more pressures will he placed on wood reserves for domentic use due to high cost of electricity

d) if the Royal Commission recently appointed, will look at the domestic problem (i.e.) cutting wood adjacent to property J. Hodder 2050. 22. “ 2051. 22. If the Coast of Labrador Dree agreement which has been refined and being sub mitted will have extras Premier Peckford 1943. 21. 5) if education will be included re E. Hiscock 1942. 21. “ “ 2552. 27. gross inequalities on Labrador Coast “ 2551. 27. R.C. Brett 2551. 27. What measures the Govt. intend to take re inflation and teacher reduction 5) if a base line for reducing teachers before quality of education is affected T. Lush 1944. 21. L. Verge 1944. 21.

Why the price of fish will be lower this year5) what is being done about finding S.A. Neary 1947. 21. Premier Peckford 1947. 21. additional markets for this product ‘ 2311. 24. 2313. 24.

ORALQUESTIONSCcont’d.) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK IfthewesternsideoftheBonneBayroad willbeupgradedandpavedthisyearT.Bennett1954.21.R.C.Brett1954.21. b)howmanymilesofroadarebeing upgradedandpavedbytheProv.Govt. intheBonneBayarea,Route4315002.52.“5003.52. WhatproceduretodebatethePublic AccountsCommitteeReport,referredto byPremierinhisstatementD.Jamieson2037.22.PremierPeckford2037.22. WhenthesubsidyforemergencyairG.Warren2047.22.W.House2048.22. transportationforLabradorwillbecome “11 3341.35.““3341.35. effective““3989.42.““ 3989.42. 5604.58.Il 5604.58.

IftheGovt.willputafreezeonprice ofRealEstateandbuildinglotsinNfld. i.e.)causedbytheoilboomsyndromeS.A.Neary2241.24.PremierPeckford2242.24. Worker’sCompensationAct:—fishermen; (doctorsandhospitalbeds)T.Lush2250.24.J.Dinn2251—57.24. E.M.Roberts2253.““3777.40. G.Flight2255. F.B.Rowe3777.40. IfaRoyalCommissioncanbesetupto lookintotheadministrationofhealth servicesinCoastalLabradorE.M.Roberts2334.25.W.House2336.25. WhatstepsbeingtakenreVinlandSchool Board b)howmanyteacherswillbedispensedE.M.Roberts2347.25.L.Verge2348.25. with“2462.26.

Ifinformationcouldbegivenrethe proposedferryservicebetweenMass., U.S.A.andArgentia,Nfld.(i.e.)tractor trailers,etc. 5)ifitwillbecompetitionforCNand willemployeesofCNbeassuredtheyS.A.Neary2447.26.W.W.Marshall2447.26. willnotloosetheirjobsthroughsame““2720.28.““2723.28.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK What is the present status re Parsons Pond flood plain (i.e.) moving their T. Bennett 2450. 26. N. Windsor 2451. 26. homes 3446. 36. T.V. Hickey 5) if a commitment could be made so the “ 2555. 27. houses could be completed this summer “ 3447. 36. When is a report expected from the committee re forest potential (i.e.) thermo chemical plant 5) if it will be included in the reference of Royal Commission on spruce budworm

C) if no report from the previous committee until after the Royal Comm. Report T. Lush 2453. 26. C. Power 2453. 26. If the Dept. of Justice will investigate the CBC Program “Tors Cove Caper” and determine if charges should be laid I. Thorns 2455. 26. W.W. Marshall 2457. 26. If consideration will ge given to the migratory pattern of the caribou and moose herds when constructing Lower Churchill and Muskrat Falls

b) when the season will be opened in St. Lewis District and if in con sultation with management re control of moose crossing the Quebec border E. Hiscock 2459. 26. R. Dawe 2460. 26. If Govt. aware of the unsanitary con ditions that exist in the jail in Happy Valley — Goose Bay 5) if immediate steps will be taken to alleviate the problem there

C) if a vacant bldg. of the U.S.A.F. base could be used or new construction G. Warren 2548. 27. Premier Peckford 2548. 27. If a new Dree agreement on roads sub— mitted to the Fed. Govt. and also a E. Hiscock 2551. 27. R.C. Brett 2551. 27. secondary roads programme Premier Peckford 2552. 5) what arrangement is the Premier negotiating for T.C.H. (i.e.) 50/50 etc. E. Hiscock 3153. 33. 3154. 33.

ORALQUESTIONS(cont’d.) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK a)ifplanstochangearrangementsin ruralareasforroadconstruction, presently60/40fundingE.Hiscock3153.33.PremierPeckford3154.33. d)ifPremierwillnegotiateforNfld., otherthanapackagedealwith MaritimeProvincesD.Jamieson3156.“““3156. IftheGovt.hasbeeninconversationwith St.John’sMunicipalCouncilrein stitutingawardsystem b)ifGovt.willbeaskedtorewrite theSt.John’sActinthisSessionE.M.Roberts2629.28.W.W.Marshall2629.28. IfpressurecouldbeputonPriceNfld.

Ltd.toreleasesomeoftheCrownLand toprivateoperatorsintheLewisporte— Botwood—Carmanvillearea 5)ifthepresentlevelofexporting woodwillcontinueF.White2635.28.C.Power2635.28. Ifthereisanydangerofspillagefrom thebarrelsofmatacilstoredin Stephenville 5)ifanassurancecanbegivenofno spillage c)howaspillagewouldbecleanedup d)ifthebarrelsshouldbere-canned; howmuchwasrebarreledJ.Hodder2637.28.C.Power2638.28.

IIMm.ofTransportationcouldreporton thebridgeconditionsfromGreenspondto ShipIsland 5)ifMm.willtakethematterupwith Mm.ofMunicipalAffairsL.Stirling2642,2726.28.R.C.Brett2643,2728.28. c)ifthereportretheabovebridge couldbegiven“2970.31.N.Windsor2970.31. IfMm.ofTransportationnotifiedthe residentsofTerrencevilleandHarbour Bretonthathistriptotheareawas postponedduetoweatherconditionsS.A.Neary2645.28.R.C.Brett2646.28.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If the Labrador Resources Advisory Council is the primary body for consultation on resource matters in Labrador 5) if the suggestion by the Chamber of Commerce and others in Happy Valley — Goose Bay to monitor the Council, is being considered by Govt.

c) if the position of Govt. re the regional govt. in Labrador could be E. Hiscock 2646. 28. W.W. Marshall 2647. 28. stated J. Goudie 2647. What will the Govt. do with the land on the RCAF side of Torbay Airport 5) will it be used for the extension of the Torbay Airport; sold or leased or used as an industrial park S.A. Neary 2650. 28. H. Young 2650. 28. If the Powell Report on Uranium develop ment, Labrador, has been presented G. Warren 2651. 28. H. Newhook 2652. 28. 5) if the special Environmental Assessment Committee report has recommended that V Brinex proposal not go ahead F.M. Roberts 4182. 44. 1 4183. 44.

C) what is the status re the Uranium development in Northern Labrador (i.e.) Brinex and Nfld. study of environment

d) if the Mm. of Environment was invited to the meeting re same

e) if Brinex will go ahead and adhere to the study or if Cabinet will make recommendations S.A. Neary 4779. 50. H. Newhook 4779. 50. If it is ethical for the Govt’s. fiscal agents to deal privately in stocks and bonds in Nfld. 5) if the companies McLeod, Greenshields, etc., are permitted to accept orders on the telephone without checking customers credit

c) if it is known that there are writs issued re above

d) why the Govt. didn’t check with the Ontario Securities Comm. to see if there had been a violation of the regulations of the Comm.

e) if the fiscal agents in the future S.A. Neary 2840. 30. Premier Peckford 2840. 30.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK fiscal agents question cont’d should embrace in a prospectus infornation which could have an affect on the market D. Jamieson 2848. 30. Premier Peckford 2848. 30. If Mm. of Environment could state how much of the $180.m., Abitibi Price will spend on environmental control over the next (5) years 5) in what areas will any money be spent by Abitibi Price (i.e.) effluent into the Exploits River G. Flight 2853. 30. H. Newhook 2853. 30.

C) if Abitibi Price is importing severely infested (spruce Budworm) wood from Nova Scotia

d) if Mm. would comment on the healthy type of wood being exported from Nfld. (i.e.) Lewisporte 4481. 47. C. Power 4481. 47. If some help could be offered Blue Beach, Port au Port District re the fisheries access road 5) ff some of the $250,000. budgeted yearly, could be spent J. Hodder 2856. 30. R.C. Brett 2856. 30. If the new Fed. Govt. has been contacted re offshore ownership to have manage ment confirmed 5) if a meeting arranged through Mr. Rompkey with the Prime Minister S.A. Weary 2957-64. 31. Premier Peckford 2957—64. 31. Re the proposed Provincial Flag for D. Jarnieson 3050. 32. Premier Peckford 3050. 32.

