HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY SECOND SESSION THIRTY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NEWFOUNDLAND 1977 >l, .: V Published under the authority of the Speaker of the House of Assembly Honourable Gerald Ryan Ottenheimer

DetailedIndexofVerbatimReport 2ndSession Thirty-SeventhGeneralAssembly of NewfoundIand FromFehrur”2n’,l°77o?Tovether24th,1°77 Compiledby:SaraJ.MacGillivray HansardDivision HouseofAssembly

TABLEOFCONTENTS PAGES OFFICIALOPENING37thGENERALASSEMBLYOF NEWFOUNDLAND(2ndSession)1—2 ADDRESSINREPLYANDAMENDMENTSthereto3—7 ANSWERSTOQUESTIONS8-27 BILLS28—45 BUDGETDEBATE46 COMMITTEEOFSUPPLY(Estimates)47-66 MISCELLANEOUS67-70 ORALQUESTIONS71-132 PETITIONS133—142 REPORTS,REGULATIONS,etc.143—147 RESOLUTIONS148—160 RULINGS161—180 STATEMENTS(Ministerial)etc.181—186 OFFICIALCLOSING187

OFFICIALOPENING (PAGES1—2)

OFFICIALOPENING-THIRTY-SEVENTHGENERALASSEMBLYOFNEWFOuNDLAND (SECONDSESSION) DATE-February2,1977 PAGESBOOK THRONESPEECH-Readbyit.Gov.G.A.Winter1—14.1. MOVER-C.Cross,Y.H.A.BonavistaNorth15—19.“ SECONDER-H.Twomey,M.H.A.Exploits20-23.“ H.M.LOYALOPPOSITIONLEADER-Hon.E.M.Roberts23-45. CongratulationstoNewfoundland’sfirst womanRhodesScholar(MissJacquelineSheppard)24. PREMIEROFNEWFOUNDLAND—Hon.F.D.Moores45—64. MOTION:-“SelectCommitteebeappointedtodraft AddressinReply’:— C.Cross,M.H.A.BonavistaNorth H.Twomey,M.B.A.Exploits M.O’Brien,M.B.A.Ferryland64.

NOTICEOFRESOLUTIONS: (I.Strachan)‘SelectCommitteetostudyand improvetheroleplayedbyLabradorpeople”66. (S.A.Neary)“RepresentationtoGovernment ofCanadarejointventures”67. (W.Patterson)“Specialassistancetoside trawlers”68. (Opp.Leader)“Tostudyjointventure proposols”€9. (W.W.Marshall)“Compulsorypensionplan”70. fT.Rideout)“Occupationalhealthandsafety authorityinDept.ofManpower&md.Rel.”71. (N.Windsor)“Fishstocksofftheshoresof Newfoundland”72. (F.B.Rowe)“Abolishschoolassessmentsand schooltaxes”72. —1—

NOTICEOFRESOLUTIONScont’d: PAGESBOOK (p.Winsor)“Patriationoftheconstitution ofCanadri”73.1. (F.White)“LivecoverageofLegislative debates”75. (R.Wells)“Subsidyforenergyconservation”76. fE.W.Winsor)“Fishermengearbanks”77. *SeeResolutions NOTICEOFBILLS: (T.A.Hickman)“AnActtoAmendtheLegislative DisabilitiesAct”(Bill#6)77. (T.A.Hickman)“AnActtoAmendtheStatues Act”(Bill#8) (T.A.Hickman)“AnActtoAmendthe MaintenanceOrdersEnforcementAct”(Bill#10) (‘I’.Fnrrc]1)”AnActtoFstablishtheNfld.

StatisticsAgency”(Bill#9)78. (W.House)“AnActtoAmendtheMemorial UniversityAct”(Bill#7) (W.House)“AnActtoAmendthePetty TrespassAct”(Bill#4) (A.J.Murphy)“AnActtoAmendtheAttachment ofWagesAct”(Bill#5) (A.J.Murphy)“AnActtoAmendtheNfld. ConsumerProtectionAct”(Bill#3) tA.J.Murphy)“AnActtoChangetheCorporate NameoftheSocietyofIndustrialAccountants ofNfld.”(Bill#11) “ (A.J.Murphy)“AnActtoAmendtheDirect SellersAct”(Bill#2)““ *SeeBills MOTIONOFADJOURNMENT:—(byT.A.Hickman)“ThatHouse adjournuntilFebruary7,1977”78.1. —2-—

ADDRESSINREPLY& AMENDMENTSTHERETO (PAGES3-7)

DEBATEONADDRESSINREPLY DATEMEMBERPAGEBOOK 77—02—07Opp.Leader119—146.2. *(SeeAmendmentsPage146.) 77—04—18S.A.Neary4570—98.46. 77—04—194638—40.47. (Tabledtenpointers)4638. N.Windsor4640—62. J.R.Smaliwood4662-64. *fseeAmendmentsPage4664.) 77—04—21L.Woodrow4952—59.50. 77—04—214965—81.51. J.Winsor4981—5009. H.Twomey5009-16. W.Callan5016—39. J.Goudie5039—59. 77—04—225088—94.52. T.Rideout5094—5125. W.Patterson5125-44. P.J.Canning5145—64.H 77—04—265192—5208.53. H.Young5208—16. T.Lush5216—41. 0.Flight5241—63.•1 77—04—265264—70.54. W.MacNeil5270—89. J.llodder5289—5302. G.Cross5302—12. H.Mclsaac5312—29. R.Simmons5329—51.

I.Strachan5351—58. *(SeeAmendmentsPage5358) MotiontodraftAddressinReply 77—06—14adopted12027.122. —3—

AMENDMENTS TO ADDRESS IN REPLY AMENDMENTS BY WHOM PAGE BOOK To delete all the words after ‘that’ and replace them with the following:— ‘this House condemns the failure of the ministry to prepare and present to the House measures adequate to deal with the problems confronting Newfoundland and Labrador today and demands that the ministry forthwith Opp. Leader 146—219. 2. take all measures possible within their 268—314. 3. constitutional authority to alleviate 316—349. 4. these problems.’ Seconder J. Nolan W. Carter 281. 3. C.R. Brett 293. A.B. Peckford 349—409. 4. 540—568. 6. J.R. Smaliwood 364,402. 4. S.A.

Neary 569—585. 6. Sub Amendment ‘and the House regrets that which hath been done hath been done poorly and that which hath not been done hath brought sorrow to every corner of this land.’ S.A. Neary 639—693. 7. Seconder E.W. Winsor *letter read by S.A. Neary from Premier to denturists S.A. Neary 682. 7. 720—788. 8. 846—888. 9. 1024—46. 11. J.A. Carter 1093—96. 12. Sub Amendment defeated 1096. 12. Amendment W.W. Marshall 1096- 1120. 12. F. White 1120—48. R. Wells 1149—61. 1254—62. 13. 1340—42. 14. T. Lush 1343—53. 14. 1501—14. 16. R. Winsor 1515—25. 16. M. O’Brien 1525—35. 16. 1575—86. 17. L.

Woodrow 1586— 1612. 17. J.R. Smaliwood 1612-31. “ J. Collins 1690— 1708. 18. —4—

AMENDMENTSTOADDRESSINREPLY AMENDMENTS BYWHOMPAGEBOOK Amendment(cont’d.)R.Simmons1708—12.18. 1748—66.19. W.Carter1766— 1800.19. T.A.Hickman1800-09.19. 1936—45.21. G.Flight1945.21. SubAmendment ‘andthisHousefurtherregretstheaction oftheMinistryinagreeingtoborrow withoutpriorapprovaloftheHousethe sumof$50millioninexcessoftheamount neededtodefraytheexpendituresapproved bytheLegislatureinrespectofthe financialyearwhichends31stMarch1977.’G.Flight1971.21.

SeconderH.Mclsaac ChangedbyMr.Speakertoread: ‘AndthisHousefurtherregretstheaction oftheMinistryinagreeingtoborrowing thesumof$50millionwithoutproviding prioropportunityfordebateinthis House’ Mr.Speaker2016.22. C.Flight2046—55. S.A.Neary2055—79. *5.A.Nearyquotingfromletters reHealthScienceComplex 2069—78.“ W.W.Marshall2080—92.“ C.W.Doody2092- 2105. Opp.Leader2106—14.22. 2135—79.23. J.A.Carter2179—88. R.Simmons2189—2 2210. SubAmendmentlostondivision 2210.23. AmendmentT.Rideout2210-13.23. 2243—64.24. F.5.Rowe2264—89.24. *LetterreadbyF.B.Rower€gravel pitinBaydeVerdearea 2269.

G.Cross2289—98.“ W.MacNeil2298— 2310.“ —5—

AMENDMENTS TO ADDRESS IN REPLY AMENDMENTS BY WHOM PAGE BOOK Amendment (cont’d.) W. MacNeil 2464. 26. Sub Amendment ‘And specifically demands that the govern ment forthwith set up a royal commission to enquire into and report upon all the circumstances surrounding the donation of $52,600 to the Progressive Conservative Party by the firm of Scrivener Projects Newfoundland Limited, such Commission to have all the powers that may he conferred upon the commissioners under the Public Enquiries Act,

Chapter 314 of the Re vised Statues of Newfoundland, 1970.’ W. MacNeil 2473—80. 26. Seconder H. Mclsaac Opp. Leader 2481— 2503. 26. 2559—86. 27. J.A. Carter 2587—93. J.G. Rousseau 2593— 2605. S.A. Neary 2605—26. 27. *Letter re Scrivener donations 2613. 4547—54. 46. J. Nolan 4554—57. T. Rideout 4557—60. A.B. Peckford 4560—63. T. Lush 4564—66. E. Dawe 4566—68. Sub amendment defeated on division 4570.

Amendment defeated 4570. 46. ‘And urges your Honour’s ministers to introduce legislation designed to purify election of members to the House by putting severe limitations on the amount of money that any political party or can didate or any person or organization in their behalf may spend by requiring the de tailed reports of all expenditures be made to the public authority by all who spend or receive such money, that no person or corporation or organization of any kind be permitted to contribute any money or money’s worth to a party, candidate, agent, canvasser, or any other person or organ ization in their behalf at any time, that all lawful and proper expenses of parties, candidates or their authorized agents or representatives be paid out of the public funds of the Province.’ J.R.

Smallwood 4664—92. 47. —6

AMENDMENTSTOADDRESSINREPLY AMENDMENTSBYWHOMPAGEBOOK SecondertoamendmentF.White J.R.Smaliwood4693— 4712.48. S.A.Neary4712—35. E.Dawe4736—39. T.A.Hickman4739-65. J.A.Carter4765-69. OppLeader4770—88.48. 4938—42.50. W.Callan4943—49. Amendmentdefeatedondivision4951.50. Todeleteallthewordsafter‘that’ andreplacethemwiththefo11owing- ‘ThatthisHouseregretsthefailureof theministrytodevelopthenaturaland physicalresourcesofthisProvinceforthe benefitofthepeopleoftheProvince.’I.Straclian5358—60.54. SeconderF.B.Rowe5358. I.Straclian12017—26.122. Amendmentdefeated12026. —7—

ANSWERSTOQUESTIONS (PAGES8—27)

ANSWEFS TO QUESTIONS (TABLED & ORAL) QUESTION NO. SUBJECT ASKED BY TABLED BY PAGF BOOK 92. Give the locations, places and the tyDe of employment of the 5,000 chronic welfare recepients who were removed from Social Welfare to productive employment during l972-l97 S.A. Neary Mm. of Social Services 827. 9. 57. The number and locations of strategically bc— Mm. of Forestry & ated experimental farms indicated in Oct., 1971 F.B. Rowe Agriculture 894. 10. 89. What contracts oral or written were awarded to Viking Helicopters Limited by various Govt. Departments from 1972—1976 (referred to Mm. of Transp. & Comm.) S.A.

Neary Mm. of Justice 1275. 14. 32. The prices paid for the different grades and sizes of frozen Arctic Char and salmon processed in plants in Northern Labrador in 1976; the Mm. of Industrial & profit or loss incurred by fish plants I. Strachan Rural Development 1663. 18. 28. The names of companies from whom aircraft were charted by the Special Advisor to the Minister during 1976 while travelling the Labrador Coast; Mm. of Industrial & the cost of chartering, etc. I. Strachan Rural Development 1664. 18. 127.

How many families have been assisted in re settling since January 1, 1976; total cost of Mm. of Industrial & this program S.A. Neary Rural Development 1664. 18. —8

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS (cont’d.) QUESTION NO. SUBJECT ASKED BY TABLED BY PAGE BOOK 46. The number of out of St. John’s trips taken in 1975-76 paid for by the Prov. Govt., the Mm. of Industrial & destination, transportation used and cost F. White Rural Development 1664. 18. 85. What contracts were awarded to Viking Helicopters Mm. of Industrial & Ltd. by various Govt. Departments for 1972-76 S.A. Neary Rural Development 1664. 18. 94. All contracts and agreements involving the con struction of tug boats at the Marystown Ship yards for Norway; amount of federal and prov— Mm. of Industrial & incial subsidies S.A.

Neary Rural Development 1664. 18. 87. What contracts were awarded to Viking Helicopters Mm. of Industrial & Ltd. during 1972-76; list details, cost and if S.A. Neary Rural Development 1665. 18. public tenders were called S.A. Neary Mm. of Public Works 3196. 33. 19. The status of a resource loan bank to be Mm. of Industrial & established as promised in Throne Speech, 1972 F.B. Rowe Rural Development 1665. 18. 6. The grants or loans made available to individuals or groups, areas of province which these grants Mm. of Industrial & or loans were made V W. Callan Rural Development 1665. 18. El.

What is the status of program to provide better assistance to inshore fishermen in obtaining boats, gear and equipment, Throne Speech, 1972 F.B. Rowe Mm. of Fisheries 1667. 18. —9—

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS (cont’d.) QUESTION NO. SUBJECT ASKED BY TABLED BY PAGE BOOK 51. As of March 1, 1975 what is the value of amounts due, payable and outstanding to Govt. in respect of loans issued by the Fisheries Loan Board E.W. Winsor Mm. of Fisheries 1667. 18. 83. What contracts were awarded to Viking Helicopters Limited by various Govt. Departments during 1972—76 S.A. I1eary Mm. of Fisheries 1667. 18. 59. Govt’s. commitment to embark upon a program to encourage the establishment of additional ad vanced reprocessing fish facilities in the Prov. F.B. Rowe Mm. of Fisheries 1667. 18. 159.

What was total cost of the Snowden Royal Cotnin ission on Labrador; salaries, wages, etc. S.A. Neary Mm. of Justice 1670. 18. 118. Monthly totals paid to E.P.A., or reimbursed to workers to and from Labrador since January 1, Mm. of Consumer Affairs 1976 under the scheme to reduce fares S.A. Neary & Environment 1670. 18. 103. What steps have been taken to have the World War 11 gun emplacement on Bell Island turned Mm. of Consumer Affairs into a provincial historic site S.A. Neary & Environment 1670. 18. 41. The number of out of St. John’s trips taken the past fiscal year which were paid for by the Prov.

Govt., the destination, transportation Mm. of Consumer Affairs and cost of each trip F. White & Environment 1670. 18. — 10—

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS fcont’d.) QUESTION NO. SUBJECT ASKED BY TABLED BY PAGE BOOK 13. The number of paid employees working with the School Tax Authorities in the Province as of June 30, 1976, etc. T. Lush Mm. of Education 1727. 19. 81. Is the Institute for Education Research and Development at Memorial University funded by the Prov. Govt. or as part of the grant to university; total budget allocated, terms, etc. S.A. Neary Mm. of Education 1727. 19. 95. Names of members of the Student Aid Appeals Board; number of meetings held and appeals processed in 1974-76 S.A. Neary Mm. of Education 1727. 19. 62.

What progress has been made to provide the supply of fish necessary to have fish plants efficiently utilized in Throne Speech, 1972 F.B. Rowe Mm. of Fisheries 1817. 20. 66. What is the status of an inexpensive shared cost insurance program covering the loss of fishing gear for fishermen in Throne Speech, 1972 F.B. Rowe Mm. of Fisheries 1817. 20. 58. What progress is being made in setting up of pilot projects on the East Coast for fish auction centres in major fishing communities F.B. Rowe Mm. of Fisheries 1817. 20. 45. The number of municipal incorporations for F. White Mm. of Municipal 1976, etc.

Affairs & Housing 1817. 20. — 11 —

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS (cont’d.) QUESTION NO. SUBJECT ASKED BY TABLED BY PAGE BOOK 122. What is the number of journeys involving public business made since January 1, 1976 outside of Mm. of Rehabilitation Canada; names of countries, dates, total cost S.A. Neary & Recreation 1917. 21. 20. The number and locations of youth advisory Mm. of Rehabilitation councils set up in Province from 1973 to 1976 F.B. Rowe & Recreation 1917. 21. ill. How many boys and girls have run away at the Boys and Girls Homes and Training Schools Mm. of Rehabilitation since January 1, 1976 S.A. Neary & Recreation 1917. 21. 151.

Who are the members of the Medical Care Commission at the present time S.A. Neary Mm. of Health 1917. 21. What is the total cost of the swine vaccine (Should read program in Newfoundland and Labrador S.A. Neary Mm. of Health 1917. 21. #4 not 44, in 5833. 60. Hansard)124. All information involving discussions with Bowaters and Newfoundland Forest Products in an attempt to solve the problems at the Mm. of Forestry & Hawkes Bay Mill S.A. Neary Agriculture 2115. 23. 125. All correspondence, etc. about discussions with Bowaters re exporting of wood from Nfld. Mm. of Forestry & and Lab. S.A.

Neary Agriculture 2115. 23. — 12—

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS (cont’d.) QUESTION NO. SUBJECT ASKED BY TABLED BY PAGE BOOK 33. The number of out of St. John’s trips taken in 1975—76 paid for by the Prow. Govt., the Mm. of Forestry & destination, transportation and cost F. White Agriculture 2223. 24. 101. Who are the present members of the Public Service Commission; salaries; terms of their appointments S.A. Neary Mm. of Finance 2337. 25. 131. Total amount paid in subsidies to the Nfld. Transportation Company for July - Sept., 1976 for a second ferry between Bell Island and Portugal Cove S.A. Neary Mm. of Finance 2338. 25. 47.

During 1975 and 1976 the number of persons employed directly or indirectly in his Dept. E.W. Winsor Mm. of Fisheries 2338. 25. 49. The number of fishing vessels leased to fishermen in 1976; what areas; what hire is being charged, etc. E.W. Winsor Mm. of Fisheries 2338. 25. 198. Who are the current members of the Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities, salaries; who is the secretary and salary paid S.A. Neary Mm. of Justice 2338. 25. 119. Does Memorial University operate a course in French at St. Pierre and Miquelon, what is the cost and number of students S.A. Neary Mm. of Education 2446. 26. — 13 —

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS (cont’d.) QUESTION NO. SUBJECT ASKED BY TABLED BY PAGE BOOK 120. List all houses sold by Memorial University for 1972—1976 showing name of purchaser, amount for which each house was sold, date of sale, etc. S.A. Nearv Mm. of Education 2446. 26. 121. Does Memorial University still operate buildings and a Campus at Barlow, England S.A. Neary Mm. of Education 2446. 26. 206. Have any representations been made in the past three years requesting changes to present laws concerning the use and distribution of marijuana S.A. Neary Mm. of Justice 2648. 28. 112.

