30 th General Assembly, Fourth Session Speaker Index B BALLAM, CHARLES H. (HUMBER) Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act (Bill 19) Notice of motion, 436 Second reading, 608, 611–612 Committee, 960–961, 962, 963, 964, 965–966, 1008–1009 Budget

(1954) Estimates Dept. of Economic Development, 1477 Dept. of Labour, 1420, 1421–1422 City of St.

John's (Stadium Loan) Act (Bill 23) Second reading, 853 Election Act, 1954 (Bill 79) Committee, 1549 Pentecostal Assembly Right to representation in denominational system, 529–530 Petitions Pentecostal Assembly Right to representation in denominational system, 529–530 Roads Georgetown to be connected with the new road, 410–411 Road connecting Howley with Deer Lake, 86– 87 Points of Order Clarification Regarding role as director of gypsum plant and payments, 1767 Roads Georgetown to be connected with the new road, 410–411 Road connecting Howley with Deer Lake, 86–87 Tabled Documents Matters transacted by the Minister of Labour in 1953, 202 Minimum Wage Board reports, 202 Workmen's Compensation Board Report, 279 Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Act (Bill 20) Notice of motion, 436 Second reading, 612–613, 615 Committee, 1012–1013, 1015–1016, 1017 BROWN, C.S. (BONAVISTA SOUTH) Local Government Receivership (Amendment) Act (Bill 60) Second reading, 1987 Newfoundland Fisheries Development Authority Act (Bill 33) Second reading, 857–861 Newfoundland Power Commission Act (Bill 72) Second reading, 2047 Speech from the Throne Debate, 269–272 BROWNE, WILLIAM J. (ST.

JOHN'S WEST) Accident Insurance Companies (Licensing) (Amendment) Act (Bill 69) Second reading, 1868–1869 Committee, 1890–1892 Advertising Have any pamphlets, books, maps or other material for advertising purposes been published by or on behalf of the government Notice of question, 204 How much was spent on advertising during the past year; give the names and publications in which advertising appeared, together with cost of same Notice of question, 128, 204 Alcoholic Liquors (Amendment) Act (Bill 47) Second reading, 1719 Committee, 1816–1817, 1818, 1819 Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act (Bill 19) Committee, 964, 965 Attorney General Give the dates when prosecutions for the sale or distribution of salacious literature were held together with the names of the defendants and the results of each case, if any Notice of question, 880 Has anyone complained to the Attorney General regarding the sale or distribution of salacious literature Notice of question, 937 How many prosecutions for the sale or distribution of salacious literature have been undertaken in Newfoundland during the past two years Notice of question, 880 What amount of money has been paid to legal firms since April 1 1949; give the amount or amounts paid to each firm with the name of the matter for which such amount was paid Notice of question, 127–128 Automobile Insurance (Amdt.) Act (Bill 31) Committee, 1174 Beauchesne Amendments in Committee of the Whole, 1752 Committee includes debate considered clause by clause, 2005 On money bills, 161, 622 Birch Plant Table copy of agreement for the construction of the birch plant at Donovan's, and a copy of the agreement providing for its operation

Notice of question, 1211 Board of Liquor Control Give the names, addresses and dates of appointment of all agents of the Board of Liquor Control and/or of the manufacturers of beer who have been given authority to sell beer by the case; how much beer has been sold by each such agent during the past fiscal year, giving the value in each case, and the rate and amount of commission paid to each agent Notice of motion, 411 Has any reference been made to the Dept. of the Attorney General for advice as to whether such clubs are bona fide within the meaning of the act Notice of motion, 204 How many licenses have been granted by the Board of Liquor Control to clubs in the past twelve months; give the names of the clubs and persons who made application on behalf of each club Notice of motion, 204 When can we expect an answer to a request sent to the government to hold a plebiscite in a certain area regarding the sale of liquor in Mount Pearl Notice of question, 1354, 1839, 1840 Botwood Water Corporation (Amendment) Act (Bill 61) Second reading, 1979–1980, 1981 Committee, 1992 Budget When will the budget be brought down, 805 Budget

(1954) Debate, 1570–1589, 2013 Non-confidence motion—Debate, 1603 Estimates Board of Liquor Control, 1400, 1401 Capital Account Expenditures, 1424, 1425, 1426, 1427 Consolidated Fund Services, 1248, 1249, 1250, 1251, 1252, 1253, 1262–1263, 1264, 1265, 1266, 1268, 1269–1270, 1271, 1272 Dept. of Attorney General, 1313, 1314–1315, 1317–1319, 1320, 1322, 1432 Dept. of Auditor General, 1259–1261 Dept. of Economic Development, 1409, 1411, 1413–1414, 1415, 1416, 1418, 1419, 1470, 1479, 1480, 1481, 1482, 1483, 1484, 1486 Dept. of Education, 1278, 1279, 1281–1283, 1284, 1287, 1289–1290, 1291, 1292, 1293, 1294–1295, 1296, 1297, 1298, 1304, 1305, 1429 Dept. of Finance, 1257, 1258, 1486 Dept. of Fisheries and Co-operatives, 1406, 1407, 1408, 1454, 1458–1459, 1460, 1461, 1464–1465, 1467, 1468 Dept. of Health, 1374, 1375, 1376, 1377–1378, 1380, 1381, 1382, 1383, 1384–1385, 1386, 1447, 1448 Dept. of Labour, 1420, 1422, 1423 Dept. of Mines and Resources, 1339, 1340, 1342, 1354, 1355, 1356, 1357, 1358, 1360, 1361, 1362, 1363, 1364, 1365, 1366, 1371, 1372, 1373–1374, 1432, 1433 Dept. of Municipal Affairs, 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1405, 1449, 1450, 1451 Dept. of Provincial Affairs, 1273, 1274–1275, 1276 Dept. of Public Welfare, 1386, 1387, 1388, 1389, 1390, 1391, 1392–1393, 1394, 1395, 1396, 1397, 1398, 1399, 1400, 1449, 1452–1453 Dept. of Public Works, 1322–1323, 1324, 1326, 1328, 1329, 1330, 1331–1332, 1333, 1335–1336, 1337–1338, 1339, 1435, 1436, 1437, 1438–1439, 1440, 1441, 1443–1444, 1445, 1446, 1447 Executive Council, 1256 Legislature, 1254–1255 Premier's Office, 1256 Canadian Javelin Company Table copies of correspondence between any members of government and Dr.

