29 th General Assembly, Third Session

(1951) Speaker Index B BALLAM, HON. CHARLES H. (

L) HUMBER. See also Minister of Labour Apprenticeship Act (Bill 29) Notice of motion, 296 Second reading, 345, 346–347 Committee, 359, 360 Boiler and Pressure Vessel (Amendment) Act (Bill 15) Notice of motion, 97 Second reading, 222 Committee, 242 Budget

(1951) Debate, 547, 573 Circus City's taxation of, 943 Department of Public Works (Amendment) Act (Bill 37) Notice of motion, 369 Employment Present state of unemployment in province, 219 Estimates Social Security Assessment Division, 608 Department of Natural Resources, 802 Department of Labour, 804, 805 Immigrant workers Table statement showing number of aliens, together with their names, nationalities, professions or trades) at present employed by the contractors of the cement and gypsum mills at Corner Brook in both the offices and on the works, 1222 Labour Relations (Amendment) Act (Bill 54) Notice of motion, 828 Second reading, 874–875 Committee, 876, 877 Labour Relations Board Table annual report of the Labour Relations Board, 492 Minimum Wage Board Table the annual report of the Minimum Wage Board, 492 Mining Number of Newfoundlanders employed in iron ore industry, and future prospects of employment, 225 Motor Carrier Act (Bill 93) Second reading, 1040–1041 Petitions Dogs Belburns, 28 Points of Order Every Member must vote when the House divides, 951 Minister presenting a bill has the right to recommit any

section of it until it is adopted, 951 Questions 17 Answer Number of Newfoundlanders employed in iron ore industry, and future prospects of employment, 225 54 (

a) Answer Present state of unemployment in province, 219 56 b(1) Answer Members of the Workmen's Compensation Board, 226 56 b(2) Answer Salary of members of Workmen's Compensation Board, 226 56 b(3) Answer Number employed by the Workmen's Compensation Board, 226 56 b(4) Answer Employees of Workmen's Compensation Board, and their duties and salaries, 226–227 84

(5) Answer Total cost of the committee to date, including travelling expenses, 227 88

(1) Answer Table annual report of the Labour Relations Board, 492 88

(2) Answer Table the annual report of the Minimum Wage Board, 492 115 Answer Table statement showing number of aliens, together with their names, nationalities, professions or trades) at present employed by the contractors of the cement and gypsum mills at Corner Brook in both the offices and on the works, 1222 Railway Pensions, 608 Resolutions Migratory Birds Convention Act Relaxation of provisions, to prevent undue hardship on fishing population of province Debate, 337 Safety of Workmen in Mines Act (Bill 85) Second reading, 383–384 Committee, 427 St. John's Municipal (Amendment) Act (Bill 56) Committee, 941, 943, 946, 948

Standing Orders Committee Revised Rules of the House Committee of the Whole, 398 Trade Union (Amendment) Act (Bill 62) Notice of motion, 906 Second reading, 988 Water and Sewerage Corporation of Greater Corner Brook Act (Bill 79) Committee, 928, 930, 932, 934 Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) (No. 2) Act (Bill 51) Notice of motion, 124, 906 Second reading, 988 Committee, 994 Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Act (Bill 2) Notice of motion, 97 Second reading, 170–171 Committee, 193 Workmen's Compensation (Date of Coming into Force) Act (Bill 25) Notice of motion, 223 Second reading, 315 Workmen's Compensation Board Employees of Workmen's Compensation Board, and their duties and salaries, 226–227 Members of the Workmen's Compensation Board, 226 Number employed by the Workmen's Compensation Board, 226 Salary of members of Workmen's Compensation Board, 226 BUTTON, C.

MAXWELL (

L) TRINITY SOUTH Newfoundland Teachers' Association Act (Bill 26) Committee, 329 Petitions Hospitals Trinity South, 28 Resolutions Migratory Birds Convention Act Relaxation of provisions, to prevent undue hardship on fishing population of province Debate, 338 Speech from the Throne Debate, 228–231 C CANNING, PATRICK (

L) PLACENTIA WEST Resolutions Migratory Birds Convention Act Relaxation of provisions, to prevent undue hardship on fishing population of province Debate, 341–342 Speech from the Throne Debate, 318–320 CASHIN, PETER (IND.) FERRYLAND Alcoholism, 214 Baxter, James Salary, 661 Board of Liquor Control Amount of actual cash to credit of treasury in the Bank of Montreal on February 28th 1951; amount of cash to credit of Board of Liquor Control on February 28th 1951, 30 Budget

(1951) Debate, 536, 538, 540, 542–560, 581, 585, 586, 709–730 Cashin, Major Peter John Referring to his problem with alcohol, 213, 627 Department of Economic Development Statement showing travel or living expenses paid to other staff members or staff of the Director General of Economic Development, 439 Estimates Legislature, 589 Provincial Affairs, 640, 641, 647–651 Education, 671, 672–673, 676, 677 Department of Attorney General, 1047–1048 Ferryland Cottage hospital, 1060, 1061 Finance Amount of loans made to various fish companies under the Commission Government to date, with details, 438 Amount of revenue collected through the Social Security Act up to March 31 1951, 438 Names of individuals or corporations who have received such loans, together with amounts each individual or corporation has received, 438 Revenue collected through the Social Security Act up to March 31 1951, by District, 432 Statement showing amounts guaranteed to various corporations or individuals, 31 Statement showing amounts of loans granted by various loan boards under chairmanship of Mr.

James Baxter, 438 Statement showing under various revenue headings the amount of monies received from the federal government for old age pensions, hospitals, etc., including transitional grants and to cover the revenues for the fiscal year 1950-1951, 438–439 Table Public Accounts, Auditor General Report and Report of Comptroller General for 1949-1950, 30 Government - Seigheim (Agreement) Act (Bill 92) Second reading, 1136, 1138–1143, 1196–1204 Committee, 1279, 1280 Hansard

Questioning date of availability, 590 Hospitals Tenders submitted for construction of additional wings to the Mental Hospital, and details of contracts, 31 Why cottage hospital has not been constructed in District of Ferryland as provided for in last year's budget, 31 Housing Corporation Statement of cost of operating various apartment buildings in the Housing Corporation, and details of costs, 31 Hydroelectricity Statement showing amount paid the Power Corporation of Canada in connection with its survey of possible hydro development at Bay d'Espoir, 439 Industrial and Cost Accountants Act (Bill 69) Second reading, 462 International Basic Economy Corporation (IBEC) Not in Government's interests to table report, 1013 Statement showing total amount paid to International Basic Economy Corporation (IBEC) for conducting survey on various industrial prospects, 439 Loan and Guarantee Act (Bill 53) Committee, 1054, 1056, 1057, 1058 Mining Amount given by government to Newfoundland Mining and Exploration Co., 1032 Mining Tax (Amendment) Act (Bill 80) Committee, 1277 Motions House to demand a public apology from the publishers of the Daily News Debate, 430–431 House to refer matter

article in the Daily News to a Select Committee Moved, 431 Revised Rules That No. 57 and No. 58 of the Revised Rules of the House stand Moved, 449 National Parks (Lands) Act (Bill 42) Committee, 638 Natural resources Whether government intends to introduce legislation to develop the natural wealth of the province, 439 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Limited Act (Bill 88) Second reading, 1004–1007, 1008–1013, 1013– 1028, 1032, 1033, 1036, 1152, 1160, 1191 Committee, 1223–1224, 1225–1226, 1227, 1228, 1229, 1230, 1231–1232, 1233, 1234, 1235 Newfoundland Federation of Fishermen Act (Bill 70) Second reading, 1126 Newfoundland Savings Bank Statement showing operations of the Newfoundland Savings Bank for the fiscal year 1949-1950, 30 Petitions Pension for Mr.

James Forbes, 469 Roads Renews, 28 Points of Order Current debate is on Supplementary Supply, not Estimates, 992 Whether answers should be tabled without being read, 332 Points of Privilege Letter in the Daily News Member takes strong exception to, 430–431 Public Accounts Formerly tabled in a large ledger, 48 Public Service (Supplementary Supply) Act (Bill 57) Committee, 350, 351, 353, 356 Recommitted, 990, 992 Public Service Act (Bill 1) Committee (debate), 130, 131, 132–133, 134, 135–136, 137 Pulp and Paper Possible mill on South West coast, 1013–1015 Questions 11(1) Notice Table Public Accounts, Auditor General Report and Report of Comptroller General for 1949-1950, 30 11(2) Notice Statement certified by Auditor General showing amount placed to credit of Province from the surplus under the Terms of Union, and the amount to the credit of the same account at the present time, 30 11(3) Notice Statement of revenue and expenditure for fiscal year 1949-1950, with various headings; amounts received by Federal Government as Transitional grant for fiscal year 1949-1950; amounts received from Federal Government under headings of Public Health and Welfare for fiscal year 1949-1950, 30 11(4) Notice Amount received from Federal Government from April 1 1950 to date for Transitional Grant; amount received under Department of Health and Welfare for old age pensions, etc., 30 11(5) Notice

Amount of actual cash to credit of treasury in the Bank of Montreal on February 28th 1951; amount of cash to credit of Board of Liquor Control on February 28th 1951, 30 11(6) Notice Statement showing operations of the Newfoundland Savings Bank for the fiscal year 1949-1950, 30 11(7) Notice Statement of actual cash loaned to various industries, giving names of corporations and all particulars of loans, including amounts advanced by the Commission of Government, 30 11(8) Notice Statement showing amounts guaranteed to various corporations or individuals, 31 13 Notice Statement of cost of operating various apartment buildings in the Housing Corporation, and details of costs, 31 Why cottage hospital has not been constructed in District of Ferryland as provided for in last year's budget, 31 14

(1) Notice Number of miles constructed under the Trans-Canada Highway plan in 1950, and details of costs and future work plan, 31 14

(2) Notice Amount of money expended in form of relief work on public highroads during 1950, by District, 31 14

(3) Notice Copy of tenders submitted for construction of additional wings to the Mental Hospital, and details of contracts, 31 102

(1) Notice Amount of revenue collected through the Social Security Act up to March 31 1951, 438 102

(2) Notice Revenue collected through the Social Security Act up to March 31 1951, by District, 432 102

(3) Notice Amount of loans made to various fish companies under the Commission Government to date, with details, 438 103

(1) Notice Statement showing amounts of loans granted by various loan boards under chairmanship of Mr. James Baxter, 438 103

(2) Notice Names of individuals or corporations who have received such loans, together with amounts each individual or corporation has received, 438 103

(3) Notice Terms of such loans and what security has been given, 438 104 Notice Statement showing under various revenue headings the amount of monies received from the federal government for old age pensions, hospitals, etc., including transitional grants and to cover the revenues for the fiscal year 1950-1951, 438–439 105

(1) Notice Total paid to Dr. A. Valdmanis for travelling expenses since his appointment by government last year to date, 439 105

(2) Notice Locations that Dr. Valdmanis visited on government business as well as travel cost breakdown for each visit, 439 105

(3) Notice Statement showing travel or living expenses paid to other staff members or staff of the Director General of Economic Development, 439 105

(4) Notice Statement showing total amount paid to International Basic Economy Corporation (IBEC) for conducting survey on various industrial prospects, 439 105

(5) Notice Statement showing amount paid the Power Corporation of Canada in connection with its survey of possible hydro development at Bay d'Espoir, 439 Answer deferred Statement showing amount paid the Power Corporation of Canada in connection with its survey of possible hydro development at Bay d'Espoir, 472

(6) Notice Whether government intends to introduce legislation to develop the natural wealth of the province, 439 105

(7) Notice What progress has been made by Dr. Valdmanis and government towards establishing a pulp and paper mill in Newfoundland or Labrador, 439 112

(1) Answer deferred What amount was expended during the fiscal year 1950-1951 on the campaign to buy Newfoundland products, 1276, 1277 Speech from the Throne Debate, 207–216 St.

John's Housing Corporation (Amendment) Act (Bill 40) Committee, 474, 475–476, 478–480 Standing Orders Committee Revised Rules of the House Committee of the Whole, 407–408, 409, 444, 450 Whether to proceed with Committee of the Whole, 386–387 Terms of Union Amount received from Federal Government from April 1 1950 to date for Transitional Grant; amount received under Department of Health and Welfare for old age pensions, etc., 30 Statement certified by Auditor General showing amount placed to credit of Province from the surplus under the Terms of Union, and the amount to the credit of the same account at the present time, 30 Statement of revenue and expenditure for fiscal year 1949-1950, with various headings; amounts received by Federal Government as Transitional grant for fiscal year 1949- 1950; amounts received from Federal Government under headings of Public Health and Welfare for fiscal year 1949- 1950, 30 Timber Licenses (Reversion to Crown) Act (Bill 82) Second reading, 1106, 1107–1109 Town Council Bond Guarantee Act (Bill 78) Committee, 1269, 1272–1273 Transportation Roads Amount of money expended in form of relief work on public highroads during 1950, by District, 31 Trans-Canada Highway Number of miles constructed under the Trans- Canada Highway plan in 1950, and details of costs and future work plan, 31 Valdmanis, Alfred, 212 Locations that Dr.

Valdmanis visited on government business as well as travel cost breakdown for each visit, 439 Total paid to Dr. A. Valdmanis for travelling expenses since his appointment by government last year to date, 439 What progress has been made by Dr. Valdmanis and government towards establishing a pulp and paper mill in Newfoundland or Labrador, 439 CHALKER, HON. JAMES R. (

L) HARBOUR GRACE. See also Minister of Health Budget

(1951) Debate, 746, 780 Circus City's taxation of, 946–947 Estimates Department of Public Health, 809–815, 812, 814 Ferryland Cottage hospital, 1060 Highway Traffic Act (Bill 95) Committee, 861 Hospitals Why cottage hospital has not been constructed in District of Ferryland as provided for in last year's budget, 51 Questions 13 Answer Why cottage hospital has not been constructed in District of Ferryland as provided for in last year's budget, 51 Resolutions Migratory Birds Convention Act Relaxation of provisions, to prevent undue hardship on fishing population of province Debate, 341 St.

John's Municipal (Amendment) Act (Bill 56) Committee, 946–947, 949 Statute (Repeal Act) (Bill 50) Committee, 872 Water and Sewerage Corporation of Greater Corner Brook Act (Bill 79) Committee, 927 COURAGE, JOHN R. (

L) FORTUNE BAY AND HERMITAGE Budget

(1951) Debate, 579–582, 734–738 Estimates Education, 678 Industrial and Cost Accountants Act (Bill 69) Select Committee appointed, 463 Law Society (Amendment) Act (Bill 59) Committee, 467

Motions House to demand a public apology from the publishers of the Daily News Moved, 430 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Limited Act (Bill 88) Second reading, 1151–1155 Newfoundland Teachers' Association Act (Bill 26) Second reading, 315 Committee, 328 Petitions Doctor's residence St.