What is the estimated out-migration of Nflders. Mm. of Manpower & to other Provinces of Canada during 1976 S.A. Neary Industrial Relations 2648. 28. 135. Names of members of the Minimum Wage Board S.A. Neary““ 136. The number of complaints of unfair labour practices received during 1976, charges laid, employers and employees’ convicted S.A. Neary 137. How many work stoppages occurred in 1976

a) illegal strikes tb) legal strikes

C) lockouts; number of man hours lost S.A. Neary — 14—

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS (cont’d.) QUESTION NO. SUBJECT ASKED BY TABLED BY PAGE BOOK 145. All correspondence addressed to Federal Minister of Manpower & Immigration or any Federal Govt. Dept. supporting or protesting the importation of European workers by Iron Ore Co. of Canada; to table all replies received by the Minister from Mm. of Manpower & the Govt. of Canada or Iron Ore Co. of Canada S.A. Neary Industrial Relations 2648. 28. 146. List current assets of the Workmen’s Compensation Board including cash on hand, dollar value of property, and dollar value of investments “ “ 150.

Names of members of Labour Relations Board, the date on which he was appointed, term, title of his position, etc. “ “ “ “ 2649. 167. Since January 1972 what lawyers or law firms within the Province of Nfld. have been engaged to carry on legal work for the Workmen’s Compensation Board of Nfld. showing amount paid and the nature of the legal work, etc. 189. Names of members of Workmen’s Compensation Board; salaries 190. Does the Workmen’s Compensation Board maintain a disaster fund; if so, what is the amount — 15 —

ANSWERSTOQUESTIONS(cont’d.) QUESTION NO.SUBJECTASKEDB’TABLEDBYPAGEBOOK 97.HastheGovt.takenanyactiononthere commendationsoftheKostoszekReportonthecost ofhomeconstructionandhousinginthisProv. includinglegalfeesandrealestatechargesHim,ofMunicipal fortransferralofpropertiesS.A.NearyAffairs&Housing2649.28. 209.Whooperatestherestaurantconcessionatthe Arts&CultureCentre,St.John’s;termsofMm.ofConsumerAffairs theconcessionS.A.Neary&Environment2649.28. 128.NamesofmembersoftheClassificationAppeals Board;dateofappointment,tenureofoffice, etc.S.A.NearyMm.ofFinance2649.28. 196.HowmanystudentspresentlyattendingSchool ofMedicine,MemorialUniversity;fromNfld., fromotherProvincesofCanada,othercountriesS.A.NearyMm.ofHealth2992.31. 152.WhoarethemembersoftheBoardofGovernorsin theSt.John’sGeneralHospitalCorporationS.A.Neary‘“2992.31. 166.CostofbuyingresidenceLomondStreet,Corner BrookfortheAdministrator,WesternMemorial Hospital;Salepriceofhouseformerlyoccupied byDr.Wass,LomondStreet;reasonforsellingS.A.Neary““2992.31. 149.Whatisthetotalcostoftheconstructionand equippingoftheEngineeringBuildingonMm.ofPublicWorks MemorialUniversitycampusS.A.Neary&Services3196.33. —16—

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS (cont’d.) QUESTION NO. SUBJECT ASKED BY TABLED BY PAGE BOOK 123. The number of journeys involvinq public business made since January 1, 1976, to places outside of Canada showing names of countries visited, Mm. of Public Works dates and cost S.A. Neary & Services 3196. 33. 164. How many new jobs were created as a result of the Federal/Provincial ARDA 1972 Agreement involving an expenditure of some sixteen million Mm. of Industrial & dollars; how many jobs were created S.A. Neary Rural Development 3532. 36. 177.

List all loans made by the Rural Development Authority outstanding as of September 30/75; also loans outstanding by the Newfoundland Development Loan Corporation S.A. Neary “ 3532. 36. 132. Does the Nfld. Govt. hold shares in North Star Cement; if answer is “yes” what dividends have the Govt. received since March 31, 1968 S.A. Neary “ “ 3532. 36. 133. Does the Nfld. Govt. own any shares or have an investment in McNamara Industries Ltd.; if the answer is “yes” what dividends have been re ceived from the Newfoundland Government’s share investment since March 31, 1968 S.A. Neary “ 3532. 36. 160.

All surveys, mapping and other information in dependent and unrelated to the Reid submission, showing what the Province received in return for Mm. of Forestry & $4.5 million paid so far to Reid Nfld. Ltd. S.A. Neary Aqriculture 3595. 37. — 17 —

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS tcont’d.) QUESTION NO. SUBJECT ASKED BY TABLED BY PAGE BOOK 7. The number and locations of artesian wells drilled during 1976; expenditures to utilize Mm. of Municipal existinc’ wells, where were expenditures made W. Callan Affairs & Housing 3833. 39. 93. What was the cost of printing the Henley Report- Commission of Inquiry St. John’s urban Region Study; how many copies printed; what amounts were paid during the process of producing the Mm. of Municipal report S.A. Neary Affairs & Housing 3834. 39. 182.

List magistrates who have attended law school since program for upgrading magistrates began, S.A. Neary Mm. of Justice 3834. 39. at full salary 14. The number of ferries operating in the Province which offer free transportation as promised in October 1971 F.B. Rowe Premier Moores 4201. 43. 18. What has the Prov. Govt. done to reassess the potential of local food production and processing, and encourage the expansion of agricultural production as recommended by the Food Prices Review Board in Nov. 1974 F.B. Rowe Premier Moores 4201. 43. 22. What has the Prov.

Govt. done to improve the facilities for the distribution, the handling and storage of food throughout he Province F.B. Rowe Premier Moores 4201. 43. — 18—

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS (cont’d.) QUESTION NO. SUBJECT ASKED BY TABLED BY PAGE BOOK 24. What plans were made to encourage the development of a more integrated and competitive system of food marketing within Nfld. F.B. Rowe Premier Moores 4201. 43. 134. Names of members of the Board of Directors of the Marystown Shipyards Ltd.; number of meetings Mm. of Industrial & since January 1, 1976; dates, and places S.A. Neary Rural Development 4201. 43. 205.

All correspondence concerning discussions held with Price fNfld.) Ltd. involving certain cutting rights on the island part of the Prov. and the Mm. of Forestry & results S.A. Neary Agriculture 4201. 43. 208. Current members of the Board of Directors of Elizabeth Towers Ltd.; salaries; number of meetings held; table copies of minutes since Mm. of Municipal January 1, 1974 S.A. Neary Affairs & Housing 4305. 44. 224. Number of prosecutions for 1974—1976 involving retail stores selling cigarettes to juveniles under sixteen years of age S.A. Neary Mm. of Justice 4306. 44. 225.

Number of prosecutions for 1974—1976 involving branches of Nfld. & Lab. Corp. selling liquor, etc. to boys and girls under eighteen years S.A. Neary Mm. of Justice 4306. 44. — 19 —

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS (cont’d.) QUESTION NO. SUBJECT ASKED BY TABLED BY PAGE BOOK 226. Number of prosecutions for 1974—1976 involving Retail Brewers Agents selling beer to boys and girls under the age of eighteen years S.A. Neary Mm. of Justice 4306. 44. 143. Departmental breakdown travelling expenses heads of various departments, Memorial University in 1976; intra—provincial travelling, etc. S.A. Neary Mm. of Education 4432. 45. 154. List names, dates, province or country of origin of all individuals and families transported to Nfld. at public expense during 1972-1975 S.A. Neary Mm. of Education 4432. 45. 158.

How many houses did Memorial University purchase in Corner Brook for members of the faculty and staff of the Regional College at Corner Brook S.A. Neary Mm. of Education 4432. 45. 27. To indicate the status of the ten to fourteen million dollar birch veneer and particle board plant creating around 400 jobs stated by Mm. of Finance in Sept. 1973 F.B. Rowe Mm. of Finance 4913. 50. 114. The number of loans made by the Nfld. & Lab. Development Corp. which have had to be written off since the Board was established S.A. Neary Mm. of Finance 4913. 50. 148.

Since Jan. 1, 1976, how many new Brewers’ Agents licenses have been issued by the Nfld. Liquor Corp. Licensing Board S.A. Neary Mm. of Finance 4913. 50. — 20—

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS fcont’d.) QUESTION NO. SUBJECT ASKED BY TABLED BY PAGE BOOK 185. All contracts and agreements covering leasing, rentals, maintenance and servicing of the Regional College at Corner Brook; if public tenders Dept. of Public Works were called S.A. Neary & Services 5400. 55. 211. List names of consulting and engineering firms who have been hired to do design and preparatory work in connection with proposed hospitals at Clarenville, Channel-Port aux Basques, Burin Pen. S.A. Neary 5400. 55. 214.

List all buildings, etc. owned directly or in directly by the Province where security services are being covered by Metropolitan Investigation and Security (Canada) Limited; were public tenders called S.A. Neary 5400. 55. 171. Dollar value of machinery and equipment stored at Goose Bay resulting from the closedown of the linerboard logging operation at Goose Bay S.A. Neary I4in. of Finance 5517. 57. 172. Dollar value of office supplies and furniture presently being used or stored in Goose Bay in connection with the linerboard logging operations S.A. Neary 5517. 57. 173.

Dollar value of food supplies on hand at time of closing the linerboard logging operations at Goose Bay; amount recovered through sale of this food S.A. Neary 5517. 57. — 21 —

ANSWERSTOQUESTIONSfcont’d.) QUESTION NO.SUBJECTASKEDBYTABLEDBYPAGEBOOK 174.Dollarvalueofstores(spareparts,etc.) purchasedforuseintheLabradorlogging operationcurrentlystoredatGooseBayS.A.NearyMm.ofFinance5517.57. 155.Isthewoodcostthegreatestsinglefactor contributingtothelossesmadebyLabrador LinerboardLimited;whatisthecostpercord ofLabradorwood!FOBGooseBayW.MacNeilMm.ofFinance5518.57. 5.Howmanynewhomesconstructedfrom1972-1976 areheatedelectrically;standardsofS.A.NearyMm.ofMines&Energy5833.60. insulation,etc. 25.NumberofminingcompaniespresentAdministration hasbeensuccessfulinconvincingtorefineand reprocessorewithinProvincesinceOct/l97lF.B.Rowe5833.60. 73.NumberofoutofSt.Jolinstripstakenin 1975-76paidforbytheProv.Govt.,destination, modeoftransportationusedandcostF.White“5833.60. 82.CostofoperationChurchillFallsCorporation officeMontreal,Quebecfor1974and1975S.A.Neary5833.60. 115.NamesofmembersoftheBoardofDirectors, ChurchillFallsCorporation,numberofmeetings heldin1976andtodate,etc.S.A.Neary “5833.60. —22—

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS (cont’d.) QUESTION NO. SUBJECT ASKED BY TABLED BY PAGE BOOK 165. List name of individual, firm or organization to whom a grant of $5,000 was made, as reported on pages 85 and 86 of the Auditor General’s Report for the financial year ended March 31, 1976 S.A. Neary Mm. of Mines & Energy 5833. 60. 1. What is the total number of abortions or hysterotomies performed in the Province for 1974—1976; number performed in hospitals S.A. Neary Mm. of Health 5833. 60. 223. What is the total cost of construction of the Carbonear Hospital; cost to date of equipping the Carbonear Hospital S.A.

Neary “ 5833. 60. 235. Did Central Supply dispose of a large quantity of chinaware (plates, cups, etc.) by destroying it at Robin Hood Bay dump in 1975; why S.A. Neary 5833. 60. 236. Did Central Supply sell or give free of charge any used furniture returned from Govt. institutions and doctors’ residences to any of its employees during 1974—1976; names of recipients S.A. Neary ‘I 5833. 60. 237. How many nurses’ uniforms were disposed of at Robin Hood Bay dump in the year 1975 by Central Supply, Pleasantville; why were these uniforms destroyed S.A. Neary 5833. 60. — 23 —

ANSWERSTOQUESTIONSCcont’d.) QUESTION NO.SUBJECTASKEDBYTABLEDBYPAGEBOOK 75.ThenumberofstadiumsinNewfoundlandandLabrador receivingGovernmentsubsidies;locationofeach andamountofsubsidybeingpaid;amountofsub-Mm.ofRehabilitation sidybeingpaidwithrespecttohydrocostsF.White&Recreation7091.73. 197.Whatfinancialassistancetowardscapitaland operatingexpensesofInternationalGrenfell AssociationwereprovidedbytheGovernment duringthecurrentfiscalyearS.A.NearyMm.ofHealth7091.73. 29.Thetotalamountoffinancialassistancefor recreationalactivitiesawardedbyhisDepartment tocommunitiesontheLabradorCoastduringthe years1974—75,1975—76,and1976—77;namesof thecommunitiesandamountofassistancegivenMm.ofRehabilitation toeachcommunityI.Strachan&Recreation7091.73. 218.TotalnumberoflicensesissuedbytheBoardof CommissionersofPublicUtilitiestomainland truckingfirmsoperatinginNewfoundlandwho haveinter—provinciallicenses(listnamesof companies);etc.S,A.NearyMm.ofJustice7091.73. 229.Howmanynewjobswerecreatedasaresultofthe Federal—ProvincialARDA1972(NewfoundlandAg riculturalProgramme)Agreementinvolvingan expenditureofsomesixteenmilliondollars;Mm.ofForestry& howmanyjobswerecreated,etc.S.A.NearyAgriculture7861.81. —24—

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS fcont’d.) QUESTION NO. SUBJECT ASKED BY TABLED BY PAGE BOOK 169. All contracts and agreements, oral or written, involving work on the Gull Island Hydro Development project, the Transmission Line from Gull Island to the Island of Newfoundland, Tunnel across the Straits of Belle Isle joining the Mainland to Newfoundland; if public tenders were called S.A. Neary Mm. of Mines & Energy 8195. 84. 231.

Name of firm or individual providing security services for Newfoundland Hydro Development Corp; cost per month for providing security services to Newfoundland Hydro Corporation; if public tenders were called S.A. Neary “ ‘ 8195. 84. 233. Cost to date Computer Services Centre located on Higgins Line; if tenders were called S.A. Neary Mm. of Finance 9517. 97. 244. Total payments from Atlantic Loto showing Newfoundland’s share from each drawing that has taken place to date; if Newfoundland’s share of the proceeds increasing or decreasing , etc. S.A. Neary “ 9517. 97. 100.

How much did the Government collect in the fiscal year 1975—76 for entertainment tax S.A. Neary “ 10505. 107. 147. How many writs have the Government caused to be issued out of the Courts against vendors under the provisions of the Social Security Assessment Act tax due to the Government and what is the total amount claimed by the Government in these actions for January 1, 1976 to current date S.A. Neary fl 10505. 107. — 25 —

ANSWERSTOQUESTIONS(cont’d.) QUESTION NO.SUBJECTASKEDBYTABLEDBYPAGEBOOK 153.Whatweretheamountsoflosses,ifany,incurred byMarystownShipyard,SteplienvilleLinerboard MillandBurgeoFishPlantfor1975-76and 1976-77;hastheGovernmentofNewfoundland paidtheamountsoftheselossesS.A.NearyMm.ofFinance10505.107. 157.ListtitlesofallCrown‘Dorporations,boards, advisorycouncilsandcommissionsappointedby theGovernmenteitherorallyorinwritingand presentlyfunctioninginNfld.andLabradorS.A.Neary10505.107. 162.Listtheindividualsandfirmswhoareinarrears ontobaccotaxasreportedintheAuditorGeneral’s Report,foryearended3l/March/l976;what attempthasbeenmadetocollecttheseamountsS.A.Neary“10505.107. 180.WhatarethemonthlytotalspaidtoE.P.A.or reimbursedtoworkerstoandfromLabradorsince January1,1976undertheschemetoreducefares forresidentsofLabradorS.A.Neary“10505.107. 200.WouldtheMinistergiveadetailedaccountingof allwrite—offsover$1,000.00ofdebtsowing GovernmentorCrownCorporationssince January1,1972S.A.Neary“10505.107. 213.mountoftaxesand/orroyaltiespaidbyLabrador MiningandExplorationCompanytotheProvincial Treasuryfromroyaltiescollectedonoremined atLabradorCityfortheyears1972—1976S.A.Neary“10505.107. —26—

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS (cont’d.) QUESTION NO. SUBJECT ASKED BY TABLED BY PAGE BOOK 234. Name of firm or individual providing security services to the Newfoundland Liquor Corporation; cost per month; were public tenders called S.A. Neary Mm. of Finance 10506. 107. 216. How many contractors who were cutting wood for Labrador Linerboard in Goose Bay received com pensation as a settlement for not completing their contracts; amounts paid to each contractor S.A. Neary 11243. 114. 11.