Nfld. S.A. Neary 3170. 33.I’ 3170,75. 33. 3775. 40. 3775. 40. L. Stirling 3431. 36. 4075. 43. L. Thorns 4074. 43. W.W. Marshall 3431. 36. If Mm. of Health aware of the serious health problem in Branch 5) to whom do inspectors refer information and why action was not taken re same

C) if meningitis detected— and if any relationship to the sewerage problem D. Hancock 3050. 32. W. House 3051. 32.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If application has been made to the Fed. Govt. for funds to start the causeway in Greenspond5) if Prov. Govt. is prepared to get the L. Stirling 3062. 32. Premier Peckford 3062. 32. money from the Fed. Govt. for the 4180. 44. 4180. 44. causeway and the Prov. Govt. pay their 4554. 47. R.C. Brett 4181. 44. share 4556. 47. If the ferry ramp at Bonne Bay - Woody Pt. will be considered in the ferry agreement T. Bennett 3065. 32. Premier Peckford 3065. 32. b)wliat plans does the Mm. of Transp. have for alternative service now that the sulsidy will be lifted re the Bonne Bay ferry service

C) if all ferry services will be eliminated 7072. 72. R.C. Brett 7072. 72. If the ferry service terminals in the Sts. of Belle Isle and on the Labrador Coast will be kept open into mid- January E. Hiscock 3067. 32. Premier Peckford 3068. 32. When the ministers will reply to the Questions on the Order Paper S.A. Neary 3080. 32. Mr. Speaker 3080. 32. That was the estimate of cost proposed by the Property Committee re setting up of Grade Twelve in the Province

b) if the suggested amount of $40m will affect the

schedule of bringing in same J. Hodder 3165. 33. 1. Verge 3165. 33.

c) if a report could be made on the Curriculum Commission

d) if the $l0.8m of D.E.C. could be explained (i.e.) why funds cannot be 5388. 56. 5389. 56. spent immediately “ “ 474. I’ How a cutback of $l0m in reconstruction of the highways can be justified

b) what priority is given to road conditions (i.e.) school bus routes over non-school areas D. Hancock 3166. 33. R.C. Brett 3166. 33.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If the Premier would indicate if work is progressing on a basic document to be presented re the referendum in Quebec

b) if a special committee will be set up to deal with same

c) if any recommendations being received D. Jamieson 3235. 34. Premier Peckford 3235. 34. from different groups (i.e.) Law Society G.R. Ottenheimer 3239. What is the status of the Julienne Lake deposit5) if any cutbacks due to demand for steel products in Labrador City

c) if new markets being sought other than for own use G. Flight 3239. 34. L.D. Barry 3239. 34. Mm. of Mines & Energy statement re closing down of Hibernia well

b) if Nfld. is forced to go to the Supreme Court re Constitutional rights- if Mm. will shut down wells

c) why the Premier has not officially S.A. Neary 3242,48. 34. L.D. Barry. 3243. 34. approached the Prime Minister re same Premier Peckford 3249. Why the John Guy will not be replacing the ferry to Hamilton Sound on Fogo Island as a stand—by, as announced by Mm. of Transportation 5) if the Fogo Isle ferry will be put on the Fogo Is land route and if the routes will be changed

C) if new docking facilities will be providedd) if any replacement other than the B. Tulk 3251. 34. R.C. Brett 3251. 34. Fogo Isle available for the Fogo““ 3353. 35.““ 3353. 35. Island route““ 3429. 36.1 3430. 36. Mm. of Mines & Energy statement re ‘Surveillance by the Armed Forces will have to be stepped up’ (i.e.) coming of oil off coast of Nfld.

b) who would pay the additional costs

C) if the 200-mile limit is already controlled by the Coast Guard S.A. Neary 3336. 35. L.D. Barry 3336. 35.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK What is the Govt’s. policy re the dis patching of ambulances in the Province 5) if the Mm. can check into the procedure to get an ambulance for an emergency D. Hancock 3349. 35. W. House 3349. 35. If the Mm. of Transportation would recommit the completion of Carbonear— by—pass road this year R. Moores 3351. 35. R.C. Brett 3352. 35. What steps being taken to avert the crisis with respect to a shortage of nurses 5) how many hospital beds will be closed due to this shortage

c) if assurance that no Nflder. or Labradorian will be denied hospital care

d) if any plans to accelerate training for nurses in Nfld. E.M. Roberts 3438. 36. W. House 3438,44. 36.

e) what is the cause of this shortage I. Hiscock 3444. If the trial period of a subsidy for passengers with Labrador Airways could be extended into the summer months from St. Anthony to points on Labrador Coast E. Hiscock 3525. 37. R.C. Brett 3526. 37. If $1.70 per lb. of lobster is a firm price across the Province 5) if Mm. is saying that the fishermen are getting the benefit from the high market fi.e.) also protection from the exchange rate J. Hodder 3531. 37. J. Morgan 3531. 37.

c) why discrepancies re lobster prices across the province “ “ 5496. 57. “ “ 5497. 57. What side effects acid rain has on the S.A. Neary 3535. 37. W. House 336. 37. human body; vegetables, fish, etc. “ “ 3625. 38. If Mm. of Fisheries could state the National Sea’s (Nickerson’

s) fishing plans for 1980 D. Hollett 3606. 38. J. Morgan 3607. 38.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If all of the artic char and salmon purchased by the Dept. of Fisheries in 1979 have been sold 5) if the fish was sold on public tender

c) how much money the Prov. Dept. of Fisheries lost last year on the pur chase of rock cod along the Lab. Coast G. Warren 3614. 38. J. Morgan 3614. 38. When a rock crusher will be sent to St. Mary’ s—The—Capes 5) if the crusher can’t make it, will the Mm. assure us that rock will be hauled from elsewhere

c) if the roads will be treated with calcium to keep the dust down D. Hancock 3616. 38. R.C. Brett 3616. 38. Under whose authority the Quebec J, Provincial Police are permitted to carry guns in this Province

b) if permission was granted L. Thorns 3618,80. 38. G.R. Ottenheimer 3618,82. 38. What stand Nfld. is taking on the matter of bringing Alberta oil prices up to world prices

b) what will it mean in terms of increase in the prices of crude oil S.A. Neary 3621. 38. Premier Peckford 3622. 38. What is the extent of the new entrants into the fishery 5) does squid fishery constitute new entrants into the work force D. Jamieson 3773. 40. J. Dinn 3773. 40. Why some of the Fed. Govt. allocated funds of approximately $300,000 earmarked for J. Hodder 3781. 40. L. Verge 3781,87. 40. bilingual education in Nfld. has been “ ‘ 3985. 42. “ “ 3894. 41. put into general revenue ‘f 4280. 45. 3985. 42. 4280. 45. 5) what money will be used for and if E. Hiscock 3889. 41. G.R. Ottenheimer 3788. 40. French teachers will be discontinued *asked in French language E. Hiscock 3786. 40.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK How many mobile trailers were left vacant in Happy Valley - Goose Bay 5) if they will be moved to the Labrador Coast to accomodate teachers for the coming year

C) if any plans to alleviate the teacher shortage in Cartwright caused by the lack of housing

d) if alternative accomodations has been provided for students coming from Lab. to attend school in North West River

e) what assistance will be given by the Rural Development Dept. this year

f) if consideration given to operate a G. Warren 3788,91. 40. N. Windsor 3790. 40. smaller dormitory in North West River “ “ 4394. 46. “ “ 5094. 53.

g) if students will not be deprived of “ 5094,95. 53. L. Verge 3791. 40. their education because of lack of “ 5095. 53. housing J. Goudie 4394. 46. What is the level of employment in Nfld. (i.e.) fisheries, forestry; why the labour force grew by 1,000 this year 5) how close the Province is to getting the 8,000 jobs per year for (5) years, as promised

c) re breakdown of jobs in Province by area (i.e.) what Mm. of Labour & Manpower meant by ‘Liberal statistics’

d) if a higher level of unemployment in the Province than stated in Statistics T. Lush 3873. 41. J. Dinn 3873. 41. Canada “ 4156. 43. “ 4160. 43.

e) if the Mm. in agreement of a new “ “ 4475. 47. “ “ 4476,79. 47. method being introduced D. Jamieson 4478. If the Premier expects that the cutbacks in the automobile industry will affect the Labrador mining operations (i.e.) stock piling, lay—offs 5) will the Outlook 80 document have to be revised re the above D. Jamieson 3883. 41. Premier Peckford 3883. 41.

c) if the Scully Mine in Labrador is in danger of being closed down beyond the one month duration

d) if the person assigned has reported possibility of cutbacks in production “ “ 4268. 45. J. Dinn 4268. 45.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK Scully Mines question cont’d.

e) if the information was available prior to the question

f) if I.O.C.C. has had a warning of a close—down L. Stirling 4270. 45. J. Dinn 4270. 45.

g) if the telegram from 500 workers in Wabush re power outage in Seven Islands which closed down the pellet plant, are to be laid off- if the Mm. will meet with the union members there

h) if the company will be urged to stockpile for the two day close down 7397. 75. L.D. Barry 7398. 75.

i) if the Mm. will persuade the Co. to stockpile to keep the people employed, rather than a shut—down 7501. 76. 7501. 76.

j) why the co. can stockpile now- what has changed in the past two days

k) if Mm. aware that there is con siderable imports of ore into Canada 7622. 77.I’ 7622. 77. UI If Grade Xl students cannot get into oil and gas rIated cources at Vocational School (i.e.) marine steel work because of Canada Manpower Programme taking the space5) if requests received from Lewisporte Area Development Assoc. to establish offshore courses in the school F. White 3887. 41. L. Verge 3887. 41. If the Premier will agree to meet a representative of the Govt. of Nova Scotia to further discuss the fishery war (i.e.) cod stock 5) if the Premier of Nfld. would institute a meeting with N.S.