Alban's, 40 Fishery Protection of herring fishery Fortune Bay, 222 Roads English Harbour West, 316 Points of Order Language, unparliamentary Referring to members on government side of house as "shadows," 1135 No mention should be made of a bill passed in a former session, 445–446 Points of Privilege Letter in the Daily News Member takes strong exception to, 429–430 Public Service Act (Bill 1) Committee (debate), 184 Resolutions Migratory Birds Convention Act Relaxation of provisions, to prevent undue hardship on fishing population of province Debate, 335–336 Rulings Language, parliamentary "Rubber stamps" ruled out of order, 448 Spectators in gallery are to be seen but not heard, 645 Speech from the Throne Debate, 84–88 Standing Orders Committee Revised Rules of the House Committee of the Whole, 440, 442 Whether to proceed with Revised Rules, 391 Withdrawal from Select Committee, 459–460 Turrs, 86 CURTIS, HON.

LESLIE R. (

L) TWILLINGATE Accident Insurance Companies (Licensing) (Amendment) Act (Bill 14 ) Second reading, 170 Agreement for Policing the Province (Amendment) Act (Bill 8 ) Notice of motion, 26 Second reading, 54–55 Alcoholic Liquors (Amendment) Act (Bill 64 ) Notice of motion, 877 Second reading, 918–919 Committee, 952, 966, 967, 969 Amendment—moved, 966 Armed Forces (Taking of Oaths) Act (Bill 20) Notice of motion, 27 Second reading, 40 Automobile Insurance Act (Bill 94) Second reading, 867 Committee, 870, 874 Budget

(1951) Debate, 582–587, 740, 742 Civil Defence Act (Bill 46) Notice of motion, 877 Second reading, 934 Clarenville vessels At what price were Clarenville boats sold, 196 What was final disposition of Clarenville boats, 195–196 To whom were Clarenville boats sold, 195–196 Companies (Amendment) Act (Bill 76) Notice of motion, 570 Second reading, 821 Committee, 828 Contributory Negligence Act (Bill 48) Notice of motion, 827–828 Second reading, 866–867 Committee, 868–870, 961, 962 Committee, 1278 Amendment—moved, 1278 Amendment—carried, 1278 Corner Brook Area Electricity Supply Act (Bill 18) Notice of motion, 124 Second reading, 222 Committee, 272, 273 Crown Lands (Amendment) Act (Bill 86) Committee, 1316 Amendment—moved, 1316 District Courts (Amendment) Act (Bill 74) Notice of motion, 1285 Second reading, 1306–1307 Education (Teachers' Pensions) (Amendment) Act (Bill 72 ) Recommittal moved, 1321 Estimates Provincial Affairs, 819 Education, 655 Department of Attorney General, 679–681, 682 Department of Public Welfare, 788 Department of Natural Resources, 803 Department of Public Health, 811 Department of Attorney General, 1047, 1048 Family Courts Act (Bill 52) Committee, 820, 821, 828 Finance Discussions with federal government on proposed constitutional amendment to allow provinces to collect sales taxes, 37 Freight rates Update on freight rate dispute, including number of persons employed, salaries, travelling expenses; whether a lowering of the cost of consumer goods at retail prices will result, 100–101

Whether Government will pursue the matter further to have the adjusted rates made retroactive to April 1 1949, 101–107 Government - Seigheim (Agreement) Act (Bill 92) Second reading, 1199–1200 Committee, 1251, 1257, 1258, 1259, 1278–1279, 1280 Amendment—moved, 1280 Harbour Grace Water Company Act (Bill 77) Second reading, 1315, 1316 Highway Traffic Act (Bill 95) Second reading, 837–839 Committee, 843, 845, 853, 854, 855, 856, 861, 862, 863 Amendment—moved, 855 Hollet and Sons Did government provide loan or guarantee to Hollet and Sons of Burin, 199–200 Industrial and Cost Accountants Act (Bill 69) Second reading, 462 Bill be referred to a Select Committee rather than Committee of the Whole—moved, 462 Bill referred to Committee of the Whole—moved, 988–989 Committee, 994, 1045–1045 Industrial Development Loan (Amendment) Act (Bill 21) Second reading deferred, 220 Industrial Enterprises Act (Bill 81) Second reading, 1284–1285 Committee, 1285

Interpretation Act (Bill 4) Notice of motion, 41 Second reading, 119 Committee, 220, 241, 270, 271–272 Amendment (moved), 270–271 Intestate Succession Act (Bill 30) Notice of motion, 223 Second reading, 343–345 Second reading deferred, 315 Committee, 358 James Forbes (Pension) Act (Bill 63) Notice of motion, 990 King's Printers Office Fire, 864, 877–878 Labour Relations (Amendment) Act (Bill 54) Committee, 877 Labrador Mining and Exploration Ltd. (Amendment Act) (Bill 3) Notice of motion, 124 Second reading, 194 Committee, 219 Land Development Act (Bill 97) Second reading, 879, 880 Committee, 880 Law Society (Amendment) Act (Bill 59) Second reading, 454–455 Committee, 466, 467, 468 Recommitted, 485 Third reading, 485 Committee, 1278 Amendment—moved, 1278 Life Insurance (Amendment) Act (Bill 6) Committee, 71, 72 Loan and Guarantee Act (Bill 53) Committee, 888–889 Local Government (Amendment) Act (Bill 44) Notice of motion, 369 Second reading, 615 Local Government (Election) Act (Bill 45) Notice of motion, 369 Committee, 634, 635 Amendment moved, 820 Local Government (Receivership) Act (Bill 17) Committee, 241 Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act (Bill 9) Notice of motion, 26 Manufacture of Pulp and Paper (Amendment) Act (Bill 34) Notice of motion, 369 Second reading, 460 Military Statement by the Prime Minister on the Newfoundland Leased Bases Agreement, 433–437 Mining Tax (Amendment) Act (Bill 80) Committee, 1259 Bill recommitted, 1277 Committee, 1277 Amendment—moved, 1277 Commitee, 1302 Amendment—moved, 1302 Motions House to refer matter

article in the Daily News to a Select Committee Seconded, 432–433 Revised Rules Be adopted forthwith Moved, 451 Report of the committee be adopted Seconded, 473 Motor Carrier Act (Bill 93) Notice of motion, 953 Second reading, 1036–1037, 1043–1044 Committee, 1076, 1110 Third reading Amendment—moved, 1122 National Parks (Lands) Act (Bill 42) Committee, 636, 637, 638 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Is his firm or any other parties than government mentioned in the bill, 1170 What lawyers represented the other parties, 1170 What lawyers were engaged in drafting the bill, 1170 Who drafted the Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Limited bill, 1170 For whom was Mr.

Richardson's firm acting, 1170 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Limited Act (Bill 88) Second reading, 1028–1037, 1062, 1281

Committee, 1227–1230, 1231, 1233, 1234, 1235, 1236, 1237, 1238, 1244–1245, 1247, 1248, 1249–1250, 1251 Amendment—moved, 1244–1245 Amendment—moved, 1281 Amendment—moved, 1283 Amendment—moved, 1283–1284 Newfoundland Association of Architects Act Petition seeking incorporation, 216 Select Committee report, 316 Second reading, 618–619 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax (Amendment) Act (Bill 19) Committee, 119 Newfoundland Federation of Fishermen Act (Bill 70) Second reading, 1126 Newfoundland Teachers' Association Act (Bill 26) Notice of motion, 223 Parsons Pond Oil Lands Vesting Act (Bill 89) Notice of motion, 989 Second reading, 1274–1275 Committee, 1276 Amendment—moved, 1276 Amendment—moved, 1281 Petitions Architects of Newfoundland Seeking incorporation, 216 Select Committee report, 316 Define three mile limit and request the right to cut logs and operate a saw mill Great Harbour Deep, 174 Industrial and Cost Accountants of Newfoundland Seeking incorporation, 216 Select Committee report, 296 Pension for Mr.

James Forbes Select Committee report, 734 Points of Order Every Member must vote when the House divides, 951 Minister presenting a bill has the right to recommit any

section of it until it is adopted, 950, 951 Whether third reading can immediately follow committee debate, 186 Points of Privilege Solicitors sponsoring private bill wish to appear before the House, 822 Poultry and Poultry Products Act (Bill 35) Committee, 486 Proof of Death (Members of Armed Forces Act) (Bill 98) Notice of motion, 317, 330 Second reading, 361 Property Loss Reserve Fund Act (Bill 60) Second reading, 821–822 Public Service (Supplementary Supply) Act (Bill 57) Committee, 364 Public Service Act (Bill 1) Committee (debate), 180–181, 182–183, 186 Public Service Act (Bill 58) Committee—amendment moved, 1303 Public Utilities (Acquisition of Lands) Act (Bill 33) Notice of motion, 369 Committee -466, 465 Public Utilities (Amendment) Act (Bill 66) Notice of motion, 906 Second reading, 1088 Questions 6 Answer Discussions with federal government on proposed constitutional amendment to allow provinces to collect sales taxes, 37 19 Answer deferred Whether Government assisted in setup and operation of fish meal plant at Naval Dockyard in St.

John's, 46 22

(1) Answer Update on freight rate dispute, including number of persons employed, salaries, travelling expenses; whether a lowering of the cost of consumer goods at retail prices will result, 100–101 22

(2) Answer Whether Government will pursue the matter further to have the adjusted rates made retroactive to April 1 1949, 101–107 82

(1) Answer What was final disposition of Clarenville boats, 195–196 82

(2) Answer To whom were Clarenville boats sold, 195– 196 82

(3) Answer At what price were Clarenville boats sold, 196 83

(1) Answer Did government provide loan or guarantee to Hollet and Son of Burin, 199–200 85

(1) Answer How many members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are on duty in Newfoundland, 217 85

(2) Answer How many Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers are paid by the Newfoundland government, 217 109

(1) Answer

Who drafted the Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Limited bill, 1170 109

(2) Answer What lawyers were engaged in drafting the bill, 1170 109

(4) Answer If so, for whom was his firm acting, 1170 109

(5) Answer Is his firm or any other parties than government mentioned in the bill, 1170 109

(6) Answer What lawyers represented the other parties, 1170 Resolutions Migratory Birds Convention Act Relaxation of provisions, to prevent undue hardship on fishing population of province Debate, 336 Restaurants (Amendment) Act (Bill 65) Notice of motion, 953 Second reading, 1044–1045 Committee, 1089, 1110 Revenue and Audit Act (Bill 96) Committee, 1099, 1111–1112, 1113, 1264 Royal Canadian Mounted Police How many members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are on duty in Newfoundland, 217 How many Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers are paid by the Newfoundland government, 217 Safety of Workmen in Mines Act (Bill 85) Committee, 829 Slum Clearance (Amendment) Act (Bill 39) Committee, 611, 613, 614 Speech from the Throne Debate, 306–314 St.

John's Fire Department (Amendment) Act (Bill 47) Notice of motion, 866 Second reading, 873 Committee, 878 St. John's Housing Corporation (Amendment) Act (Bill 40) Committee, 478, 479 Third reading, 806 Third reading Amendment—moved, 805 St.

John's Municipal (Amendment) Act (Bill 56) Second reading, 890–894 Motion to have rules of the House suspended— moved, 913 Committee, 914, 915 Committee, 935, 943, 944, 948, 949, 950, 962, 963, 964, 965, 966 Standing Orders Revised rules, 273 Standing Orders Committee Date for adopting the Revised Rules, 451 Revised rules drafted and tabled, 273 Revised Rules of the House Committee of the Whole, 393, 395–396, 401, 402, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 417, 420, 421, 440, 441–442, 448–449, 450 Whether to proceed with Revised Rules, 390, 392 Statute (Repeal Act) (Bill 50) Notice of motion, 866 Second reading, 871–872 Committee, 872 Committee, 925 Statute Law (Amendment) Act (Bill 55) Notice of motion, 878 Second reading, 906 Committee, 906, 907, 908, 925–926 Amendment—moved, 925 Committee, 993–994 Statutes Act (Bill 5) Second reading, 120 Recommittal—notice of motion, 295 Committee, 325

Summary Jurisdiction (Amendment) Act (Bill 75) Notice of motion, 1222 Second reading, 1286, 1287 Committee, 1303–1304 Survivorship Act (Bill 13) Notice of motion, 38 Second reading, 73–74 Committee, 200 Tabled Data Military Statement by the Prime Minister on the Newfoundland Leased Bases Agreement, 433–437 Standing Orders Revised rules, 273 Town Council Bond Guarantee Act (Bill 78) Committee, 1269 Transportation Clarenville vessels What was final disposition of Clarenville boats, 195–196 Vocational Education Act (Bill 24) Notice of motion, 223 Water and Sewerage Corporation of Greater Corner Brook Act (Bill 79) Committee, 928, 929, 930–931 Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Act (Bill 2) Committee, 192, 193 D DROVER, SAMUEL (

L) WHITE BAY Budget

(1951) Debate, 661–666 Drover, Sam Crosses the floor back to the Government, 666 Outlines reasons for expulsion from government and sitting as an independent, 81–82 House of Assembly Maiden speech, 81–84 Petitions Able-bodied relief Quirpon, 405 Define three mile limit and request the right to cut logs and operate a saw mill Great Harbour Deep, 173–174 Roads Coachman's Cove, 60 Roddington and Englee, 40 Snowmobile trail White Bay, 657 Wild Cove, 388 Speech from the Throne Debate, 81–84 Standing Orders Committee Revised Rules of the House Committee of the Whole, 407 F FAHEY, RONALD (PC) HARBOUR MAIN-BELL ISLAND Alcoholic Liquors (Amendment) Act (Bill 64 ) Second reading, 921–922 Committee, 951–952, 967, 968, 969 Amendment—moved, 952 Blueberries Whether any blueberry areas were leased or rented, 52 Whether concessions were made for blueberry areas, 52 Will the public be denied entry, 52 Boiler and Pressure Vessel (Amendment) Act (Bill 15) Committee, 242 Budget