The number of full-time public servants as of March 31, 1972, as of March 31, 1973, as of March 31, 1974, as of March 31, 1975, as of March 31, 1976; the number of part-time and contractural public employees, and the number P.J. Canning 11704. 119. of these from outside Nfld. 129. What is the amount of fire insurance carried on all buildings owned by the Government; list all buildings indicating insurance carried, cost of premiums, the company carrying the insurance and the name of the local agent S.A. Neary 12597. 128. — 27 —

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BILL NOTICE OF MOTION 1st RDG. 2nd ROG. COMMITTEE AMDTS. 3rd HOG. ASSENT CGAPTE: 1

AN ACT TO AMEND THE COLLECTION AGENCIES Bk. 1 Bk. 1 Bk. 13 Bk. 13 Bk. 14 Bk. 14 1 ACT, 1973 Pg. 15 Pg. 15 Pg. 1226 Pg. 1254 Pg. 1293 Pg. 1338 2

AN ACT TO AMEND THE DIRECT SELLERS ACT Bk. 1 Bk. 2 Bk. 13 Bk. 13 Bk. 14 Bk. 14 2 Pg. 78 Pg. 117 Pg. 1226 Pg. 1254 Pg. 1293 Pg. 1338 3

AN ACT TO AMEND THE NEWFOUNDLAND CONSUMER Bk. 1 Bk. 2 Bk. 13 Bk. 13 Bk. 14 Bk. 14 3 PROTECTION ACT Pg. 78 Pg. 117 Pg. 1227 Pg. 1253 Pg. 1293 Pg. 1338 t 4

AN ACT TO AMEND THE PETTY TRESPASS ACT Bk. 1 Bk. 2 Bk. 14 Bk. 14 Bk. 14 Bk. 14 4 Pg. 78 Pg. 117 Pg. 1295 Pg. 1336 Pg. 1338 Pg. 1338 . H 5

AN ACT TO AMEND THE ATTACHMENT OF WAGES ACT Bk. 1 Bk. 2 Bk. 13 Bk. 13 Bk. 14 Bk. 14 5 Pg. 78 Pg. 118 Pg. 1232 Pg. 1252 Pg. 1293 Pg. 1338 I Bk. 28 6

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LEGISLATIVE DISABILITIES Bk. 1 Bk. 2 Pg. 2670 Bk. 29 Bk. 29 Bk. 30 Bk. 45 14 ACT Pg. 77 Pg. 119 3k. 29 Pg. 2805 Pg. 2810 Pg. 2906 Pg. 4490I Pg. 2728 7

AN ACT TO AMEND THE MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY ACT Bk. 1 Bk. 2 Bk. 14 Bk. 14 Bk. 14 Pg. 78 Pg. 119 Pg. 1320 Pg. 1336 Pg. 1336 Bk. 14 Pg. 1338 Bk. 14 Pg. 1338 — 28—

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

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AN ACT TO AMEND THE STATUES ACT Bk. 1 Bk. 2 Bk. 13 Bk. 13 Bk. 14 Bk. 14 Pg. 77 Pg. 119 Pg. 1238 Pg. 1252 Pg. 1293 Pg. 1338 7 Bk. 29 9

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE NEWFOUNDLAND Bk. 1 Bk. 2 Bk. 29 Bk. 29 ig. 2858 Bk. 38 Bk. 45 STATISTICS AGENCY Pg. 78 Pg. 119 Pg. 2736 Pg. 2828 Pg. 3722 Pg. 4490 15 3k. 38 ‘g. 3721 10

AN ACT TO AMEND THE MAINTENANCE ORDERS (ENFORCEMENT) ACT Bk. 1 Bk. 2 Bk. 13 Bk. 13 Bk. 14 Bk. 14 Pg. 77 Pg. 119 Pg. 1239 Pg. 1252 Pg. 1294 Pg. 1338 8 11

AN ACT TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE NAME OF THE SOCIETY OF INDUSTRIAL ACCOUNTANTS OF Bk. 1 Bk. 2 Bk. 13 Bk. 13 Bk. 14 Bk. 14 NEWFOUNDLAND Pg. 78 Pg. 119 Pg. 1247 Pg. 1252 Pg. 1294 Pg. 1339 9 12

AN ACT TO RATIFY, CONFIRM AND ADOPT TWO Bk. 30 INDENTURES OF MORTGAGE RELATING TO A MILL Bk. 6 Bk. 7 Pg. 2911 Bk. 45 Bk. 45 Bk. 45 AT HAWXE’S BAY AND TO MAKE PROVISION Pg. 520 Pg. 637 Pg. 4487 Pg. 4488 Pg. 4490 16 RESPECTING MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH Bk. 45 Pg. 4473 13

AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Bk. 6 Bk. 7 Bk. 14 Bk. 14 Bk. 14 Bk. 14 ACT Pg. 520 Pg. 638 Pg. 1310 Pg. 1336 Pg. 1338 Pg. 1339 10 • Bk. 30 14

AN ACT RESPECTING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND Pg. 2911 OPERATION OF THE POLYTECHNICAL INSTITUTE Bk. 6 Bk. 7 Bk. 31 Bk. 38 k. 38 Bk. 38 Bk. 45 OF NEWFOUNDLAND Pg. 520 Pg. 638 Pg. 3013 Pg. 3710 ‘g. 3710 Pg. 3722 Pg. 4490 17 Bk. 32 I . — 29 — Pg. 3095 Bk. 33 IPg. 3230 I

NOTICE OF MOTION Bk. 126 18 Pg. 12472 1688 -L-——Bk. 127 Pg. 12496 — 30— Bk. 127 Pg. 12564 BILL 1st RUG. 2nd RUG. COMMITTEE1 AMDTS. 3rd RUG. I ASSENT CIAPTER — t 15

AN ACT TO AMEND THE EVIDENCE (MECHANICAL Bk. 6 Bk. 7 Bk. 13 Bk. 13 I Bk. 14 Bk. 14 11 RECORDING) ACT Pg. 520 Pg. 637 Pg. 1218 Pg. 1251 Pg. 1294 Pg. 1339 16

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LANDLORD AND TENANT Bk. 6 Bk. 7 Bk. 13 Bk. 13 k. 13 Bk. 14 Bk. 14 12 (RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES) ACT Pg. 521 Pg. 638 Pg. 1186 Pg. 1250 ‘g. 1251 Pg. 1294 Pg. 1339 17

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Bk. 6 Bk. 7 Bk. 13 Bk. 13 Bk. 14 Bk. 14 13 (PENSION) ACT, 1974 Pg. 520 Pg. 637 Pg. 1247 Pg. 1250 Pg. 1294 1 Pg. 1339 18

AN ACT RESPECTING THE REGISTRATION AND Bk. 13 Bk. 14 Bk. 29 Bk. 30 Bk. 30 Bk. 45 18 REGULATION OF CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES Pg. 1168 Pg. 1293 Pg. 2763 Pg. 2908 Pg. 2910 Pg. 4490 lBk. 38 1 19

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE BAY ST. GEORGE Bk. 13 Bk. 14 Pg. 3748 Bk. 44 Bk. 44 Bk. 44 Bk. 45 19 COMMUNITY COLLEGE Pg. 1168 Pg. 1293 Pg. 4372. Pg. 4373 Pg. 4393 Pg. 4490 1 Bk. 42 Pg. 4122 IBk. 33 1 20

AN ACT TO AMEND THE FISH INSPECTION ACT Bk. 21 Bk. 22 1Pg. 3265 Bk. 38 Bk. 38 Bk. 45 20 Pg. 1916 Pg. 2045 Pg 3337 Pg. 3710 Pg. 3723 Pg. 4490 Bk. 37 Pg. 3619 21

AN ACT TO AMEND THE STEPHENVILLE LINERBOARD Bk. 17 Bk. MILL (AGREEMENT) Pg. 1554 Pg. Bk. 127 Bk. 127 Pg. 12564 Pg. 12567 Bk. 128 Pg. 126471

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AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT ACT Bk. 17 Bk. 18 Bk. 38 Bk. 38 Bk. 38 Bk. 45 21 Pg. 1554 Pg. 1688 Pg. 3737 Pg. 3744 Pg. 3748 Pg. 4491 23

AN ACT TO ENABLE THE BENNETT BREWING Bk. 17 Bk. 18 Bk. 29 Bk. 30 Bk. 30 Bk. 45 22 COMPANY LIMITED TO BECOME A FEDERAL Pg. 1554 Pg. 1688 Pg. 2756 Pg. 2907 Pg. 2910 Pg. 4491 CORPORATION 24

AN ACT TO REPEAL THE CANADIAN JAVELIN Bk. 17 Bk. 18 Bk. 29 Bk. 30 Bk. 30 Bk. 45 23 LIMITED (ACQUISITION OF CROWN LANDS) ACT, Pg. 1554 Pg. 1689 Pg. 2753 Pg. 2907 Pg. 2911 Pg. 4491 1970 Bk. 42 25

AN ACT TO RATIFY, CONFIRM AND ADOPT A Bk. 23 Bk. 24 Pg. 4168 Bk. 44 Bk. 44 Bk. 44 Bk. 45 24 CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE Pg. 2115 Pg. 2243 Bk. 43 Pg. 4374 Pg. 4392 Pg. 4393 Pg. 4491 GOVERNMENT AND BURGEO FISH INDUSTRIES Pg. 4223 LIMITED AND OTHERS Bk. 44 Pg. 4326 26

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT Bk. 17 Bk. 18 Bk. 38 Bk. 38 Bk. 38 Bk. 45 25 (ELECTIONS) ACT Pg. 1554 Pg. 1689 Pg. 3723 Pg. 3746 Pg. 3748 Pg. 4491 27

AN ACT TO AMEND THE REAL ESTATE TRADING ACT Bk. 21 Bk. 22 Bk. 29 Bk. 30 Bk. 30 Bk. 45 26 Pq. 1916 Pg. 2045 Pg. 2779 Pg. 2908 Pg. 2911 Pg. 4491 28

AN ACT RESPECTING THE NEWFOUNDLAND OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION AND GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY IN THE PROVINCE Bk. 114 Pg. 11241 Bk. 115 Pg. 11322 — 31 —

BILL NOTICE OF MOTION 1st RDG. 2nd RDG. COHYiTTEE AMOTS. 3rd RDG. ASSENT

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AN ACT TO AMEND THE HOSPITAL INSURANCE Bk. 21 Bk. 22 Bk. 38 Bk. 38 Bk. 38 Bk. 45 (AGREEMENT) ACT Pg. 1916 Pg. 2045 Pg. 3725 Pg. 3747 Pg. 3748 Pg. 4491 27 30

AN ACT TO AMEND THE UNCONSCIONABLE Bk. 25 Bk. 26 Bk. 29 Bk. 30 Bk. 30 Bk. 30 Bk. 45 TRANSACTIONS RELIEF ACT Pg. 2337 Pg. 2464 Pg. 2800 Pg. 2908 Pg. 2909 Pg. 2911 Pg. 4491 28 31

AN ACT TO STYLE THE DEPARTMENT OF MANPOWER Bk. 25 Bk. 26 Bk. 29 Bk. 30 Bk. 30 Bk. 30 Bk. 45 AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AS THE DEPARTMENT Pg. 2337 Pg. 2464 Pg. 2759 Pg. 2907 Pg. 2908 Pg. 2911 Pg. 4492 29 OF LABOUR AND MANPOWER 32

AN ACT TO AMEND THE FISHING INDUSTRY ADVISORY Bk. 25 Bk. 26 Bk. 37 Bk. 38 Bk. 38 Bk. 45 BOARD ACT 1975 Pg. 2337 Pg. 2464 Pg. 3654 Pg. 3710 Pg. 3723 Pg. 4492 30 33

AN ACT TO WIND UP THE PERMANENT MARINE Bk. 25 Bk. 26 Bk. 37 Bk. 38 Bk. 38 Bk. 45 DISASTERS FUND Pg. 2337 Pg. 2464 Pg. 3630 Pg. 3710 Pg. 3723 Pg. 4492 31 Bk. 106 Bk. 106 34

AN ACT TO PROVIDE UNIFORM MINIMUM STANDARDS Bk. 25 Bk. 26 Bk. 104 Pg. 10486 Pg. 10486 Bk. 111 Bk. 112 OF CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE PROVINCE Pg. 2337 Pg. 2464 Pg. 10218 Pg. 10950 Pg. 11094 52 Bk. 111 Bk. 106 Pg. 10935 Pg. 10491 : 35

AN ACT TO AMEND THE MINING AND MINERAL Bk. 38 Bk. 39 Bk. 45 Bk. 45 Bk. 45 Bk. 45 RIGHTS TAX ACT, 1975 Pg. 368 Pg. 3855 Pg. 4471 Pg. 4488 Pg. 4488 Pg. 4492 — 32— 32

NOTICE BILL OF MOTION 1st RDG. 2nd RDG. COMMITTEE’ AMOTS. 3rd RUG. ASSENT CHAPT 36

AN ACT TO AMEND THE QUARRY MATERIALS ACT, Bk. 38 Bk. 39 Bk. 45 Bk. 45 Bk. 45 Bk. 45 33 1976 Pg. 3689 Pg. 3855 Pg. 4455 Pg. 4488 Pg. 4488 Pg. 4492 37

AN ACT RESPECTING TIMBER SCALERS Bk. 38 Bk. 39 Bk. 42 Bk. 44 Bk. 44 Bk. 45 34 Pg. 3689 Pg. 3855 Pg. 4150 Pg. 4374 Pg. 4393 Pg. 4492 38

AN ACT FOR GRANTING TO HER MAJESTY CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR DEFRAYING CERTAIN EXPENSES OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR Bk. 42 Bk. 42 Bk. 42 Bk. 42 Bk. 45 ENDING THE THIRTY-FIRST DAY OF MARCH ONE Pg. 4120 Pg. 4122 Pg. 4122 Pg. 4122 Pg. 4490 THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-EIGHT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE Bk. 117 - t I 39

AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL Bk. 44 Bk. 45 Pg. 11515 Bk. 118 NOTE:H I DEVELOPMENT ACT, 1973 Pg. 4305 Pg. 4455 Pg. 11675 NPH HOIST Bk. 118 Bk. 118 Pg. 11626 Pg. 11676 40

AN ACT TO AMEND THE MORTGAGE BROKERS ACT Bk. 88 Bk. 89 Bk. 119 Bk. 120 Bk. 120 Bk. 128 54 Pg. 8586 Pg. 8717 Pg. 11800 Pg. 11807 Pg. 11820 Pg. 12647 41

AN ACT TO AMEND THE EDUCATION (TEACHERS’ Bk. 93 Bk. 97 Bk. 116 Bk. 120 Bk. 120 Bk. 128 55 PENSIONS) ACT Pg. 9108 Pg. 9536 Pg. 11430 Pg. 11810 Pg. 11820 Pg. 12648 42

AN ACT TO AMEND THE INSURANCE PREMIUMS TAX Bk. 47 Bk. 50 ACT Pg. 4616 Pg. 5937 — — - — - — (WITHDRAWN JUNE 6, 1977) Bk. 110, Pg. 10903 -___________

NOTICE OF MOTION Bk. 47 Pp• 4617 Bk. 120 Bk. Pa. 11820 Pg. BILL 1st RUG. 2nd RUG. COMMITTEE AMUTS. 3rd RUG. ASSENT

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AN ACT TO AMEND THE TOBACCO TAX ACT Bk. 47 Bk. 50 Pg. 4616 Pg. 4937——— — I—— (WITHDRAWN JUNE 6, 1977) H Bk. 110, Pg. 10903 44

AN ACT TO REPEAL THE REFINERY AGREEMENT Bk. 118 Bk. 119 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 128 ACT, 1973 Pg. 11605 Pg. 11724 Pg. 11993 Pg. 11994 Pg. 11995 Pg. 12648 56 45

AN ACT TO AMEND THE URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING ACT Bk. 47 Bk. 50 Bk. 111 Bk. 111 Bk. 111 Bk. 112 Pa. 4617 Pg. 4937 Pg. 10956 Pg. 10994 Pg. 11000 Pg. 11095 39 46

AN ACT TO AMEND THE RETAIL SALES TAX ACT Bk. 47 Bk. 50 Pp 4616 pa 4936—————— (WITHDRAWN JUNE 6, 1977) -.. I Bk. 110, Pg. 10903 47

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CITY OF ST. JOHN’S ACT Bk. 88 Bk. 89 Bk. 115 Bk. 116 Bk. 116 Bk. 116 3k. 128 1 Pa. 8586 Pa. 8717 Pg. 11324 Pg. 11425 Pg. 11425 Pg. 11429 Pg. 126481 57 48

AN ACT TO REPEAL THE PRIVATE ItTESTMENT Bk. 47 Bk. 50 Bk. 111 Bk. 111 Bk. 111 Bk. 111 HOLDINO COMPANIES ACT Pa. 4617 Pg. 4938 Pg. 10952 Pg. 10995 Pg. 11100 Pg. 11095 40 L— 49

AN ACT TO AMEND THE MINERAL A3T, 1976 Bk. 50 Pa. 4937 — 34— 120 Bk. 120 1].848 Pa. 11851 120 Bk. 11843. •1.—— Bk. 128 Pg. 12648 58

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

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AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENT OF Bk. 47 Bk. 50 Bk. 111 Bk. 111 Bk. 111 Bk. 112 TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 1973 Pg. 4617 Pg. 4937 Pg. 10977 Pg. 10995 Pg. 11000 Pg. 11095 41 51

AN ACT TO AMEND THE HOUSING ACT Bk. 107 Bk. 111 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 128 Pg. 10504 Pg. 10931 Pg. 11980 Pg. 11980 Pg. 11992 Pg. 12648 59 52

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LEGITIMACY ACT Bk. 73 Bk. 77 Bk. 111 Bk. 111 Bk. 111 Bk. 112 Pg. 7090 Pg. 7495 Pg. 10987 Pg. 10995 Pg. 11000 Pg. 11095 42 53

AN ACT TO AMEND THE STATUTE LAW TO PERMIT DISIGNATION OF BENEFICIARIES IN CERTAIN Bk. 73 Bk. 77 Bk. 111 Bk. 111 Bk. 111 Bk. 112 INCOME TAX SAVINGS PLANS Pg. 7090 Pg. 7494 Pb. 10987 Pg. 10995 Pg. 11000 Pg. 11095 43 54

AN ACT TO AMEND THE NEWFOUNDLAND AND Bk. 60 Bk. 127 Bk. 127 Bk. 127 Bk. 127 Bk. 128 LABRADOR HYDRO ACT, 1975 Pg. 5832 Pg. 12556 Pg. 12566 Pg. 12566 Pg. 12567 Pg. 12648 60 55

AN ACT TO AMEND THE NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR HYDRO (LOAN AND GUARANTEE Bk. 62 Bk. 63 Bk. 64 Bk. 64 Bk. 64 Bk. 64 LIMITATION) ACT, 1975 Pg. 6073 Pg. 6121 Pg. 6196 Pg. 6287 Pg. 6288 Pg. 6289 36 56

AN ACT FOR GRANTING TO HER MAJESTY CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR DEFRAYING CERTAIN EXPENSES OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE FOR THE FINANCIAL Bk. 102 Bk. 102 Bk. 102 Bk. 102 Bk. 112 YEAR ENDING THE THIRTY-FIRST DAY OF MARCH Pg. 10096 Pg. 10097 Pg. 10097 Pg. 10097 Pg. 11093 37 ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SEVEN AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE - 35 —

BILL NOTICE OF MOTION1stRDG.2ndRDG.COMiTTEEAMDTS.3rdRDG.ASSENTCHAPTER 57ANACTTOAMENDTHECROWNLANDSACTBk.81Bk.85Bk.112Bk.112Bk.112Bk.112 Pg.7860Pg.8344Pg.11001Pg.11081Pg.11082Pg.1109544 80 58ANACTTOAMENDTHEHOSPITALSACT,1971Bk.81Bk.85Bk.112Bk.116Bk.113Bk.116Bk.128 Pg.7860Pg.8344Pg.11133Pg.11426Pg.1118!Pg.11429Pg.1264861 59ANACTTOAMENDTHEDISTRICTCOURTACT,1976Bk.81Bk.85Bk.111Bk.111Bk.111Bk.112 Pg.7860Pg.8344Pg.10952Pg.10995Pg.11000Pg.1109445 60ANACTTOAMENDTHEWESTERNMEMORIALBk.81Bk.85Bk.112Bk.113Bk.113Bk.128 HOSPITALCORPORATIONACT,1947Pg.7860Pg.8344Pg.11084Pg.11198Pg.11199Pg.1265162 1 61ANACTTOAMENDTHEADOPTIONOFCHILDRENBk.88Bk.89Bk.112Bk.113Bk.113Bk.128 ACT,1972Pg.8586Pg.8718Pg.11098Pg.11198Pg.11199Pg.1264863 Bk.104 Pg.10297Bk.120 62ANACTRESPECTINGLABOURRELATIONSINTHEBk.96Bk.97Bk.105Pg.11859Bk.121Bk.121Bk.128 PROVINCEPg.9403Pg.9536Pg.10298Pg.11969Pg.11969Pg.1264864 Bk.106Bk.121 Pg.10392Pg.11893 63ANACTTOREMOVEANOMALIESANDERRORSINBk.104Bk.107Bk.112Bk.112 THESTATUTELAWPg.10199Pg.10526Pg.11001Pg.11081 —36— Bk.112Bk.