Valdmanis relative to the corporation; also table correspondence between government and Canadian Javelin Company relative to their selection of mining leases Notice of question, 128 Cancer Control Tax (Amendment) Act (Bill 56) Second reading, 1853–1855, 1856, 1857 Committee, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1897 City of St. John's (Amendment) Act (Bill 76) Committee Amendment—Debate, 1992 City of St.

John's (Stadium Loan) Act (Bill 23) Second reading, 851 Committee, 608 Committee, 1021–1022 Civil Service (Amendment) Act (Bill 67) Second reading, 1971–1973 Amendment Bill be given second reading in six months— Moved, 1973 Amendment Bill be given second reading in six months— Debate, 1976 Committee, 1993–1994. 1995, 1996, 1997–1998, 2004, 2006–2007, 2008 Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act (Bill 42) Committee, 1660–1661 Commissioners for Oaths Act (Bill 49) Second reading, 1727 Committee, 1821–1822 Community Councils (Amendment) Act (Bill 30) Committee, 1170–1171 Companies Amendment Act (Bill 43)

Second reading, 1622–1623 Committee, 1628 Conflict of interest Are any members of the government directors of companies doing business with government; are any members of government directors of companies which have received loans from or have had loans guaranteed by the government; are any members of government directors of companies which have been established by government funds Notice of question, 617–618, 652 Question amended, 652 Give the names of any members of government who are directors of companies doing business with government or receiving loans from government, together with their salaries, if any Notice of question, 618, 652 Corrections Act (Amdt.) 1953 (Bill 26) Second reading, 899–900, 902 Credit Societies Give the names, addresses and date of information of all credit societies now carrying on business in Newfoundland Notice of question, 828 Have any societies been suspended for any reason during the past year, and if so, give the names and addresses of such societies Notice of question, 828 What is the total amount of share capital for such societies and what amount of money was loaned by them during the past fiscal year Notice of question, 828 Crown Lands (Amendment) Act (Bill 57) Committee, 1872, 1873, 1874, 1875 Crown Lands (Mines and Quarries) Act (Bill 27) Committee, 1169 Dawe, Chester Economic Development Industries Whether there has been another agreement with Chester Dawe that has not been tabled Notice of question, 1764 Newfoundland Hardwoods Ltd.

Table copies of all correspondence between government and Chester Dawe, relative to granting amounts of working capital for the company Notice of question, 128 Answer, 164 Newfoundland Hardwoods Ltd. Ltd. What are the items referred to in Paragraph 39 of the Auditor General's report for 1951- 1952 where it was observed that "goods other than those ordinarily sold by Chester Dawe Ltd. were supplied" to the Newfoundland Hardwoods Ltd. Ltd. Ltd. Notice of question, 968 When Member for St.

John's West can provide Premier with material offered in his speech, 1633 Deferred Pensions Act (Bill 73) Second reading, 1990, 2038–2039 Committee, 2066–2067, 2068 Disabled Persons Act (Bill 74) Second reading, 2076 Committee, 2077 Dog (Amendment) Act (Bill 44) Second reading, 1618 Economic Development Industries If tenders were called and received for machinery for the plants, table them Notice of question, 936 If tenders were called for the construction of the gypsum plant or cement plant, table copies of tenders received Notice of question, 936 If tenders were not called for the construction of the gypsum plant or cement plant, then who drew the plans for the buildings, drafted the specifications, and estimated the cost Notice of question, 936 If tenders were not called for the supply of machinery or equipment for the plants, provide the reason Notice of question, 936 If tenders were not called, were contracts in writing entered into by the government for the supply of machinery; if so, table copies of each contract Notice of question, 936 Were tenders called for the construction of the gypsum plant and the cement plant Notice of question, 936 Were tenders called for the supply of machinery to be installed in the gypsum plant and the cement plant Notice of question, 936 What was the duty paid value of all machinery in the gypsum plant and cement plant Notice of question, 936 What was the estimate and the actual cost of the gypsum plant and cement plant buildings Notice of question, 936 Whether there has been another agreement with Chester Dawe that has not been tabled Notice of question, 1764 Tourist Development How much was spent by the Director of Tourist Development for travelling expenses during the past fiscal year; give the date of trip, destination, and cost of each trip Notice of question, 164

What amounts of money have been paid by the government-built or government-assisted industries on account of