(1951) Debate, 537, 538, 540, 571–574, 575, 584, 620– 624, 767, 768, 769, 771 Clarenville vessels At what price were Clarenville boats sold, 179 What was final disposition of Clarenville boats, 179 To whom were Clarenville boats sold, 179 Co-operative Development Loan (Amendment) Act (Bill 41) Committee, 630, 631 Companies (Amendment) Act (Bill 76) Committee, 828 Corner Brook Area Electricity Supply Act (Bill 18) Committee, 272–273 Estimates Consolidated Fund Services, 588 Legislature, 591 Executive Council, 593, 594 Finance, 817 Social Security Assessment Division, 604–605 Provincial Affairs, 640, 641, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646 Education, 677–678 Department of Attorney General, 681, 682 Department of Public Works, 686, 690, 691, 693, 694, 695 Department of Public Works Amendment moved, 693 Department of Public Welfare, 786, 788 Department of Natural Resources, 802 Department of Supply, 1051 Government - Seigheim (Agreement) Act (Bill 92) Second reading, 1134, 1135, 1213–1217, 1221 Hansard Corrections made for, 590 Questioning date of availability, 590 Highway Traffic Act (Bill 95) Second reading, 836–837, 838 Committee, 843–844, 847, 849, 851–852, 854, 855, 859 Hollet and Sons Did government provide loan or guarantee to Hollet and Sons of Burin, 199 Did Hollett and Sons buy one of the Clarenville boats, 179 Labour Relations (Amendment) Act (Bill 54) Committee, 876, 877 Loan and Guarantee Act (Bill 53) Committee, 1053, 1057 Local Government (Amendment) Act (Bill 44) Second reading, 615–616 Committee, 631–632 Local Government (Election) Act (Bill 45) Committee, 633, 634, 635 Motions To refer back to estimates 1028 Moved, 1052 Debate, 1052 Motor Carrier Act (Bill 93) Second reading, 1039–1040, 1043, 1044 Second reading—Division called, 1044 Committee, 1070, 1072–1073, 1075–1077, 1078 Third reading Amendment—moved, 1122 Museum In estimates debate, 645 National Parks (Lands) Act (Bill 42) Second reading, 618 Committee, 635–636 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Limited Act (Bill 88) Second reading, 1001–1003, 1152, 1153, 1158, 1159 Second reading Amendment—moved, 1003 Committee, 1225, 1228, 1229, 1237, 1238–1238, 1240, 1243, 1244

Newfoundland Federation of Fishermen Act (Bill 70) Second reading, 1125–1126 Newfoundland Teachers' Association Act (Bill 26) Committee, 327–328, 329 Points of Order Broadcast Need for a public address system to be installed in the Chamber, 603 Members of the House are not to be mentioned by name, 257 Minister presenting a bill has the right to recommit any

section of it until it is adopted, 950 Whether Member can move to eliminate an item in Estimates committee, 599 Whether Orders of the Day should be followed through as compiled, 1090 Points of Privilege Rules of House were broken when not all Members voted in division, 951 Public Service (Supplementary Supply) Act (Bill 57) Committee, 364, 365, 367 Public Service Act (Bill 1) Committee (debate), 183, 184, 185–186 Public Service Act (Bill 38) Second reading, 1122 Public Service Act (Bill 58) Committee, 1303 Questions 31

(1) Notice Whether concessions were made for blueberry areas, 52 31

(2) Notice Whether any blueberry areas were leased or rented, 52 31

(4) Notice Will the public be denied entry, 52 32

(1) Notice Number of sheep imported since April 1950, 52 32

(2) Notice Cost of imported sheep, 52 32

(5) Notice Whether sheep will be distributed to farmers, and under what conditions, 52 82

(1) Notice What was final disposition of Clarenville boats, 179 82

(2) Notice To whom were Clarenville boats sold, 179 82

(3) Notice At what price were Clarenville boats sold, 179 82

(5) Notice Is there any amount outstanding on Clarenville boats, 179 83

(1) Notice Did government provide loan or guarantee to Hollet and Son of Burin, 199 83

(2) Notice Did Hollett and Sons buy one of the Clarenville boats, 179 Railway Pensions, 604, 605, 606–607 Resolutions Migratory Birds Convention Act Relaxation of provisions, to prevent undue hardship on fishing population of province Debate, 342–343 Revenue and Audit Act (Bill 96) Committee, 1260–1261 Safety of Workmen in Mines Act (Bill 85) Committee, 427, 630 School Attendance (Amendment) Act (Bill 27) Committee, 326 Sheep Cost of imported sheep, 52 Number of sheep imported since April 1950, 52 Slum Clearance (Amendment) Act (Bill 39) Committee, 611, 614 Speech from the Throne Debate, 68–70 St.

John's Housing Corporation (Amendment) Act (Bill 40) Committee, 610, 611 St. John's Municipal (Amendment) Act (Bill 56) Second reading, 890, 897–898, 902 Committee, 914 Committee, 935, 938–939, 941–942, 944, 950 Amendment—moved, 941 Standing Orders Committee Revised Rules of the House Committee of the Whole, 395, 396, 403, 407, 408, 410, 413, 414, 415, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 448, 449 Whether to proceed with Revised Rules, 390 Statute Law (Amendment) Act (Bill 55) Committee, 906, 907, 908, 926

Summary Jurisdiction (Amendment) Act (Bill 75) Committee, 1304 Town Council Bond Guarantee Act (Bill 78) Committee, 1274 Transportation Clarenville vessels What was final disposition of Clarenville boats, 179 White-tailed deer Introduction to province, 624 Wild Life Act (Bill 49)

Second reading, 617 FOGWILL, FRANK A (PC) ST.

JOHN'S EAST Air Magnometric Survey Cost of Air Magnometric survey, 61 Has work of Air Magnometric survey been completed, 61 If work of Air Magnometric survey been not been completed, how much remains undone, 61 Whether report on Air Magnometric survey has been made, and will it be tabled, 61 Who was employed to make the Air Magnometric survey, 61 Alcoholic Liquors (Amendment) Act (Bill 64 ) Second reading, 918 Apprenticeship Act (Bill 29) Second reading, 345–346 Committee, 359–360 Board of Liquor Control Amount of cash on hand at Board of Liquor Control on April 1 1951, 331 Board of Liquor Control's balance with Bank of Montreal Board on April 1 1951, 331 Cost value of stock on hand on April 1 1951, 331 Total paid for purchase of spirits, beer and wine for fiscal year ending March 31 1951, 331 Total value of sales for year ending March 31 1951, 331 Whether Board of Liquor Control purchased a motor van, and at what price, 61 Budget

(1951) Debate, 561–562, 566, 625–629, 770, 772, 775 Contributory Negligence Act (Bill 48) Committee, 869, 962 Cost of living Table cost of living index for April 1950 to February 1951, 26 Department of Economic Development Whether services of Director of Economic Development have been secured by contract, and details thereof, 33 Whether the Director of Economic Development has any part time assistants, 331 Election (List of Electors) Act (Bill 61) Committee, 1314 Estimates Consolidated Fund Services, 588 Legislature, 589–590, 591 Executive Council, 593 Social Security Assessment Division, 597, 603, 604, 605, 606–607, 608 Provincial Affairs, 652, 815–817, 819 Education, 676 Department of Attorney General, 681, 682 Department of Public Works, 691, 693, 695 Department of Fisheries and Co-operatiives, 697, 700, 701, 705 Department of Public Welfare, 783, 784, 786, 787 Department of Natural Resources, 791–792, 802, 803, 804 Department of Labour, 805 Department of Public Health, 812, 813, 815 Department of Public Works, 1049–1050 Department of Supply, 1051 Finance Amount of general sales tax collected in Newfoundland by the Government of Canada, 33 Discussions with federal government on proposed constitutional amendment to allow provinces to collect sales taxes, 27 Table statement showing total expenditure under various headings charged to financial surplus account during March 1951, 217 Table statement showing total to the credit of the Province on deposit with the Government of Canada and inform House of total amount to the credit of Province in Bank of Montreal as of February 28 1951, 26 Table total revenue from April 1 1950 to February 28 1951 under various departmental headings, 26 Fishery Number of telegrams received by Premier regarding formation of a fishermen's organization, 27 Statement of cost of visit for Acting Deputy Minister of Fisheries to European fishing centres, including details thereof, 33–34 Total cost of visit of Mr.

Colin Storey to European fishing centres last year, including travel costs, and whether Mr. Storey made a report, 61–62 Whether Government assisted in setup and operation of fish meal plant at Naval Dockyard in St.

John's, 34 Whether government has taken any steps to ascertain from the federal government if money will be available for 1951 exports of salt codfish, 242 Whether government purchased a Carrigut scallop dragger, 244 From whom was the dragger bought, 244 Freight rates Update on freight rate dispute, including number of persons employed, salaries, travelling expenses; whether a lowering of the cost of consumer goods at retail prices will result, 33 Government - Seigheim (Agreement) Act (Bill 92) Second reading, 1135, 1137 Committee, 1256, 1258 Government salaries Salary of Deputy Minister of Fisheries, 61 Table statement showing total amount of salaries paid under Appendix I of the 1950-1951 estimates of expenditure, 331 Hansard Questioning date of availability, 589 Highway Traffic Act (Bill 95) Committee, 847, 851 House of Assembly

Lighting in Chamber inadequate in evening, 1306 Housing Does government representative receive remuneration for his services, 128 How many apartment buildings have been constructed, 128 If work was done on contract, state the terms, 128 Travelling expense costs to date, regarding buildings, 128 What rent will be charged per month, 128 When will buildings be ready for occupancy, 128 Where apartment buildings will been constructed, 128 Who are the builders, 128 Who represents government on this project, 128 Who supervised the work for government, and at what rate of pay, 128 Industrial development Table statement showing total amount spent, committed, or loans guaranteed in respect to industrial development, since April 1 1950, 127 Where new industries are situated, and when they will operate, 127 Whether government intends that new industries will be financed wholly or in part by the expenditure of public money, 127 International Basic Economy Corporation (IBEC) Expenditure to date of the International Basic Economy Corporation (IBEC) survey, 61 Report made to government on International Basic Economy Corporation (IBEC) survey, 61 Labour Relations Board Amount paid to each Member of the Board, and rate per day, 127 Members of Labour Relations Board, 127 Statement of total expenses including travelling of the Board, to date, 127 Table annual report of the Labour Relations Board, 244 Who represents government on the Labour Relations Board, 127 Who represents Labour on the Labour Relations Board, 127 Who represents Trade on the Labour Relations Board, 127 Labrador Mining and Exploration Ltd. (Amendment Act) (Bill 3) Committee, 219 Law Society (Amendment) Act (Bill 59) Committee, 468 Loan and Guarantee Act (Bill 53) Committee, 1054, 1059 Local Government (Amendment) Act (Bill 44) Committee, 631, 632 Local Government (Election) Act (Bill 45) Committee, 633, 634, 635 Lourdes Cooperative Association Does the $40,000 include the amount of $1,229 advanced before union, 76 Minimum Wage Board Table the annual report of the Minimum Wage Board, 244 Mining Number of Newfoundlanders employed in iron ore industry, and future prospects of employment, 34 Motor Carrier Act (Bill 93) Second reading, 1041 Committee, 1071–1072, 1072–1073 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Limited Act (Bill 88) Second reading, 1062, 1153, 1170–1174 Committee, 1238 Newfoundland Federation of Fishermen Act (Bill 70) Second reading, 1126 Newfoundland Industrial Board Whether Government made any attempt to keep Newfoundland Industrial Board functioning, 34 Newfoundland Teachers' Association Act (Bill 26) Committee, 327, 328 Amendment (moved), 327 Petitions Pension for Mr.

James Forbes, 469–470 Points of Order Relevance in committee debate, 1241–1242 Whether answers should be tabled without being read, 332–333 To which department should question be addressed, 223–224 Points of Privilege Language, parliamentary "I believe he tells the truth perhaps some of the time," 113 Whether Members will be given a copy of the material regarding the adjusted freight rates, 108 Public service Percentage of increase of the civil service personnel since June 1949, 61 Public Service (Supplementary Supply) Act (Bill 57) Committee, 354, 356, 362–363, 364, 365, 366 Public Service Act (Bill 1) Committee (debate), 184–185 Questions 1 Notice Furnishings and equipment purchased for west coast Sanatorium, 26 2 Notice Table cost of living index for April 1950 to February 1951, 26 3 Notice Table total revenue from April 1 1950 to February 28 1951 under various departmental headings, 26 4 Notice

Table total expenditure from April 1 1950 to February 28 1951 under various departmental headings, 26 5 Notice Table statement showing total to the credit of the Province on deposit with the Government of Canada and inform House of total amount to the credit of Province in Bank of Montreal as of February 28 1951, 26 6 Notice Discussions with federal government on proposed constitutional amendment to allow provinces to collect sales taxes, 27 7 Notice Number of telegrams received by Premier regarding formation of a fishermen's organization, 27 8 Notice Table statement on advertising program regarding sale of Newfoundland products, concerning amounts paid to firms, 27 15 Notice Whether services of Director of Economic Development have been secured by contract, and details thereof, 33 16 Notice Statement of cost of visit for Acting Deputy Minister of Fisheries to European fishing centres, including details thereof, 33–34 17 Notice Number of Newfoundlanders employed in iron ore industry, and future prospects of employment, 34 18 Notice Whether Government made any attempt to keep Newfoundland Industrial Board functioning, 34 19 Notice Whether Government assisted in setup and operation of fish meal plant at Naval Dockyard in St.

John's, 34 20 Notice Cost of Royal Commission on the Cost of Living, with details on names of Commissioners and employees and salaries, printing costs, and state how Government intends to bring down the cost of living, 33 21 Notice Amount of general sales tax collected in Newfoundland by the Government of Canada, 33 22

(1) Notice Update on freight rate dispute, including number of persons employed, salaries, travelling expenses; whether a lowering of the cost of consumer goods at retail prices will result, 33 27 (9a) Supplementary question Does the $40,000 include the amount of $1,229 advanced before union, 76 28 Notice Whether any request was made to Federal Government to have any portion of the Trans-Canada highway built at a lower standard than the general agreement provides, 52–53 29

(1) Notice Detailed update of work completed on Trans-Canada highway, and cost to date, 53 29

(2) Notice Update on all other work performed on the Trans-Canada Highway and costs to date, 53 40

(1) Notice Expenditure to date of the International Basic Economy Corporation (IBEC) survey, 61 40

(2) Notice Report made to government on International Basic Economy Corporation (IBEC) survey, 61 40

(3) Notice Whether government intends to table report on International Basic Economy Corporation (IBEC) survey, 61 41

(1) Notice Salary of Deputy Minister of Fisheries, 61 41

(2) Notice Percentage of increase of the civil service personnel since June 1949, 61 42

(1) Notice Total number of taverns in Province, and licence holders, 61 42

(2) Notice

Whether Board of Liquor Control purchased a motor van, and at what price, 61 43

(1) Notice Who was employed to make the Air Magnometric survey, 61 43

(2) Notice Cost of Air Magnometric survey, 61 43

(3) Notice Has work of Air Magnometric survey been completed, 61 43

(4) Notice If work of Air Magnometric survey been not been completed, how much remains undone, 61 43

(5) Notice Whether report on Air Magnometric survey has been made, and will it be tabled, 61 44 Notice Total cost of visit of Mr. Colin Storey to European fishing centres last year, including travel costs, and whether Mr.