Pg.11082Pg. 112 1109546

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AN ACT TO AMEND THE TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT Bk. 92 Bk. 93 Bk. 120 Bk. 120 Bk. 121 Bk. 128 ACT Pg. 9013 Pg. 9109 Pg. 11857 Pg. 11858 Pg. 11969 Pg. 12648 65 65

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOLEMNIZATION OF Bk. 92 Bk. 93 Bk. 112 Bk. 113 Bk. 113 Bk. 128 MARRIAGE ACT, 1974 Pg. 9013 Pg. 9109 Pg. 11087 Pg. 11198 Pg. 11200 Pg. 12648 66 98 66

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LABRADOR LANDS Bk. 92 Bk. 93 Bk. 111 Bk. 111 Bk. 111 Bk. 112 (RESERVATION) ACT Pg. 9013 Pg. 9109 Pg. 10953 Pg. 10995 Pg. 11000 Pg. 11094 47 67

AN ACT TO AMEND THE FOREST LAND (MANAGEMENT Bk. 116 & TAXATION) ACT AND TO MAKE OTHER Bk. 97 Bk. 100 Pg. 11469 Bk. 120 Bk. 120 Bk. 128 AMENDMENTS IN RESPECT THERETO Pg. 9516 Pg. 9810 Pg. 11810 Pg. 11820 Pg. 12648 67 Bk. 117 Pg. 11491 68

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CITY OF CORNER BROOK ACT Bk. 92 Bk. 93 Bk. 115 Bk. 116 Bk. 116 Bk. 128 Pg. 9013 Pg. 9109 Pg. 11336 Pg. 11425 Pg. 11429 Pg. 12648 68 69

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHILD WELFARE ACT, Bk. 104 Bk. 107 Bk. 113 Bk. 113 Bk. 113 Bk. 128 1972 Pg. 10199 Pg. 10526 Pg. 11102 Pg. 11198 Pg. 11200 Pg. 12648 69 70

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE RAISING OF MONEY Bk. 107 Bk. 127 Bk. 127 Bk. 127 Bk. 127 Bk. 128 BY WAY OF LOAN BY THE PROVINCE Pg. 10504 Pg. 12585 Pg. 12585 Pg. 12585 Pg. 12585 Pg. 12648 70 — 37 —

BILL NOTICE OF MOTION1stRDG.2ndRDG.COMMITTEEANDTS.3rdRDG.ASSENTCHAPTER 71ANACTTOAMENDTHEEMBALMERSANDFUNERALBk.104Bk.107Bk.113Bk.113Bk.113Bk.128 DIRECTORSACT,1975Pg.10199Pg.10526Pg.11196Pg.11198Pg.11200Pg.1264871 72ANACTTOAMENDTHEMEMORIALUNIVERSITYBk.104Bk.107Bk.116Bk.120Bk.120Bk.128 (PENSIONS)ACTPg.10199Pg.10526Pg.11432Pg.11810Pg.11820Pg.1264972 Bk.123 73ANACTTOAMENDTHELOANANDGUARANTEEACT,Bk.123Bk.123Pg.12205Bk.124Bk.124Bk.128 1957Pg.12204Pg.12205Pg.12307Pg.12307Pg.1264973 Bk.124 Pg.12307 74ANACTTOAMENDTHELOCALAUTHORITYBk.116Bk.116Bk.116Bk.116Bk.116Bk.116Bk.128 GUARANTEEACT,1957Pg.11428Pg.11428Pg.11428Pg.11428 j Pg.11428Pg.11428Pg.12649 75ANACTTOAMENDTHECOMMUNITYCOUNCILSBk.104Bk.107Bk.115Bk.116Bk.116Bk.128 ACT,1972Pg.10199Pg.10526Pg.11340Pg.11425Pg.11429Pg.1264975 *76ANACTTOAMENDTHEINCOMETAXACT*Bk.110Bk.110Bk.110Bk.110Bk.110Bk.110Bk.112 Pg.10902Pg.10903Pg.10903Pg.10903Pg.10901Pg.10903Pg.1109451 77ANACTTO 1972 AMENDTHERETAILSALESTAXACT Bk.110Bk.110Bk.110Bk.110Bk.110k.112 Pg.10902Pg.10903Pg.10903Pg.10903Pg.10903Pg.11094 —38 48

AN ACT FOR GRANTING TO HER MAJESTY CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR DEFRAYING CERTAIN EXPENSES OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING THE THIRTY-FIRST DAY OF MARCH ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-EIGHT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE BILL NOTICE OF MOTION 1st RDG. 2nd RDG. COMMITTEE AMOTS. 3rd RDG. ASSENT

CHAPTER 78 VAN ACT TO AMEND THE TOBACCO TAX ACT Bk. 110 Bk. 110 Bk. 110 Bk. 110 Bk. 110 Bk. 112 Pg. 10902 Pg. 10903 Pg. 10903 Pg. 10903 Pg. 10903 Pg. 11094 49 79

AN ACT TO AMEND THE INSURANCE PREMIUMS Bk. 110 Bk. 110 Bk. 110 Bk. 110 Bk. 110 Bk. 112 TAX ACT Pg. 10902 Pg. 10903 Pg. 10903 Pg. 10903 Pg. 10903 Pg. 11094 50 Bk. 107 Bk. 111 Pg. 10504 Pg. 10931 80

AN ACT TO AMEND THE GASOLINE TAX ACT Bk. 120 Bk. 120 Bk. 120 Bk. 128 Bk. 120 Bk. 119 Pg. 11826 Pg. 11850 Pg. 11850 Pg. 12649 76 Pg. 11843 Pg. 11850 81

AN ACT TO RESTRUCTURE THE LAW SOCIETY OF Bk. 111 Bk. 115 Bk. 119 Bk. 120 Bk. 120 Bk. 120 Bk. 128 NEWFOUNDLAND Pg. 10911 Pg. 11320 Pg. 11725 Pg. 11808 Pg. 11809 Pg. 11820 Pg. 12649 77 82

AN ACT TO AMEND THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE Bk. 108 Bk. 111 Bk. 113 Bk. 113 Bk. 113 Bk. 128 OF ASSEMBLY (RETIRING ALLOWANCES) ACT Pg. 10595 Pg. 10934 Pg. 11195 Pg. 11198 Pg. 11200 Pg. 12649 78 83

AN ACT TO AMEND THE JUDICATURE ACT Bk. 108 Bk. 111 Bk. 113 Bk. 116 Bk. 116 Bk. 128 Pg. 10595 Pg. 10932 Pg. 11196 Pg. 11426 Pg. 11429 Pg. 12649 79 84 Bk. 106 Pg. 10486 Bk. 106 Pg. 10486 Bk. 106 Pg. 10486 Bk. 106 Bk. 106 Pg. 10486 Pg. 10486 Bk. 112 Pg. 11093 38 — 39 —

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AN ACT TO AMEND THE HISTORIC OBJECTS, SITES Bk. 108 Bk. 111 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 128 AND RECORDS ACT, 1973 Pg. 10595 Pg. 10934 Pg. 11980 Pg. 11990 Pg. 11992 Pg. 12649 80 86

AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL Bk. 108 Bk. 111 Bk. 113 Bk: 113 Bk. 113 Bk. 128 SERVICES ACT, 1973 Pg. 10595 Pg. 10934 Pg. 11132 Pg. 11198 Pg. 11200 Pg. 12649 81 87

AN ACT TO AMEND THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE ACT Bk. 108 Bk. 111 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 128 Pg. 10595 Pg. 10933 Pg. 11980 Pg. 11989 Pg. 11992 Pg. 12649 82. Bk. 114 Bk. 115 Pg. 11242 Pg. 11323 88

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LIVESTOCK (COMMUNITY Bk. 108 Bk. 116 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 128 SALES) ACT Pg. 10596 Pg. 10934 Pg. 11980 Pg. 11990 Pg. 11992 Pg. 12649 83 89

AN ACT TO FACILITATE METRIC CONVERSION Bk. 108 Bk. 111 Bk. 121 Bk.. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 128 Pg. 10596 Pg. 10934 Pg. 11980 Pg. 11990 Pg. 11992 Pg. 12649 84 90

AN ACT TO AMEND THE REGULATION OF MINES ACT Bk. 108 Bk. 111 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 128 Pg. 10596 Pg. 10932 Pg. 11980 Pg. 11981 Pg. 11992 Pg. 12649 85 t 91

AN ACT TO RATIFY, CONFIRM AND ADOPT AN AGREEMENT MADE BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT AND THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA RESPECTING Bk. 114 Bk. 115 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 128 RECIPROCAL TAXATION OF THESE GOVERNMENTS Pg. 11242 Pg. 11323 Pg. 11992 Pg. 11994 Pg. 11995 Pg. 12649 I 86 AND THEIR AGENCIES — 40—

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AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT Bk. 108 Bk. 111 Bk. 119 Bk. 120 Bk. 120 Bk. 128 Pg. 10595 Pg. 10932 Pg. 11802 Pg. 11807 Pg. 11820 Pg. 12651 87 93 NIL - - - - - — - 94

AN ACT RESPECTING THE CREATION OF A UNIFIED FAMILY COURT Bk. 108 Bk. 111 Bk. 119 Bk. 120 Bk. 120 Bk. 120 Bk. 128 Pg. 10595 Pg. 10932 Pg. 11778 Pg. 11807 Pg. 11807 Pg. 11820 Pg. 12650 88 95

AN ACT FURTHER TO AMEND THE EDUCATION Bk. 111 Bk. 115 Bk. 116 Bk. 120 Bk. 120 Bk. 120 Bk. 128 (TEACHERST PENSIONS) ACT (NO. 2) Pg. 10910 Pg. 11319 Pg. 11448 Pg. 11809 Pg. 11810 Pg. 11820 Pg. 12650 89 96

AN ACT FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH OF PERSONS EXPOSED TO RADIATION AND FOR THE SAFETY OF PERSONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE Bk. 111 Bk. 115 Bk. 127 Bk. 127 Bk. 127 Bk. 128 I OPERATION AND USE OF THE ELECTRICAL AND Pg. 10911 Pg. 11319 Pg. 12545 Pg. 12564 Pg. 12567 Pg. 12650 90 MECHANICAL COMPONENTS OF RADIATION PRODUCING EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS 97

AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SERVICE Bk. 111 Bk. 115 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 128 (PENSIONS) ACT Pg. 10910 Pg. 11320 Pg. 11975 Pg. 11991 Pg. 11991 ‘g. 12650 91 98

AN ACT TO CONTROL THE RATES OF NEWFOUNDLAND Bk. 124 AND LABRADOR HYDRO AND TO DECLARE A Bk. 111 Bk. 115 Pg. 12220 Bk. 125 Bk. 125 Bk. 125 Bk. 128 PROVINCIAL POWER POLICY Pg. 10911 Pg. 11321 Pg. 12403 Pg. 12407 Pg. 12407 Pg. 12650 92 Bk. 125 - -- — 41 — Pg. 12355

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AN ACT TO MAKE PROVISION FOR ANIMAL AND MEAT Bk. 114 Bk. 115 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 128 INSPECTION IN SLAUGHTER HOUSES Pg. 11241 Pg. 11321 Pg. 11980 Pg. 11990 Pg. 11992 Pg. 12650 99 107

AN ACT RESPECTING DISPENSING OPTICIANS Bk. 114 Bk. 115 Pg. 11241 Pg. 11322—————— 108

AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Bk. 114 Bk. 115 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 128 ACT Pg. 11241 Pg. 11322 Pg. 11980 Pg. 11991 Pg. 11992 Pg. 12650 100 109

AN ACT TO AMEND THE REGISTRATION (VITAL Bk. 114 Bk. 115 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 128 STATISTICS) ACT Pg. 11241 Pg. 11322 Pg. 11992 Pg. 11993 Pg. 11995 Pg. 12650 101 110

AN ACT TO AMEND, REVISE AND CONSOLIDATE Bk. 114 Bk. 115 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 128 THE LAW RESPECTING SOCIAL ASSISTANCE Pg. 11242 Pg. 11323 Pg. 11993 Pg. 11993 Pg. 11995 Pg. 12651 102 111

AN ACT TO AMEND THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT Bk. 114 Bk. 115 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 128 Pg. 11242 Pg. 11324 Pg. 11971 Pg. 11972 Pg. 11973 Pg. 11975 Pg. 12651 103 112

AN ACT TO AMEND THE COMPANIES ACT Bk. 115 Bk. 118 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 128 Pg. 11300 Pg. 11626 Pg. 11970 Pg. 11972 Pg. 11975 Pg. 12651 104 — _____

NOTICE OF MOTION Bk. 127 Bk. 128 Pg. 12567 Pg. 12650 98 BILL 1st RUG 2nd RUG. COMMITTEE AMDTS. 3rd RUG. ASSENT

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AN ACT RESPECTING ELECTIONS TO THE COUNCIL Bk. 111 Bk. 115 Bk. 124 Bk. 125 Bk. 125 Bk. 125 Bk. 128 OF THE CITY OF ST. JOHN’S Pg. 10910 Pg. 11321 Pg. 12210 Pg. 12403 Pg. 12403 Pg. 12407 Pg. 12650 93 100

AN ACT RESPECTING CERTAIN LEASEHOLD INTERESTS Bk. 111 Bk. 115 Bk. 119 Bk. 120 Bk. 120 Bk. 120 Bk. 128 WITHIN THE CITY OF ST. JOHN’S Pg. 10911 Pg. 11321 Pg. 11755 Pg. 11848 Pg. 11850! Pg. 11851 Pg. 12650 94 101

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ST. JOHN’S URBAN Bk. 111 Bk. 115 REGION Pg. 10910 Pg. 11321 — — — — — — . 102

AN ACT RESPECTING INCREASE OF CERTAIN Bk. 114 Bk. 115 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 128 PENSIONS Pg. 11242 Pg. 11322 Pg. 11992 Pg. 11994 Pg. 11995 Pg. 12650 95 103

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LOCAL SCHOOL TAX ACT Bk. 115 Bk. 118 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 128 Pg. 11300 Pg. 11626 Pg. 11996 Pg. 11996 Pg. 11997 Pg. 12650 96 104

AN ACT TO AMEND THE MOTOR CARRIER ACT Bk. 114 Bk. 115 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 121 Bk. 128 Pg. 11242 Pg. 11323 Pg. 11971 Pg. 11974 Pg. 11975 Pg. 12650 97 105

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A MUNICIPAL GRANT SYSTEM Bk. 114 Bk. 115 Bk. 127 Bk. 127 Pg. 11242 Pg. 11323 Pg. 12530 Pg. 12565 — 42 —

NOTICE BILLOF MOTION1stRDG.2ndBOG.COMMITTEEAMDTS.3rdBOG.ASSENTCHAPTER 113ANACTTOAMENDTHEREGISTRATIONOFBk.115Bk.118Bk.121Bk.121Bk.121Bk.128 DEEDSACTPg.11300Pg.11626Pg.11970Pg.11971Pg.11975Pg.12651105 114ANACTTOAMENDTHEDEPARTMENTOFMUNICIPALBk.122Bk.125Bk.127Bk.127Bk.127Bk.128 AFFAIRSANDHOUSINGACTPg.11999Pg.12354Pg.12529Pg.12566Pg.12567Pg.12651106 115ANACTPROVIDINGFORTHECLOSINGOFCERTAINBk.118Bk.119Bk.121Bk.121Bk.121Bk.128 SHOPSONHOLIDAYSPg.11606Pg.11725Pg.11993Pg.11993Pg.11995Pg.12651107 116ANACTRESPECTINGTHEPREPARATIONAND REVISIONOFTHESTATUTESANDSUBORDINATEBk.118Bk.119Bk.121Bk.121Bk.121Bk.128 LEGISLATIONOFTHEPROVINCEPg.11606Pg.11725Pg.11970Pg.11974Pg.11975‘Pg.12651108 117ANACTTOAMENDTHEFISHINGANDCOASTAL VESSELSREBUILDINGANDREPAIRS(BOUNTIES)Bk.118Bk.119Bk.120Bk.120Bk.121Bk.128 ACTPg.11606Pg.11725Pg.11851Pg.11858Pg.11970Pg.12651109 118 NIL-------— 119ANACTTOAMENDTHEWARSERVICE(PENSIONS) Bk.119Bk.121Bk.121Bk.121k.128 ACT,1975 Pg.11704Pg.11996Pg.11996Pg.11997Pg.12651110 —44— I

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LIQUOR CONTROL ACT, Bk. 122 Bk. 125 Bk. 126 Bk. 126 Bk. 126 Bk. 126 k. 128 111 1973 Pg. 11999 Pg. 12355 Pg. 12427 Pg. 12470 Pg. 12471 Pg. 12471 ‘g. 12651 121

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, Bk. 122 Bk. 125 Bk. 127 Bk. 127 Bk. 127 k. 128 112 1972 Pg. 11999 Pg. 12354 Pg. 12529 Pg. 12566 Pg. 12567 ‘g. 12651 , 1 T ..‘:: — 45 — Li I ‘.‘J ::i Ij -J I L1 _::i ..j I BILL NOTICE OF MOTION 1st RUG. 2nd RDG. COMMITTEE ANDTS. 3rd RDG. ASSENT

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BUDGETDEBATE NOTICEOF MOTIONPAGEBOOK 77/04/04“TomoveHouseintoCommitteeofWays& Meanstoconsidertheraisingof supplytobegrantedtoHerMajesty (Mm.ofJusticeonbehalfofMm.of Finance)4305.44. BudgetSpeechdeliveredbyMinister ofFinance,flon.C.W.Doody5451.56. TheAdministrator’smessage,together withtheEstimatesreferredto CommitteeofSupply(byC.W.Doody)5485.56. Debated:— R.Simmons12616.128. S.A.Neary12640.128. Adopted12647.128. —46— J.