a) principal, and

b) interest to date; what amounts of interest have been returned; give the names of companies in each case Notice of question, 128 What officials supervised the value of plant and machinery imported for the equipment of the new industrial premises whose construction was undertaken by the government; give the cost of construction and the value of machinery and equipment for each plant Notice of question, 343 Whether the department will submit a report Notice of question, 279 Education Teachers' salaries Additional million dollars in the vote, 827 Education Act (Amdt.) (Bill 8) Second reading, 339 Committee, 460 Election Act, 1954 (Bill 79) Second reading, 1107, 1114–1123, 1125, 1129, 1138 Committee, 1488–1490, 1492, 1495, 1496, 1497, 1498–1499, 1500, 1501–1502, 1504– 1505, 1506–1507, 1508, 1509, 1510, 1511, 1513, 1514, 1516, 1517, 1519– 1520, 1522, 1523, 1525, 1526, 1527, 1528, 1529, 1530, 1547, 1548, 1549, 1551 Amendment—Moved, 1497 Amendment—Moved, 1505 Amendment—Moved, 1547 Amendment—Moved, 1553 Third reading, 1710 Amendment Bill to revert to Committee of the Whole House—Moved, 1710 Electric light Renews, Fermeuse and vicinity, 22 Erskine May Money bill reference, 161 Exploits Valley (Closing Hours) Shop (Amdt.) Ac (Bill 10) Committee, 504 Ferries Act (Bill 52) Committee, 1820, 1821 Finance Public accounts Request for standing committee for public accounts, 26, 27 What amounts of money, if any, were borrowed during the said month; give the date and source of funds Notice of question, 1353 What was the amount of bills payable at March 31 1954 Notice of question, 1353 What was the revenue and expenditure on current and capital accounts by departments for the month of March 1954 Notice of question, 1353 Fire Insurance (Policy) Act (Bill 29) Committee, 1174 Fire Prevention Act (Bill 28) Second reading, 461, 509–511 Committee, 1162, 1163–1164, 1165, 1167 Fish Inspection Act (Bill 38) Second reading, 1617–1618 Committee, 1628, 1630, 1631, 1632, 1633, 1648, 1649–1650, 1651, 1652 Committee Amendment—Debate, 1991 Fisheries Give the cost of purchase or hire of each fishing vessel owned or leased by government, with the value of returns, if any Notice of question, 388 How many longliners have been built during the past fiscal year; who are the owners of same; how much was paid by way of bounty on the hull and how much on the engine of each vessel; what amount of loan is carried by the owner; is there a mortgage on the vessel for the amount of the loan in each case; have any other vessels been built for which a bounty was paid; if so, give the name of the owner, state the kind of vessel, amount of bounty together with loan, if any, made on each vessel Notice of question, 740–741 How many longliners have been used and what was the cost of each and what was the value of the returns of each Notice of question, 388 What experiments were made each year since 1949 with various types of fishing vessels, owned or leased by the Newfoundland government or jointly with the federal government Notice of question, 388 Gasoline Tax (Amendment) Act (Bill 63) Committee, 2021, 2022 Government-British Newfoundland Corporation Limited—N.M.

Rothschild & Sons (Confirmation of Supplemental Agreement) (Bill 18) Second reading, 825–826 Committee, 995 Government-Dominion Steel and Coal Corporation Limited, Dominion Wabana Ore Limited and Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Company Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 32) Second reading, 958 Committee, 1172, 1173 Government-New Jersey Zinc Exploration Company (Canada) Ltd. Act (Bill 50) Committee, 1653, 1654, 1660

Health and Public Welfare (Amendment) Act (Bill 22) Second reading, 642, 847–848 Committee, 1019, 1020–1021 Highway Traffic (Amendment) Act (Bill 75) Second reading, 1714–1715, 1763 Committee, 1746–1747, 1762, 1808, 1809, 1810, 1811–1813. 1815, 1816 Amendment—Debate, 1749 Amendment—Debate, 1758, 1761, 1762 House of Assembly Adjournment Debate, 1246–1247 At 11:30 instead of 11:00 Debate, 1343 Former Members Tributes— Shea, Michael A., 650 Recess Taken, 1963 Recording of proceedings Portion of proceedings tape-recorded, 502 Standing Orders—Amendment of quorum Debate, 1348, 1350, 1351, 1352 House of Assembly (Amendment) Act Second reading, 1967

Interpretation (Amdt.) Act ((Bill 2) Second reading, 125 Committee, 273–274, 275, 276, 277, 431 J.C. Pratt and Company Company issues public statement denying allegations of Member for St. John's West, 1634 When Member for St. John's West can provide Premier with material offered in his speech, 1633 Justice Why are District Courts not operating at the present, and when might they be expected to work, 682 Labrador Railway Whether Mr.

Doyle of Canada has applied to the government for permission to build a spur on the Wabush shore of the Labrador railway Notice of question, 1434 Legislation Whether Attorney General might bring forward a bill that limits the number of bills in each session, 1982 Loan Act (Bill 64) Committee, 2022 Loan and Guarantee Act (Bill 59) Committee, 1912–1913, 1916, 1917–1918, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926– 1927, 1930, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935– 1936, 1937, 1938, 1941, 1942, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951–1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1965–1966 Local Area Planning (Amendment) Act (Bill 6) Committee, 433, 434, 435 Local Authority Guarantee (Amendment) Act (Bill 58) Second reading, 1867 Committee, 1892, 1893, 1900, 1901, 1903 Local Government Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 36) Second reading, 1051–1052 Committee, 1533, 1534, 1535, 1536, 1539, 1540, 1541–1542, 1543, 1544 Local Government Receivership (Amendment) Act (Bill 60) Second reading, 1983, 1986 Committee, 2009 Local School Tax Act (Bill 78) Second reading, 2059–2060 Committee, 2070–2071, 2072, 2073, 2074 Amendment—Moved, 2072 Amendment—Moved, 2074 Memorial University (Amendment) Act (Bill 54) Committee, 1897 Memorial University (Pensions) (Amendment) Act (Bill 55) Second reading, 1865 Committee, 1898 Mines and Resources Loans To whom have loans been made for the purchase of livestock and land development purposes, andthe purchase of farm equipment, giving the amount loaned in each case, conditions for repayment; date of each loan; has a first mortgage been taken on borrower's real estate as security, and if not, state the reason; have other applications for loans been approved but not yet granted; who are these applicants and for what amounts have the loans been approved; who drafted the mortgages given by borrowers; was there any charge for same; if so, how much was the amount in each case; is there a registration fee on each mortgage; who pays for costs of mortgage and registering Notice of question, 741 Mothers' Allowances (Amdt.) Act (Bill 9) Committee, 503, 524, 525 Motions Adjournment Debate, 1246–1247 Committee on Privileges and Elections suspend sittings until the Courts have ruled upon matters referred to them Debate, 738 Motion against Chairman's ruling and matter to be referred to the Speaker Whether Chairman was justified in accepting an amendment to Clause 2 of the Highway Traffic Act Debate, 1752 Motor Carrier (Amendment) Act (Bill 21) Second reading, 845–846

Committee, 1018 NALCO How many paid officials are or have been employed by Nalco during the past fiscal year; give their names, dates of employment and the salaries they receive or received at the yearly rate; where is the head office of Nalco at the present time Notice of question, 343 National Flag Amendment Act (Bill 45) Second reading, 1621 Committee, 1627 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Ltd. Table copies of correspondence between any members of government and Dr.