Storey made a report, 61–62 56 a(1) Notice Members of Labour Relations board, 127 56 a(2) Notice Who represents government on the Labour Relations Board, 127 56 a(3) Notice Who represents Trade on the Labour Relations Board, 127 56 a(4) Notice Who represents Labour on the Labour Relations Board, 127 56 a(5) Notice Statement of total expenses including travelling of the Board, to date, 127 56 a(6) Notice Amount paid to each Member of the Board, and rate per day, 127 56 b(1) Notice Members of the Workmen's Compensation Board, 127, 179 56 b(2) Notice Salary of members of Workmen's Compensation Board, 127, 179 56 b(3) Notice Number employed by the Workmen's Compensation Board, 127, 179 56 b(4) Notice Employees of Workmen's Compensation Board, and their duties and salaries, 127, 179 57

(1) Notice Statement showing total revenue received under various headings credited to financial surplus account from April 1 1950 to February 28 1951, 127, 275–276, 317 57

(2) Notice Table statement showing total expenditure under various headings charged to financial surplus account from April 1 1950 to February 28 1951, 127 58

(1) Notice Table statement showing total amount spent, committed, or loans guaranteed in respect to industrial development, since April 1 1950, 127 58

(3) Notice Number of industries government has decided to financially assist, 127 58

(4) Notice Whether government intends that new industries will be financed wholly or in part by the expenditure of public money, 127 58

(5) Notice Where new industries are situated, and when they will operate, 127 58

(6) Notice Total cost of travelling expenses since April 1 1950, with regard to new industries, 127 59

(1) Notice Members of the Industrial Development Loan Board, 127 59

(2) Notice Expenses of the Development Loan Board to date, 127 59

(3) Notice Whether the Development Loan Board has made loans, 128 59 (

a) Notice Table statement showing total amount collected under subhead of revenue

470, social security assessment, to date, 127 60

(1) Notice Table progress report on slum clearance project, 128 60

(2) Notice Cost of slum clearance project, to date, 128 60

(3) Notice How many houses have been constructed, 128 60

(4) Notice How many apartment buildings have been constructed, 128 60

(5) Notice Where apartment buildings will been constructed, 128 60

(6) Notice When will buildings be ready for occupancy, 128 60

(7) Notice What rent will be charged per month, 128 60

(8) Notice Who are the builders, 128 60

(9) Notice If work was done on contract, state the terms, 128 60

(10) Notice Who supervised the work for government, and at what rate of pay, 128 60

(11) Notice Who represents government on this project, 128 60

(12) Notice Does government representative receive remuneration for his services, 128 60

(13) Notice Travelling expense costs to date, regarding buildings, 128 61

(1) Notice Have repair costs been paid for wharf at Portugal Cove, 128 61

(2) Notice Who made payment for wharf repairs at Portugal Cove, 128 78

(1) Notice Total cost of boat recently built at Clarenville, 200 78

(2) Notice Dimensions boat recently built at Clarenville, and tonnage, capacity, etc., 200 78

(3) Notice Horse power of engine for boat recently built at Clarenville, and name of supplier of engine, 200 78

(4) Notice Type of fishing that Clarenville boat is equipped for, 200 78

(5) Notice Who supplied equipment for boat built at Clarenville, 200 78

(6) Notice When and where will boat built at Clarenville operate, 200 78

(7) Notice If Clarenville boat is successful, does government intend to build further boats on assembly line basis to assist fishing industry, 200 81

(2) Answer In which Districts was road building work done, 217 86

(1) Notice Table statement showing total current revenue received under various headings during March 1951, 216– 217 86

(2) Notice Table statement showing current total current expenditure under various headings during March 1951, 217 86

(3) Notice Table statement showing total revenue received under various headings and credited to financial surplus account during March 1951, 217 86

(4) Notice Table statement showing total expenditure under various headings charged to financial surplus account during March 1951, 217 88

(1) Notice Table annual report of the Labour Relations Board, 244 88

(2) Notice Table the annual report of the Minimum Wage Board, 244 89 Notice Whether it is true that the heating system in the Corner Brook Sanatorium had to be rearranged, and what the extra costs were, 244 90 Notice Whether government has taken any steps to ascertain from the federal government if money will be available for 1951 exports of salt codfish, 242 91

(1) Notice Whether government purchased a Carrigut scallop dragger, 244 91

(2) Notice From whom was the dragger bought, 244 91

(3) Notice What did it cost, 244 91

(4) Notice Table report of her operations for the 1950 season, 244 91

(5) Notice What arrangements have been made for dragger's operation in 1951, 244 Where is she at present, 244 96

(1) Notice Amount of cash on hand at Board of Liquor Control on April 1 1951, 331 Answer deferred Amount of cash on hand at Board of Liquor Control on April 1 1951, 388 96

(2) Notice Board of Liquor Control's balance with Bank of Montreal Board on April 1 1951, 331 Answer deferred Board of Liquor Control's balance with Bank of Montreal Board on April 1 1951, 388 96

(3) Notice Total paid for purchase of spirits, beer and wine for fiscal year ending March 31 1951, 331 96

(5) Notice Cost value of stock on hand on April 1 1951, 331 96

(6) Notice Total value of sales for year ending March 31 1951, 331 97

(1) Notice Number of assistants to Director of Economic Development, their salaries and names, 331 97

(2) Notice Whether the Director of Economic Development has any part time assistants, 331 98 Notice Table statement showing total amount of salaries paid under Appendix I of the 1950-1951 estimates of expenditure, 331 135 Notice Statement showing expenditure to February 28th, 1951, including maintenance of roads and bridges, grants to road committees, improvement and reconstruction of roads and bridges, construction of new roads, erection of highways signs, snow clearing, 53 139

(1) Notice Number of pounds of bacon and ham supplied to various public institutions in St.

John's, and name of the supplier, 1222 Railway Pensions, 604, 605, 606, 608 Resolutions Migratory Birds Convention Act Relaxation of provisions, to prevent undue hardship on fishing population of province Debate, 336 Revenue and Audit Act (Bill 96) Committee, 1092, 1113 Royal Commission on the Cost of Living in Newfoundland Cost of Royal Commission on the Cost of Living in Newfoundland, with details on names of Commissioners and employees and salaries, printing costs, and state how Government intends to bring down the cost of living, 33 Safety of Workmen in Mines Act (Bill 85) Committee, 427, 630 Sanatorium Furnishing and equipment purchases, 26 School Attendance (Amendment) Act (Bill 27) Committee, 326 Slum clearance Cost of slum clearance project, to date, 128 Table progress report on slum clearance project, 128 Slum Clearance (Amendment) Act (Bill 39)

Second reading, 459 Committee, 485 Speech from the Throne Debate, 111–116 St. John's Housing Corporation (Amendment) Act (Bill 40) Committee, 477, 481, 482, 483 St. John's Municipal (Amendment) Act (Bill 56) Second reading, 912–913 Committee, 941, 942, 945, 964, 965 Standing Orders Committee Revised Rules of the House Committee of the Whole, 395, 398–399, 402, 403, 404, 413, 416, 440, 441, 442, 444, 446, 447 Whether to proceed with Committee of the Whole, 386, 388 Whether to proceed with Revised Rules, 392 Statute Law (Amendment) Act (Bill 55) Committee, 906, 907, 908 Steiger, Frederic, 629

Summary Jurisdiction (Amendment) Act (Bill 75) Committee, 1304 Taverns Total number of taverns in Province, and licence holders, 61 Timber Licenses (Reversion to Crown) Act (Bill 82) Second reading, 1163–1165 Transportation Roads In which Districts was road building work done, 217 Trans-Canada Highway Detailed update of work completed on Trans- Canada highway, and cost to date, 53 Update on all other work performed on the Trans-Canada Highway and costs to date, 53 Whether any request was made to Federal Government to have any portion of the Trans-Canada highway built at a lower standard than the general agreement provides, 52–53 Water and Sewerage Corporation of Greater Corner Brook Act (Bill 79) Committee, 928 Wild Life Act (Bill 49) Second reading, 617 Workmen's Compensation Board Employees of Workmen's Compensation Board, and their duties and salaries, 127, 179 Members of the Workmen's Compensation Board, 127, 179 Number employed by the Workmen's Compensation Board, 127, 179 Salary of members of Workmen's Compensation Board, 127, 179 FORSEY, HON.

PHILIP S. (

L) BURIN. See also Minister of Supply Budget

(1951) Debate, 574–575 Cost of living Table cost of living index for April 1950 to February 1951, 35 Estimates Provincial Affairs, 651 Department of Natural Resources, 797, 803, 804 Department of Supply, 1050–1051 Fishery Salt (Sale and Distribution) Act (Bill 67) Notice of motion, 1070 Government purchasing Boots Did government purchase about 800 pairs of boots to send to Labrador last year, 245–246 Were boots for Labrador purchased at the lowest price, 246 Were boots purchased from the lowest bidder, 246 Were tenders called for boots to send to Labrador last year, and how many were received, 246 Santitorium Furnishings and equipment purchased for west coast Sanatorium, 35–37 Government tendering Whether there is a board before which tenders for Government supply are opened and discussed, 111 Who comprises a board, if there is one, 111 Government's purchase of boots What rubber manufacturers do Halley and company Limited and Ships Stores represent in Newfoundland, 348 What type of men's and boys' rubber boots were purchased on behalf of the Labrador Trading Operations last year, 348 What type of rubber boots were supplied respectively by Parker and Monroe Limited, Halley and Company Limited and Ships Stores, 348 Harbour Grace Water Company Act (Bill 77) Notice of motion, 1047 Second reading, 1314–1315, 1316 Committee, 1316 Recommittal moved, 1321 Committee, 1321 Amendment—moved, 1321 Industrial and Cost Accountants Act (Bill 69) Committee, 1045 Local Area Planning Act (Bill 16) Notice of motion, 97 Second reading, 221–222 Local Government (Amendment) Act (Bill 44) Second reading, 615 Committee, 631, 632, 633 Local Government (Election) Act (Bill 45) Second reading, 616 Committee, 633, 634

Local Government (Receivership) Act (Bill 17) Notice of motion, 97 Second Reading, 220–221 Newfoundland Association of Architects Act Second reading, 826 Newfoundland Teachers' Association Act (Bill 26) Committee, 328 Petitions Grand Bank, 953 Points of Order Every Member must vote when the House divides, 951 Points of Privilege

Article in the Evening Telegram Refuting press statement regarding Department of Supply practices, 903– 904 Questions 1 Answer Furnishings and equipment purchased for west coast Sanatorium, 35–37 2 Answer Table cost of living index for April 1950 to February 1951, 35 20 Answer Cost of Royal Commission on the Cost of Living, with details on names of Commissioners and employees and salaries, printing costs, and state how Government intends to bring down the cost of living, 63–64 42

(2) Answer deferred Whether Board of Liquor Control purchased a motor van, and at what price, 80 48a

(1) Answer Whether there is a board before which tenders for Government supply are opened and discussed, 111 48a

(2) Answer Who comprises such a board, 111 87

(1) Answer Did government purchase about 800 pairs of boots to send to Labrador last year, 245–246 87

(2) Answer Were tenders called for boots to send to Labrador last year, and how many were received, 246 87

(3) Answer Were boots for Labrador purchased at the lowest price, 246 94

(1) Answer Further to question 87, what type of men's and boys' rubber boots were purchased on behalf of the Labrador Trading Operations last year, 348 94

(2) Answer What type of rubber boots were supplied respectively by Parker and Monroe Limited, Halley and Company Limited and Ships Stores, 348 94

(3) Answer What rubber manufacturers do Halley and company Limited and Ships Stores represent in Newfoundland, 348 Revenue and Audit Act (Bill 96) Committee, 1097, 1099 Royal Commission on the Cost of Living in Newfoundland Cost of Royal Commission on the Cost of Living in Newfoundland, with details on names of Commissioners and employees and salaries, printing costs, and state how Government intends to bring down the cost of living, 63–64 Sanatorium Furnishing and equipment purchases, 35–37 Speech from the Throne Debate, 116–118 St. John's Housing Corporation (Amendment) Act (Bill 40) Third reading, 806 St.