COMMITTEEOFSUPPLY(Estimates) PAGES47—66)

COMMITTEEOFSUPPLY DEPT.HEADINGPAGEBOOK ConsolidatedFund101 -Opp.Leader5541.57. Services5561. C.W.Doody5541. 5570. J.R.Smaliwood5542. S.A.Neary5549. A.J.Murphy5558. ConsolidatedFundServices stimatesCarried5576.57. —47—

COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (cont’d.) DEPT. HEADING PAGE BOOK Legislative 201 — Salaries A.3. Peckford — point of clarification 5576. 57. S.A. Neary 5577. A.J. Murphy 5589. J.R. Smallwood 5592. 203 - Office of Parliamentary Commissioner S.A. Neary 5595. 58. R. Simmons 5601. Li C.W. Doody 5610. Legislative Estimates Carried 5615. 58. — 48 —

COMMITTEEOFSUPPLY(cont’d.) DFPT.HEADIWPA(EBOOK Finance401—01—Salaries R.Simmons5615.58. W.W.Marshall5623. C.W.Doody5623,5652, 5674. Opp.Leader5626,5689. S.A.Neary5640,5665. FinanceEstimatesCarried5697.58. —49—

COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (cont’d.) DEPT. HEADING PAGE BOOK Executive Council 302 - Premier’s Office S.A. Neary 5697. 58. 5861. 60. Opp. Leader 5697. 58. A.B. Peckford 5697. Premier Moores 5854, 74. 60. J.R. Smaliwood 5869. 301 — Lieutenant—Governor’s Establishment S.A. Neary 5699. 58. 5714. 59. app. Leader 5716. 59. C.W. Doody 5729. 59. Executive Council Estimates Carried 5879. 60. — 50 -

COMMITTEEOFSUPPLYfcont’d.) DEPT.HEADINGPAGEBOOK Labour&Manpower501 T.G.iousp-6358,86.65. 6417,35,51.66. T.Lush6362.65. 6421.66. S.A.Neary6373.65. 6424.66. F.B.Rowe6447.66. 503—03--olLabourStandards Board J.G.Rousseau6458.66. 503—03—02—LabourRelations Board6461. 503—03—03 —ConciliationBoard6470. 503-03—04 —Industrial Inquiries6476. 505-ManpowerTraining T.Lush7601.78. J.R.Smaliwood7605. S.A.Nearv7609. Labour&ManpowerEstimates Carried7617. —53—

COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (cont’d.) DEPT. HEADING PAGE BOOK Social Services 801—01 — Salaries R.C. Brett 7617. 78. 7670,78. 79. : 7714. T. Rideout 7627. 78. 7697. 79. S.A. Neary 7634. 78. 7665. 79. J. Nolan 7646. 78. L. Woodrow 7656. 79. R. Moores 7687. H. Twomey 7695. J. Goudie 7709. Opp. Leader 7729. 805-01 - Child Welfare and Corrections S.A. Neary 7737. 79. R.C. Brett 7738. T. Rideout 7740. J. Nolan 7744. 807-03—01 - Community Develop ment 7746. 79. Social Services Estimates Carried 7748. 79. U —54— —

COMMITTEEOFSUPPLYfcont’d.) DEPT.HEADINGPAGEBOOK Education601—01—Salaries ti.House7749,7812.80. F.B.Rowe7757,7801. T.Rideout7768. 1.Nolan7778. I.Strachan7792. app.Leader7824. T.Lundrigan7838. 603—01—StudentAid P.3.Rowe7883,qO.81 S.A.Neary7886. W.House7889,96. T.Rideout7894. 603-04—M.U.N.Tuitionand Allowances7899. 604—01—SchoolSupplies7900. 605—03—0]—ServicestoSchools andSchoolBoards G.Fliqht7902. F.B.Rowe7906. J.Morgan7914. S.A.Neary7926. J.R.Smallwood7938. W.Tlouse7945. EducationEstimatesCarried7946.81. —55—

COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (cont’d.) DEPT. HEADING PAGE BOOK Rural Development 1601 - Minister’s Office J. Lundrigan 7946. 81. 7953,85. 82. 8014,55. 8075. 83. S.A. Neary 7965. 82. *Tabled letter and questionnaire sent to Labrador 8052. W. Callan 7976. G. Flight 7997. J.R. Smaliwood 8005. I. Strachan 8026. *Opp refused to discuss Dept. Estimates further 8052. G. Cross 8042. J. Goudie 8053. H R. Wells 8061. 83. Rural Development Estimates Carried 8091. 83. -J — 56 —

COMMITTEEOFSUPPLY(cont’d.) DEPT.HEADINGPAGEBOOK Justice701—01—Salaries T.A.Hickman8091.83. S.A.Neary8101.

J.Nolan8112. 701—02—Travel&CarAllowance8125. 702—02—01—GeneralAdminis tration8125. 702—02—03—LawBooks8127. 703—02—04—LawBooks(Courts)8128. 702—02—08—ComputerServices8130. 703—01—Courts(Salaries) W.W.Marshall8132. 703—02—01—Travelling8136. 703—02—05—Convention8144. 703—02—07—JudicialCouncil8150. 703—02—08—TrafficSummonses8152. 703—03-02-Fees&Expensesof Witnesses8161. 703—03—03—Registrationof Jurors8164. 703—03—05—DeputySheriffs8164. 703-09-Expensesvotedin otherdepartments8164. 8351.85. 704—02—01—Travelling8165.83. 704—02-06-JohnHowardSociety8345.85. 704-09—Expensesvotedin otherdepartments8351.85. 704—03—Equipment&Supplies8357. 705-01-PoliceProtection8358. 705—03—Equipment&Supplies8372. *pendmeflttoadd$75,000to I705—03 L JusticeEstimatesCarriedwith Amendment8372.85. —57—

COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (cont’d.) DEPT. HEADING PAGE BOOK Industrial Development 1501—01 — Salaries J. Lundrigan 8372. 85. 8395,8441. 86. 8519. 87. R. Simmons 8384. 85. 8411. 86. 8481. 87. S.A. Neary 8385, 86. 8491. 87. R. Simmons - *Amenflent “That Industrial Development Minister’s Salary be reduced to $1.00 8420. 86. Motion defeated 8422. I. Straclian 8431. J.R. Smallwood 8455. J. Nolan 8463. G. Flight 8504. 87. R. Wells 8511. Industrial Development Estimates Carried 8533. 87. - — 58 — - _c-; / i

COMMITTEEOFSUPPLY(cont’d.) DEPT.HEADINGPAGEBOOK MunicipalAffairs& Housing1901—01—Salaries J.Dinn8533.87. 8607,23,76.88. 8730,41.89. F.White8546.87. P.J.Canning8557.87. 8652.88. 8741.89. I.Woodrow8568.87. T.Rideout8576. G.Flight8619.88. 8733.89. J.R.Smallwood8625.88. T.V.Hickey8629. S.A.Neary8643. 8744.89. R.Simmons8665.88. I.Strachan8675. N.Windsor8719.89. E.W.Winsor8741. MunicipalAffairs&Housing8754.89. EstimatesCarried8994.91. —59—

COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (cont’d.) 1 DEPT. HEADING PAGE BOOK Forestry & Agriculture 1201 — Minister’s Office 1203—03—01 — 1203—03—07 — G. Flight E. Maynard T. Lush 1203—04—01 — 1203—04—04 — ____________________ 8849. 8850. 8851. 8852. Protection against fires 8853. Water Bomber Fleet (Capital) 8857. 1203-09 — Expenses voted in other departments 1203—04—05 — Insect Control G. Flight E. Maynard 1204 — Lands, etc. (aircraft, aerial photography, mapping, salaries, Crown Lands Act) S.A. Neary T. Pideout T. Lush W.W. Marshall J. Nolan A.J. Murphy E. Maynard 1205—06—09 — Grant - Nfld.

Farm Products Corporation (Capital) Amendment “To add $1,200,000 for expansion of Nfld. Farm Products Plant, Pleasantville 8857. 8878. 8879. 8863. 8867. 8869. 8874. 8875. 8876. 8882. 90. 8884. 91. E. Maynard 8754. 89. 8795,8838, 8849. 90. G. Flight 8762. 89. 8801,17. 90. J.R. Smallwood 8772,79. 89. 8785,8800. 90. 8807,32. S.A. Neary 8774. 89. 8784,8849. 90. A.J. Murphy 8825. 90. J. Goudie 8828. Forest Management Forest Improvements d 90. ‘I I’ 91. 8884. 91. Forestry & Agriculture Estimates Carried with Amendment 8884. 91. — 60 —

COMMITTEEOFSUPPLYtcOnt’d.) DEPT.HEADING PAGEBOOK Tourism1301 —Minister’sOffice T.V.Hickey8884.91. 8922. 8954,89. H.Simjaoj 8894. S.A.Neary 8907. *T.V.Hickey ReadreportfromDept.of ExternalAffairsreNorma& Gladyscruise8931. C.Flight 8935. F.B.Rowe 8947. T.Rideout 8968. I.Strachan 8979. TourismEstimatesCarried8994 —61—

COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (cont’d.) DEPT. HEADING PAGE BOOK J Transportation & Communications 1701 — Minister’s Office J. Morgan 9110,58. 93. 9212,69. 94. J. Hodder 9122. 93. E.W. Winsor 9127. 93. 9268. 94. F. white 9131. 93. P.J. Canning 9139. I. Strachan 9148. F.B. Rowe 9171. L. Woodrow 9175. E. Dawe 9186. 94. T. Rideout 9198. G. Flight 9225. J. Goudie 9238. “ N. Windsor 9243. “ T. Lush 9252. W. Callan 9260. J. Nolan 9265. 1704—03—03 — Erection of High way signs 9277. Transportation & Communications Estimates Carried 9281. 94. — 62 —

COMMITTEEOFSUPPLYfcont’d.) DEPT.HEADINGPAGEBOOK PublicHorks& Services1801—MInistnrsOffice J.G.Rousseau9289,9304.95. 9319,36,62. 9385,92. 9423,51,58.96. J.Winsor9294.95. F.White9296,9314.95. 9332,49,93. J.Goudie9303,90. I.Strachan9305,78,85. 9396. R.Simmons9317,68. 9424.96. J.Carter9334.95. T.Lush9371. 9447.96. J.Col1in9374.95. F.B.Rowe9435.96. *RepressreleaseofMinister ofFisheries9438. 9461. W.Patterson9456. F.B.Rowe- 1802—GeneralAdministration *cubamendment“ThatNfld. InformationServicesbere— ducedby$212,000”(SeeRes.) SeconderE.W.Winsor9461.96. MotionLost9462. PublicWorks&Services EstimatesCarriedwithout Amendment9462.96. —63—

COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY fcont’d.) DEPT. HEADING PAGE BOOK Conumr AfEairs & Environment 2001 Minister’s Office A.J. Murphy 9462. 96. — 9554. 97. W.W. Marshall 9474. 96. - - J. Nolan 9477. “ N. Windsor 9490. T. Lush 9493. 9537. 97. S.A. Neary 9539. L. Woodrow 9551. “ Consumer Affairs & Environment Estimates Carried 9564. 97. 9 — 64 —

COMMITTEEOFSUPPLY(cont’d.) DEPT.HEADINGPAGEBOOK Fisheri1401—Minister’sOffice WCarter9565.97. 9603.98. 9694,9719.99. F.W.Winsor9574.97. J.R.Smaliwood9581. 9622,54.98. P.J.Canninq9591.97. 9598,9642.98. H.Twomey9601.98. I.Strachan9610. S.A.Neary9630. JGRousseau9661 flppLeader9662 K.Dawe9689. 9692.99. C.Cross9703.99. i.Simmons9707. J.Winsor9730. J.Hodder9742. T.A.Hickman9743. FisheriesEstimatesCarried9748.99. —65—

COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (cont’d.) DEPT. HEADING PAGE BOOK Mines & Energy 1101 — Minister’s Office A.B. Peckford 9748. 99. 9824,70. 100. 9917. 101. *Reading lease agreement 9919. 9970. I. Straclian 9769. 99. 9878. 100. 9954. 101. Opp. Leader 9810. 100. 9930. 101. T.A. Hickman 9820. 100. 9840,87. J.R. Smaliwood 9833,45. *Requested to have statutory agreement clause read 9875. 9918,38. 101. S.A. Neary 9857. 100. 9897. 101. C.W. 000dy 9877. 100. R. Simmons 9880. 9907. 101. W.W. Marshall 9964. 101. Mines & Energy Estimates Carried 9979. 101. Message read from Lieutenant— Governor G.A. Winter re above estimates 10483. 106. — 66 —

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MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTBYWHOMPAGEBOOK Unanimousconsenttobroadcasttoday’s proceedingsMr.Speaker1.1. CongratulationsextendedtoMr.V.P. Mccarthyuponhisrecentappointment asJudgeJ.Nolan695.8. Leavetomovetheadjournmentofthe housetodiscusstheSt.John’s Municipalworkerssuddenstrikeduring theseverewinterstormJ.A.Carter718.8. 1091.12. WelcomedMissSharonA.Hogan,Branch, Nfld.-CanadaWarAmputee1977Mr.Speaker972.11. Congratulationsto110peoplewho travelled120milesonsonwmobilesL.Woodrow972.11. fromBurgeotoSt.George’sJ.Nolan972.11.

Personalprivilege,DailyNewsitem 17/02/77reapositiontakenbyhim withregardtotheLabradorpeople— specialstatusandhuntingrightsT.V.Hickey973.11. CongratulationstoG.C.Carnellon hisappointmentasJudgeofthe CitizenshipCourtls.J.Murphy1058.12. Opp.Leader1058.12. CongratulationstoPremierMooreson theoccasionofhisbirthdayOpp.Leader1059.12. MotiontoadjournuntilMonday3p.m. 21/02/77unlesspublicinterest requiresHousetomeetearlierMr.Speaker1162.12. WelcomedMr.A.G.Campbell, CanadianAmbassador,Designateto NorwayMr.Speaker1164.13. Pointofpersonalprivilege:—Here &NowProgramme22/02/77reW.W. Marshall’sattackonhimJ.R.Smallwood1354.15.

Mr.B.Ferris,Presidentofthe CanadianBarAssoc.welcomedtothe visitor’sgalleryMr.Speaker1909.21. Mr.R.Harbour,formerM.H.A. welcomedtovisitor’sgalleryMr.Speaker1914.21. —67—

MISCELLANEOUS (cont’d.) SUBJECT BY WHOM PAGE BOOK Commander Freill of the H.M.C.S. Iroquois, welcomed to the gallery Mr. Speaker 2215. 24. Point of privilege - Disputing state ment by J.R. Smallwood ‘well-known liberal’ J.G. Rousseau 2363. 25. Mr. Charlie Granger, former member of House of Assembly, welcomed to the galleries Mr. Speaker 2420. 26. Apology of J.R. Smallwood accepted for leaving chamber while Deputy Speaker was speaking Deputy Speaker 2480. 26. Mr. Albert Furey and Dr. Noel Murphy former members of the House of Assembly, welcomed to gallery Mr. Speaker 2975. 31.

Letter of thanks from Canadian Heart Foundation A.J. Murphy 2975. 31. Congratulations to P.J. Canning celebrating his birthday A.J. Murphy 2975. 31. Leave of House to debate urgency of Opp. Leader 3562. 36. Waterford Hospital strike T.A. Hickman 3563. 36. Not accepted 3567. 36. Leave of House to debate urgency of S.A. Neary 3567. 36. postal strike Out of order Mr. Speaker 3569. 36. S.A. Neary 3617. 37. T.A. Hickman 3618. 37. Not accepted Mr. Speaker 3619. 37. Point of privilege:- Daily News item in error - ‘Penitentiary wardens have relinguished their right to strike’ C.W. Doody 3583. 37.

Congratulations on the 28th Anniversary of Nfld. union with Canada Premier Moores 3985. 41. Opp. Leader 3985. 41. Tribute paid to Kimberley White, Twillingate and Chris Orser, St. Premier Moores 4231. 43. John’s as Tammy and Tinny, 1977 Easter Opp. Leader 4232. 43. Seal Campaign R. Simmons 4233. 43. Adjournment of House re Hf id. Light & Power application to Public Utilities Board for increase in electrical rates T. Lush 4454. 45. — 68 —

MISCELLANEOUS(cont’d.) SUBJECTBYWHOMPAGEBOOK Pointofprivilege:-J.Nolan’s remarksthatasActingMm.ofHealth, T.V.HickeywasactinguponpressureT.V.Hickey4803.49. fromthePressConverenceJ.Nolan4803.49. MotiontoadjournHousetodebatetheS.A.Neary4909.50. 10-weekoldWaterfordstrikeC.W.Doody4909.50. Opp.Leader4910.50. PermissiontohaveaboveNoticeof Motionplacedonorderpaperon tomorrow4912.50. Motionrepeated4931.50. NotacceptedMr.Speaker4936.50. Pointofclarificationduring LegislativeEstimatesA.B.Peckford5576.57. CongratulationstoMrs.W.J.DugganA.J.Murphy6791.70. onher91stbirthdayOpp.Leader6792.70.

MovethatthePremierbeimpeachedfor notattendingOralQuestionPeriodS.A.Neary6818.70. Specialf]nsiqnofCanadaSumnerGames pinforLionsClubanddistributedto HouseofAssemblymembersR.Simmons7069.73. ThatVOCMhavereceivedmanyawards andshouldbecongratulatedOpp.Leader7072.73. WelcomedDr.T.Farrell,M.H.A. HumberEastafteraseiqeofillnessJ.Nolan7077.73. StatementbyMr.Rodriguez,M.P.(NDP) NickelBeltDist.reTerraNova NationalParkgolfcourseT.Lush8169.84. CongratulationstoKnightsofColumbus on59thConventionbeingheldin St.John’sPremierMoores8597.82.

HisExcellencyKnutHedemannAmbassador ofNorwaytoCanada,welcomedto galleriesofHouseofAssemblyMr.Speaker8694.89. WelcomedMrs.ElizabethGoudie,Happy Valley,LabradortothegalleriesMr.Speaker8995.92. aelcomedMr.V.QuigleyBigBrother accompaniedbyhisLittleBrother DerrickTizzardMr.Speaker8995.92. —6—

ri MISCELLANEOUS (cont’d.) SUBJECT BY WHOM PAGE BOOK Congratulations to workers of 10CC acheiving safety record for one million work hours without a lost time S.A. Neary 8995. 92. accident J.G. Rousseau 8998,99. 92. Welcomed Mrs. Brigadier Gen. Rhea, Director of Reserves and Cadets, National Defence Headquarters f in Nfld. to inspect CLB Army Cadets) Mr. Chairman 9432. 96. The Standing Committee of the House of Commons on Transportation & Communications re length of stay in Nfld. S.A. Neary 9509. 97. Welcomed Mrs. A. Patterson, mother of W. Patterson, M.H.A. Placentia T.A. Hickman 11004. 112.

Welcomed former Mm. of the Crown, C.H. Ballam Mr. Speaker 11235. 114. Welcomed Mr. H. Winsor, Rome, Italy who now heads up Indian Ocean Program with the FAO of United Nations Mr. Speaker 11236. 114. Expression of thanks by R. Simmons, Chairman of Public Accounts Committee to the following:- Clerk of Committee, Mr. Speaker, and Hansard staff R. Simmons 11299. 115. Congratulations extended to:—

a) Mr. Elmer Harris on being elected as President of the RTNDA of Canada

b) Mr. BOB Ross on being elected as the Atlantic Regional Representative for RTNDA

c) CKVO, Clarenville upon receiving an outstanding journalism award (re the R. Simmons 11700. 119. petition presented for a new hospital at Clarenville) T.A. Hickman 11700. 119. Congratulations to Dr. H. Kitchen, M.H.A. St. John’s West, Mr. C. Power, M.B.A. Ferryland Mr. Speaker 12661. 129. — 70 —

11u QUESTIONS(ORAL) (PAGES71—132

1 t 1 1 r r ( i t c i r 1 I i ORAL QUESTIONS SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK Job creation programme as announced in the Oop. Leader 97. 2. Premier Moores 97, 103. 2. Speech from the Throne 251. 3. 252. 3. T. Lush 103. 2. R.C. Brett 266. R. Simmons 104. J. Hodder 266. 3. G. Flight If any plans to immediately relieve unemployment and food economic situation Happy Valley- Goose Bay I. Strachan 99. 2. J.G. Rousseau 99. 2. Additional office space for civil servants, S.A. Neary 100. 2. J.G.