Valdmanis relative to the corporation; also table correspondence between government and Canadian Javelin Company relative to their selection of mining leases Notice of question, 128 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax (Amdt.) Act 1949 (Bill 3) Second reading, 246 Newfoundland Fisheries Development Authority Act (Bill 33) Second reading, 669–678, 693, 696, 701, 810, 813, 838–839, 887, 982, 986, 1044 Committee, 1176–1177, 1179, 1180, 1183–1184, 1184–1185, 1192, 1193, 1195, 1196, 1197, 1198–1199, 1200, 1204, 1205, 1209, 1210, 1212–1213, 1216, 1217, 1220, 1221, 1223–1224, 1225, 1227, 1230–1231, 1233, 1235, 1236, 1237, 1240. 1241–1242, 1243, 1244, 1245, 1246 Amendment—Moved, 1243 Amendment—Moved, 1246 Third reading, 1487 Newfoundland Hardwoods Ltd.

Does Premier think that a company is a private company if it receives over two million dollars from government to run its affairs, 343 Does the agreement with the Newfoundland Hardwoods Ltd. contain any provision for representation from the government on the Board of Directors of the said company Notice of question, 314–315 Does the agreement with the said company give the government any control over salaries paid to the managing director or any others Notice of question, 315 Does the said agreement protect the government investment from liabilities incurred by the company Notice of question, 315 Give the names and serial numbers or other identification marks of items referred to together with names of manufacturers and prices for each item Notice of question, 968 Has any money been advanced to the company since January 1 1954 for any purpose, and if so, give the date, amount, and purpose Notice of question, 936 Has government received a copy of the annual report of said company, and if so, table a copy Notice of question, 315 Has the Auditor General the right or duty to inspect the books of accounts of this company on behalf of government Notice of question, 936 Has this company accounted for the expenditure of working capital provided by government Notice of question, 936 How much money has been supplied to the Newfoundland Hardwoods Ltd. as working capital since it began operations Notice of question, 936 If Premier represents government on the board of directors, is he not in a position to indicate the salary paid to the managing director, 343 Table copies of all correspondence between government and Chester Dawe, relative to granting amounts of working capital for the company Notice of question, 128 Answer, 164 Table receipts, vouchers and payrolls concerning the construction and equipment for the manufacture of hardwood products at the Donovan's plant Notice of question, 247 Supplemental, 553, 554–555 What are the items referred to in Paragraph 39 of the Auditor General's report for 1951-1952 where it was observed that "goods other than those ordinarily sold by Chester Dawe Ltd. were supplied" to the Newfoundland Hardwoods Ltd.

Ltd. Ltd.

Notice of question, 968 What salary is payable to the managing director Notice of question, 315 What security, if any, has been given the government for advances to the company Notice of question, 936 What was the value of sales for 1953, and what was the actual cost of goods sold by the company Notice of question, 315 Who are the directors of the said company Notice of question, 315 Newfoundland Power Commission Act (Bill 72) Second reading, 2049, 2051–2055, 2056 Committee, 2069, 2070 Old Mill Grievance concerning petition regarding Old Mill, 1870–1871 Question regarding plebiscite in Mount Pearl- Kilbride regarding the Old Mill, 970 Petitions

Electric light Renews, Fermeuse and vicinity, 22 Question regarding plebiscite in Mount Pearl- Kilbride regarding the Old Mill, 970 Roads Road from the highroad from Alexander Bay to Happy Adventure to be extended to the Government wharf at Sandy Cove, 740 Road to Tickle Harbour station—Fairhaven, 470–471 Telephone Renews, Fermeuse and vicinity, 22 Pharmaceutical Association Act (Bill 51) Second reading, 1613 Committee, 1711–1712, 1713 Plant Protection Act (Bill 15) Second reading, 518–519, 523 Committee, 577–578, 579–580, 581, 582, 583– 584, 585, 590, 591–592, 593, 594, 595, 596– Points of Order Amendments Whether amendment for six months hoist is in order, 1973 Whether amendment proposed by the minister can be withdrawn, 2008 Whether Member was discussing the principle, 1759 Committee Dealing with two bills in Committee, 273 Customary for Members to bring up grievances when House goes into Committee of Supply, 1909–1910 Imputing a motive, 2032 Language, unparliamentary "ashamed," 1972 "lied deliberately," 1706 "misdemeanour," 46 "no one could expect justice from the honourable gentleman," 336 Imputing motives, 254 Mentioning name of Her Majesty at the same time as mentioning Government, 1115 Member arguing the principle of the bill in Committee of the Whole and taking up point made by minister when bill was introduced in second reading, 1747, 1748 Member asks Premier to withdraw statement, 333 Member cannot debate the matter, 106–107 Member complains of Premier speaking about Confederation campaign, 333 Member denies having used a certain expression, 332 Member denies having used certain words, 335 Member is about to refer to hearsay, 334 Member misrepresented, 839 Member should not make personal remarks, 374 Members can ask questions of ministers, 1006– 1007 Members should not read from newspaper extracts, 180 Money bills Whether the Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax Act amendment is a money bill, 107 Whether the Newfoundland Fisheries Development Authority Act is a money bill, 586–587 Whether the Water and Sewerage Corporation of Greater Corner Book Act amendment is a money bill, 108 Petitions Whether Member can present a petition to the Lieutenant Governor in Council or only to those in the House of Assembly, 469, 470 Premier not telling the truth, 1092 Principle of bill should not be discussed in committee, 2004–2005 Principle of bill was already adopted, 1748 Question directed Minister to table material, 1027 Quorum Amending rules for, 1348 What number constitutes a quorum, 1910, 1911 Recommittal of bill, 995 Relevance In committee debate, 1819 Rescinding bills Questioning procedure for recommitting bills, 1990, 1991 Suspension of rules, 1662 Third reading Whether it is in order for Committee stage arguments to be revived, 1710 Whether Members may speak in debate on, 1840 Whether bill should go back to Committee if debate furthers, 25 Whether could provide notice of instructions/guidance, 60 Whether it is sufficient that Member bowed to Speaker's ruling, but did not retract his remarks, 1116–1117 Whether opposition Members are ready for the question to be put for second reading, 1979 Whether Premier may wander far afield in debate when the Member cannot do so, 1088 Whether report minister quoted from should be tabled, 502 Points of Privilege Daily News Member's explanation, 473–474 Evening Telegram Statement that Member was willing to be Liberal candidate, 474, 475 Member for St.