John's Municipal (Amendment) Act (Bill 56) Second reading, 901 Committee, 940, 944, 945, 949 Standing Orders Committee Revised Rules of the House Committee of the Whole, 395, 411 Town Council Bond Guarantee Act (Bill 78) Notice of motion, 866 Second reading, 970 Bill withdrawn, 1266 Committee, 1269, 1272, 1273, 1274 Water and Sewerage Corporation of Greater Corner Brook Act (Bill 79) Notice of motion, 866 Second reading, 927 Committee, 929, 930, 931, 932, 933–934, 970 Wild Life Act (Bill 49) Second reading, 617 H HEFFERTON, HON. SAMUEL (

L) TRINITY NORTH. See also Minister of Education Budget

(1951) Debate, 666–670, 715 Education (Amendment) Act (Bill 71) Notice of motion, 990

Recommittal—moved, 1121 Committee, 1121 Amendment—moved, 1121 Education (Departmental) (Amendment) Act (Bill 28) Notice of motion, 125 Second reading, 314 Education (Teachers' Pensions) (Amendment) Act (Bill 72 ) Notice of motion, 296 Second reading, 347 Estimates Education, 652, 655, 656–657, 671, 672, 678–678 Highway Traffic Act (Bill 95) Committee, 844, 846, 856, 860, 862 Memorial University (Amendment) Act (Bill 23) Notice of motion, 97–98 Second reading, 314 Memorial University (Pensions) Amendment Act (Bill 36) Notice of motion, 369 Second reading, 460 Newfoundland Teachers' Association Act (Bill 26) Second reading, 315 Committee, 327, 328, 329, 330 Petitions Cold storage plant Elliston, 437 Resolutions Migratory Birds Convention Act Relaxation of provisions, to prevent undue hardship on fishing population of province Debate, 339 Restaurants (Amendment) Act (Bill 65) Committee, 1110 School Attendance (Amendment) Act (Bill 27) Notice of motion, 125 Second reading, 314 Committee, 326 Speech from the Throne Debate, 247–255 Standing Orders Committee Revised Rules of the House Committee of the Whole, 395, 396, 400–401, 416 Timber Licenses (Reversion to Crown) Act (Bill 82) Second reading, 1163 Vocational Education Act (Bill 24) Second reading, 315–316 HIGGINS, JOHN (PC) ST JOHN'S EAST Agreement for Policing the Province (Amendment) Act (Bill 8 ) Second reading, 55 Alcoholic Liquors (Amendment) Act (Bill 64 ) Second reading, 917–918, 923 Committee, 952, 967 Amendment—moved, 952 American Aerated Water Company Government's lack of need to purchase building, 262 Table a copy of architect's report, 125 What independent architect appraised the building bought by Government from American Aerated Water company, 125 What was included in the sale of the American Aerated Water Company building on LeMarchant Road, 32 Whether anyone was paid in connection with the purchase of the American Aerated Water Company, 125 Whether Government is aware that the American Aerated Water Company building was offered for sale previously, 32 Whether Government purchased the American Aerated Water Company building on LeMarchant Road, 32 Whether the American Aerated Water Company building on LeMarchant Road was purchased at appraisement value, 32 Who approached whom regarding the sale of the building, 32 Why Government purchased the American Aerated Water Company building on LeMarchant Road, 32 Andrews Company Amount of money advanced to the Andrews company, and nature of the agreement, 42 Nature of security at date of loan, 52 Whether any of the money has been repaid, 52 Art Paintings of public men (former Speakers), 17–18 Automobile Insurance Act (Bill 94) Second reading, 867 Committee, 870 Birds of Newfoundland In estimates debate, 791 Board of Liquor Control Whether Government has a warehouse for liquor, and its location and capacity, 32 Budget

(1951) Motion to adjourn debate, 517 Debate, 537, 552, 556, 577–579, 711, 738–753, 780 Buy Newfoundland campaign Has the " Buy Newfoundland " organization been audited, 31 By what authority was $50,000 allocated, 31 What is work of Associated Newfoundland Industries in connection with campaign, 31 What papers will get the campaign's advertising, if any, 31 Who appointed the director of the campaign, 31 Who started the " Buy Newfoundland " campaign, 31 Under whose auspices was fair held in August, 31 Cement factory In the event of war, how will spare parts be obtained for cement factory, 32 How many the cement factory will employ, 32

Name of consulting engineer employed to design cement plant in Corner Brook, 74 Name of professional engineer who recommended the awarding of the contract to Messrs. Miag of Brunswick, Germany, 74 Names of manufacturers in the United Kingdom, Canada, or the United States who were invited to submit tenders for erection of cement plant, 74 Table contracts made with Messrs. Miag and Company and William Jones. Lundrigan Limited, 74 Whether any contractors in Newfoundland other than William Jones.

Lundrigan Limited were invited to tender for the excavation, concrete work, construction of pipe lines, erection of silos and other buildings, 74 Whether arrangements have been made to sell cement outside of country, 32 Whether Comptroller was consulted in this matter, 32 Whether Government was offered machinery for cement factory on this continent, 32 Whether machinery was bought in Europe, 32 Whether money has been paid yet on cement mill or its machinery, 32 Who has contract to build cement factory, 32 Who supplied machinery for cement factory, 32 By whom is material for cement plant inspected as to quality and compliance with specifications before leaving the factory in Germany, 74 On whose authority was the cement factory undertaken, 32 Circus Reputation of those which have visited city, 943 Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act (Bill 84) Second reading, 831 Committee, 863 Co-operatives Amount Government has given or guaranteed cooperative associations in St.

George's, Pouch Cove and Mundy Pond, 52 How many cooperatives have failed in recent years, 52 If any cooperative fails, who will buy out the concern, 52 Nature of loans to cooperative associations in St.

George's, Pouch Cove and Mundy Pond, and collateral given, 52 Number of cooperatives recently started, and where and when, 52 What is the possibility of success in supplying 30,000 fishermen by cooperation, 52 Whether all cooperatives are in good financial position, 52 Companies (Amendment) Act (Bill 76) Committee, 828 Contributory Negligence Act (Bill 48) Committee, 868, 869 Corner Brook Area Electricity Supply Act (Bill 18) Committee, 272, 273 Crown Lands (Amendment) Act (Bill 86) Committee, 1316–1317, 1318–1319 Department of Economic Development Salary or other emoluments being paid to Olga Leikness, a secretary in the Department of Economic Development, 126 Department of Public Works (Amendment) Act (Bill 37) Second reading, 461 Estimates Consolidated Fund Services, 588, 589 Legislature, 589, 590 Social Security Assessment Division, 597, 607 Provincial Affairs, 641, 647, 652, 818, 819 Education, 655, 656, 671, 672, 675, 678 Department of Attorney General, 681 Department of Public Works, 688, 689, 692, 695, 696 Department of Fisheries and Co-operatiives, 696, 697, 698, 700, 701, 703–704, 705 Department of Public Welfare, 783, 784, 785, 787 Department of Natural Resources, 791, 795, 797, 801, 803 Department of Public Health, 812, 814 Department of Supply, 1051 Family Courts Act (Bill 52) Committee, 820–821 Film industry Name and salary of new Director of Civil Defence, 126 What are arrangements for undertaking of Latvian film documentaries, 126 What is being filmed, and for what purpose, 126 Whether any English film company was approached for this project, 126 Whether government has arrangement with Latvian film producers to make documentaries, 126 Who recommended the hiring of Latvian film producers for documentaries, 126 Fishery Cost of Icelandic herring venture and disposal of ships and equipment, 27 How much has been spent on project so far, 296 If there is a large amount of fish, reason for organizing fishermen to catch more fish, 61 Sealing, 751–752 Table reason for both Federal and Provincial investigations being undertaken into the prices paid for fish in Newfoundland, 125 When project will finish, 296 Whether government owns, operates, controls or has any interest in any store in Labrador, 317 Whether there is any foundation for report inspired by Premier of last year that the second largest fish firm in Boston may be located in Newfoundland, 126 Why has Government not looked for new markets, 61

Forestry Birch mill employment, 291 Table report to Government of Mr.

Ambrose Shea which led to the establishment of a birch plant, 125 Was a report on the survey made to the department and if so, will government table the report, 331 Was anyone brought in last year from outside province to survey and make report on birch and its possibilities, 331 Frobisher Limited (Agreement) Act (Bill 91) Committee, 1313 Fur industry Whether Government has investigated possibility of establishing a fur tannery in Newfoundland, 126 Who is conducting investigation of possible fur tannery, and at what cost, 126 Government - Seigheim (Agreement) Act (Bill 92) Second reading, 1137, 1200, 1217–1218 Committee, 1251, 1257, 1259, 1280 Government purchasing Boots Did government purchase about 800 pairs of boots to send to Labrador last year, 223 Were boots for Labrador purchased at the lowest price, 223 Were boots purchased from the lowest bidder, 223 Were tenders called for boots to send to Labrador last year, and how many were received, 223 Government tendering Whether there is a board before which tenders for Government supply are opened and discussed, 75 Who comprises a board, if there is one, 75 Government's purchase of boots What rubber manufacturers do Halley and company Limited and Ships Stores represent in Newfoundland, 331 What type of men's and boys' rubber boots were purchased on behalf of the Labrador Trading Operations last year, 330 What type of rubber boots were supplied respectively by Parker and Monroe Limited, Halley and Company Limited and Ships Stores, 331 Hansard Questioning date of availability, 590 Harbour Grace Water Company Act (Bill 77) Second reading, 1315, 1316 Highway Traffic Act (Bill 95) Second reading, 842–843 Committee, 843, 844, 845, 847, 848, 850–851, 852, 854, 857, 860–861, 862 House of Assembly Addresses by strangers Federal Minister of Agriculture Hon.

James Gardiner Response, 960–961 Prorogation Anticipating the

schedule for, 1255, 1285–1286 Tradition of dress, 20 Immigrant workers Amounts paid for transportation from their former domiciles to Newfoundland of all aliens, 1100 How many aliens are employed by department in construction of the cement mill, gypsum plant and their allied projects in Corner Brook, 1100, 1120–1121 Number of Europeans brought to Newfoundland and for what purpose, 61 Table list of number, names, and salaries of foreign born personnel employed by government during past year, 126 What are the occupations and qualifications, if any, of the aliens employed, 1100 Whether some Newfoundlanders in these professions had to leave the Province due to shortage of work, 61 Whether various engineers have been imported in connection with the Trans-Canada Highway or other construction, 61 Industrial and Cost Accountants Act (Bill 69) Committee, 1045 Industrial Enterprises Act (Bill 81) Second reading, 1284, 1285 International Basic Economy Corporation (IBEC) Table reports from International Basic Economy Corporation (IBEC) relative to possibility of a third mill in Province, 126

Interpretation Act (Bill 4) Committee, 220, 271 Intestate Succession Act (Bill 30) Second reading, 343, 344 Committee, 358–359 James Forbes (Pension) Act (Bill 63) Second reading, 1196 Labour Relations (Amendment) Act (Bill 54) Second reading, 874–875 Labrador Mining and Exploration Ltd. (Amendment Act) (Bill 3) Committee, 219 Land Development Act (Bill 97) Second reading, 879, 880 Law Society (Amendment) Act (Bill 59) Committee, 466, 467, 468 Legislative Library Revised rules concerning, 417 Life Insurance (Amendment) Act (Bill 6) Committee, 71, 72 Livestock Act (Bill 83) Second reading, 996 Loan and Guarantee Act (Bill 53) Second reading, 887–888 Committee, 888, 889 Committee, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057 Local Government (Amendment) Act (Bill 44) Committee, 631 Local Government (Election) Act (Bill 45)

Committee, 633–634, 635 Lourdes Cooperative Association Amount of money forwarded to Lourdes Cooperative Association, 32 Collateral given for loan or loan guarantees, 32 Financial position of the Association today, 32 How much of loans have been paid or by how much guarantee has been reduced, 33 How often money has been paid or guarantee given, 32 What actually happened to the money, 32, 33 Whether Government had inquired into the affairs of the association, 32 Whether the $40,000 was advanced to obtain supplies or pay off debts, 33 Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act (Bill 9) Committee, 72 Merchant Seamen's Club Details on sale of club, 27 Motions Adjourn debate on Address in Reply Moved, 40 House to demand a public apology from the publishers of the Daily News Debate, 432 Revised Rules Be referred back a Select Committee Moved, 387 Motor Carrier Act (Bill 93) Second reading, 1042, 1043 Committee, 1071, 1072–1073, 1074 National Parks (Lands) Act (Bill 42) Committee, 636, 637 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Was Mr.

Claude Richardson or his firm engaged with this matter, 1170 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Limited Act (Bill 88) Second reading, 1174–1185, 1189 Committee, 1228, 1229, 1230, 1237, 1241, 1242, 1244, 1245, 1246, 1247–1248, 1249, 1251 Newfoundland and Labrador Development Corporation Whether Government received any independent financial advice in connection with the Bill regarding the Newfoundland and Labrador Development Corporation, 1100 Whether parties mentioned in the bill, the Newfoundland and Labrador Development Corporation know of the International Basic Economy Corporation (IBEC) report and have they perused it, 1101 Who provided independent advice on the bill, 1100 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax (Amendment) Act (Bill 19) Committee, 119 Newfoundland Teachers' Association Act (Bill 26) Committee, 329, 330 Nomenclature Board (Amendment) Act (Bill 10) Second reading, 56–57, 58 Outmigration, 290 Parsons Pond Oil Lands Vesting Act (Bill 89) Second reading, 1275 Pay equity Reference to female employee who would earn more if she were a man, 705 Permanent Marine Disasters Fund (Amendment) Act (Bill 11) Second reading, 59 Petitions Define three mile limit and request the right to cut logs and operate a saw mill Great Harbour Deep, 174 Pension for Mr.

James Forbes, 470 Points of Order Bills to be made available to opposition with plenty of time for perusal, 27, 28 False statement, 258, 259 Impact of interruptions on two hour limit, 727 Impugning motive for Member crossing the floor, 586 Member did not attack Latvians nor other nationalities, 22 Members of the House are not to be mentioned by name, 257 Minister presenting a bill has the right to recommit any

section of it until it is adopted, 950 Premier had indicated he would only speak for twenty minutes to a half hour, 1131 When Opposition will be ready to proceed with the Address in Reply, 39–40 Whether answers should be tabled without being read, 332 Whether Member can speak twice on resolution, 340–341 Whether third reading can immediately follow committee debate, 186 Points of Privilege Evening Telegram

article reflected upon Member's common sense, 228 Letter in the Daily News Member takes strong exception to, 432 Member had asked for copies of Audit sheets and will not go looking for them, 108 Pouch Cove Co-operative Association Financial position of Pouch Cove Cooperative Association, 52 Number of members in Pouch Cove Cooperative Association, 52 Whether accounts were properly kept and all monies accounted for, 52 Whether any audit was made of association's activities, 52 Poultry and Poultry Products Act (Bill 35) Committee, 486 Public Records Act (Bill 68) Second reading, 1307–1308 Public Service (Supplementary Supply) Act (Bill 57) Committee, 354, 356, 364, 366 Public Service Act (Bill 1)

Committee (debate), 130, 132, 133, 135, 180, 181–182, 183, 184, 185, 186 Amendment (moved), 133 Amendment (moved), 184 Public Utilities (Amendment) Act (Bill 66) Second reading, 1088 Questions 9 Notice Details on sale of the Merchant Seamen's Club, 27 10 Notice Cost of Icelandic herring venture and disposal of ships and equipment, 27 23

(1) Notice Who started the " Buy Newfoundland " campaign, 31 23

(2) Notice By what authority was $50,000 allocated, 31 23

(3) Notice Who appointed the director of the campaign, 31 23

(4) Notice What is work of Associated Newfoundland Industries in connection with campaign, 31 23

(5) Notice Under whose auspices was fair held in August, 31 23

(6) Notice How much money was earned from booths and where did it go, 31 23

(7) Notice Who is responsible for bringing down the Circus and was it recommended by anyone, 31 23

(8) Notice How is " Buy Newfoundland " campaign being carried out now, 31 23

(9) Notice What papers will get the campaign's advertising, if any, 31 23

(10) Notice Has the " Buy Newfoundland " organization been audited, 31 Has the " Buy Newfoundland " organization been audited—supplementary question, 657 Whether there has been an audit of the funds of the organization, 31 24