Rousseau 100. 2. etc.; when task force report will be 2117. 23. 3707, 09. 38. tabled; Prosecutions Branch of Dept. of“ 3706.4442. 38,45. Premier Moores 101. 2. Justice; Trizec and Atlantic Place“ 7490. 77.““ 2118,4441. 23,45 7875. 81.““ 7490. 77. 10211. 104.“ 7876. 81. J. Nolan 3709,4441. 38,45. 10211. 104. 7877. 81. T.A. Hickman 3707. 38. Opp. Leader 3709. 38. J.R. Smaliwood 10212. 104. lay-of f of employees at Dominion Stores J. Nolan 105. 2. J.G. Rousseau 106. 2. 250. 3. 615. 7. Denturists T. Rideout 106. 2. H.A.

Collins 106, 116. 2. 710. 8.“ 711. 8. 2124. 23.“H 2124, 29. 23. 4214. 43.““ 4214. 43. 11622. 118. 6406. 66. 11622. 118. — 71 —

ORAT. QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK DenturistS cont’d... F.B. Rowe 107,116. 2. T.A. Hickman 116. 2. J. Nolan 2123. 23. 6406. 66. Opp. Leader 2129. 23. Asbestosis, Dr. Selikoff S.A. Neary 107. 2. H.A. Collins 108. 2. 585. 6. “ 3609. 37 3611. 37. “ “ 7105. 73 7105. 73. “ “ 7164. 74 8598. 88. “ “ 10514. 107. 9019. 92. A.B. Peckford 110. 2. 10514. 107. “ “ 587. 6. T. Rideout 3609. 37. J. Morgan 7103. 73. 7102 73 77 7361 75 7164 74 “ 8599 88 7358 75 “ “ 9020 92 8604. 88. J.R. SmaJ.lwood 7109. 73. II 77 8602. 88. Opp. Leader 10519. 107. If a change in the School Attendance Act F.

White 111. 2. W. House 111. 2. re number of school attendance officers R. Simmons 112. Quebec exploiting Nfld’s. resources (i.e.) Knob Lake I. Strachan 113. 2. A.B. Peckford 113. 2. Mr. Speaker 571. 6. — 72 — ) _J ] j *i ,j j j i] j j ;j

f[(t[tI1t ORALQUESTIONS(cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKEDByPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGE300K BucliansTaskForce;lowestbidderontheG.Flight113.2.PremierMoores114.2. contract(i.e.)AuditorGeneral’sReport “526,590.6.J.G.Rousseau426.5. 707.8.“ “527,593.6. 1832.20.“ “618,628.7. 3910.40.708.8. T.Lush425.5.“ “3911.60. 628.7.C.W.Doody709.8. Opp.Leader527.6.A.B.Peckford1832.20. J.Lundrigan3911.4n. JointventuresS.A.Neary253.3.PremierMoores253,268.3. 1496.16.“ “1498.16. J.R.Smallwood257.3.W.Carter845.9. 1500.16.1 1497.16. M.O’Brien268.3. 844.9.

UnemploymentinNfld.;typesofoccupation,T.Lush262.3.J.G.Rousseau262.3. etc.S.A.Neary2899.30.PremierMoores2899.3fl. ComebyChanceRefineryW.Callan264.3.PremierMoores264.3. 212023“ “212023 3544.36. “35434636. 683070.“ “462447 7101.73.“ “5841.60. J.Nolan1817.20.“ “6830.70. 4623.47. “7094,710273. 5840.60. ‘10218.104. 7100.73.C.W.000dy1818.20. F.White1820.20.“ “2454.26. —73—

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK Come by Chance cont’d... S.A. Neary 2454. 26. 3543. 36. 7096. 73. 10218. 104. J.R. Smaliwood 2455. 26. 7098. 73. G. Flight 3546. 36. R. Simmons 7094. 73. What steps being taken re the potential abuses of Public Tenders Act Opp. Leader 265. 3. J.G. Rousseau 266. 3. Linerboard Mill, Stephenville; Advisory S.A. Neary 267. 3. C.W. Doody 267. 3. Board; Woods Gordon; pulpwood CJ.G. Bailey); 1394. 15. 432. 5. sale of equipment; Consolidated Bathurst; 4542. 46. 1394. 15. Mr. Sweeney, President of Labrador 5521. 57. 1488. 16.

Linerboard Mill; Paul Demarias 5835. 60. 1824. 20. 8199. 84. 2238. 24. 9519. 97. U 2341,2357. 25. 9798. 100. 3837, 50. 39. J. Hodder 432. 5. 4541. 46. 0 1489. 16. 5518, 33. 57. 1824. 20. 5832. 60. W. MacNeil 1488. 16. 6516. 67. 0 3836,50. 39. 9517. 97. 4541. 46. 10929. 111. 9799. 100. 11716. 119. 10213. 104. Premier Moores 432. 5. 10929. 111. 0 2667. 28. 11716. 119. 0 5834. 60. • Opp. Leader 1490. 16. 6101. 63. 3837,51. 39. 6829. 70. 0 5518. 57. 0 8200. 84. 0 5833. 60. — 74 - .) ) :.) ] ] ) ] ] J ]

( urr [ [c r ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY Linerboard Mill cont’d... Opp. Leader 6101. 63. Premier Moores 9798,9802. 100. 6515. 67. “ 10213. 104. 9517. 97. T.A. Hickman 8199. 84. 9802. 100. J.G. Rousseau 8199. 84. R. Simmons 2238. 24. E. Maynard 9520. 97. 2341,57 25 2667. 28. J. Nolan 2343. 25. 6103. 63. J.R. Smallwood 5523. 57. T. Lush 5525. 57. F.B. Rowe 5526. 57. G. Flight 5532. 57. H. Mclsaac 6828. 70. If tabled documents to be distributed to J. Nolan 413. 5. Mr. Speaker 413. 5. each member of the press fi.e.) special S.A. Neazy 415. “ C.W.

Doody “ warrants and other statutory items If disciplinary action taken by Mm. of Tourism on the official who signed a con tract for $6,000 without official approval (i.e.) Auditor General’s Report Opp. Leader 416. 5. T.V. Hickey 416. 5. Re Dept. of Public Works work orders R. Simmons 421. 5. J.G. Rousseau 421. 5. a,b,c, companies as reported in the “ “ 596. 6. “ “ 599. 6. Auditor General’s Report; tenders, “ “ 1491. 16. “ “ 622. 7. vouchers, etc. “ “ 2119. 23. 1487,91. 16. 2119. 23. 10206 104. — 75—

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK Public Works fcont’d.)... J. Winsor 622. 7. 1487. 16. S.A. Neary 10203. 104. When will the commission of inquiry to investigate the automobile insurance industry be appointed S.A. Neary 423. 5. A.J. Murphy 423. 5. If the names could be submitted of the nine Newfoundlanders who received complimentary hunting licences in 1976 G. Flight 428. 5. T.V. Hickey 428. 5. Why rented cars used by two employees, Dept. of Fisheries instead of using pooi cars E.W. Winsor 434. 5. W. Carter 434. 5. Opp. Leader 435. 5. ‘ “ 614. 7.

Why Mm. of Justice’s special assistant received $2,400 for travel in the Minister’s district for district work (i.e.) Auditor General’s Report Opp. Leader 522. 6. T.A. Hickman 522. 6. Re companies drilling off Labrador coast S.A. Neary 524. 6. A.B. Peckford 524. 6. (Eastcan, regulations, etc.) “ 3534. 36. “ 1183. 13. 3602. 37. 1684. 18. 3853. 39. 2555. 27. — 76 — •- ) ] ] I .] J •] ] ] j 1 j 1

( ( [ i [_• ( [.( 1 F—Il ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK drilling off the Labrador coast cort’d... E.W. Winsor 1183. 13. A.B. Peckford 2656. 28. 1683. 18. 2897,2905. 30. J.R. Smaliwood 1185. 13. 1 3084. 32. 1 3541. 36. 3535. 36. F. White 1686. 18. 3602. 37. I. Strachan 2555. 27. 3708. 38. 2655. 28. 3853. 39. 2896,2904. 30. 3084. 32. 3538. 36. 3602. 37. 3708. 38. G. Flight 2558. 27. If Mm. of Education could state why there were not written contracts between suppliers and Govt. for transporting of handicapped children (i.e.) public tenders, etc. F.B. Rowe 528. 6. W.

House 528. 6. If the expense of $1,791 incurred at Gander for a cabinet meeting as quoted in Auditor R. Simmons 531. 6. Premier Moores 531. 6. General’s Report could be enlarged upon H 697. 8. What steps taken to recover social assist— R. Moores 533. 6. R.C. Brett 533. 6. ance overpayment claims T. Lush 1087. 12. H 700. 8. 1088. 12. If Mm. of Manpower & Industrial Relations rould state why payment without appropriation for unused accommodation (i.e.) mobile home T. Lush 535. 6. J.G. Rousseau 537. 6. rented by his 3epartment 616. 7. — 77—

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK What the new Energy Corp. of the three Maritime Provinces will do for the develop ment of hydro power in this Province S.A. Neary 537. 6. A.B. Peckford 538. 6. Labor situation at 10CC in Labrador and Opp. Leader 619. 7. T.A. Hickman 619. 7. when an industrial inquiry commission will 983. 11. J.G. Rousseau 702. 8. be appointed S.A. Neary 620. 7. 836. 9. 836. 9. “ 983. 11. T. Lush 702. 8. 8590. 88. 836. 9. 9794. 100. 1378. 15. Premier Moores 1378. 15. T. Rideout 8590. 88. I. Strachan 9794. 100.

Re-Order in Council 1975 - ‘That a pilot project be undertaken in a school’ — if Mm. of Education aware that he acted without authority re Holy Spirit School, Manuels F.B. Rowe 623. 7. N. House 624. 7. extra school buses “ “ 699. 8. If attempts made to convene a meeting of all S.A. Neary 625. 7. A.B. Peckford 625. 7. oil and gas companies to make prices uniform 1047. 11. 1049. 11. If Mm. of Social Services could give infor mation re a petition from Virginia Park residents re hosting problems, etc. J. Nolan 625. 7. R.C. Brett 625. 7.

If legislation will be introduced to restrict brewing companies from using their names in sponsoring sporting events W. MacNeil 630. 7. H.A. Collins 630. 7. — 78 — h..) J *•J .) *J .J ..J J J J ..J ...J .•J

r r r’ r r” r r r.” •r’’ (“ r r”r C’. C’ r r— r’ ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK Why overpayments made in Dept. of Fisheries (i.e.) duplicate for car rental hounties to (50) small fishing boat owners and bounties paid to inelegible boat owners, etc. Auditor General’s Report E.W. Winsor 630. 7. W. Carter 631. 7. Job creation program in Social Services R. Noores 631. 7. R.C. Brett 631. 7. Department T. Lush 843. 9. “ 700. 8. Opp. Leader 1554. 17. “ “ 944. 9. S.A. Neary 6119. 63. “ “ 1556. 17. 1667. 18. 6119. 63.

If Auditor General has authority to examine the Memorial University accounts J. Nolan 633. 7. C.W. Doody 633. 7. If a report could be given on the fraud S.A. Neary 634. 7. T.A. Hickman 63. 7. cases being investigated (i.e.) Fisheries “ 841. 9. “ “ 842. 9. gear replacement scandal, etc. 3691. 38. “ “ 3692. 38. 3833,37 39 “ “ 3838 39 7160. 74. “ “ 7160. 74. app. Leader 3692. 38. 3841. 39. J. Nolan 3692. 38. 3841. 39. If tenders called for services paid to a F.B. Rowe 636. 7. W. House 636. 7. public relations firm for school taxation “ 842. 9. “ “ 842. 9. — 79 —

ORAL QUESTIONS fcont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK Report requested of plane crash accident Winterland, Burin Peninsula - responsibility of maintenance to runway, etc. S.A. Neary 700. 8. J. Morgan 700. 8. Affiliated Marine Metals and Salvage Co. J. Nodder 702. 8. J. Morgan 702. 8. (scrap vehicles) “ 988. 11. “ 988. 11. S.A. Weary 3893. 40. ‘ 1668. 18. G. Flight 3895. 40. A.J. Murphy 1728. 19. J. Nolan 3897. 40. ‘ “ 3893. 40. 5529. 57. “ “ 5529. 57. Teacher’s pension plan (contributions, F.B. Rowe 703,712. 8. C.W. Doody 703,712. 8. funded, etc.) “ “ 830. 9. “ “ 830. 9. 1070. 12. “ 897. 10.

S.A. Neary 707. 8. ‘ ‘ 1070. 12. T. Lush 896. 10. W. House 714. 8. Opp. Leader 828. 9. “ 828. 9. 899. 10. R. Simmons 1074. 12. t1aterford Hospital strike; restructured S.A. Weary 716. 8. C.W. Doody 716. 8. pension plan; Hart Report ‘ 1281. 14. “ “ 1276. 14. 1386. 15. ‘ “ 1385. 15. 1821. 20. ‘ 1573. 17. II 1928. 21. 1671. 18. - 2042. 22. ‘ 1821. 20. 2120. 23. 2034. 22. 2460. 26. ‘ “ 2120. 23. 2901. 30. “ 2456. 26. 3093. 32. “ 2658. 28. — 80 — J j j ) ] _J ] __j _] .__J _J _j __] __]

(F(11FUII[ ORALQUESTIONS(cant’a.) SUBJECT ASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK WaterfordHospitalcont’d...S.A.Neary3213.33.C.W.Doody3086,93.32. 3415,31.35.“ “3208,13.33. 4916,30.50.“ ‘3413,31.35. 10596.108.“ “3597.37. J.Nolan1276.14.“ “3847.39. 1671.18.“ “4624.47. 2044.22.“ “4916,30.50. 2456.26.“ “5065.52. 3093.32.“ “6408.66. 3413,30.35.“ “10596.106. 3848.39.“ “11243.114. 4319.44.“ “11608.118. 4931.50.PremierMoores1383.15. 5069.52.R.Wells1573.17. F.White1279.14.H.A.Collins1929.21.

Opp.Leader1383.15.“ “3199.33. 2038.22.“ “3430.35. 3414,30.35.““ -3848.39. 3597.37.“ “3891.40. 3691.38.J.G.Rousseau2895.30. 5064.52.“ “3691.38. 5401.55.“ “5402.55. 11606.118.“ “6120.63. G.Flight1933.21.T.A.Hickman2895,2900.30. 6120.63.“ “3199.33. 6410.66.“ “3415.35. T.Lush2034.22.“ “3691.38. 2895,2900.30.“ 4319.44. “ “3085.32.“ “5401.55. 3208.33. 4624.47. 6408.66. “ “7166.74. —81—

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK Waterford Hospital cont’d... R. Simmons 2657. 28. E. Maynard 7166. 74. 3199. 33. H. Mclsaac 3847. 39. T. Rideout 11243. 114. What effect the takeover of the fish plant by Connors Bros. will have in Isle aux Morts S.A. Neary 834. 9. W. Carter 834. 9. Spruce budworm spraying; McConnell G. Flight 838. 9. E. Maynard 838. 9. Advertising ‘ “ 2347. 25. ‘ ‘ 2348. 25. 8706. 89. 7861. 81. 11257. 114. “ ‘ 8705. 89. 12604,08. 128. ‘ 9404. 96. Opp. Leader 7861. 81. 11257. 114. L. Woodrow 8705. 89. “ “ 11707. 119. J. Nolan 9403. 96. 12604. 128. F.B.

Rowe 9405. 96. A.J. Murphy 12608. 128. F. White 11707. 119. If a recovery judgement fund exists where motor vehicle accidents occur and no in surance carried by the other person J. Nolan 839. 9. T.A. Hickman 839. 9. If Dept. of Transportation has received a request from City of St. John’s for emergency assistance during present circumstances or in case of a snowstorm J. Nodder 840. 9. J. Morgan 840. 9. If prior consultation with the optometrists before legislation introduced T. Rideout 246. 9. H.A. Collins 846. 9. — 82 — I j .....J J .J __j ] .] J

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r c u r v— tEE [ [“ t t- ( 1 I L ORAL QUESTIONS fcont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PA(E BOOK Municipal Council outside workers strike Opp. Leader 894. 10. T. Farrell 895. 10. 1086. 12. J.G. Rousseau 1086. 12. Which law firm represented the bond pur chasers in the recent $50 million bond issue S.A. Neary 902. 10. C.W. Doody 902. 10. floated by the Province of Nfld. Otp. Leader 905. 10. What was the nature of the revisions and organization in Dept. of Transportation & Communications at a cost of $28,820 without legislation appropriation J. Hodder 906. 10. J. Morgan 906. 10.

If the following documents could be tabled re a,b,c, of Ministerial Statement by Mm. of Mines & Energy on energy conservation proposal that was given 15/02/77 I. Straclian 906. 10. A.B. Peckford 907. 10. If steps taken re large portions of seal meat left on the ice in various parts of Nfld. S.A. Neary 907. 10. W. Carter 908. 10. presently and if the Comfort Cove cannery E.W. Winsor 911. 10. Premier Moores 910. 19. being reactivated F. White 912. 10. If any known cases of meningitis in Nfld. S.A. Neary 986. 11. H.A. Collins 986. 11. at present time 1275. 14.

If Mm. of Transportation could state if it is being considered to move the highway F.B. Rowe 986. 11. J. Morgan 987. 11. depot from Old Perlican; if so, where I’ 1052. 11. I’ 1055. 11. — 83—

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If the Govt. plans to takeover Piper’s Hole Park, Swift Current as a Prov. Park W. Callan 989. 11. T.V. Hickey 989. 11. Who replaced Judge Morgan, the one-man com mission of inquiry into private boarding homes that house senior citizens and mentally and physicially handicapped in Nfld. and what were the terms of reference, etc. S.A. Neary 993. 11. 1-l.A. Collins 993. 11. If Mm. of Health could report on the amounts recoverable from third parties for services provided under Hospital Insurance Plan T. Rideout 995. 11. H.A.

Collins 995. 11. (i.e.) Auditor General’s Report Opp. leader 997. 11. Closing down the Buchans - Millertown C. Flight 998. 11. J. Morgan 998. 11. Railway by ASARCO “ “ 2661. 28. “ “ 1374. 15. 3006. 31. “ 2661. 28. 2992,3007. 31. What action will be taken to recover $272,300 outstanding from St. John’s Housing Corp. (i.e.) Auditor General’s Report H. Mclsaac 999. 11. J.G. Rousseau 999. 11. If Govt. gives preference to buying local beef for consumption in its institutions, etc. J. Nolan 1000. 11. J.G. Rousseau 1000. 11. — 24 — ) I ) ] j _] -J _j ___._] I -J -j ] __j _] _J

[IF -— 1— v. rz c ORAL QUESTIONS fcont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If Mm. of Forestry & Agriculture could in form the House of negotiations between Price fNfld.) and Mr. Ed Ralph on cutting rights G. Flight 1075. 12. E. Maynard 1077. 12. to all birch and hardwoods on Price T. Rideout 1079. 12. C.W. Doody 1393. 15. (Nfld.) limits W. MacNeil 1393. 15. If Mm. of Forestry & Agriculture could ex plain the delay in getting legal title to land which had been formerly held as squatters rights; policy for applications F. White 1080. 12. E.