John's West made false statement on radio, which should be retracted, 1704, 1705, 1706 Money bills Whether The Newfoundland Fisheries Development Authority Act is a money bill, 622

Petition falsely attributed to Member, 470 Procedure for money bills, 160–161 Quorum—Motion made previous day out of order, 1344 Pratt, J.C. Company issued public statement denying the allegations made by the Member for St.

John's West, 1634 Provincial Parks (Amendment) Act (Bill 35) Second reading, 876 Committee, 1167, 1169 Public Libraries (Amendment) Act, Bill 12 Second reading, 505 Committee, 575, 576 Public Service (Supplementary Supply) (Bill 1) Committee, 23, 24–25 Public Service Act (Bill 46) Committee, 1827, 1829, 1830–1831, 1832, 1833, 1834, 1835, 1836, 1837, 1838 Public Utilities (Amendment) Act (Bill 40) Committee, 1625, 1626 Public Utilities Commission How many applications have been before the commission during the past fiscal year Notice of question, 497 Table the names, positions and salaries of all employees Notice of question, 437 What was the decision or other determination of each application that came before the commission during the past fiscal year Notice of question, 497 What was the nature of each application that came before the commission during the past fiscal year Notice of question, 497 Public Welfare Whether Newfoundland was included in the nine provinces which have agreed with the Canadian government regarding the new act for pensions for disabled persons Notice of question, 1537–1538 Public Works Architects How much money, if any, was paid to architects for drawing plans, making specifications, supervising the construction of the buildings erected by or for the government in its industrial development programme; give the names of industry, name of architect, and amount paid to him Notice of question, 996 What amount of money has been paid to architects by government since April 1 1949; give the amounts paid to each architect or firm, and state the work for which the amount or amounts were paid Notice of question, 128 Buildings in industrial development programme How much money, if any, was paid to architects for drawing plans, making specifications, supervising the construction of the buildings erected by or for the government in its industrial development programme; give the names of industry, name of architect, and amount paid to him Notice of question, 996 If tenders were not called for buildings in government's industrial programme, state the reasons why they were not called and the basis on which construction was conducted Notice of question, 996 Were any tenders called for the construction of buildings in government's industrial development programme; if so, give the names of persons tendering with amount of each tender and the name of the one who was successful Notice of question, 996 Were sub-contracts given for electrical wiring, heating, and plumbing for buildings in government's industrial programme Notice of question, 996–997 Were tenders called for subcontracts for buildings in government's industrial programme, and if so, give the names of persons tendering with the amount of each tender, and the name of the successful bidder Notice of question, 997 On what basis was the sub-contract for tenders for buildings in government's industrial programme issued Notice of question, 997 What was the amount paid to each subcontractor or person doing the electrical wiring, heating and plumbing in each building Notice of question, 997 How long has the practice of granting reduced rates been in force Notice of question, 472 How many automobiles, trucks and other motor vehicles are registered for each electoral district of Newfoundland for the past fiscal year; how much has been received by way of license fees for motor vehicles and drivers and dealers' license fees for each electoral district during the same period Notice of question, 680 How many vehicles have been licensed below the regular rates and give the areas where such reduced rates have been applied Notice of question, 472 Is it correct that three-ton trucks in the Bloomfield, Bonavista area have been licensed annually at a rate of $100.00 or $72.00 below the regular rate Notice of question, 472