Premier to find out if their Mm. of Fisheries is stating Govt. policy re fishery as well as the S.A. Neary 3974. 42. Premier Peckford 3974,78. 42. policy of the other Maritime Provinces D. Jamieson 3977. If the Premier would inform the House when contracts will be let for road construction and when Town Councils will be informed as to when water and sewerage programmes D. Hancock 3979, 42. Premier Peckford 3979. 42. will be started this season N. Windsor 3981.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If Premier supports the synchrolift for St. John’s (i.e.) large Russian fleet fishing within the 200—mile limit D. Hollett 3990. 42. Premier Peckford 3990. 42. 5) what is the decision re the synchrolift in St. John’s fi.e.) Fed. Govt. decision H. Barrett 4607. 48. “ “ 4608. 48. If the Labrador Coast will be getting the barge as requested for the fish plant 5) if Fishery Products is to use the barge to take fish from the Coast to St. Anthony

c) if Fishery Products have plans to close down their fishing property in Snug Harbour E. Hiscock 4076. 43. J. Morgan 4076. 43. Why Premier did not present the offshore resource document to the House before vi brought to Ottawa, as promised 5) how the mineral resources is being negotiatedc) if the purported approach as carried in today’s paper re offshore oil and gas S.A. Neary 4082. 43. Premier 4083,91. 43. is the Govt’s. or the Premier’s G. Flight 4091. L.D. Barry 4091.

If Mm of Transportation could give cause of aircraft accident in Makkovik - if caused by poor maintenance of air strip (i.e.) heavy equipment operator laid-off G. Warren 4087. 43. R.C. Brett 4087. 43. If Premier could clarify if Nfld. heading toward a soverign state (i.e.) ramifications - flag; offshore oil & gas; fisheries T. Bennett 4088. 43. Premier Peckford 4089. 43. What does the Govt. intend to do about the high increase in the cost of housing in this Province 5) if Premier aware that executions of oil companies driving up the cost of housing in St. John’s area

c) what plans to construct new houses and apartments in the Province S.A. Neary 4163,68. 44. Premier Peckford 4163,68. 44.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If the fish plant at St. Bathe will now be built since it was rejected by Dree (statement by Mr. DeBane)

b) if Govt. prepared to issue a licence for the St. Barbe plant

C) Why Dree turned down the plant E.M. Roberts 4169. 44. J. Morgan 4170. 44. NOTE:- previously owned by T.J Hardy, now Nicherson’s If the gravel pits will be available for parking this weekend J.A. Carter 4178. 44. R.C. Brett 4179. 44. If complaints received from fishermen re poaching5) if Fishery Patrol Officers work weekends D. Hancock 4279. 45. J. Morgan 4279. 45. If land in the District of St. Barhe could be turned over to fishermen (i.e.) for sawmilling as the fishery is poor 5) if the allowable cut in the area is being harvested by Bowaters or Lundrigan’s

c) re the thermo—mechanical pulper, if the timber will be turned over to the sawmillers T. Bennett 4282. 45. C. Power 4282. 45. If the Freedom Road— from Goose Bay to Churchill Falls— will be opened and if any bridge construction will go ahead this year G. Warren 4285. 45. R.C. Brett 4285. 45. If the Loop Road, Burin Peninsula (i.e.) between Lawn and Lourdes Cove, will he completed this year 5) if any report can be made re the L. Thoms 4375. 46. R.C. Brett 4375. 46. Grand Bank bridge““ 4985. 52.““ 4986. 52.

If an update could be given re the storage of crude oil in Bell Island Mine; what concessions Wabanex have on Bell Island; if a statement will be made re deep-water port between Bell Island & Kelly’s Island S.A. Neary 4376. 46. L.D. Barry 4376. 46.

ORAL QUESTIONS Ccont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If the roads in Reef’s Harbour, Shoal Cove etc.,will be included in the roads program as promised the committee last year 5) if the Mm. could explain the telegram sent to Newman’s Cove residents from member for Bonavista South re road T. Bennett 4379. 46. R.C. Brett 4380. 46. paving E.M. Roberts 4380. If a Dree agreement will be negotiated with Ottawa to fund industrial parks in this Province 5) if possible to get funding for an industrial park in Windsor G. Flight 4381. 46. N. Windsor 4381. 46.

c) if Grand Falls can serve the need “ 4560. 47. “ “ 4564. 47. If Mm. of Labour can explain the scope of the Govt’s. local preference policy as it relates to offshore, etc. 5) if the companies operating the offshore supply vessels are advertising for officers for these vessels in Great Britian and other European Countries

C) why advertisements in European papers for officers — also, why officers not listed with Canada Manpower T. Lush 4385. 46. J. Dinn 4385—92. 46.

d) if the regulation is to avoid a “ “ 4566. 47. “ “ 4569. 47. series of foreign owned bottoms flying S.A. Neary 4390. 46. Canadian flags D. Jamieson 4392. Appointment of F. Coady, deputy chief o Royal Nfld. Constabulary; L. Thorns 4467. 47. G.R. Ottenheimer 4467,74, 47. constabulary walkout “ “ 4685. 49. “ “ 4485. “ “ 4890. 51. “ “ 4686. 49. 5088. 53. “ “ 4875—97. 51. 5179. 54. “ 5089. 53. L. Stirling 4473. 47. “ “ 180—95. 54. “ “ 4882. 51. 5183. 54. W.N. Rowe 4484. 47. S.A. Neary 4874. 51. G. Flight 4894. E. Hiscock 4896. F.B. Rowe 5186,88,90. 54. E.M. Roberts 5192.

ORALQUESTIONS(cont’d.) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK WhatisthepresentpositionofGovt.re Canadianoilbeingbroughtuptoworld prices b)ifGovt.supportstheremovalofthe subsidyonoilforEasternProvinces c)whatwillitmeanintermsofin creaseinelectricityratesandfuel ratestotheconsumers d)whenwillthestudiesbecompletedre theLowerChurchill e)whyinformationdoesn’tgotoGovt’s.S.A.Neary4598,99.48.PremierPeckford4598.48. beforeNfld.HydroD.Jamieson4603.L.D.Barry4600,04.“ *S.A.NearywithdrewquestionMr.Speaker5050.52. Ifemergencyfundsavailablerewater supplyforfishplantatCowHeadT.Bennett4606.48.N.Windsor4607.48.

IfMm.ofJusticeawareofabiting incidentbyapolicedoginCurlingI.Woodrow4692.49.G.R.Ottenheimer4692.49. IfMm.ofJusticewillcheckinto incidentswhere(2)huskiedogs attackedpeopleS.A.Neary4693.49.G.R.Ottenheimer4693.49. Whentheroadsprogrammewillbeannounced forthisyearD.Hancock4693.49.R.C.Brett4694.49.

Ifphainpletscouldbeprintedinthe Inuitlanguage(i.e.)FishingVessels AssistancePlanG.Warren4696.49.PremierPeckford4696.49. 5)ifotherphainpietscouldbeprinted intheminoritylanguageE.Hiscock4697.“““4697. c)iftheaboveplanappliestoall fishermenintheProvince d)iftheLab.ResourcesAdvisoryCouncil hasbeenconsultedrebountiesto fishermen e)ifthefishermen’scommitteesare beingconsidered,whenrecommendations madebyMm.G.Warren5489.57.J.Morgan5490.57.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK When the (5) year plan for hospitals could be announced 5) if the plan has to emerge to have assistance provided with air ambulance services E.M. Roberts 4699. 49. W. House 4700. 49. How much money committed in the budget for maintenance of the road from L’Anse au Clair to Red Bay 5) if some of the heavy equipment will be enlarged to fix the equipment E. Hiscock 4782. 50. R.C. Brett 4782. 50.