Maynard 1080. 12. for crown land for agricultural purposes R. Simmons 1081. 12. Marine service centers E.W. Winsor 1085. 12. U. Carter 1085. 12. J.R. Sinaliwood 1770. 19. 11 1770. 19. When construction will start on community stage in Renews M. O’Brien 1087. 12. W. Carter 1087. 12. If consideration given to permit a debate this p.m. on the labour situation generally as requested earlier Opp. Leader 1093. 12. A.B. Peckford 1093. 12. Why the appointed S.O. Committee has not W. Callan 1156. 12. R. Wells 1156. 12. convened a meeting “ 7170. 74.

If an update report could be given on current strikes in Province (i.e.) Labrador J. Nolan 1168. 13. C.W. Doody 1168. 13. Waterford, N.T.A. J.G. Rousseau 1170. 13. — 85— -

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK Sealing industry (adverse publicity); Franz S.A. Neary 1171. 13. W. Carter 1171. 13. Weber; Greenpeace, Brian Davies; RCMP at ‘ 1535. 16. “ 1537. 16. St. Anthony; if unanimous resolution could 2887. 30. 9534. 97. be drafted; Tom Hughes, President of Humane li 4308. 44. T.V. Hickey 1175. 13. Society; tinned seal meat 4621. 47. Premier Moores 1375. 15. J. Nolan 1174. 13. “ 1481,1547. 16. 3009. 31. 1738. 19. Opp. Leader 1375. 15. 4202. 43. 1481 16 4309 44 1544. 16. 4622. 47. 4201. 43. J. Morgan 2554. 27. 4306. 44. T.A. Hickman 2651,57. 28.

F.B. Rowe 1737. 19. “ 2888. 30. 2657. 28. 2994,3008. 31. 3008. 31. J. Lundrigan 4307. 44. J. Hodder 2554. 27. E.W. Winsor 2651. 28. 2891. 30. 9534. 97. F. White 2654. 28. ° 2999. 31. R. Simmons 2993. 31. If a site selected to establish a Heritage Village; if Sandy Point proposal being considered H. Mclsaac 1175. 13. T.V. Hickey 1176. 13. How much money will have to be paid back to Ottawa as overpayments in equalization grants and what effect it would have on S.A. Weary 1178. 13. C.W. Doody 1178. 13. Provincial current account J.R. Smaliwood 1181. 13. — 86 — ‘

[ [r—Tr11•t I tEE[E( [.E1 I I [ ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If Mm. of Fisheries could report on the negotiation stages of Fishery Products and B.C. Packers and if it will mean an upgrading of the trawler fleet operating out of Harbour Breton J. Winsor 1288. 14. W. Carter 1288. 14. If a half—load limit will be placed on the Trans Canada Highway and secondary roads J. Hodder 1290. 14. J. Morgan 1290. 14. What is the present status of EMO in Nfld. G. Flight 1291. 14. T.A. Hickman 1291. 14. what is being done about wage and price controls in Nfld. S.A. Neary 1377. 15.

Premier Moores 1377. 15. What improvements have been made in level of services or facilities in the parks for the increase of $1.00 daily G. Flight 1378. 15. T.V. Hickey 1379. 15. If any road sampling done re dust on the Fleur de Lys- Coachxnan#s Cove Road and Seal T. Rideout 1381. 15. J. Morgan 1382. 15. Cove- Wild Cove Road 1480. 16. If plans made for the utilization of the Paddon Memorial Hospital at Happy Valley Goose Bay I. Stracian 1388. 15. H.A. Collins 1388. 15. —

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK What criteria used in granting wells in the various communities I E] .Z_] - _] :_] __J :._zi _LJ I 7 ‘—1:_J __I If negotiations to construct new ferry ter— F. White 1390. 15. J. Morgan 1390. 15. minals; if a regulatory body to report to re “ “ 1538. 16. “ “ 1541. 16. service and increased fares on the ferries T. Lush 1734. 19. “ “ 1734. 19. “ “ 2007. 21. When will the 1977 Budget be delivered; if R. Simmons 1392. 15. C.W. Doody 1392. 15. the estimates of expenditure will be tabled ‘ “ 3085. 32. “ “ 2345. 25. now “ 5536. 57. “ 3085. 32. S.A.

Neary 2345. 25. “ “ 3533. 36. Opp. Leader 3532. 36. “ 3835. 39• ‘I 3834. 39. If Nfld. Hydro will take over Nfld. Light & S.A. Neary 1485. 16. Premier Moores 1485. 16. Power Co.; how the Gull Island power will be J. Nolan 2027. 22. “ “ 2028. 22. distributed, etc.; Opp. Leader’s meeting Opp. Leader 2029. 22. “ ‘ 4452. 45. with Premier Levesque; Public Utilities G. Flight 4452. 45. “ 6111. 63. Board; and electrical increases “ ‘ 6111. 63. A.B. Peckford 5184. 53. T. Lush 5184. 53. “ “ 11622. 118. ‘ “ 11621. 118. “ ‘ 12003. 122. “ 12003. 122. “ 12352. 125. I. Strachan 12352. 125. T. Lush 1558. 17. J. Dinn 1559. 17.

If Govt. considered the practicability and S.A. Neary 1559. 17. A.B. Peckford 1559. 17. legality of placing a royalty on every 0 1992. 21. 1994. 21. kilowatt of power exported to Quebec, etc.; I. Strachan 1565. 17. T.A. Hickman 1562. 17. earnings of Labrador Mining and Exploration R. Simmons 1570. 17. Co. or Canadian Javelin — 88 — I •:I J

t [_. f[ I t I [[ [ ORAL QUESTIONS fcont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOO;’ ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If it is lawful to sell and use fuzzy busters in Nfld. (i.e.) to detect radar traps S.A. Neary 1574. 17. T.A. Hickman 1574. 17. Clarification requested re the grant for S.A. Neary 1671. 18. 1. 0mm 1672. 18. Mt. Pearl tacium, etc.; letter delivered 1739. 19. 1740. 19. to Mt. Pearl Town Council 1924. 21. II.A. Collins 1924. 21. F. White 1742. 19. If Dept. of Environment concerned about the ability of the Exploits dam to hold in the event of a high water level in Red Indian 0. Flight 1674. 18. A.J. Murphy 1675. 18.

Lake 1727. 19. When the freight subsidy on flights to islands of the Northeast Coast will be announced F. White 1676. 18. J. Morgan 1676. 18. If Nfld. is a partner in the Atlantic R. Simmons 1677. 18. C.W. Doodv 1678. 18. Lottery; what percent goes tc each Province J. Nolan 1680. 18. 1833. 20. 1832. 20. 0. Flight 1680. 18. If extensions will be made for registration T. Rideout 1681. 18. J. Morgan 1682. 18. of snowmobiles etc., to isolated communities “ 1735. 19. 1729,36. 19. (i.e.) Harbour Deep R. Simmons 1683. 18. Carbonear water main (holdback fees) R. Moores 1686. 18. 1. 0mm 1687. 18.

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ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If Mm. of Finance could state if a brokerage firm involved in Nfld’s. loan from Alberta J. Nolan 1730. 19. C.W. Doody 1730. 19. F. White 1731. 19. Premier Moores 1731. 19. If aware of Regional College, Corner Brook in financial difficulty because of mechanics liens against the property (i.e.) Group Systems Ltd.; Western Realties S.A. Neary 1732. 19. C.W. Doody 1732. 19. If Govt. is presently withholding funds originally due to Dart Construction for dis bursement to small sub-contractors (i.e.) Bonavista Peninsula roads C. Flight 1736. 19.

J. Morgan 1736. 19. If Mm. of Environment could report on problem in schools in Manuels, C.B. area (i.e.) St. George’s and St. Michael’s J. Nolan 1743. 19. A.J. Murphy 1743. 19. What plans Mm. of Mines & Energy has to assist in the proposed increase of gasoline S.A. Neary 1744. 19. A.B. Peckford 1744. 19. and heating fuel (i.e.) tax decrease R.C. Brett 1746. 19. If any new communities presently being in— F. White 1746. 19. J. Dinn 1746. 19. corporated; Whelan Commission Report; freeze C. Flight 1747. 19. “ 2349. 25. on communities; petition from Epworth; S.A. Weary 1747. 19. 4061. 41.

Green’s Harbour and New Harbour “ ‘ 4065. 41. 4636. 47. I. Strachan 2349. 25. 6514. 67. 4fl66. 41. 9800. 100. — 90 — __J J L.LJ ] I 1 LJ j .J i J Ii I J

tZ •t I I I F t i t I I I I [ I I F ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK Communities being incorporated cont’d... I. Strachan 9809. 100. J. Dinn 9805. 100. R. Oimmons 4061. 41. T. Rideout 4636. 47. Opp. Leader 4637. 47. F.B. Rowe 6514. 67. 9799,9805. 100. P. Canning 9801. 100. If a Govt. policy to hire married personnei R. Simmons 1825. 20. C.W. Doody 1825. 20. preferably on Govt. financed Social Service “ ‘ 1997. 21. R.C. Brett 1826, 34. 20. projects (i.e.) Hampden and if a violation S.A. Neary 1834. 20. “ “ 2004. 21. of the Human Rights Code; Mundy Pond project Dop.

Leader 1917. 21. T.A. Hickman 1926. 20. I? 1918. 21. Big game licences F. White 1920. 21. T.V. Hickey 1920. 21. G. Flight 1923. 21. “ 4804. 49. 4803. 49. “ “ 8214. 84. 8213. 84. “ “ 9024. 92. 9024. 92. Opp. Leader 4805. 49. T. Rideout 9025. 92. If Mm. of Municipal Affairs aware of a plebiscite re Mt. Pearl becoming part of St. John’s municipality also if any of the recommendations of the Henley Commission F. White 1926. 21. J. Dinn 1927. 21. Report being implemented J. Nolan 1928. 21. Tourist chalets F. White 1934. 21. T.V. Hickey 1934. 21. II 9026. 92. “ “ 9027. 92. J.G. Rousseau 9026. 92. — 91—

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If the House of Assembly will sit in the a.m. only tomorrow and if the first order will be Rulings app. Leader 2013. 21. When tabled questions will be answered S.A. Neary 2026. 22. When legislation will be introduced to authorize removing 10% retail sales tax from Opp. Leader 2026. 22. Premier Moores 2027. 22. electrical bills incurred for home heat 2503. 26. A.B. Peckford 2506. 26. Health Sciences Complex — Scrivener (Nfld.) S.A. Neary 2030. 22. Premier Moores 2030. 22.

Ltd.; if royal commission will be instigated 2507. 26. 2115. 23. re S.A. Neary’s allegation March 4, 1977 Opp. Leader 2115. 23. 2540. 27. (A. Davidson); P. Greene, Progressive 2224. 24. T.A. Hickman 2225. 24. Conservative Party donations 2338. 25. 2339. 25. 2539. 27. J.G. Rousseau 2510. 26. R. Simmons 2903. 30. 2904. 30. *J• Carter 3886. 39. *S.A. Neary 3886. a9. Land ownership of the Inuits in Labrador E.W. Winsor 2032. 22. Premier Moores 2032. 22. I. Strachan 2119,30. 23. 2120,30. 23. If Mm. of Social Services could give ad ditional information re electrical fuel allowances at Virginia Park J. Nolan 2033. 22.

P.C. Brett 2033. 22. If the design of the Clarenville Hospital has been completed and when tenders will be P. Simmons 2122. 23. J.G. Rousseau 2122. 23. called 2223. 24. — 92 — 1:ji

rj r rz CE r. t t r r I [ [ I [ CE r I If possible to obtain a Rural Development W. Callan loan for a sawmill on the Avalon Peninsula What happened to the food at Goose Bay as a result of the closing down of the Linerboard logging operation If Dept. of Tourism has been able to collect money paid directly to the Toronto Printing Firm because Cabot Group lv had defaulted If representation received re quality of movies and if an Advisory Board will be set T.V. Hickey 2124. 23. ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK 2123. 23. J. Lundrigan 2123. 23. 2514. 26. 2517. 26. S.A.

Neary 2124. 23. C.W. Doody R. Simmons 2127. 23. 2127. 23. up S.A. Neary 2131. 23. T.A. Hickman 2131. 23. Terra Nova National Park landowners, T. Lush 2226. 24. T.V. Hickey 2226. 24. Sandringham re National Golf Course;“ 2462. 26. 2462. 26. alledged politicians summer homes; Mr. J.1 3697. 38.“ 3697. 38. Rodriguez““ 9105. 93.‘ 9105. 93. S.A. Neary 9027. 92.“ 10111. 103. “ ‘ 9804. 100. J. Morgan 9028. 92. “ 10383. 105. T.A. Hickman 9106. 93 J.G. Rousseau 9804. 100. “ “ 10111. 103. 10386. 105. What is the Govt’s. policy re tractor S.A. Neary 2228. 24. J.

Morgan 2229. 24. trailers using the Trans Canada Highway for“ 2354. 25.““ 2354. 25. freight and rail service; if a reduction in H. Mclsaac 4927. 50. 4927. 50. ferries on the Gulf service““ 5083. 52.““ 5084. 52. — 93—

OPAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If the criticism from Marine Workers Assoc. re plan to lease or charter foreign trawlers will change the views of the Mm. of Fisheries E.W. Winsor 2235. 24. W. Carter 2236. 24. Regulations re legal age for consumption J. Nolan 2350. 25. T.A. Hickman 2350. 25. of alcoholic beverages Opp. Leader 2351. 25. 2546. 27. 6820. 70. 3054. 31. S.A. Neary 2546. 27. Premier Moores 6820. 70. 3052. 31. What steps being taken re a new ferry service between St. Barbe and Labrador side of Straits of Belle Isle Opp. Leader 2446. 26. J. Morgan 2446. 26.

If Govt. deals with one company only in - chartering helicopters and who is author— F. Thite 2449. 26. J. Morgan 2450. 26. ized to travel on them app. Leader 2452. 26. How regulations will be implemented re— T. Rideout 2664. 28. 1-l.A. Collins 2664. 28. lative to medicare abuse 2992. 31. What criteria used in setting boundaries I. Strachan 2666. 28. T.V. Hickey 2666. 28. of the open.-and closed--anagement zones 3006. 31. 3006. 31. for hunting caribou 3057. 31. 3060. 31. I Mm. of Fisheries statement — $35 million R. Simmons 2887. 30. Premier Moores 2887. 30. funding of the longliners Opp.

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ir rrfrt r’ [ii ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If any oil products now beinq purchased from G. Fliqht 2893. 30. A.B. Peckford 2894. 30. Golden Eagle without tender; Bunker C” 3084. 32. 3084. 32. If Mm. of Justice could report on a dis— turbance at Prince of Wales Arena- if he received a report on same S.A. Neary 2696. 30. T.A. Hickman 2896. 30. Alcan Mines, St. Lawrence; agreement signed F. White 2898. 30. A.B. Peckford 2898. 30. in Teheran Opp. Leader 5841. 60. 5841. 60. 12002. 122. 9021. 92. G. Flight 5844. 60.““ 12598. 128. S.A. Neary 9021. 92. T.A.

Hickman 12002. 122. I. Strachan 12598. 128.““ 12598. 128. If the position of chairman of Harmon Corp. is going to be filled w. Mac!eil 2899. 30. J. Dinn 2899. 30. Norma & Gladys G. Flight 2906. 30. T.V. Hickey 2906. 30. S.A. Neary 6113. 63.“ 7487. 77. 8933. 91. 8933. 91. E.W. Winsor 7487. 77. Premier Moores 6114. 63. Upgrading and cost sharing of Trans Canada S.A. Neary 3002. 31. J. Morgan 3002. 31. Highway; commission of inquiry, etc. ; 3206. 33.“ 3204. 33. Rantem; Dr. Sullivan 6524. 67.“ 3612. 37. 9088. 93. 6524. 67. 9529. 97.“ 8586. 88. 10919 111“ 9018. 92. 11611 118.““ 9088. 93. 9419. 96. 9521. 97. — 95—

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK Trans Canada Highway cont’d... J. Hodder 3095. 32. J. Morgan 10920. 111. 3204. 33. “ “ 11611. 118. W. Callan 3612. 37• “ “ 12615. 128. 9094. 93. Premier Moores 3095. 32. H 9418. 96. app, leader 6525. 67. 9521. 97. J. Nolan 8586. 88. F. White 9018. 92. T. Lush 12615. 128. If Mm. of Health could report on the seriousness of carcinoma of the cervix S.A. Neary 3011. 31. H.A. Collins 3011. 31. Hunter safety course W. Callan 3012,63. 31. T.V. Hickey 3012,65. 31. 7167. 74. “ 7167. 74. Esker Road fFreedon Road); airport con- app. Leader 3076. 32.

J. Morgan 3077. 32. struction $24 million (i.e.) Nain, “ “ 7882. 81. “ 7879. 81. Cartwriglit area; North West River Bridge S.A. Neary 7879. 81. “ 9408. 96. construction; Labrador helicopter tenders “ “ 10921. 111. 10921. 111. I. Strachan 7881. 81. ‘ 12015. 122. 9408. 96. 10925. 111. 12014. 122. R. Simmons 9410. 96. F. White 9412. 96. I. Hodder 12016. 122. If the Govt. employees’ pensions are S.A. Neary 3083. 32. C.W. Doody 3084. 32. going to be funded “ 3569. 36. — 96 — L ) ) 1 1 *)

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Morgan 3092. 32. will begin this summerli 3215. 33.‘ 3216. 33. If only one mounted police patrols Hogan’s Pond, St. Phillips and Chamberlains area J. Nolan 3197. 33. T.A. Hickman 3197. 33. Federal Govt. $500,000, Hydro research re S.A. Neary 3198. 33. A.B. Peckford 3198. 33. Lower Churchill Opp. Leader 8196. 84. 8196. 84. 8325. 85. 8326. 85. What happens to applications after deadline date for the Community Consolidation Pro gramme T. Rideout 3202. 33. J. Lundrigan 3203. 33. If the DC-6 aircraft being used for exper imental spraying for spruce budworm is being leased or purchased G. Flight 3207. 33. E.

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ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If the imposition of a tax on Churchill Falls power would interfere with the CFLCo and I. Strachan 3209. 33. A.B. Peckford 3210. 33. Quebec hydro contract T.A. Hickman 3211. 33. Why the promised stadiums at St. George’s, W. Callan 3216. 33. H.A. Collins 3216. 33. Ferryland and Placentia have not been built “ “ 3571. 36. “ “ 3575. 36. If Mm. of Transportation aware that students in Fogo Island refusing to travel by buses on gravel roads because of the condition of the roads E.W. Winsor 3428. 35. J. Morgan 3429. 35.

If a Govt. directive re the wording of Govt. letterheads (i.e.) Nfld. and Labrador R. Simmons 3467. 35. If Mm. of Education aware of move by Canada Manpower to cut down on manpower seats in J. Hodder 3541. 36. W. House 3541. 36. B.T.S.D. Programme in Bay St. George area “ “ 3595. 37. If legislation will be changed to obtain birth certificates W. Callan 3542. 36. H.A. Collins 3542. 36. St. John’s Housing rent increases W. MacNeil 3544. 36. J. Dinn 3545. 36. (Stephenville) Opp. Leader 4057. 41. “ “ 4057. 41. S.A. Neary 4059. 41. J. Nolan 4060. 41. — 98 — )L> J. } ) .