Roads Amount paid for the work for each tender received for road construction during the past fiscal year Notice of question, 280 Has any part of the programme of road construction or reconstruction planned for this year been put into effect, and if so, give the nature and location of such work Notice of question, 828 Name of successful bidder for each tender received for road construction during the past fiscal year Notice of question, 279 Table copies of all advertisements for tenders for road construction during the past fiscal year Notice of question, 279 Table copies of all tenders received for road construction during the past fiscal year Notice of question, 279 What changes, if any, were made in the specifications after the tenders were received Notice of question, 280 Table the number of contracts let for heating, plumbing and electrical installation from April 1 1953 to March 31 1954, together with the names of persons or firms to whom contracts have been awarded; whether tenders were called for in each case; the amount for which the contracts were awarded in each case, and who was the successful tenderer; was the tender which was accepted the lowest in each case, and if not, why not; in how many cases were contracts awarded without tenders being called Notice of question, 572 By what authority have reduced rates for trucks been made Notice of question, 472 What is the rate of license fee for three ton trucks Notice of question, 472 Questions Advertising Have any pamphlets, books, maps or other material for advertising purposes been published by or on behalf of the government Notice of question, 204 How much was spent on advertising during the past year; give the names and publications in which advertising appeared, together with cost of same Notice of question, 128, 204 Attorney General Give the dates when prosecutions for the sale or distribution of salacious literature were held together with the names of the defendants and the results of each case, if any Notice of question, 880 Has anyone complained to the Attorney General regarding the sale or distribution of salacious literature Notice of question, 937 How many prosecutions for the sale or distribution of salacious literature have been undertaken in Newfoundland during the past two years Notice of question, 880 What amount of money has been paid to legal firms since April 1 1949; give the amount or amounts paid to each firm with the name of the matter for which such amount was paid Notice of question, 127–128 Birch Plant Table copy of agreement for the construction of the birch plant at Donovan's, and a copy of the agreement providing for its operation Notice of question, 1211 Board of Liquor Control Give the names, addresses and dates of appointment of all agents of the Board of Liquor Control and/or of the manufacturers of beer who have been given authority to sell beer by the case; how much beer has been sold by each such agent during the past fiscal year, giving the value in each case, and the rate and amount of commission paid to each agent Notice of motion, 411 Has any reference been made to the Dept. of the Attorney General for advice as to whether such clubs are bona fide within the meaning of the act Notice of motion, 204 How many licenses have been granted by the Board of Liquor Control to clubs in the past twelve months; give the names of the clubs and persons who made application on behalf of each club Notice of motion, 204 When can we expect an answer to a request sent to the government to hold a plebiscite in a certain area regarding the sale of liquor in Mount Pearl Notice of question, 1354, 1839, 1840 Canadian Javelin Company Table copies of correspondence between any members of government and Dr.

Valdmanis relative to the corporation; also table correspondence between government and Canadian Javelin Company relative to their selection of mining leases Notice of question, 128 Conflict of interest

Are any members of the government directors of companies doing business with government; are any members of government directors of companies which have received loans from or have had loans guaranteed by the government; are any members of government directors of companies which have been established by government funds Notice of question, 617–618, 652 Question amended, 652 Give the names of any members of government who are directors of companies doing business with government or receiving loans from government, together with their salaries, if any Notice of question, 618, 652 Credit Societies Give the names, addresses and date of information of all credit societies now carrying on business in Newfoundland Notice of question, 828 Have any societies been suspended for any reason during the past year, and if so, give the names and addresses of such societies Notice of question, 828 What is the total amount of share capital for such societies and what amount of money was loaned by them during the past fiscal year Notice of question, 828 Economic development Industries If tenders were called and received for machinery for the plants, table them Notice of question, 936 If tenders were called for the construction of the gypsum plant or cement plant, table copies of tenders received Notice of question, 936 If tenders were not called for the construction of the gypsum plant or cement plant, then who drew the plans for the buildings, drafted the specifications, and estimated the cost Notice of question, 936 If tenders were not called for the supply of machinery or equipment for the plants, provide the reason Notice of question, 936 If tenders were not called, were contracts in writing entered into by the government for the supply of machinery; if so, table copies of each contract Notice of question, 936 Were tenders called for the construction of the gypsum plant and the cement plant Notice of question, 936 Were tenders called for the supply of machinery to be installed in the gypsum plant and the cement plant Notice of question, 936 What was the duty paid value of all machinery in the gypsum plant and cement plant Notice of question, 936 What was the estimate and the actual cost of the gypsum plant and cement plant buildings Notice of question, 936 Whether there has been another agreement with Chester Dawe that has not been tabled Notice of question, 1764 Tourist Development How much was spent by the Director of Tourist Development for travelling expenses during the past fiscal year; give the date of trip, destination, and cost of each trip Notice of question, 164 What amounts of money have been paid by the government-built or government- assisted industries on account of

a) principal, and

b) interest to date; what amounts of interest have been returned; give the names of companies in each case Notice of question, 128 What officials supervised the value of plant and machinery imported for the equipment of the new industrial premises whose construction was undertaken by the government; give the cost of construction and the value of machinery and equipment for each plant Notice of question, 343 Whether the department will submit a report Notice of question, 279 Finance What amounts of money, if any, were borrowed during the said month; give the date and source of funds Notice of question, 1353 What was the amount of bills payable at March 31 1954 Notice of question, 1353 What was the revenue and expenditure on current and capital accounts by departments for the month of March 1954 Notice of question, 1353 Fisheries Give the cost of purchase or hire of each fishing vessel owned or leased by

government, with the value of returns, if any Notice of question, 388 How many longliners have been built during the past fiscal year; who are the owners of same; how much was paid by way of bounty on the hull and how much on the engine of each vessel; what amount of loan is carried by the owner; is there a mortgage on the vessel for the amount of the loan in each case; have any other vessels been built for which a bounty was paid; if so, give the name of the owner, state the kind of vessel, amount of bounty together with loan, if any, made on each vessel Notice of question, 740–741 How many longliners have been used and what was the cost of each and what was the value of the returns of each Notice of question, 388 What experiments were made each year since 1949 with various types of fishing vessels, owned or leased by the Newfoundland government or jointly with the federal government Notice of question, 388 Justice Why are District Courts not operating at the present, and when might they be expected to work, 682 Labrador Railway Whether Mr.

Doyle of Canada has applied to the government for permission to build a spur on the Wabush shore of the Labrador railway Notice of question, 1434 Legislation Whether Attorney General might bring forward a bill that limits the number of bills in each session, 1982 NALCO How many paid officials are or have been employed by Nalco during the past fiscal year; give their names, dates of employment and the salaries they receive or received at the yearly rate; where is the head office of Nalco at the present time Notice of question, 343 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Ltd.

Table copies of correspondence between any members of government and Dr. Valdmanis relative to the corporation; also table correspondence between government and Canadian Javelin Company relative to their selection of mining leases Notice of question, 128 Newfoundland Hardwoods Ltd.