When the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary will be expanded to Labrador 5) and when anomalies will be removed from the present process (i.e.) prisoner’s box, Supreme Court I. Thorns 4785. 50. G.R. Ottenheimer 4785. 50. U’ 0 If the President of Memorial University has tendered his resignation 5) to whom would the resignation be submitted S.A. Neary 4788. 50. 1. Verge 4788. 50. If Mm. of Education receiving any flack re the lack of Canadian content in Nfld. curriculumb) what is the level of Canadian content in Nfld. school curriculum and if the Mm. will see that sufficient content is included in Nf Id. curriculum T.

Lush 4788. 50. L. Verge 4789. 50. If Mm. of Finance could advise whether the Govt. will be permitting tinned beer cans in Nfld. 5) if steps will be taken re the S.A. Neary 4792. 50. J. Collins 4792. 50. environment, if above permitted “ “ 4900. 51. If a typing error that no monies allotted for roads in the Dist. of St. Mary’s The-Capes5) if politics being played with the roads programme D. Hancock 4980. 52. R.C. Brett 4981. 52.

ORALQUESTIONS(cont’d.) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK c)howmuchofthe$58.6misactual provincialmoney d)ifPremierwillkeeppromisesrethe roadsprogrammeinSt.Mary’s-The— Capesarea(i.e.)brochureE.Hiscock4983.52.R.C.Brett4985.52. IfithasbeenrequestedbytheGovt. tohaveparamedicsontheoilrigsoffshore- 5)whytheoilcompanieswillnot permitthenewsmediatogoaboardtheS.A.Neary4991,92.52.J.Dinn4992.52. oildrillingrigswhiletheyarePremierPeckford4992. drillingL.D.Barry4993. IfMm.ofTransportationcanjustifythe 84%ofmoniesallocatedtotheP.C.

Districts 5)iftheproposalfromPortBlandfordto WinterbrookRuralDev.Committeewas presentedtoCabinet(i.e.)whyroads shouldbepavedinTerraNovaDistrict C)ifthesamedocumentwillhavetobe presentedfornextyear’sinclusionT.Lush4996.52.R.C.Brett4997.52. IfProv.Govt.willbeconstructinga roadfromLodgeBaytoMary’sHarbour thisyearF.Hiscock5005.52.R.C.Brett5006.52.

Ifaprogrammeshouldbeinitiatedwhere byNflders.couldbecomeinvolvedre theirviewsonconstitutionalreforms 5)iftherewillbesomeformalized mannerthroughwhichpeoplecanmake representationsS.A.Neary5095.53.PremierPeckford5096,53. c)ifaSelectCommitteecouldbesetD.Jamieson5099.“ “‘ 5100,02. upresameT.Lush5101. IfadatecanbesettohaveJ.C.Doyle extraditedtoNfld.E.Hiscock5195.54.G.R.Ottenheimer5196.54. WhatmechanismdoesthePremierenvision willprotectthelowincomepeople particularlyfromthefinancialG.Flight5281.55.PremierPeckford5282.55.

ORAL QUESTIONS Ccont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK quest. cont’d devastation world oil prices will have 5) if the Fed. Govt. will provide some Govt. mechanism re same

C) what the 85% of Chicago price will mean to the above G. Flight 5281. 55. Premier Peckford 5282. 55. What is the status of Allan Smith, an electrical inspector with the Dept. of Public Works 5) when he was suspended and why

c) for how long and what recourse to get his job back F. White 5289. 55. H. Young 5289. 55. If Mm. of Labour could confirm the figure of 175,000 total employment in the Province 5) how many of the 6,000 new jobs Mm. i-a refers to, are direct Govt. employed jobs (i.e.) fishery, timber, etc. T. Bennett 5294. 55. J. Dinn 5296. 55.

C) if Mm. anticipates an increase in the public civil service this year (i.e.) Premier’s promise of 7,000 jobs per year (new job creation programme) T. Lush 5298. “ 5299. *paper tabled “ “ 5300.

d) if the alleged 40,500 jobs contained in Premier’s new job creation programme are created as a result of rural development loans S.A. Neary 5301. H 5302. If Mr. Pedro Van Meurs was stating Govt. policy and was authorized to do so in Calgary re Nfld’s. offshore policy (i.e.) legal guerilla war 5) if making the statements on behalf of the Mm. of Mines & Energy

c) if written guidelines could be given re jurisdiction of public servants (i.e.) D. Jamieson 5377,79. 56. L.D. Barry 5377. 56. making statements Premier Peckford 5379. How many Nflder’s. will be involved in the construction of the facilities for offshore oil production S.A. Neary 5380. 56. L.D. Barry 5382. 56.

ORALQUESTIONS(cont’d.) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK b)theno.involvedintheproduction ofoil(i.e.)constructionstateandafter construction c)whatsystemtheoilcompaniesfavor- apipelineorpermanentoffshore structureS.A.Neary5380.56.L.D.Barry5382.56. IfMm.ofTourismwillundertaketo conveytoE.Bitz,UmpireinChiefof SoftballCanada,Nfld’s.displeasure rebarringofMr.L.Kingofficiatingat NationalSoftballChampionship(i.e.) wearinganeatbeardF.B.Rowe5392.56.R.Dawe5393.56.

IftheProv.Govt.plantoannouncetheir programmesforstudentemployment 5)ifintheforeseeablefuturean overallprogrammeindependentofthe variousdepts.,couldbebroughtinE.Hiscock5394.56.J.Dinn5394.56. IfadifferencebetweenInterimSupply andSupplementarySupplyD.Jamieson5465.56.J.Collins5466.56.

WhatisthestatusoftheTaskForce ReportonEducation(i.e.)howmany recommendationshavebeenimplemented, etc. 5)whatisbeingdonereschoolbussing c)iftheMm.feelsthatthroughthe eliminationoftheco—ordinating PrincipalandVice—Principalandre ductioninregularclassroomteachers, themoraleoftheteachershavebeen loweredB.Tulk5479.57.L.Verge5479.57. d)whyPinsentArmandNorthernBay schools,Labradorhavenotreceived extrateachersasrecommendedbyTask ForceReportE.Hiscock5483. H 5483. Whenthebiggamehuntingdrawwilltake place b)ifitcanbedonebeforetheholiday seasonT.Bennett5483.57.R.Dawe5484.57.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’cL) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE If the list of Boarding Homes, etc. and the travel allowance from Worker’s Compensation could be made available to the people who travel to St. John’s for medical reasons

b) if a selected list and if unsuitable, enough money allowed to pay for suitable lodging G. Flight 5484. 57. J. Dinn 5485. 57. If all the beds at the Health Science Complex have been opened 5) in which hospitals will the beds be closed because of shortage of nurses this summer

C) will the impact be in the field of surgeryd) if any success in recruiting programme for nurses S.A. Neary 548. 57. W. House 5427. 57. a.. If Mm. of Fisheries in agreement with the caplin quota 5) if caplin quotas will have an effect on the cod fishery around the Province D. Hancock 5493. 57. a. Morgan 5493. 57. If Mm. of Mines & Energy has knowledge that another company is interested in the Alcan Mine, St. Lawrence I. Thorns 5594. 52. L.D. Barry 5595. 58. Who represents Nfld. on the Energy Supply Allocation Bd. 5) if the Mm. has any information of the allocation of heating fuel for the Atlantic Region S.A.

Neary 5600. 58. L.D. Barry 58. If Premier will honour written commitments of former Premier Frank Moores (i.e.) Gambo Town Council water & sewer project L. Stirling 5604. 52. Premier Peckfrjrd 5605. 52. If the Mm. of Fisheries will implement the programme for Labrador bounties for the Labrador Coast (i.e.) boats under 25 ft. E. Hiscock 5606. 58. Preyn;er Peckford

ORALQUESTIONS(cont’d.) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK WhatplanstheProv.Govt.havetocon structairstripsontheLabradorCoast i.e.)PortHopeSimpson,etc.E.Hiscock5608.58.PremierPeckford5608.58. IftheNevadaticketsbeingsoldin Nfld.arelegalS.A.Neary5197.58.G.R.Ottenheimer5197.58. WhytheannouncedprojectbytheDAC GroupisbeingdelayedbytheGovt. b)ifitisapossibilitytheGroup coulddevelopoutsideNfld.,if procrastinationcontinuesF.White5765.59.N.Windsor5765.59. Iftherehavebeennegotiationsbetween Govt.andforeigncountriesresetting upanaluminumsmeltingplantinNfld.G.Warren5769.59.N.Windsor5769.59.

O’i IftheTaskForceReportreMuskrat projectwillbeconsideredG.Flight5769.59.L.D.Barry5770.59. WhatstepshavebeentakenreMobilOil establishingaregionalofficeforthe AtlanticProvincesinHalifax,N.S. b)ifthePremierwillhaveMobilOil confirmthattheirregionalofficewill belocatedinNfld.S.A.Neary5797.60.PremierPeckford5797.60. IfPremiercouldexplainthesignificance oftherecentproposedamend,toCon stitutionRes.byW.Rompkey,Mm.of Nat’l.RevenuepresentlybeforeFed.