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Govt. re Northside of Argentia Naval base; if the re-routing of tractor trailer trucks from Port aux Basques a consideration S.A. Neary 3548. 36. Premier Moores 3548,49. 36. in the proposal G. Flight 3549. 36. If the dates are being extended for wood W. Callan 3549. 36. E. Maynard 3549. 36. cutting permits 3578. 36.“ 3581. 36. If a contingency plan to cope with deadline of license plates delay in mails due to strike J. Nolan 3550. 36. J. Morgan 3550. 36. When Mm. of Public Works will reply to Question on Order Paper Feb. 8, 1977 re Public Works Department P. Canning 3551. 36. J.G. Rousseau 3552. 36.

What steps taken to have Memorial University to submit a detailed budget to House of S.A. Neary 3600. 37. C.W. Doody 3600. 37. Assembly““ 4076. 41.‘“ 4079. 41. — Qc—

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If possible to get a death certificate from S.A. Neary 3601. 37. H.A. Collins 3602. 37. the Dept. of Statistics 3689. 38. When cobalt treatment will be available at Western Regional Memorial Hospital, Corner Brook I. Woodrow 3606. 37. H.A. Collins 3606. 37. Insurance policies (cancelled for homes with G. Flight 3607. 37. A.J. Murphy 3607. 37. wood burning units) 3846. 39. 3846. 39. H. Mclsaac 4215. 43. 1 4215. 43. If the report of the Task Force of the loggers at Happy Valley - Goose Bay could he made public I. Strachan 3613. 37. J.G.

Rousseau 3613. 37. If contract made with CN or Govt. of Canada re CN Dry Dock bing phased out S.A. Neary 3615. 37. J. Lundrigan 3615. 37. Re cuetion on Mar. 22, 1977 to Mm. of Fisheries re Port au Port Peninsula and Mr. Allan Baker - if it is meant that only one fish processing company can operate in that area and if same criteria is used in J. Hodder 3695. 38. W. Carter 3695. 38. licensing in other areas in the Province I. Strachan 3696. 38. Proposed park at Topsail Beach J. Nolan 3700. 38. T.V. Hickey 3700. 38. 4448. 45. 4448. 45. 9022. 92. 9023. 92. — Jon — ) j i :) :] t1 .Z>

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r’ t c r u 1* ( E cZ: rz ( t {. ORAL QUESTIONS fcont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOCK What criteria used re the issuing of Marriage licenses under the Solemenization of T. Rideout 3700. 38. H.A. Collins 3700. 38. Marriage Act 4085. 41. 4088. 41. Information re circular being circulated to town and community council areas that applied for water and sewer projects F. White 3703. 38. J. Dinn 3703. 32. If a new arrangement to replace the $600. W. Callan 3705. 38. J. Dinn 3705. 38. plan to new homeowners app. Leader 3706. 38.“ 3892. 40. 3891. 40.

If Bill 19 will continue tomorrow 29/3/77 or will the Interim Supply Bill be discussed Opp. leader 3780. 38. T.A. Hickman 3780. 38. If a limited number of fish processors will J. Hodder 3842. 39. W. Carter 3842. 39. be operating in Nfld. I. Strachan 3844. 39. If Dept. of Tourism could financially assist Mr. B. kelly in his run across Canada to S.A. Neary 3848. 39. H.A. Collins 3849. 39. advertise the Summer Games T.V. Hickey 3849. Query re discussions between Mm. of Municipal Affairs and Nfld. Light & Power J. Nolan 3851. 39. A.B. Peckford 3852. 39. on Bay Bulls Big Pond J. Dinn 3852. 39.

If information could be given re a barrel making factory in Nfld. F. white 3900. 40. J. Lundrigan 3900. 40. — 101—

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK What criteria used re subsidy to buy an ambulance in a particular area T. Rideout 3901. 40. H.A. Collins 3901. 40. Caribou licenses could be extended to Apr. 30 along Labrador coast 5) if license regulations changed in North I. Strachan 3904. 40. T.V. Hickey 3904. 40. West River re the Indians to hunt caribou Opp. Leader 4914. 50. 4915. 50. If the performance by the Ombudsman satisfactory to Govt. W. Callan 3905. 40. Premier Moores 3905. 40. 5) if his terms of reference will be J. Nolan 3905. 40. H.A. Collins 3907. 40. broadened T.

Rideout 3907. 40. If the Mm. could give information as to whether Booth Fisheries will be leaving Fortune S.A. Neary 3907. 40. W. Carter 3907. 40. If Mm. of Fisheries aware of the destruction of the fishing stages in St. Phillips J. Nolan 3908. 40. W. Carter 3910. 40. If the default on mortgages higher in Nfld. than any other Province J. Nolan 4066. 41. J. Dinn 4067. 41. Metro Engineering re water and sewerage S.A. Neary 4067,75. 41. J. Dinn 4068,75. 41. installation in Pouch Cove, Torbay and “ 5534. 57. 5534. 57. Placentia 6830. 70. ‘ 6830. 70. — lf)2 — 3 ) Li LZ) LI LJ L-) ) (E) ) L j

L) rI[1•1t*11(1’I1F((__4i•i-t__’ ORALQUESTIONS(cont’d.) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK Ifthefinancialstatementof$116,992.J.Hodder4068.41.J.Dinn4068.41. administrationcostsforHarmonComplexonlyOpp.Leader4070.41. G.Flight4071.41. W.MacNeil4072.41. HowmanyincineratorsmanufacturedinNfld. in1976W.Callan4072,75.41.J.Dinn4075.41. WhytheResolutionforInterimSupplyis beingreadthreetimesOpp.Leader4120.42.A.J.Murphy4121.42. WhentheFerrylandandSt.John’sby—S.A.Neary4207.43.PremierMoores4208.43. electionswillbeheld;J.R.Smaliwood’sII 6518.67.“6518.67. resignationasM.H.A.,Twillingate;ifBob““8713.89.“8700,11.89.

Lewis,BobColeorCarlSterrettwillbeF.B.Rowe8700,10.89.1 9017.92. candidatesG.Flight8711.89. J.Nolan9017.92. IftheAdvisoryBoardcheckingintoallG.Flight4208.43.A.J.Murphy4208.43. branchesofinsurance4960.50. J.Nolan4210.43. Opp.Leader4212.43. IfthedraggerbuiltinMarystownforthe Prov.Govt.hasbeencompletedandsoldand ifaconsiderationtobuildmoredraggersP.Canning4218.43.J.Lundrigan4219.43. Ifdrillingwillbedonethisyearoffthe GrandBanksforoilandgasbyMobilOil orBPCanadaS.A.Neary4220.43.A.B.Peckford4220.43. —103—

ORAL QUESTIONS fcont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If the Brinex Uranium mining project will go ahead I. Strachan 4221. 43. A.B. Peckford 4221. 43. If bilingual road signs will be erected on Port au Port Peninsula J. Hodder 4310. 44. J. Morgan 4310. 44. If the three sites selected for construction of the concrete production platforms for I. Straclian 4312. 44. J. Lundrigan 4312. 44. offshore oil and gas and where S.A. Neary 4314. 44. T.A. Hickman 4315. 44. If Nfld. and Federal Govts. arrived at an agreement re operation of ferry service along North East Coast of Nfld. F. White 4316. 44. J.

Morgan 4317. 44. If individuals from unincorporated areas working in incorporated areas pay service fees for full year, if working part time F.B. Rowe 4320. 44. J. Dinn 4320. 44. If no offshore drilling will be done off Labrador or the coast of Nfld. this year S.A. Nearv 4321. 44. T.A. Hickman 4321. 44. When legislation will be brought in for Nfld. & Labrador Hydro to be brought under Opp. Leader 4433. 45. Premier Moores 4433,48. 45. Public Utilities Board S.A. Neary 4435. 45. (

b) Stra€flo turbine I. Strachan 4447. 45. If the road between Winterland and Salt Pond P. Canning 4436. 45. J. Morgan 4437. 45• will be paved this year F. White 4438. 45. — 104 — ) L*) J 1) ) C) - ) LJ i_i :_) ) LZ

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d) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK IftlieNfld.Hydro(shouldbeCFLC0)budget willbebroughtbeforetheHouseofAssembly forscrutiny;IfCFLC0headquarterswillbe movedfromMontrealtoSt.John’sT.Lush4438,47.45.PremierMoores4438,47.45. IfaninvestigationwillbemadeintotheJ.Nolan4439.45.PremierMoores4439,51.45. electricalrateincreasesatWestportT.Rideout4451.45. IfcopiesofthebudgetoftheNfld.& LabradorHydroCorporationcouldbemade availableOpp.Leader4439.45.PremierMoores4440.45. WhentheProvincialProductivityCouncilS.A.Neary4440.45.PremierMoores4440.45. willbeappointed“4963.50.

Ifareviewcanbemadeofruralisolated communitiesbeingfedbydieselgenerated poweri.Strachan4441.45.PremierMoores4441.45. HownianygravelroadsinNfld.havea maximumloadlimitof5,000lbs(i.e.)Seal CoveloadlimitT.Rideout4443.45.J.Morgan4443.45. Iftheprioritysystemfortheissuingof mooselicenseswillbeadheredtoG.Flight4444.45.T.V.Hickey4445.45. FisheryAdvisoryBoardrelobsterandS.A.Neary4449.45.PremierMoores4449.45. salmonprices;designatedareasforlobster“4797.49.W.Carter4798.49. storage;lobsterinsuranceplan““5417.55.5176.53. —105—

ORAL QUESTIONS fcont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK Question re lobster prices cont’d... J.R. Smallwood 4800. 49. W. Carter 5415. 55. E.W. Winsor 5175. 53. 5529. 57. 5846 60 “ 5847 60 9414 96 “ “ 6528 67 F White 5415 55. “ “ 9415 96 9415. 96. J. Winsor 5528. 57. J. Hodder 6528. 67. How many abbatoirs in Nfld. W. Callan 4449. 45. E. Maynard 4520. 45. If a stalemate between the Nfld. Govt., the Govt. of Canada and the oil companies re offshore drilling in future S.A. Neary 4453. 45. Premier Moores 4453. 45.

Which countries visited in Europe to obtain fishing ships; if Federal licenses have to be granted to buy these ships; types of S.A. Neary 4529,45. 46. W. Carter 4530,44. 46. ships; Marystown E.W. Winsor 4544. 46. If Mm. of Education agrees with HUN Dean of J. Nolan 4535. 46. Education’s statement — ‘only educators T. Lush 4538. 46. W. House 4535. 46. should speak on education’ S.A. Neary 4539. 46. Statements by ARNN re child abuse, Exon T. Rideout 4543. 46. T.V. Hickey 4544. 46. House; memo “ “ 4801. 49. (Acting Mm.) 4923. 50. “ “ 4792,4801. 49. 5183. 53. 4805. 49. Opp. Leader 4792,4805. 49. 4924. 50. 4925. 50.

H.A. Collins 5183. 53. J. Nolan 4796. 49. — 106 — L) _J J (} {.J ) ) J

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(: c— r.: I 1— r- i {• I C- c: I ORAL QUESTIONS (cont’d.) PAGE BOOK 4520. 47. : SUBJECT ASKED BY ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If Premier aware of suggestion that the C.L.B. Armoury building is to be demolished JR. Smallwood Premier Moores 4621. 47. If member for Grand Falls made representation to cabinet re the unfairness of the School F.B. Rowe 4625,28, Tax Authority in Grand Falls 4634. 47. W. House 4634. 47. What is the status of the negotiations with the existing timber holders in Nfld. (i.e.) March /73 re Labrador Linerboard W. MacNeil 4635. 47. E. Maynard 4636. 47.

Update re negotiations on possible airstrip programme for the labrador Coast I. Strachan 4809. 49. J. Morgan 4809. 49. If research done re noise as reported by Gander residents of Concorde airplane S.A. Neary 4811. 49. J. Morgan 4811. 49. When contract for Atlantic Design Homes will be awarded W. MacNeil 4927. 50. J. Dinn 4927. 50. Why Assistant Deputy Mm. of Finance is resigning S.A. Neary 5069. 52. C.W. Doody 5070. 52. L’anse au Clair or Red Bay herring plants; Opp. Leader 5074. 52. W. Carter 5074. 52. L’anse au Loup11 6522. 67. 6523. 67. “ 6814. 70. How many repossessions the Rural w. Callan 5076. 52. J.

Lundrigan 5076. 52. Development Authority has made this year 6415. 66. 6415. 66. “ 7350. 75. 7354. 75. S.A. Neary 5077. 52 If negotiations presently ongoing between the Nfld. Govt. and Nfld. Quick Freeze, etc. to operate the LaScie fish plant this year T. Rideout 5078. 52. W. Carter 5078. 52. — 107—

ORAL QUESTIONS C cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK If Mm. of Transportation could explain why the Trans Canada Highway was closed west of Grand Falls after the reconstruction was completed the road was closed while an over pass was being resurfaced G. Flight 5080. 52. J. Morgan 5080. 52. If an inquiry has been made by the Dept. of Manpower & Industrial Relations into the industrial accident at Mundy Pond S.A. Neary 5086. 52. E. Maynard 5088. 52.

If an update could be given by Premier re meetings in Ottawa last week; if plan to bring in foreign boats will be permitted by Ottawa to fish within the 200-mile limit; if Liner- board Mill discussed at meeting; if the Provincial Budget will give the definite decision re the mill; if any discussions to Opp. Leader 5172. 53. Premier Moores 5172. 53. provide assistance for the unemployed S.A. Neary 5174. 53. J. Lundrigan 6291. 64. through various agencies 6289. 64. Renews, Southern Shore foreman appointed Opp. Leader 5177. 53. J. Morgan 5177. 53. (Dept. of Transportation) 10200. 104. 11708. 119. H 11711. 119. J.G.

Rousseau 10200. 104. S.A. Neary 5182. 53. R. Simmons 11708. 119. If an interim agreement for drilling off the coast; if concessions requested by Fed. Govt. I. Strachan 5185. 53. A.B. Peckford 5186. 53. If Mm. of Manpower & Industrial Relations could state if any policy in Nfld. re hiring practices (i.e.) priority to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians R. Simmons 5186. 53. J.G. Rousseau 5186. 53. — 108 — L) 1 LJ L_i I _J c:;-) J L) (i ) :i

rcr’rr i (1— t(.f(_ I ORALQUESTIONS(cont’d.) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK WhentenderswillbecalledforPortaux BasquesToruistInterpretationCentreS.A.Neary5191.53.J.G.Rousseau5191.53. IftheMm.ofTransportationcouldreportif anynewdevelopmentsretheroadsinI.Strachan5402.55.J.Morgan5402.55. CartwrightclosedOpp.Leader5403.55. ErcophosphorusplantatLongHarbourS.A.Neary5405.55.A.J.Murphy5406.55. (deformedrabbits,environment);moose7594.78.W.Patterson5411.55. samplesI.Nolan5411.55.T.V.Hickey7590.78. W.Callan7589.78.“10520.107. 10520.107. G.Flight7591.79.

Whatisthestatusofthepropertiesat Gulibridge-ifGovt.involvedG.Flight5412.55.A.R.Peckford5412. IfMm.ofEducationcouldcomentrestudents coursesnotappropriatelymatchedtothe studentsabilitiesT.Lush5419.55.W.House5419. IfcooperationintheHydraareawasdis cussedbetweenPremiersinCharlottetown, P.E.I.duringPremier’srecentvisitthereR.Simmons5836.60.PremierMoores5836.60. IfthePremiercouldreportonNfld. ConstructionAssoc.charges—‘Nfld’s.low activityinconstruction’S.A.Neary5838.60.PremierMoores5839.69. —109—

ORAL QUESTIONS C cont’d.) SUBJECT ASKED BY PAGE BOOK ANSWERED BY PAGE BOOK Why the Funeral Directors and Embalmers Board has not met since August/1976 J. Nolan 5847. 60. A.J. Murphy 5849. 60. If Nfld. Govt. backing the Nfld. Command of the Royal Canadian Legion re the approval of the closing of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs office in St. John’s S.A. Neary 5849. 60. Premier Moores 5850. 60. If the fishing lodge, Gander River being E.W. Winsor 5851. 60. Premier Moores 5851. 60.sold, also if the Adlatok cabin, Labrador S.A. Neary 5851. 60. being sold J.R. Smallwood 5852. 60.

If hours could be borrowed from another department and used on Health Department Estimates S.A. Neary 5957. 61. A.B. Peckford 5957. 61. If the Gander Bay Lumber Co. had it’s equipment seized by Dept. of Rural S.A. Neary 6073. 62. 1. Lundrigan 6073. 62.Development R. Simmons 6077. 62. If Blackall Elementary School is to be closed T. Lush 6081. 62. W. House 6081. 62. If the Rural Development Dept. forced the bankruptcy and closure of the Botwood Lumber Co. G. Flight 6082. 62. J. Lundrigan 6082. 62. When the new oil and gas regulations will be enforced and how the public will have input into them I.

Straclian 6085. 62. A.B. Peckford 6086. 62. — 110 — cj {). ;_] (

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i(t—rr(-r(ft:1,(t11i ORALQUESTIONSfcont’d.) SUBJECTASKEDBYPAGEBOOKANSWEREDBYPAGEBOOK IfRegionalGovt.willheforcedontheruralS.A.Neary6087.62.J.Dinn6087.62. areas;BayBullsBigPondwatersupply;7477.77.“7473.77. HenleyCommission;MetroBoardOpp.Leader7473.77.9803.100. J.Nolan7479.77.T.A.Hickman9798.100. F.White9797.100. 9803.100. Ifthesoftdrinkincreaseswillbeinvest igatedandifthecocoaandcoffeepricesJ.Nolan6089.62.A.J.Murphy6089.62. couldbeinvestigatedS.A.Neary6090.62. WhatisthestatusoftheGambosawmillT.Lush6091.62.J.Lundrigan6091.62. IfMm.ofFisherieswouldcommentonDailyS.A.Neary6103.63.W.Carter6104.63.

NewsitemreprocessingsmallfishJ.R.Smallwood6104.63. E.W.Winsor6108.63. Therapeuticabortion,hospitalsinvolved;S.A.Neary6109.63.H.A.Collins6109.63. Mr.K.Breen,FamilyLifeCouncil;Mr.1 8699.89.‘8697.89. Lalonde’sstatement-’notenoughhospitals9030.92.9030.92. areprovidingabortions’Opp.Leader8697.89.T.A.Hickman6109.63. IfrepresentationreceivedfromMemorial Universityrethenon-constructionofthe librarybuildingOpp.Leader6111.63.W.House6111.63. Teacher-studentratio;teacherlay-off,T.Lush6112.63.W.House6113.63. U.I.C.benefits;ifsurplusofteachersdueF.B.Rowe6519.67.““6519.67. toimportationOpp.Leader6519.67. “ “8337.85. —111—

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