(1) Notice Whether persons or companies received money or guarantees from Government to build taverns or road houses or tourist lodges, 32 24

(2) Notice Names of parties or companies, and amounts involved, 32 25

(1) Notice Cost of cement factory, 32 25

(10) Notice On whose authority was the cement factory undertaken, 32 25

(11) Notice Whether money has been paid yet on cement mill or its machinery, 32 25

(12) Notice On whose authority funds have been paid out, 32 25

(13) Notice Whether Comptroller was consulted in this matter, 32 25

(2) Notice Whether government intends to run cement factory, 32 25

(3) Notice How many the cement factory will employ, 32 25

(4) Notice Who has contract to build cement factory, 32 25

(5) Notice Who supplied machinery for cement factory, 32 25

(6) Notice Whether machinery was bought in Europe, 32 25

(7) Notice Whether Government was offered machinery for cement factory on this continent, 32 25

(8) Notice In the event of war, how will spare parts be obtained for cement factory, 32 25

(9) Notice Whether arrangements have been made to sell cement outside of country, 32 26

(1) Notice Whether Government purchased the American Aerated Water Company building on LeMarchant Road, 32 26

(3) Notice What was included in the sale of the American Aerated Water Company building on LeMarchant Road, 32 26

(4) Notice Why Government purchased the American Aerated Water Company building on LeMarchant Road, 32 26

(5) Notice Whether the American Aerated Water Company building on LeMarchant Road was purchased at appraisement value, 32 26

(6) Notice Whether Government is aware that the American Aerated Water Company building was offered for sale previously, 32 26

(7) Notice Who approached whom regarding the sale of the building, 32 26

(8) Notice Whether Government has a warehouse for liquor, and its location and capacity, 32 27

(1) Notice Amount of money forwarded to Lourdes Cooperative Association, 32 27

(2) Notice How often money has been paid or guarantee given, 32 27

(3) Notice Collateral given for loan or loan guarantees, 32 27

(5) Notice Whether Government had inquired into the affairs of the association, 32 27

(7) Notice Financial position of the Association today, 32 27

(8) Notice How much of loans have been paid or by how much guarantee has been reduced, 33 27

(9) Notice Whether the $40,000 was advanced to obtain supplies or pay off debts, 33 27

(10) Notice What actually happened to the money, 32, 33 33

(1) Notice Whether Mr. Feather is permanently employed, 51 33

(2) Notice Whether Mr. Feather has a contract, 51–52 33

(3) Notice Mr. Feather's credentials over and above Newfoundlanders in his class of work, 52 33

(4) Notice Whether Premier thinks there is no Newfoundlander fit to do the work allocated to Mr.Feather, 52 34

(1) Notice How many cooperatives have failed in recent years, 52 34

(2) Notice Whether all cooperatives are in good financial position, 52 34

(3) Notice If cooperatives are not in good financial order, what is the possibility of success in supplying 30,000 fishermen by cooperation, 52 34

(4) Notice Number of cooperatives recently started, and where and when, 52 35

(1) Notice Amount of money advanced to the Andrews company, and nature of the agreement, 42 35 (1) supplemental 1 Notice Was there not a large quantity of fish included in the assets mortgaged and was this not sold after the date of the mortgage, 125 35 (1) supplemental 2 Notice Was all the money obtained for fish paid to the government, 125 35 (1) supplemental 3 Notice Did not the taking away of this fish lessen the security and should not the money received therefore have been paid to government, 125

(2) Notice Whether any of the money has been repaid, 52 35

(3) Notice Nature of security at date of loan, 52 36

(1) Notice Amount Government has given or guaranteed cooperative associations in St. George's, Pouch Cove and Mundy Pond, 52 36

(2) Notice Nature of loans to cooperative associations in St. George's, Pouch Cove and Mundy Pond, and collateral given, 52 36

(3) Notice If any cooperative fails, who will buy out the concern, 52 36

(4) Notice Financial position of Pouch Cove Cooperative Association, 52 36

(5) Notice Number of members in Pouch Cove Cooperative Association, 52 36

(6) Notice Whether any audit was made of association's activities, 52 36

(7) Notice Whether accounts were properly kept and all monies accounted for, 52 37

(1) Notice How much of surplus remains, 61 37

(2) Notice How many commitments there are against the balance, 61 37

(3) Notice Whether arrangement has been made to pay off special debt, 61 38

(1) Notice Number of Europeans brought to Newfoundland and for what purpose, 61 38

(2) Notice Whether various engineers have been imported in connection with the Trans-Canada Highway or other construction, 61 38

(3) Notice Whether some Newfoundlanders in these professions had to leave the Province due to shortage of work, 61 39

(1) Notice Amount of catch for 1950 for inshore, Labrador and Bank fisheries, 61 39

(2) Notice Amount of fish exported to the United States and Canada by fresh fish plant operators, 61 39

(3) Notice Amount of unsold fish lying in cold storage, and amount of salt fish, 61 39

(4) Notice If there is a large amount of fish, reason for organizing fishermen to catch more fish, 61 39

(5) Notice Why has Government not looked for new markets, 61 45

(1) Notice Name of consulting engineer employed to design cement plant in Corner Brook, 74 45

(2) Notice Names of manufacturers in the United Kingdom, Canada, or the United States who were invited to submit tenders for erection of cement plant, 74 45

(3) Notice Name of professional engineer who recommended the awarding of the contract to Messrs. Miag of Brunswick, Germany, 74 45

(4) Notice Whether any contractors in Newfoundland other than William Jones. Lundrigan Limited were invited to tender for the excavation, concrete work, construction of pipe lines, erection of silos and other buildings, 74 45

(5) Notice Table contracts made with Messrs. Miag and Company and William Jones. Lundrigan Limited, 74 45

(7) Notice Name of inspecting engineer who issues certificates for payment on account of these contracts, 74

(8) Notice By whom is material for cement plant inspected as to quality and compliance with specifications before leaving the factory in Germany, 74 46

(1) Notice Amount paid to Icelandic owners of boats, 74 46

(2) Notice Whether any duty was paid on Icelandic boats, 74 46

(3) Notice Whether any amount was paid to Government of Iceland, 75 46

(4) Notice Whether any expert opinion was obtained as to the value and worth of the boats before they were purchased, 75 46

(5) Notice Whether there were expenses of persons in Government employ paid for travelling in connection with these Icelandic boats, 75 46

(6) Notice From whom equipment in boats was obtained and was it in good condition before the purchase and during the fishing experiment, 75 47

(1) Notice Total cost of Works Relief scheme in operation last winter, 75 47

(2) Notice Names and remuneration paid to administrators of Works Relief scheme, 75 48 Notice Whether Government has specific figures to show the number of former workers in secondary industries who have lost their employment since Confederation, 75 48a

(1) Notice Whether there is a board before which tenders for Government supply are opened and discussed, 75 48a

(2) Notice Who comprises such a board, 75 49

(1) Notice Who forms committee in charge of the Buy Newfoundland campaign, 125 49

(2) Notice Where committee for the Buy Newfoundland campaign meets, 125 25

(10) Notice On whose authority was the cement factory undertaken, 32 50

(1) Notice What independent architect appraised the building bought by Government from American Aerated Water company, 125 50

(3) Notice Table a copy of architect's report, 125 50

(4) Notice Whether anyone was paid in connection with the purchase of the American Aerated Water Company, 125 50

(5) Notice Name of person paid in connection with the purchase of the American Aerated Water Company, 125 50a

(1) Notice Amount spent on local roads in District of Fortune-Hermitage, 125 50a

(2) Notice Details of places and amounts spent at each place, 125 50b

(1) Notice Amount spent on local roads in District of Burgeo and LaPoile, 125 50b

(2) Notice Details of spending on roads in District of Burgeo and LaPoile, 125 51a (

a) Notice Table reason for both Federal and Provincial investigations being undertaken into the prices paid for fish in Newfoundland, 125 52 Notice Table report to Government of Mr. Ambrose Shea which led to the establishment of a birch plant, 125 52(a)

(1) Notice Whether Government has investigated possibility of establishing a fur tannery in Newfoundland, 126

52(a)

(2) Notice Who is conducting investigation of possible fur tannery, and at what cost, 126 53(1) Notice Whether government has arrangement with Latvian film producers to make documentaries, 126 53(2) Notice What are arrangements for undertaking of Latvian film documentaries, 126 53(3) Notice Who recommended the hiring of Latvian film producers for documentaries, 126 53(5) Notice Whether firms on this side of the Atlantic had been asked to provide quote for the work, 126 53(6) Notice What is being filmed, and for what purpose, 126 Whether any English film company was approached for this project, 126 53(

a) Notice Whether government has appointed successor to F.M. O'Leary as Director of Civil Defence, 126 53(

b) Notice Name and salary of new Director of Civil Defence, 126 53(

c) Notice Table reports from International Basic Economy Corporation (IBEC) relative to possibility of a third mill in Province, 126 54 (

a) Notice Present state of unemployment in province, 126 54 (

b) Notice Table statement showing number of Newfoundlanders working with Labrador Company, 126 55

(1) Notice Table list of number, names, and salaries of foreign born personnel employed by government during past year, 126 55

(2) Notice Salary or other emoluments being paid to Olga Leikness, a secretary in the Department of Economic Development, 126 55

(3) Notice Whether there is any foundation for report inspired by Premier of last year that the second largest fish firm in Boston may be located in Newfoundland, 126 55

(4) Notice Whether Premier has discussed with any firms not now doing business in Newfoundland the possibility of a marine oil plant in Newfoundland, 126 85

(1) Notice How many members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are on duty in Newfoundland, 195 85

(2) Notice How many Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers are paid by the Newfoundland government, 195 87

(1) Notice Did government purchase about 800 pairs of boots to send to Labrador last year, 223 87

(2) Notice Were tenders called for boots to send to Labrador last year, and how many were received, 223 87

(3) Notice Were boots for Labrador purchased at the lowest price, 223 Were boots purchased from the lowest bidder, 223 87

(4) Notice From whom were boots purchased, and at what price per pair, 223 92

(1) Notice Whether government has started a project to make ice at Gaff Topsails, 296 92

(2) Notice Why project was commenced, 296 92

(3) Notice How much has been spent on project so far, 296 92

(4) Notice When project will finish, 296 92

(5) Notice

Whether there has been any loss thus far, 296 93 Notice Whether government owns, operates, controls or has any interest in any store in Labrador, 317 94

(1) Notice Further to question 87, what type of men's and boys' rubber boots were purchased on behalf of the Labrador Trading Operations last year, 330 94

(2) Notice What type of rubber boots were supplied respectively by Parker and Monroe Limited, Halley and Company Limited and Ships Stores, 331 94

(3) Notice What rubber manufacturers do Halley and company Limited and Ships Stores represent in Newfoundland, 331 95

(1) Notice Was anyone brought in last year from outside province to survey and make report on birch and its possibilities, 331 95

(2) Notice Was a report on the survey made to the department and if so, will government table the report, 331 95

(3) Notice Cost of survey and report, 331 109

(3) Answer Was Mr. Claude Richardson or his firm engaged with this matter, 1170 110

(1) Notice How many aliens are employed by department in construction of the cement mill, gypsum plant and their allied projects in Corner Brook, 1100, 1120–1121 110

(2) Notice What are the occupations and qualifications, if any, of the aliens employed, 1100 110

(3) Notice Amounts paid for transportation from their former domiciles to Newfoundland of all aliens, 1100 115 Answer deferred Table statement showing number of aliens, together with their names, nationalities, professions or trades) at present employed by the contractors of the cement and gypsum mills at Corner Brook in both the offices and on the works, 1222 136 Notice Table correspondence respecting purchase of steel for which a vote of $500,00 was requested, 1100 136a Notice Whether steel was purchased through any agents in Newfoundland, 1100 137a Notice Whether Government received any independent financial advice in connection with the Bill regarding the Newfoundland and Labrador Development Corporation, 1100 137b Notice If so, what is the name of the company or party, 1100 138a Notice Whether parties mentioned in the bill, the Newfoundland and Labrador Development Corporation know of the International Basic Economy Corporation (IBEC) report and have they perused it, 1101 138b Notice If they have, why is it not made public, 1101 138c Notice Who will profit or lose by its not being made public, 1101 Railway Pensions, 607 Resolutions Migratory Birds Convention Act Relaxation of provisions, to prevent undue hardship on fishing population of province Debate, 336 Revenue and Audit Act (Bill 96) Second reading, 1079, 1082 Committee, 1091, 1092, 1094, 1095, 1096, 1097, 1098, 1099, 1111, 1112, 1116–1117, 1118, 1119, 1261–1262, 1264 Royal Canadian Mounted Police How many members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are on duty in Newfoundland, 195 How many Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers are paid by the Newfoundland government, 195 Safety of Workmen in Mines Act (Bill 85)

Committee, 428, 629 Committee, 829 Slum Clearance (Amendment) Act (Bill 39) Second reading, 458, 459 Committee, 484, 485, 611, 612, 613 Smallwood, Hon. Joseph R. As teetotaler, 690, 691 Speech from the Throne Debate, 17–20, 255–270, 277–294 St. John's Fire Department (Amendment) Act (Bill 47) Second reading, 873 St. John's Housing Corporation (Amendment) Act (Bill 40) Committee, 481–482, 483 Third reading, 805 St.