Govt.reprovinceshavingrighttolevy taxes(i.e.)couldNfld.increaseit’s taxpowerfromQuebecforpower exportedtotheProvinceH.Andrews5802.50.PremierPeckford5803.60. 5)ifthePremierwouldlettheOpp.see thereportsasdonebylawyersrethe reopeningofUpperChurchillcontractL.Stirling5806.“““5807.

ORAL QUESTIONS (conttd.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If Mlxi. of Justice prepared to look into the allegations of Public Utilities Board that the Nfld. Light & Power Co. Ltd. collected monies without their authority R. Moores 5) if Mm. plans to penalize the Co. *Repljedin form of Mm. Statement,to Questions asked by Opp. Leader Stirling re Nfld. Railway If the mailout and the advertising campaign re the Constitution paid for by the Province or the P.C. Party 5) what is the total amount to be spent on the campaign

c) if the large photographs of the Premier (taken by Rostoski) are paid for by the Provincial Treasury or the P.C. vi Party If funds will be made available to the Status of Women to establish a transition home for battered wives 5) if the Mm. can intercede to make funds available to buy, already negotiated for T. Bennett What progress has been made in getting extra funds for road maintenance f i.e.) to upgrade the Straits Road on the Labrador Coast — Pinware to Red Bay

b) if the Mm. of Transportation supports the Fed. Mm. of Nat’l. Revenue in re questing additional money for the Straits Road

c) if the Mm. would raise the Red Bay Road as a priority during the Nov. 25th meeting with Fed, officials

d) if the Mm. will make it a priority at the above meeting, the roads for which funding will be sought

e) what will be the priorities at the meeting — railway, road transportation, shipping

f) if the Mlxi. of Finance will give the L. Stirling E. Hiscock 5812. 60. G.R. Ottenheimer 5814. 60. “ 5917. 61. Premier Peckford 5816. 60. 5893. 61. Premier Peckford 5893. 61. 5899. 5899. H. Young 5900. 5906. 61. T.V. Hickey 5906. 61. 5909. 61. R.C. Brett 5910,13. 61. 6089. 62. 6007,11. 62. 7293. 74. “ 6092. 5913. 61. Premier Peckford 7293. 74. 6009. 62. 6006. I’ E. Hiscock n ft H H S.A. Neary I, G. Flight

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK Question re Straits Road, etc. cont’d. Mm. of Transportation more money for the Straits Road (i.e.) Quebec Province

g) if the $200,000 will be allocated for the road in L’anse-au—Clair to Red Bay

h) if additional money has been requested in the proposed budget for the Straits Rd. 1) re the recent Transportation Committee meeting of the Fed. & Prov. Govt. — if the money will be forthcoming this Friday E. Hiscock 6634. 68. J. Collins 6635. 68. What is being done by the Dept. of Transportation to clear the roads during the present storm C. Warren 5914. 61. R.C. Brett 5915. 61. If emergency power can be restored to the areas of the Province where the trans- L. Stirling 5989. 62. Premier Peckford 5990. 62. mission lines are blown down N. Doyle 6102. Thy the contractor for Fogo Island ferry service has been without a contract for (2) years

b) if there has been any improvements in the new contract and if the Mm. will meet with concerned groups to further improve the services B. Tulk 6002. 62. R.C. Brett 6002. 62.

C) if the difference in cost could be explained in what is now proposed and the route to Indian Islands & Frederickton

d) if the proposed work is dependent on the agreement that is to be signed and what contribution the Fed. Govt. will make

e) when the Stag Harbour Rd. will be paved as well as Island Harbour, Deep Bay Rd.

f) if the Stag Harbour Rd. will not be paved due to re-routing of the ferry “ ‘I 7745. 78. 7747. 78.

g) if terminals will be in Carmanville, Seldom, Man of War Cove, Farewell Head li) when the paving of the roads from Stag Harbour to Seldom will be done “ U 7968. 80. 7968. 80.

ORALQUESTIONS(cont’d.) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK Ifthereportbythein—housecommittee referryservicesthroughouttheProvince, hasbeenreceivedandwhenitwillbe madepublicT.Lush6005.62.R.C.Brett6006.62. WhytheletterfromthePrimeMinister tothePremierinreplytohistelexre theConstitution,wasnottabledS.A.Neary6131.63.PremierPeckford6131.63. UPPERCHURCHILL: whytheletterfromPrimeMinisterreS.A.Neary6132,40.63.PremierPeckford6132—54.63. transmittingpoweracrosstheProvince, “ “6264,71.64. “ “6841.70. notmadepublic;saleofpowerto““6316.65.J.Collins6257,63.64. ConEdorStateNewYork;ifPrime“6622.67.“6316.65.

Ministeragreestoprincipal;I.Stirling6138,42,45.63. “ 6625.67. ifconstitutionreference,repipeline,6257,63.64.L.D.Barry6264,71.64. withoutagreementfromProvinces;G.Flight6148.63.“6445.66. ifareportcouldbegivenremeeting 11 6841.70. ii 7182.73. withCFLCObondholders(i.e.) ii 7182.73. HH 7627.77. nationalize HIi 7627.77. Whatprocedureisbeingusedtogeta newAuditorGeneralforNfld. b)iftheSelectingConunitteewillmake theirrecommendationstoCabinetorif theirtermsofreferencewillpermit themtodecideontheAuditorGeneralF.White6321.65.W.W.Marshall6321.65.

Ifmarketshaveimprovedresalmonand charinNorthernLabrador 5)whatisthestatusofthetwoGovt. fishplantsownedbyGovt.atNainand Makkovik c)howmuchofthe$39,000hasbeen collectedbytheGovt.fromtheU.S.finn (i.e.)W.B.Frank,NewYork,who purchasedfishfromtheGovt.G.Warren6334.65.J.Morgan6334.65. Ifthe$47mNfld.ForestAgreement,has beensignedbetweenFed./Prov.Govt’s. (i.e.)DreeB.Tulk6337.65.C.Power6337.65.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If Nfld. has any jurisdiction over situations where the “Jala Krishna’, Indian ship sailed into Conception Bay enroute to Europe with a shipload of high explosives 5) what cargo the Crosbie was carrying to Northern Ireland

C) what steps will be taken in future to safeguard fishing boats and buyers - also, was the ship within the 2—mile limitd) why the cargo was taken off the ship and what will happen to it S.A. Neary 6530. 67. G.R. Ottenheimer 6530. 67. If the Mm. of Justice could confirm that the numbers of Nfld. Constabulary and cars have been reduced on the midnight and 8 to 12 shift (i.e.) due to budget overspentb) if a new budget has to be brought down before extra police can be used F.B. Rowe 6535. 67. G.R. Ottenheimer 6535. 67.

c) re the no. of policemen on duty from 4-12 on Nov. 26th, could the Miii. of Justice confirm the accuracy d)if the Mm. still satisfied that the city is being properly policed (i.e.) patrol activity “ 6630. 68. “ “ 6630. 68. If the Mm. of Transportation has presented a list of transportation priorities to Ottawa for this year I. Bennett 6543. 67. R.C. Brett 6543. 67. What steps have been taken to tighten up the procedures to improve the techniques in the labs. (i.e.) from negligence

b) if the Miii. could state in detail if the review being carried out includes x—ray technicians also

c) if there is a written report on sane S.A. Neary 6640. 68. W. House 6642. 68. When the Happy Valley School Tax Authority was changed to the Central Labrador School Tax Authority and why G. Warren 6646. 68. L. Verge 6646. 68. 5) if any objection to the change and if “ “ 7139. 72. “ “ 7078,7142. 72. the school boards were consulted

ORALQUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK IfthePremiercouldinvestigatethe allegedtreatmentof(2)recently distressedLaPoilehuntersinQuebecS.A.Neary6736.69.PremierPeckford6737.69. IftheJusticeDept.willbemonitoring theactionsoftheKuKluxKlaninNfld. b)ifrepresentationwillbemadetoFed. Mm.ofJusticetohavemembershipinthe organizationacriminaloffence c)ifinformationretheorganizationI.Thorns6738.69.G.R.Ottenheimer6740.69. couldbemadepublic“7143.72.‘7147.72.

IfthePremiercouldreporttotheHouse onhistriptoEngland(i.e.)Upper Churchill,etc.andifComebyChance wasdiscussedL.Stirling6744,50.69.PremierPeckford6744,50.69. WhentheM.B.A.forLaPoilewillhave histabledquestionsansweredS.A.Neary6761.69. IftheMm.ofTransportationwillannounce totheBellIslandpeopleifanyplansto improvetheferryservicetotheIsland 5)iftheJohnGuyferrypresentlyondry dockwillbefittogobackintoservice (i.e.)splitblockinengine c)willtheJohnGuybeinsurableifthe engineisrepairedS.A.Neary6844.70.R.C.Brett6845.70.