Does the agreement with the Newfoundland Hardwoods Ltd. contain any provision for representation from the government on the Board of Directors of the said company Notice of question, 314–315 Does the agreement with the said company give the government any control over salaries paid to the managing director or any others Notice of question, 315 Does the said agreement protect the government investment from liabilities incurred by the company Notice of question, 315 Give the names and serial numbers or other identification marks of items referred to together with names of manufacturers and prices for each item Notice of question, 968 Has any money been advanced to the company since January 1 1954 for any purpose, and if so, give the date, amount, and purpose Notice of question, 936 Has government received a copy of the annual report of said company, and if so, table a copy Notice of question, 315 Has the Auditor General the right or duty to inspect the books of accounts of this company on behalf of government Notice of question, 936 Has this company accounted for the expenditure of working capital provided by government Notice of question, 936 How much money has been supplied to the Newfoundland Hardwoods Ltd. as working capital since it began operations Notice of question, 936 Table copies of all correspondence between government and Chester Dawe, relative to granting amounts of working capital for the company Notice of question, 128 Answer, 164 Table receipts, vouchers and payrolls concerning the construction and equipment for the manufacture of hardwood products at the Donovan's plant Notice of question, 247 Supplemental, 553, 554–555 What are the items referred to in Paragraph 39 of the Auditor General's report for 1951- 1952 where it was observed that "goods other than those ordinarily sold by Chester Dawe Ltd. were supplied" to the Newfoundland Hardwoods Ltd.

Ltd. Ltd. Notice of question, 968

What salary is payable to the managing director Notice of question, 315 What security, if any, has been given the government for advances to the company Notice of question, 936 What was the value of sales for 1953, and what was the actual cost of goods sold by the company Notice of question, 315 Who are the directors of the said company Notice of question, 315 Public Utilities Commission How many applications have been before the commission during the past fiscal year Notice of question, 497 Table the names, positions and salaries of all employees Notice of question, 437 What was the decision or other determination of each application that came before the commission during the past fiscal year Notice of question, 497 What was the nature of each application that came before the commission during the past fiscal year Notice of question, 497 Public Welfare Whether Newfoundland was included in the nine provinces which have agreed with the Canadian government regarding the new act for pensions for disabled persons Notice of question, 1537–1538 Public Works Architects How much money, if any, was paid to architects for drawing plans, making specifications, supervising the construction of the buildings erected by or for the government in its industrial development programme; give the names of industry, name of architect, and amount paid to him Notice of question, 996 What amount of money has been paid to architects by government since April 1 1949; give the amounts paid to each architect or firm, and state the work for which the amount or amounts were paid Notice of question, 128 Buildings in industrial development programme How much money, if any, was paid to architects for drawing plans, making specifications, supervising the construction of the buildings erected by or for the government in its industrial development programme; give the names of industry, name of architect, and amount paid to him Notice of question, 996 If tenders were not called for buildings in government's industrial programme, state the reasons why they were not called and the basis on which construction was conducted Notice of question, 996 Were any tenders called for the construction of buildings in government's industrial development programme; if so, give the names of persons tendering with amount of each tender and the name of the one who was successful Notice of question, 996 Were sub-contracts given for electrical wiring, heating, and plumbing for buildings in government's industrial programme Notice of question, 996–997 Were tenders called for subcontracts for buildings in government's industrial programme, and if so, give the names of persons tendering with the amount of each tender, and the name of the successful bidder Notice of question, 997 On what basis was the sub-contract for tenders for buildings in government's industrial programme issued Notice of question, 997 What was the amount paid to each subcontractor or person doing the electrical wiring, heating and plumbing in each building Notice of question, 997 How long has the practice of granting reduced rates been in force Notice of question, 472 How many automobiles, trucks and other motor vehicles are registered for each electoral district of Newfoundland for the past fiscal year; how much has been received by way of license fees for motor vehicles and drivers and dealers' license fees for each electoral district during the same period Notice of question, 680 How many vehicles have been licensed below the regular rates and give the areas where such reduced rates have been applied Notice of question, 472 Is it correct that three-ton trucks in the Bloomfield, Bonavista area have been licensed annually at a rate of $100.00 or $72.00 below the regular rate Notice of question, 472 Roads

Amount paid for the work for each tender received for road construction during the past fiscal year Notice of question, 280 Has any part of the programme of road construction or reconstruction planned for this year been put into effect, and if so, give the nature and location of such work Notice of question, 828 Name of successful bidder for each tender received for road construction during the past fiscal year Notice of question, 279 Table copies of all advertisements for tenders for road construction during the past fiscal year Notice of question, 279 Table copies of all tenders received for road construction during the past fiscal year Notice of question, 279 What changes, if any, were made in the specifications after the tenders were received Notice of question, 280 Table the number of contracts let for heating, plumbing and electrical installation from April 1 1953 to March 31 1954, together with the names of persons or firms to whom contracts have been awarded; whether tenders were called for in each case; the amount for which the contracts were awarded in each case, and who was the successful tenderer; was the tender which was accepted the lowest in each case, and if not, why not; in how many cases were contracts awarded without tenders being called Notice of question, 572 By what authority have reduced rates for trucks been made Notice of question, 472 What is the rate of license fee for three ton trucks Notice of question, 472 Salacious literature Give the dates when prosecutions for the sale or distribution of salacious literature were held together with the names of the defendants and the results of each case, if any Notice of question, 880 Has anyone complained to the Attorney General regarding the sale or distribution of salacious literature Notice of question, 937 How many prosecutions for the sale or distribution of salacious literature have been undertaken in Newfoundland during the past two years Notice of question, 880 Sheep Confirm whether the sheep from Scotland have been sold, 1707 Social Security Assessment Act How many inspectors have been appointed for the purposes of the act; when were they appointed; who are they; how many prosecutions have been taken under the act; how many convictions have been registered; give magistrates before whom prosecutions were taken indicating number of prosecutions before each magistrate; where are the inspectors located Notice of question, 1024 Supply Machinery Was any machinery bought by, and/or paid for, by the Newfoundland government for the use of contractors from Canada, working in Newfoundland Notice of question, 855 Vehicles What machinery, trucks or other motor vehicles, if any, were purchased in Montreal, for or by the government during the past two years; by whom were purchases made, and what prices were paid in each case; give year and model of trucks purchased Notice of question, 855 Taverns Has the license of any tavern, hotel or club been cancelled or suspended during the period from April 1 1952 to date; give the licensee and reason for suspension or cancellation with period of suspension, if any Notice of question, 128 Transportation Ferries Were tenders called for the construction of the ferry to operate on Placentia Gut, or for the construction of the terminals on each side; give the names, if any, of those who tendered, with the amount of each tender; provide the estimated cost of this project, and how much has been expended to date thereon Notice of question, 128 Roads How much money was spent on roads in the District of St.