John's Municipal (Amendment) Act (Bill 56) Second reading, 890, 894–895, 899 Committee, 915 Committee, 935, 938, 940, 941, 942, 943, 946, 948–949, 962, 963 Standing Orders Committee Date for adopting the Revised Rules, 450, 451 Revised Rules of the House Committee of the Whole, 393, 394, 395, 396, 398, 400, 405, 408, 410, 411, 412, 414, 415, 416, 417, 420–421, 424, 425, 440, 444, 445, 446, 447, 449 Whether to proceed with Committee of the Whole, 386 Whether to proceed with Revised Rules, 390, 391, 392–393 Statute (Repeal Act) (Bill 50) Second reading, 872

Summary Jurisdiction (Amendment) Act (Bill 75) Second reading, 1286, 1287 Survivorship Act (Bill 13) Second reading, 74 Committee, 200 Taverns Names of parties or companies, and amounts involved, 32 Whether persons or companies received money or guarantees from Government to build taverns or road houses or tourist lodges, 32 Timber Licenses (Reversion to Crown) Act (Bill 82) Second reading, 1106, 1165–1167 Committee, 1251 Amendment—moved, 1251 Amendment—defeated, 1253 Town Council Bond Guarantee Act (Bill 78) Second reading (corrected version of bill), 1267– 1268 Committee, 1269, 1273–1274 Amendment—moved, 1274 Transportation Roads Amount spent on local roads in District of Fortune-Hermitage, 125 Water and Sewerage Corporation of Greater Corner Brook Act (Bill 79) Committee, 928, 929, 931, 932, 933, 934 Welfare of Children (Amendment) Act (Bill 73) Second reading, 1298–1299 Wild Life Act (Bill 49) Second reading, 617 Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Act (Bill 2) Committee, 192 HORWOOD, HAROLD (

L) LABRADOR Circus City's taxation of, 942–943 Corner Brook Area Electricity Supply Act (Bill 18) Committee, 272 Estimates Department of Public Works, 689 Department of Public Health, 814 Fishery Need for internal organization, 9 Possible offshore winter fishery on northeast coast, 9 Forestry Birch resources, 8 Frobisher Limited (Agreement) Act (Bill 91) Committee, 1313 Government - Seigheim (Agreement) Act (Bill 92) Second reading, 1204–1212 Committee, 1280 Highway Traffic Act (Bill 95) Committee, 844, 846, 859, 861

Interpretation Act (Bill 4) Committee, 272 Lake Melville Merits of development of, 10 Law Society (Amendment) Act (Bill 59) Committee, 468 Local Area Planning Act (Bill 16) Committee, 241, 242 Newfoundland Association of Architects Act Second reading, 824–826 Second reading Amendment—moved, 826 Newfoundland Teachers' Association Act (Bill 26) Committee, 328 Petitions Unstated reason for, 74 Points of Order Every Member must vote when the House divides, 951 Pulp and Paper Possible additional mill, 9–10 Resolutions Migratory Birds Convention Act Relaxation of provisions, to prevent undue hardship on fishing population of province Notice of motion, 243 Moved, 276

Debate deferred, 316 Debate, 334–335 Smallwood, Hon. Joseph R. Tribute, 11 Speech from the Throne Address in reply (moved), 7–11 Debate, 296–306 Select Committee report (Address in Reply), 29– 30 St. John's Municipal (Amendment) Act (Bill 56) Committee, 942–943, 948 Standing Orders Committee Revised Rules of the House Committee of the Whole, 399, 400, 401, 404, 405, 414, 416, 420 War Threat of, 8 J JACKMAN, DAVID (PC) HARBOUR MAIN-BELL ISLAND Apprenticeship Act (Bill 29) Second reading, 346 Committee, 360 Frobisher Limited (Agreement) Act (Bill 91) Committee, 1311–1313 House of Assembly Strangers Mayor of St.

John's, 25 Motions Appealing Speaker's ruling Seconded, 373 Petitions Pension for Mr. James Forbes, 470 Wharf Bell Island, 347 Points of Privilege Whether Premier intends to form a board of inquiry insofar as the Wabana Mines Organization is concerned, 158–159 Public Service Act (Bill 1) Committee (debate), 135 Resolutions Migratory Birds Convention Act Relaxation of provisions, to prevent undue hardship on fishing population of province Debate, 343 Speech from the Throne Debate, 116 St. John's Housing Corporation (Amendment) Act (Bill 40) Committee, 477 JANES, GORDON (

L) FOGO Agriculture Rejuvenation of, 12 Budget

(1951) Debate, 562–570, 711, 730–733, 750 Education Amalgamated schools, need for, 14–15 Education Week, 14 Estimates Provincial Affairs, 644 Department of Natural Resources, 791, 799–801 Fishery Need for internal organization, 17 Fogo Island Hospital service, 13 Roads on, 13 Government - Seigheim (Agreement) Act (Bill 92) Second reading, 1218–1219 Motor Carrier Act (Bill 93) Second reading, 1042–1043 Committee, 1075 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Limited Act (Bill 88) Second reading, 1155–1162 Points of Order Member misquoted, 567 Member misrepresented, 568 Resolutions Migratory Birds Convention Act Relaxation of provisions, to prevent undue hardship on fishing population of province Debate, 337–338 Speech from the Throne Address in reply (seconded), 11–17 Debate, 320–325 St.

John's Municipal (Amendment) Act (Bill 56) Second reading, 901–902 Welfare Assistance gained since Confederation, 13 K KEOUGH, HON. WILLIAM (

L) ST. GEORGES-PORT AU PORT. See also Minister of Fisheries; Minister of Fisheries and Cooperatives Andrews Company Amount of money advanced to the Andrews company, and nature of the agreement Keough, 65, 223 Nature of security at date of loan Keough, 65 Whether any of the money has been repaid Keough, 65 Co-operative Development Loan (Amendment) Act (Bill 41) Notice of motion Keough, 369 Second reading Keough, 615 Committee

Keough, 630 Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act (Bill 84) Notice of motion Keough, 369 Second reading Keough, 829–831 Committee Keough, 863–864 Co-operatives Amount Government has given or guaranteed cooperative associations in St. George's, Pouch Cove and Mundy Pond Keough, 65 Co-operative Loan Board—Annual report 1950 Keough, 1254 How many cooperatives have failed in recent years Keough, 76 If any cooperative fails, who will buy out the concern Keough, 65 Nature of loans to cooperative associations in St.

George's, Pouch Cove and Mundy Pond, and collateral given Keough, 65 Number of cooperatives recently started, and where and when Keough, 76–77 Possibility of success in supplying 30,000 fishermen by cooperation Keough, 76 Table annual report of the Registrar of Co- operatives or Credit Unions and Co- operative Societies Keough, 492 What is the possibility of success in supplying 30,000 fishermen by cooperation, 76 Whether all cooperatives are in good financial position Keough, 76 Estimates Department of Fisheries and Co-operatiives Keough, 696–697, 699–700, 702–703 Finance Amount of revenue collected through the Social Security Act up to March 31 1951 Keough, 518 Fisheries Loan (Amendment) Act (Bill 22) Notice of motion Keough, 98 Fishery Agreement between Government and Andrews Labrador Fisheries Keough, 98 Cost of Icelandic herring venture and disposal of ships and equipment Keough, 37–38 Fisheries Loan Board—Annual report 1950 Keough, 1254 How much has been spent on project so far Keough, 316 If there is a large amount of fish, reason for organizing fishermen to catch more fish Keough, 79 Statement of cost of visit for Acting Deputy Minister of Fisheries to European fishing centres, including details thereof Keough, 46 Total cost of visit of Mr.

Colin Storey to European fishing centres last year, including travel costs, and whether Mr. Storey made a report Keough, 109, 223 When project will finish Keough, 316 Whether Government assisted in setup and operation of fish meal plant at Naval Dockyard in St.

John's Keough, 67 Whether government has taken any steps to ascertain from the federal government if money will be available for 1951 exports of salt codfish Keough, 276 Whether government purchased a Carrigut scallop dragger Keough, 316 From whom was the dragger bought Keough, 316 Why has Government not looked for new markets Keough, 79 Fishery Salt (Sale and Distribution) Act (Bill 67) Second reading Keough, 1276 Lourdes Cooperative Association Amount of money forwarded to Lourdes Cooperative Association Keough, 75 Collateral given for loan or loan guarantees Keough, 75 Does the $40,000 include the amount of $1,229 advanced before union Keough, 76 Financial position of the association at the time the $40,000 loan or guarantee mentioned in Act passed in the last Session Keough, 75 Financial position of the Association today Keough, 75 How much of loans have been paid or by how much guarantee has been reduced Keough, 75 How often money has been paid or guarantee given Keough, 75 What actually happened to the money Keough, 75 Whether Government had inquired into the affairs of the association Keough, 75 Whether the $40,000 was advanced to obtain supplies or pay off debts Keough, 75

On whose recommendation were loans advanced or guarantees given Keough, 75 Newfoundland Federation of Fishermen Act (Bill 70) Notice of motion Keough, 974 Second reading Keough, 1123–1125 Committee Keough, 1266 Petitions Roads Port au Port peninsula Keough, 1100 Telephone service Heatherton, Highlands and St.

George's Keough, 924 Pouch Cove Co-operative Association Financial position of Pouch Cove Cooperative Association Keough, 77 Number of members in Pouch Cove Cooperative Association Keough, 77 Whether accounts were properly kept and all monies accounted for Keough, 78 Whether any audit was made of association's activities Keough, 77 Questions 10 Answer Cost of Icelandic herring venture and disposal of ships and equipment Keough, 37–38 16 Answer Statement of cost of visit for Acting Deputy Minister of Fisheries to European fishing centres, including details thereof Keough, 46 19 Answer Whether Government assisted in setup and operation of fish meal plant at Naval Dockyard in St.

John's Keough, 67 24

(1) Answer deferred Whether persons or companies received money or guarantees from Government to build taverns or road houses or tourist lodges Keough, 43 27

(1) Answer Amount of money forwarded to Lourdes Cooperative Association Keough, 75 27

(2) Answer How often money has been paid or guarantee given Keough, 75 27

(3) Answer Collateral given for loan or loan guarantees Keough, 75 27

(4) Answer On whose recommendation were loans advanced or guarantees given Keough, 75 27

(5) Answer Whether Government had inquired into the affairs of the association Keough, 75 27

(6) Answer Financial position of the association at the time the $40,000 loan or guarantee mentioned in Act passed in the last Session Keough, 75 27

(7) Answer Financial position of the Association today Keough, 75 27

(8) Answer How much of loans have been paid or by how much guarantee has been reduced Keough, 75 27

(9) Answer Whether the $40,000 was advanced to obtain supplies or pay off debts Keough, 75 27 (9a) Supplementary question answered Does the $40,000 include the amount of $1,229 advanced before union Keough, 76 27

(10) Answer What actually happened to the money Keough, 75 34

(1) Answer How many cooperatives have failed in recent years Keough, 76 34

(2) Answer Whether all cooperatives are in good financial position Keough, 76 34

(3) Answer

If cooperatives are not in good financial order, what is the possibility of success in supplying 30,000 fishermen by cooperation Keough, 76 Possibility of success in supplying 30,000 fishermen by cooperation Keough, 76 34

(4) Answer Number of cooperatives recently started, and where and when Keough, 76–77 35

(1) Answer Amount of money advanced to the Andrews company, and nature of the agreement Keough, 65, 223 35

(2) Answer Whether any of the money has been repaid Keough, 65 35

(3) Answer Nature of security at date of loan Keough, 65 36

(1) Answer Amount Government has given or guaranteed cooperative associations in St. George's, Pouch Cove and Mundy Pond Keough, 65 36

(2) Answer Nature of loans to cooperative associations in St. George's, Pouch Cove and Mundy Pond, and collateral given Keough, 65 36

(3) Answer If any cooperative fails, who will buy out the concern Keough, 65 36

(4) Answer Financial position of Pouch Cove Cooperative Association Keough, 77 36

(5) Answer Number of members in Pouch Cove Cooperative Association Keough, 77 36

(6) Answer Whether any audit was made of association's activities Keough, 77 36

(7) Answer Whether accounts were properly kept and all moneys accounted for Keough, 78 39

(1) Answer deferred Amount of catch for 1950 for inshore, Labrador and Bank fisheries Keough, 79 39

(2) Answer deferred Amount of fish exported to the United States and Canada by fresh fish plant operators Keough, 79 39

(3) Answer deferred Amount of unsold fish lying in cold storage, and amount of salt fish Keough, 79 39

(4) Answer If there is a large amount of fish, reason for organizing fishermen to catch more fish Keough, 79 39

(5) Answer Why has Government not looked for new markets Keough, 79 44 Answer Total cost of visit of Mr. Colin Storey to European fishing centres last year, including travel costs, and whether Mr. Storey made a report Keough, 109, 223 90 Answer Whether government has taken any steps to ascertain from the federal government if money will be available for 1951 exports of salt codfish Keough, 276 91

(1) Answer Whether government purchased a Carrigut scallop dragger Keough, 316 91

(2) Answer From whom was the dragger bought Keough, 316 92

(3) Answer How much has been spent on project so far Keough, 316 92

(4) Answer When project will finish Keough, 316

(1) Answer Amounts paid thus far back into the Treasury on account of the loan to the Andrews Labrador Company Keough, 389 102

(1) Answer Amount of revenue collected through the Social Security Act up to March 31 1951 Keough, 518 107 Answer deferred Table annual report of the Registrar of Co- operatives or Credit Unions and Co- operative Societies Keough, 472 Answer Table annual report of the Registrar of Co- operatives or Credit Unions and Co- operative Societies Keough, 492 108 Answer deferred What progress has been made since March 22 1951 in negotiations between government and Bonavista Cold Storage Ltd., regarding the possible expansion of existing facilities for fish processing at Bonavista Keough, 472 Resolutions Migratory Birds Convention Act Relaxation of provisions, to prevent undue hardship on fishing population of province Debate Keough, 340 Shipbuilding (Bounty Extension) Act (Bill 43) Notice of motion Keough, 369 Second reading Keough, 614–615 Speech from the Throne Debate Keough, 201–207 Tabled Data Agreement between Government and Andrews Labrador Fisheries Keough, 98 Co-operative Loan Board—Annual report 1950 Keough, 1254 Fisheries Loan Board—Annual report 1950 Keough, 1254 M MAKINSON, GEORGE (

L) PORT DE GRAVE Bovine tuberculosis, 792–794, 797–798 Contributory Negligence Act (Bill 48) Committee, 869 Crown Lands (Amendment) Act (Bill 86) Committee, 1319–1320 Estimates Department of Natural Resources, 792–795, 797– 798 Highway Traffic Act (Bill 95) Committee, 845, 846, 849, 856 Livestock Act (Bill 83) Second reading, 995–996 Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Act (Bill 2) Committee, 193 MILLER, LEONARD (PC) PLACENTIA AND ST. MARY'S Budget

(1951) Debate, 575–577, 706–709 Highway Traffic Act (Bill 95) Committee, 853, 854, 860, 861–862, 862–863 Petitions Roads Bar Haven, 60 Public Service Act (Bill 1) Committee (debate), 184 Questions 61

(1) Notice Have repair costs been paid for wharf at Portugal Cove, 199 61

(2) Notice Who made payment for wharf repairs at Portugal Cove, 199 Resolutions Migratory Birds Convention Act Relaxation of provisions, to prevent undue hardship on fishing population of province Debate, 341 Speech from the Throne Debate, 187–192 Standing Orders Committee Revised rules drafted and tabled, 273 Revised Rules of the House Committee of the Whole, 413 MINISTER OF EDUCATION. See also Hefferton, Hon. Samuel (

L) Trinity North Petitions Roads Kerley's Harbour, 368 Roads—Burgoyne's Cove, 368

MINISTER OF FINANCE. See also Smallwood, Hon. Joseph R (

L) Bonavista North Property Loss Reserve Fund Act (Bill 60) Notice of motion, 785 MINISTER OF FISHERIES AND CO-OPERATIVES Petitions Electric service—Heatherton, 388 Roads—Rock Harbour, 419 MINISTER OF FISHERIES AND COOPERATIVES. See also Keough, Hon. William (

L) St. Georges-Port au Port Co-operatives Regulations made by Co-operative Development Loan Board, 153 Tabled Data Regulations made by Co-operative Development Loan Board, 153 Regulations made by Fisheries Loan Board, 153 MINISTER OF HEALTH. See also Chalker, Hon. James R. (

L) Harbour Grace Petitions Roads—Harbour Grace, 153 Shop Act amendment, 808 MINISTER OF LABOUR. See also Ballam, Hon. Charles H. (

L) Humber Labour Relations Board Members of Labour Relations Board, 179 Report for 1950, 295 Statement of total expenses including travelling of the Board, to date, 179 Who represents government on the Labour Relations Board, 179 Who represents Labour on the Labour Relations Board, 179 Who represents Trade on the Labour Relations Board, 179 Minimum Wage Board Report for 1950, 295 Petitions Roads Trout River, 60 Shop Act, 216 Questions 56 a(1) Answer Members of Labour Relations Board, 179 56 a(2) Answer Who represents government on the Labour Relations Board, 179 56 a(3) Answer Who represents Trade on the Labour Relations Board, 179 56 a(4) Answer Who represents Labour on the Labour Relations Board, 179 56 a(5) Answer Statement of total expenses including travelling of the Board, to date, 179 Tabled Data Labour Relations Board Report for 1950, 295 Minimum Wage Board Report for 1950, 295 MINISTER OF PROVINCIAL AFFAIRS.