RethePremier’sshoppingtrip(i.e.) groceries—ifanyevidenceturnedup reunfairpricing,etc. b)howdiscrepanciescanbededucedif thesameitemsarenotsurveyed C)ifthesurveyshavebeensuspended andwhichConsumerAffairsDept.willbe doingtheinvestigationJ.Hodder6848.70.PremierPeckford6848.70. Ifaninvestigationcarriedoutintothe matteroftheneedlesslyslaughtered caribouinSt.Mary’s—The-CapesDistrictD.Hancock6852.70.R.Dawe6852.70.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK Quest. re caribou cont’d

b) if further action will be taken to see that it won’t happen again

C) if charges will be laid against the hunters in the incident D. Hancock 6852. 70. R. Dawe 6852. 70. What effect the strike by the Support Staff of the Trades & Technology College is having on the operation of the College 5) which contract is being negotiated (i.e.) 1980 or 81

c) what is the hang-up in negotiations (salary or working conditions)

d) if a substantial difference in the amount offered by Treasury Board and the demand by the Support Staff at the College

e) if a different structure requested (i.e.) lump sum rather than percentage

f) what steps taken to get the groups back to the bargaining table

g) if the Mm. of Labour will try and get the Mm. of Finance and the Union back to the bargaining table

h) if the Mm. can confirm that the level of services and instruction at the T. Lush 6853. 70. J. Dinn 6855. 70. College is not being affected due to the “ 6958. 71. “ 6958. 71. strike “ “ 7640. 77. “ “ 7641. 77. 1) if outside workers are working there “ “ 7844. 79. I’ 7844. 79. at increased rated L. Verge 7845.

j) how many workers and what rate J. Collins 7847. How many timber bearing Crown Land acres are available North of Bonne Bay Grose Morne National Park

b) how much pressure Bowaters is putting on Crown Lands to harvest timber off Crown Lands rather than their timber rights

c) what plans are being laid to meet the needs of the people of that Dist. in future years for necessary timber for domestic use T. Bennett 6859. 70. C. Power 6859. 70. If additional finances have to be raised this year for the Province L. Stirling 6941. 71. Premier Peckford 6941. 71.

ORALQUESTIONS(cont’d.) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK Questionrefinancescont’d 5)ifNfld.hasbeenadvisedbythe financialadvisorsnottoapproachthe NewYorkmarketsatthistime(i.e.) becauseoftheUpperChurchilllegislation C)ifAlbertatheonlysourceoffunds fortheProvinceI.Stirling6941.71.PremierPeckford6941.71. Whatprogressisbeingmadeonthereport reTrailGroomingequipment(i.e.)double thetrailsinLabrador b)iftheMm.ofTransportationcould sayifthe$10,000iscomingfromthat Dept.tolookafteranoperatorofsaid equipment,iftheNorthernDevelopment providesthegrantof$50,000fortheE.Hiscock6961.71.J.Goudie6962.71.

CapitalR.C.Brett6963.71. -J I-Whatstepsarebeingtakentoassist socialassistancerecipientsinthehigh costofliving(i.e.)causedbytheoil boom b)iftheDept.willreconsidersingle menandwomenreassistance c)ifassistancewillbemadeavailable totheproprietorsoftheboardinghomesS.A.Neary7055,7148.72.T.V.Hickey7056,7152.72. Ifplanstoimplementamandatory programmeofmedicalexaminationsfor peopleinvolvedinthefoodindustryD.Hancock7067.72.W.House7067.72.

WhatactiontheGovt.hastakenrethe translationoftheEnglishlanguageinto Inukitut&Indian 5)howmuchoftheGovt.literaturegoing tothenativepeoplehasbeentranslated intotheirnativetonque c)ifanymoneycanbegottenforsame fromtheNativePeople’sAgreementto translateessentialGovt.brochuresG.Warren7068.72.PremierPeckford7069.72. IfanyproblemsintheBoy’sHomeat Whitbourne;alsoWaterfordBridgeHomeL.Thorns7075.72.T.V.Hickey7075.72.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If the Premier could report on a near agreement with Quebec on Upper Churchill in 1974 5) if a copy could be tabled

c) if a copy of any concrete proposal between Nfld. & Quebec re the Upper Churchill, if so could it be tabled I. Stirling 7171. 73. Premier Peckford 7172. 73. If the Premier could report on his meeting Dec. 4th with Mobil Oil officials

b) if the Premier threatened to walk out of meetings if they didn’t do as lie wished

c) if Mobil Oil threatened to take the Nfld. Govt. to Court

d) how does the Premier react to the fact that Petrocan may not be able to use Hibernia Oil S.A. Neary 7177. 73. Premier Peckford 7178. 73.

e) if Mobil Oil have presented their

schedule for production of oil offshore

f) if possible for any oil company operating under (2) permits to make a presentation to the Govt. of Canada and not to the Nfld. Govt.

g) if Mobil Oil pushing the Nf Id. Govt. to get the ownership matter settled quickly

h) if the Govt’s. position that all oil produced at Hibernia will come ashore by tanker or a pipeline to Nfld. or be taken from the well—head to refineries on the S.A. Neary 7284. 74. Premier Peckford 7284,87. 74. Eastern Seabord G. Flight 7287. If the present inequities of Grade Xl will change with the introduction o! Grade Xli 5) if Grade Xll will be introduced to all high school systems throughout the Prov. simultaneously

c) will the school facilities have to be expanded (i.e.) library, science, classroom with the addition of Grade Xll F.B. Rowe 7186. 73. 1. Verge 7187. 73.

d) where will the money comTrom

e) re the rural areas, if the students will have to attend the urban schools E. Hiscock 7191.

f) if the Property Conunittee Report on

ORALQUESTIONS(cont’d.) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK GradeXliQuest.cont’d. GradeXlicouldbegiven g)ift1moneyforGradeXliwillbeused tothedetrimentoftheprThiiryand elementaryschoolsJ.Hodder7192.73.L.Verge7187—93.73. HowthePremierfeelsabouttheLabrador SouthChamberofCommerceinvitationto PrimeMiii.Levesquetobeguestspeaker 5)whythemembercouldn’treceiveacopy oftheCoastalLabradorDreeagreementF.Hiscock7290.74.PremierPeckford7290.74.

Whatarethefinalspecificationswith regionalcollegeandwhatistheanticipated startupdate-ifplanstodevelopa regionalcollegeontheSouthCoast; Labradoraspromisedin/72 5)whatexactlydoestheProvincehavein wrelationtoapost—secondaryeducation C)whatisthepriorityastowherethe regionalorcommunitycollegewillbe d)ifthefirstcommitmentfora communitycollegewillheinLabrador (i.e.)EstimatesAug.8/79F.B.Rowe7295.74.L.Verge7296—7302.74. e)ifthedevelopmentforacommunityG.Flight7299. collegeinLabradorwillbeginin1981G.Warren7301. Ifthemooseseasoncouldbeextended foranotherweekduetopoorweather conditionsD.Hancock7302.74.R.Dawe7303.74.

IftheMm.ofTransportationcouldgive anup—dateontheouterringroadfrom PortugalCovethroughthecampusof MemorialUniversity 5)whentherewillbesomethingdoneabout thedangeroushighwaysintheProvince (i.e.)saltingS.A.Neary7404.75.R.C.Brett7405.75. IfanyprogressretheO’ConnellDrive, CornerBrook(i.e.)lightedcrosswalk 5)ifapenaltyclausebuiltintothe contractsredelaysT.Bennett7411.75.R.C.Brett7412.75. _______

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK When the Harbour Arterial Road will be lighted E. Hiscock 7416. 75. R.C. Brett 7416. 75. If the Mm. of Labour & Manpower’s statement of Dec. 9th re the statistics of employment - if a result of total employment from January until October

b) if the statistics are the numbers of T. Lush 7416. 75. J. Dinn 7417. 75.people employed or new jobs created “ 7700. 77. “ 7704. 77. If the Mm. of Justice could report on the 1975 Gear Replacement Programme (i.e.) Forteau

b) how many prosecutions and money involved

c) what steps are being taken to make sure businessmen are being reimbursed E. Hiscock 7497. 76. G.R. Ottenheimer 7498. 76. How the water services in the Municipal Affairs Dept. is being handled since the dismantling of the Water Services Branch 5) what will happen to the senior positions in that Dept.

c) if earlier police investigations re the Dept. completed and if any sus— S.A. Neary 7517. 76. H. Newhook 7518. 76.pensions arisen from same “ 7645. 77. If the Mm. of Energy could define the Fed. Govt’s. new Canada Lands Act as it refers to the

(2) Northern Territories including the high Arctic, Hibernia; Grand Banks

b) if Nfld. will now have the offshore ownership settled by the Supreme Court of Canada S.A. Neary 7632,94. 77. L.D. Barry 7633,98. 77.

c) if Premier will explain the implications of Mobil Oil permit (i.e.) Mobil planning to take Nfld. & Fed. Govt. to Court re offshore

d) if Nfld’s. rights are being protected in offshore in the proposed Fed. Canada Lands Act

c) if the Premier would confirm if Mobil threatened to sue Prov. & Fed. Govts. as stated in Toronto Globe & Mail and if S.A. Neary 7836. 79. Premier Peckford 7836. 79.

ORAL QUESTIONS fcont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK Mobil Oil cont’d the Premier had a secret letter delivered to Mobil threatened to cancel their permit if they should sue S.A. Neary 7836. 79. Premier Peckford 7836. 79. If in the day care amendment to the Juror’s Act will remuneration be avail able for persons within a certain age group L. Thorns 7675. 77. G.R. Ottenheirner 7675. 77. If the Election Expenses Act will be introduced in this Fall Session 5) if the Act will be proclaimed in the next session or before the next election L. Stirling 7740. 78. W.W. Marshall 7740. 78.

If the lease to the Canadian Armed Forces for No Name Lake is cancelled 5) why the lease has to be reviewed

C) if the Forces have breached any regulations or not had co-operation

d) if the lease will be renewed E. Hiscock 7751. 78. C. Power 7751. 78. If there will be no snow clearing assistance for small conmu.mities this winter 5) if co—operation will be given from the Dept. of Highways with towns (i.e.) Port au Choix and Port Saunders T. Bennett 7755. 78. R.C. Brett 7755. 78. If a director will be appointed for EMO 5) if the job will go through the Public Service Commission

c) will local preference prevail S.A. Neary 7758. 78. G.R. Ottenheimer 7758. 78. If one of the oil rigs were damaged due to high winds over the weekend on the Grand Banks S.A. Neary 7842. 79. L.D. Barry 7842. 79. If Mm. of Justice would consider police precincts for St. John’s and Mt. Pearl 5) if the transfer of the parking by—law enforcements to the City of St. John’s 11. Thorns 7950. 80. G.R. Ottenheirner 7950. 80.

ORAL QUE ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK Quest. re police cont’d could be explained

C) if the Police Brotherhood will change it’s name to reflect the addition of ladies to the Royal Nfld. Constabulary L. Thorns 7950. 80. G.R. Ottenlieimer 7950. 80. If Mm. of Environment has received Fed. Report re air pollution in Labrador City 5) what action he will take on same and if it will be given high priority S.A. Neary 7959. 80. R. Dawe 7960. 80. If the widow’s allowance will be increased 5) if the Mother’s allowance will be reinstated

C) if an allowance will be instituted for the one—parent family T. Bennett 7962. 80. T.V. Hickey 7962. 80. -.1 a.’

PETITIONS (PAGES 77—80)

PETITIONS SUBJECT MEMBER PAGE BOOK Mocha, a group of St. John’s residents re public T. Lush 104. 2. affairs of the city of St. John’s (i.e.) N. Windsor 107. communicating with St. John’s Mun. Council S.A. Neary 108. P. McNicholag 111. Blue Cove, Plum Pt., Brig Bay and Burnt Cove re T. Bennett 111. 2. improved snow clearing E.M. Roberts 113. Request for paving of Southwest Arm Road (i.e.) D. Jamieson 426. 5. Highway 204 F.B. Rowe 427. Residents of Freshwater, Carbonear Dist. that their community be incorporated R. Moores 641. 7.

Petition from residents of Petite’s, LaPoile District requesting a water supply system for S.A. Neary 729. 8. their community F. White 732. Petition from Riverhead, St. Stephen’s, Peter’s River and St. Shotts requesting govt. to own and operate the community pastures 0. Hancock 733. 8. Colinet, North Harbour and Harricott residents request to have gravel road in St. Mary’s Bay 0. Hancock 824. 9. upgraded E.M. Roberts 827. Rock Harbour, P.3. residents requesting that the D. Hollett 916. 10. road from Spanish Room to Rock Harbour be paved 0. Jamieson 917. St.

Brendan’s residents petitioning for a more adequate ferry service between Burnside and St. T. Lush 1029. 11. Brendan’s S.A. Neary 1033. Residents of Pouch Cove protesting irregularities S.A. Neary 1124. 12. in by-election Feb. 23/80 N. Windsor 1127. L. Stirling 1129. Students of Three Rock Cove and Mainland request to have the road from Lourdes to the Community of J. Hodder 1229. 13. Mainland, upgraded and paved F.R. Stagg 1232. Request that the roads in Seal Cove, Hermitage, 0. Stewart 1331. 14. etc. be upgraded and paved 0. Hollett 1332. Nipper’s Harbour residents request that the T.

Rideout 1437. 15. gravel road to Nipper’s Harbour be upgraded and J. Morgan 1438. paved S.A. Neary 1440. Residents of Fox Island River and Point au Mal, J. Hodder 1627. 17. Port au Port District re road conditions F.R. Stagg 1631. That the ‘Piccadilly Slant Committee receive J. Hodder 1826. 19. funds to start work on the water system this year S.A. Neary 1830. F.R. Stagg 1832. 77

PETITIONS(cont’d.) ResidentsofFrederickton,GanderBay,etc. petitiontohaveimmediateactiontakento alleviatethewatershortageinFrederickton UpgradingandpavingofroadfromSweetBayto Charleston ResidentsofBellevueopposedtoconstruction andoperationofaminkfarminBlaketown CommunityCouncilofRockyHarbourrethe relocationoftheGrosNorneNationalPark boundaries Admiral’sBeachfishermenrequestWorker’s CompensationBoardtoamendthelegislationto havefishbuyersdeclaredemployersoffishermen b)petitiononbehalfof8,500fishermenfrom aroundtheProvinceretheabove ThatairlinestripbeconstructedinPortHope Simpson,Labrador ResidentsofCroqueandSt.Julian’srequestthe existingwoodsroadberebuilttoconnectwith thehighway RoyalCanadianLegion,Botwood,Br.No.5, rejectingtheproposedProvincialFlag StudentsandteachersofNewWorldIslandEast SchoolredivertingFed,moneyfromFrench educationprogramintheschoolsinNfld.

ArequesttobuildagravelroadfromLodgeBay toMary’sHarbour StudentsofDunneMemorialHighSchool,St. Mary’s,rejectingtheproposednewflag ResidentsofForteau,Labradorretransportation bywayofschoolbusforstudentsinthearea PetitionfromRoyalCanadianLegion,Br.No.13, CornerBrookrejectingtheproposednewflag SevenpetitionsfromProv.Govt.employees workinginLabradorreNorthernbenefits TeachersandstudentsofMaryQueenoftheWorld HighSchoolreFrenchEducationProgramme D.Hancock S.A.Neary J.Morgan F.B.Rowe W.N.Rowe L.Verge J.Hodder SUBJECTMEMBERPAGEBOOK B.Tulk1834.19. D.HollettL838. J.Morgan1839.19. I.Stirling1841. D.Jamieson2979.31.

T.Bennett3175.33. T.Lush3177. 3257.34. 3450.36. 3453. E.Hiscock3359.35. E.M.Roberts3360. R.C.Brett3363. E.M.Roberts3625.38. H.Twoney3628.38. S.A.Neary 3795.40. 3798. E.Hiscock3895.41. E.M.Roberts3897. D.Hancock3997.42. S.A.Neary3998. E.Hiscock4000.42. J.Hodder4001. I.Verge4002. L.Verge4287.45. S.A.Neary4288. G.Warren4488.47. N.Windsor4491. J.Goudie4491. N.Windsor4610.48. 78

PETITIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT MEMBER PAGE BOOK Codroy Valley residents request that a new bridge be constructed to span the Grand Codroy River; also, the Melville Bridge to be maintained on R. Dawe 4611. 48.a permanent basis S.A. Neary 4612. Cartwriglit - Paradise River residents request Groswater Mountain Zone opened up for caribou E. Hiscock 5200. 54.herd S.A. Neary Stoneville residents petitioning to have road through the settlement paved F. White 5398,99. 56.

b) Change Islands residents re above B. Tulk 5400. Paradise residents requesting change in the boundary of the watershed in the city of St. J. Butt 5402. 56.John’s, as it relates to the East side of S.A. Neary 5403. Paradise Rd. N. Windsor 5405. Killiride & Ferryland Dist. residents objecting to R. Aylward 5500. 57.the route of the proposed by—pass road S.A. Neary 5502. C. Power 5503. Pisolet Bay area residents requesting 1/2 mile of road to connect the trailer park (built by E.M. Roberts 5614. 58. M. White, Loon Motel) to the main highway S.A. Nears’ 5619. Residents of Fortune-Hermitage Dist. re the poor D.