See also Spratt, Hon. James (

L) St. John's West Petitions St. John's Municipal Council enactment of legislation, 733 MINISTER OF PUBLIC WELFARE. See also Pottle, Hon. Herbert L. (

L) Carbonear-Bay de Verde Petitions Removal of sand from beach Spout Cove, 388 Roads Carbonear, 368 MINISTER OF SUPPLY. See also Forsey, Hon. Philip S. (

L) Burin Petitions Dogs Port Saunders, 216 MORGAN, A. BAXTER (

L) GREEN BAY Alcoholic Liquors (Amendment) Act (Bill 64 ) Second reading, 921 Highway Traffic Act (Bill 95) Committee, 848 Petitions Roads New Bay, 153 Resolutions Migratory Birds Convention Act Relaxation of provisions, to prevent undue hardship on fishing population of province Debate, 338 Standing Orders Committee Revised Rules of the House Committee of the Whole, 416 Town Council Bond Guarantee Act (Bill 78)

Second reading (corrected version of bill), 1268– 1269 P POTTLE, HON. HERBERT L. (

L) CARBONEAR-BAY DE VERDE. See also Minister of Public Welfare Alcoholic Liquors (Amendment) Act (Bill 64 ) Second reading, 919 Committee, 966, 969 Apprenticeship Act (Bill 29) Committee, 359 Birds of Newfoundland In estimates debate, 791 Bovine tuberculosis, 792, 797 Budget

(1951) Debate, 717–718, 747, 753–759 Child Welfare Report of Child Welfare for the year ending March 31 1950, 273 Crown Lands (Amendment) Act (Bill 86) Notice of motion, 1222 Crown Lands (Mines and Quarries) Act (Bill 87) Notice of motion, 1100 Second reading, 1288–1289 Committee, 1305–1306 Department of Public Welfare Annual report 1950-1951, 1046–1047 Dominion-Provinical Conference Recommendations on old age security, 864–866 Education (Amendment) Act (Bill 71) Committee, 1121 Estimates Social Security Assessment Division, 607, 608 Department of Public Welfare, 781–784, 785, 786, 787 Department of Natural Resources, 788, 790–791, 792, 797, 798–799, 801–803 Falconbridge Nickel Mines Limited (Agreement) Act (Bill 90) Notice of motion, 1070 Second reading, 1291–1293 Committee, 1299–1300 Family Courts Act (Bill 52) Notice of motion, 369 Second reading, 807–808 Committee, 820 Forestry Was a report on the survey made to the department and if so, will government table the report, 388 Was anyone brought in last year from outside province to survey and make report on birch and its possibilities, 388 Foster families, 274 Frobisher Limited (Agreement) Act (Bill 91) Notice of motion, 1285 Second reading, 1308–1309 Committee, 1313 Fur industry Copy of letter dated January 12 1951 from Minister of Natural Resources to federal fisheries minister regarding mink development in Newfoundland, 487 Copy of proposal for mink development in Newfoundland, 487–490 Copy of proposed estimated expenditure to complete mink development proposal, 491–492

Interpretation Act (Bill 4) Committee, 219, 220, 271 Justice Annual report of the St.

John's Juvenile Court, 273 Land Development Act (Bill 97) Notice of motion, 866 Law Society (Amendment) Act (Bill 59) Committee, 466, 467 Legislative Library Revised rules concerning, 417 Livestock Act (Bill 83) Notice of motion, 906 Local Area Planning Act (Bill 16) Committee, 241 Local Government (Amendment) Act (Bill 44) Committee, 632–633 Local Government (Election) Act (Bill 45) Committee, 635 Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act (Bill 9) Second reading, 55–56 Committee, 72 Motor Carrier Act (Bill 93) Second reading, 1038 Committee, 1071, 1077–1078 National Parks (Lands) Act (Bill 42) Notice of motion, 374 Second reading, 617–618 Committee, 638 Newfoundland Teachers' Association Act (Bill 26) Committee, 328, 329 Old Age and Blind Persons Pension (Amendment) Act (Bill 31) Notice of motion, 361 Second reading, 385–386 Parliamentary Commonwealth Association Speaker's participation in New Zealand gathering, 88 Petitions Bridge Small Point, 124 Roads Bay de Verde and Red Head Cove, 28 Points of Order Difficulty of presenting telegrams in the House, 406 Poultry and Poultry Products Act (Bill 35) Notice of motion, 369 Public Service (Supplementary Supply) Act (Bill 57) Committee, 356 Questions

(1) Answer Was anyone brought in last year from outside province to survey and make report on birch and its possibilities, 388 95

(2) Answer Was a report on the survey made to the department and if so, will government table the report, 388 106

(1) Answer deferred Copy of letter dated January 12 1951 from Minister of Natural Resources to federal fisheries minister regarding mink development in Newfoundland, 472 Answer Copy of letter dated January 12 1951 from Minister of Natural Resources to federal fisheries minister regarding mink development in Newfoundland, 487 106

(2) Answer deferred Copy of proposal for mink development in Newfoundland, 472 Answer Copy of proposal for mink development in Newfoundland, 487–490 106

(3) Answer deferred Copy of proposed estimated expenditure to complete mink development proposal, 472 Answer Copy of proposed estimated expenditure to complete mink development proposal, 491–492 Railway Pensions, 607, 608 Resolutions Migratory Birds Convention Act Relaxation of provisions, to prevent undue hardship on fishing population of province Debate, 339–340 Revenue and Audit Act (Bill 96) Committee, 1093 Safety of Workmen in Mines Act (Bill 85) Second reading deferred, 220, 371 Second reading, 376–382 Committee, 418, 419, 425, 426, 427, 428, 629, 630 Speech from the Throne Debate, 88–96 St.

John's Municipal (Amendment) Act (Bill 56) Committee, 935, 939–940, 946, 948 Standing Orders Committee Revised Rules of the House Committee of the Whole, 417, 447, 449

Summary Jurisdiction (Amendment) Act (Bill 75) Committee, 1304 Tabled Data Annual report of the St. John's Juvenile Court, 273 Department of Public Welfare Annual report 1950-1951, 1046–1047 Report of Child Welfare for the year ending March 31 1950, 273 Water and Sewerage Corporation of Greater Corner Brook Act (Bill 79) Committee, 928, 929 Welfare of Children (Amendment) Act (Bill 73) Notice of motion, 1100 Second reading, 1296–1298 Committee, 1305 Wild Life Act (Bill 49) Notice of motion, 374 Second reading, 616–617 Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Act (Bill 2) Committee, 192, 193 R RUSSELL, HON. EDWARD (

L) BONAVISTA SOUTH Air Magnometric Survey Cost of Air Magnometric survey, 80 Has work of Air Magnometric survey been completed, 80 If work of Air Magnometric survey been not been completed, how much remains undone, 81 Whether report on Air Magnometric survey has been made, and will it be tabled, 81 Who was employed to make the Air Magnometric survey, 80 Alcoholic Liquors (Amendment) Act (Bill 64 ) Committee, 969 Blueberries Whether any blueberry areas were leased or rented, 65 Whether concession holders will be given sole rights, 65 Whether concessions were made for blueberry areas, 65 Budget

(1951) Debate, 519–532, 536, 564, 584 Amendment—moved, 532 Cabinet Resignation of Minister of Natural Resources, 138–144, 171–173 Chester Dawe Agreement between Minister of Natural Resources and Chester Dawe, 29 Child Welfare Annual Report of the Director of Child Welfare and of the Judge of the St. John's Juvenile Court, 29 Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act (Bill 84) Second reading, 831

Co-operatives Table annual report of the Registrar of Co- operatives or Credit Unions and Co- operative Societies, 439 Crown Lands (Mines and Quarries) Act (Bill 87) Second reading, 1291 Committee, 1296 Department of Public Welfare Statement of Distribution of Statutory Payments made by the Department of Public Welfare for February 1951, 29, 62 Estimates Social Security Assessment Division, 597–599 Social Security Assessment Division Amendment moved, 599 Education, 678 Department of Attorney General, 681 Department of Public Works, 686, 687, 688–689, 692, 695 Department of Fisheries and Co-operatiives, 696, 698, 699, 700, 701–702 Department of Public Welfare, 783, 785 Department of Natural Resources, 788–790 Department of Supply, 1051 Falconbridge Nickel Mines Limited (Agreement) Act (Bill 90) Committee, 1299 Fishery Amendment of the Wild Life (Salmon and Trout) Regulations, 1948, 29 Fur industry Agreement between Minister of Natural Resources and mink farmers pertaining to loans made, 29 Copy of letter dated January 12 1951 from Minister of Natural Resources to federal fisheries minister regarding mink development in Newfoundland, 430 Copy of proposal for mink development in Newfoundland, 439 Copy of proposed estimated expenditure to complete mink development proposal, 439 Government - Seigheim (Agreement) Act (Bill 92) Second reading, 1212–1213, 1221 Committee, 1251, 1255–1256, 1257, 1258, 1259, 1280 Highway Traffic Act (Bill 95) Second reading, 839 Committee, 844, 850 Industrial Enterprises Act (Bill 81) Second reading, 1285 Committee, 1285 Labour Relations (Amendment) Act (Bill 54) Second reading, 875 Committee, 876, 877 Land Development Act (Bill 97) Second reading, 879–880 Committee, 880 Law Society (Amendment) Act (Bill 59) Second reading, 455 Committee, 466, 467 Life Insurance (Amendment) Act (Bill 6) Committee, 71 Loan and Guarantee Act (Bill 53) Committee, 1056 Mining Tax (Amendment) Act (Bill 80) Second reading, 1254 Motions Appealing Speaker's ruling Moved, 373 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Limited Act (Bill 88) Second reading, 1062–1069, 1143–1151, 1161, 1190, 1192 Committee, 1225, 1227, 1231, 1234–1235, 1236, 1245, 1248, 1249, 1250, 1281, 1282 Newfoundland Federation of Fishermen Act (Bill 70) Second reading, 1126 Petitions Pension for Mr.

James Forbes, 469, 471 Roads Bunyan's Cove, 28 Canning's Cove, 368 Points of Order Address in reply—procedure, 306 Correction provided for statement previously given in House, 62 Impugning motive for Member crossing the floor, 586 Imputing a motive, 1154 Member misquoted, 567, 580 Member misrepresented, 568 Whether hypothetical question would be in order, 432 Whether Member can move to eliminate an item in Estimates committee, 599 Whether Member can speak twice in Address in Reply, 163 Points of Privilege

Article in the Sunday Herald Prejudicial and maligning character of a Member, 368, 373 Evening Telegram

article reflected upon Member's common sense, 227–228 Questions 31

(1) Answer Whether concessions were made for blueberry areas, 65 31

(2) Answer Whether any blueberry areas were leased or rented, 65 31

(3) Answer Whether concession holders will be given sole rights, 65 32

(1) Answer Number of sheep imported since April 1950, 78 32

(2) Answer

Cost of imported sheep, 78 32

(3) Answer Whether services of a Shepherd have been engaged, and at what expense, 78 32

(4) Answer Whether there is an assistant shepherd, and at what expense, 78 43

(1) Answer Who was employed to make the Air Magnometric survey, 80 43

(2) Answer Cost of Air Magnometric survey, 80 43

(3) Answer Has work of Air Magnometric survey been completed, 80 43

(4) Answer If work of Air Magnometric survey been not been completed, how much remains undone, 81 43

(5) Answer Whether report on Air Magnometric survey has been made, and will it be tabled, 81 106

(1) Notice Copy of letter dated January 12 1951 from Minister of Natural Resources to federal fisheries minister regarding mink development in Newfoundland, 430 106

(2) Notice Copy of proposal for mink development in Newfoundland, 439 106

(3) Notice Copy of proposed estimated expenditure to complete mink development proposal, 439 107 Notice Table annual report of the Registrar of Co- operatives or Credit Unions and Co- operative Societies, 439 108 Notice What progress has been made since March 22 1951 in negotiations between government and Bonavista Cold Storage Ltd., regarding the possible expansion of existing facilities for fish processing at Bonavista, 440 Restaurants (Amendment) Act (Bill 65) Committee, 1110 Retired from Cabinet during session and sat as an Independent Revenue and Audit Act (Bill 96) Second reading, 1086–1087 Committee, 1091, 1092, 1093, 1094–1095, 1096– 1097, 1098, 1099, 1113–1116, 1118, 1119–1120, 1260, 1262–1263, 1264 Amendment—moved, 1116 Amendment—moved, 1120 Safety of Workmen in Mines Act (Bill 85) Notice of motion, 62 Second reading deferred, 120 Sheep Cost of imported sheep, 78 Number of sheep imported since April 1950, 78 Whether services of a shepherd have been engaged, and at what expense, 78 Whether there is an assistant shepherd, and at what expense, 78 Speech from the Throne Debate, 138–144 St.

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