Stewart 5617. 58. TV reception along the South Coast S.A. Neary 5619. H. Andrews 5622. E. Hiscock Residents of Burgeo—Bay d’Espoir Dist. re trans- H. Andrews 5621. 58. mitter problems along South Coast (i.e.) N.B.C. E. Hiscock 5622. LaPoile residents requesting construction of a road from LaPoile to connect with the Burgeo S.A. Neary 5818. 60. or Rose Blanche road T. Lush 5821. Nain residents request to have the season for black duck and geese opened Sept. 1st, instead of Sept. 13th G. Warren 5823. 60.*(carbon copy tabled, origional lost) Mr. Speaker 5825. Residents of Harbour Main protesting the N.

Doyle 6012. 62.unilateral patriation of the Canadian constitution J. Dinn 6016. That a caribou hunting season be opened in the G. Warren 6339. 65. Mealey Mountain zone for Rigolet residents J. Goudie 6342. L. Stirling 6344. R. Dawe 6345. Residents of Avondale and Colliers re unilateral patriation of the Canadian constitution N. Doyle 6762. 69. 79

PETITIONS(cont’d.) SUBJECTMEMBERPAGEBOOK ResidentsofParadiseRiver,EagleRiverDistrictE.Hiscock7194.73. re$2.50administrationfeefordispensingofW.House7195. drugs(i.e.)newpolicyS.A.Neary7l6. ResidentsofRaleigh,Sts.ofBelleIsleDistrict requesttohaveRaleighroadpavedinsummerofE.M.Roberts7305.74. 1981S.A.Neary7308. ResidentsofPinsentArm,Labradorrequesting dieselgeneratorsoratransmissionlinefromE.Hiscock7422.75. CharlottetownS.A.Weary7423. ResidentsofGaskiers,St.Mary’s—the—CapesD.Hancock7424.75. requestforupgradingoftheirroadS.A.Weary7425.

ResidentsofComfortCove,Newstead,and CampheiltonrewinterherringicefisheryinBayF.White7646.77. ofExploitsfor1980seasonJ.Morgan7647. St.Shott’s-Peter’sRiverRd.reroadtobeD.Hancock7648.77. upgradedandpavedS.A.Weary7650. ResidentsofLodgeBay,LabradorSouthrequesting govt.tostartconstructionofaroadfromLodgeE.Hiscock7652.77. BaytoMary’sHarbourE.M.Roberts7654. FishermenfromtheareaofPettyHarbourto CappahaydenprotesttheissuanceoflicencesforC.Power7768.78. thepurposeofpairtrawlingandinshoredraggingD.Hollett7773. intheirareaJ.Morgan7776. DildoresidentsrequestthattheroadfromF.B.Rowe7853.79.

WhitbournetoTiltonbeupgradedL.Stirling7855. 80

REPORTS, REGULATIONS, etc. (PAGES 81—84)

REPORTS, REGULATIONS, etc. TITLE BY WHOM PAGE BOOK Committee Report on Remuneration of members of the House of Assembly Premier Peckford 102. 2. Real Estate Licensing Regulations, 1979 H. Newhook 103. 2. Tabled information re expenditure incurred in renovations to Mt. Scio House Premier Peckford 104. 2. Letter of appreciation from Oregon State Leg. re Canada’s role in departure from Iran of the Mr. Speaker 180. 3.U.S. Nationals Premier Peckford Special warrants (dated Feb. 19, pursuant to Subsection 3 of Sect. 28, Administration Act, 1973)

(2) Auditor General’s Report /79

(3) Public Accounts, /79 J. Collins 199,200. 3. Report of the Parliamentary Commissioner (Ombudsman), Special Report #2 Mr. Speaker 396. 5. Letter of appreciation from Nebraska State Legislature in commending Canadians on the Premier Peckford 404. 5.departure of U.S. Nationals from Iran D. Jamieson “ Report - study of sport fishing potential on Labrador Rivers R. Dawe 505. 6. (

b) Maps of the survey of sports fishing in Labrador 728. 8. Copy of telex to Mm. of External Affairs re the conference on Law of the Sea in New York Premier Peckford 627. 7. Nfld. & Labrador Computer Services Report, Mar. 31/79 N. Windsor 640. 7. Special warrants pursuant to Subsection 2 of Sect. 8, Financial Administration Act (i.e.) covering (8) departments J. Collins 640. 7. Annual report of Nfld. Liquor Corp. /79 (

b) Annual report of Nfld. Liquor Licensing /79 J. Collins 915. 10. Poll referred to in Auditor General’s Report, G.R. Ottenheimer 1024. 11. Paragraph 27 “ “ 1123. 12. (

b) Ancillary material re the poll 1435. 15. Report of matters transacted with respect to:— Labour Relations Act; Public Service (Collective Bargaining) Act; Fishing Industry (Collective Bargaining) Act; Nfld. Teachers (Collective Bargaining) Act; Report of Labour Standards Board; Report of Nfld. & Labrador Labour Relations Board I. Dinn 1331. 14. 81

TITLE FinancialstatementsforNfld.FarmProducts Corp./79 Letterofintentandletterofagreementfrom PetroCanada PublicAccountsCommitteeReportfor1978 StatutoryreportrequiredundertheMineral Act(76)reclaimsstakedinProvincefrom Apr.1/79-Mar.31/80 Worker’sCompensationBoardReport/79 CopiesoflettersenttoPremierLevesqueand PrimeMinisterTrudeaureUpper&LowerChurchill ReportofPublicServiceCommission Documentstabledfi.e.)exchangeofletters betweenNfld.Govt.andA.Gillespie,previous Fed.Mm.ofMines&Energy Letterstabledreoffshoreownershipdated 1974,75 ProcedureretheFlagCommitteeReport (5)FlagCommitteeReport REPORTSfcont’d.) BYWHOMPAGEBOOK J.Goudie J.Collins T.Rideout L.D.Barry W.House PremierPeckford H.Young l24. 1924. 1937. 2055. 2055. 2129. 2555.

S.A.Neary2740. 19. 21. 21. 22. 22. 23. 27. 29. 31. 31. 32. 32. 35. 32. 32. 33. 33. 1.0.Barry E.M.Roberts S.A.Neary J.A.Carter J.Hodder Mr.Speaker F.R.Stagg T.Lush J.A.Carter J.Hodder F.R.Stagg H.Young PremierPeckford J.Collins 5thAnnualReportofParliamentaryCommissioner (Ombudsman) InterimprotestsfromChairman,Govt.Services Committee(i.e.)pressnotrepresented (5)Chairman,SocialServicesCommittee concurredreabove Cc)ReportofGovt.ServicesCommitteecompleted AnnualReportofC.A.PippyPark/79 ReportofRoddickton-MainBrookTaskForce onEconomicPotentialandDevelopment Guaranteedloansandspecialwarrants,Mar.31st CopyoflettersenttothetwoHouseLeadersre aproposedagendaforbriefingsonoffshoreoil &gasmatters 2949. 2973. 2974. 2978. 3046. 3069. 3074. 3075. 3356. 3078. 3078. 3152.

PremierPeckford3173. 82

TITLE Annual report of Nfld. & Lab. Hydro Corp. Social Services Report passed without amendment Resources Estimates Report passed without amendment Document to be presented to Hon. M. LaLonde byL.D. Barry re Intro—Prov. Electrical Energy - the Constitutional background Tabled copy of the contract between Labrador Linerboard & Schurfeld (also in oral questions) Matrimonial Property Act pamphlet Loans made by the Fisheries Board for 1979 Design instructions and blueprint for the new flag tabled Canada Works Programme for 1980 made up of Dree; Trans Canada Highway; and the Prov.

Programme Report of Environmental Assessment Board (C. Powell, Chairman) Departmental Observations and Report to the Auditor General for /79 Discussion paper on bilateral issues between Canada & Nfld. Quoted from

article in Daily News re Premier’s new job creation programme Tabled copies of Nfld. Gazettes published between Nov. 9/79 and May 23/80 Financial statements of Nfld. Farm Products Corp. /79 Report of revitilization of the Nfld. Railway Subordinate Legislation tabled (under Sect. 18, Statues & Sub. Leg. Act. Special warrant, pursuant to Sect. 28, Fin. Administration Act REPORTS (cont’d.) BY WHOM L.D. Barry J.A. Carter PAGE 3357. 3450. 3538.H. Barrett L.D. Barry 3605. G.R. Ottenheimer G.R. Ottenheimer J. Morgan l.A. Carter R.C. Brett 3794. 4092. 4399. 4794. 4794. Premier ?eckford 4978.

BOOK 35. 36. 37. 38. 40. 43. 46. 50. 50. 52. 52. 53. 55. 57. 58. 60. 61. 61. I. Collins Premier Peckford D. Jamieson T. Lush 4980. 5079. 5082. 5300. G.R. Ottenheimer 5499. J. Goudie Premier Peckford 5613. 5781. G.R. Ottenheimer 5916. J. Collins 5916. 83

REPORTS(cont’d.) TITLEBYWEOMPAGEBOOK EnergypriorityofNfld.&LabradorPremierPeckford6104.63. Telegramo