John's West in the years 1952 and 1953; give the amount spent on each road together with the name of the foreman in each case Notice of question, 128 Travel expenses

How much was spent by the Director of Tourist Development for travelling expenses during the past fiscal year; give the date of trip, destination, and cost of each trip Notice of question, 164 Provide details of the expenditure incurred under the special vote provided for those attending the coronation ceremonies last year Notice of question, 1024 Table receipted bills and other vouchers for the travelling expenses of the Director of Tourist Development for the various trips undertaken by him outside of Newfoundland during the past fiscal year Notice of question, 854–855 What amount of money has been paid to ministers on account of travelling expenses since April 1 1954; give names of ministers, date and amount of payment and dates of trip in each case Notice of question, 1024 Workmen's Compensation Board Table the names, positions and salaries of all employees Notice of question, 437 What date were members of the board appointed, and what is the present salary of each member Notice of question, 531 What was the age of each member of the board on his appointment Notice of question, 531 Who are the members of the Workmen's Compensation Board Notice of question, 531 Quorum Amending rules for, 1348 Motion made previous day out of order, 1344 Standing Orders—Amendment of quorum Debate, 1348, 1350, 1351, 1352 What number constitutes a quorum, 1910, 1911 Revenue and Audit Amendment Act (Bill 65) Committee, 2026–2028 Amendment—Moved, 2028 Amendment—Debate, 2023 Revised Statutes Member requests copies for the Opposition, 273 Roads Road from the highroad from Alexander Bay to Happy Adventure to be extended to the Government wharf at Sandy Cove, 740 Road to Tickle Harbour station—Fairhaven, 470– 471 Rulings Money bills Whether bill is money bill and should be considered first in resolution stage in committee, 339, 341 Motion against Chairman's ruling and matter to be referred to the Speaker Whether Chairman was justified in accepting an amendment to Clause 2 of the Highway Traffic Act Debate, 1752 Salacious literature Give the dates when prosecutions for the sale or distribution of salacious literature were held together with the names of the defendants and the results of each case, if any Notice of question, 880 Has anyone complained to the Attorney General regarding the sale or distribution of salacious literature Notice of question, 937 How many prosecutions for the sale or distribution of salacious literature have been undertaken in Newfoundland during the past two years Notice of question, 880 Saw Mills (Amendment) Act (Bill 77) Committee, 1804, 1805, 1806, 1807, 2009 Select Committees Committee on Privileges and Elections Suspension of sittings until the Courts have ruled upon matters referred to them Debate, 738 Shea, Michael A.

Tributes Former Member, 650 Sheep Confirm whether the sheep from Scotland have been sold, 1707 Shipbuilding (Bounties) (Amendment) Act (Bill 53) Second reading, 1729 Committee, 1823, 1825 Slum Clearance (Amendment) Act (Bill 24) Second reading, 643–645, 648 Committee, 988, 989, 990, 991–992 Third reading deferred, 1056–1057 Social Assistance Act (Bill 37) Second reading, 1065, 1070–1077 Committee, 1544, 1546 Social Security Assessment (Amendment) Act (Bill 68) Second reading, 1845–1846, 1847, 1850 Committee, 1877, 1878, 1879–1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1890 Amendment—Moved, 1877 Third reading, 1908 Social Security Assessment Act How many inspectors have been appointed for the purposes of the act; when were they appointed; who are they; how many prosecutions have been taken under the act; how many convictions have been registered; give magistrates before whom prosecutions were taken indicating

number of prosecutions before each magistrate; where are the inspectors located Notice of question, 1024 Solemnization of Marriage Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 7) Committee, 458 Speech from the Throne Debate, 38–55, 116, 159, 262, 332, 336, 337, 563 Amendment (Non-confidence)—Moved, 55 St. John's Memorial Stadium Act (Bill 39) Committee, 1626, 1627 St.

John's Municipal (Loan) (Amendment) Act, 1953 (Bill 14) Committee, 608 Standing Orders 8 Adjournment, 1900 46 Motions for public aid or charge upon the people, 160 Supply Machinery—Was any machinery bought by, and/or paid for, by the Newfoundland government for the use of contractors from Canada, working in Newfoundland Notice of question, 855 Vehicles What machinery, trucks or other motor vehicles, if any, were purchased in Montreal, for or by the government during the past two years; by whom were purchases made, and what prices were paid in each case; give year and model of trucks purchased Notice of question, 855 Supreme Court and Exchequer Court of Canada Act (Bill 13) Second reading, 507 Committee, 576 Taverns Has the license of any tavern, hotel or club been cancelled or suspended during the period from April 1 1952 to date; give the licensee and reason for suspension or cancellation with period of suspension, if any Notice of question, 128 Telephone Renews, Fermeuse and vicinity, 22 Terms of Union Commission Act (Bill 48) Second reading, 1738 Committee, 1826–1827 Transportation Ferries Were tenders called for the construction of the ferry to operate on Placentia Gut, or for the construction of the terminals on each side; give the names, if any, of those who tendered, with the amount of each tender; provide the estimated cost of this project, and how much has been expended to date thereon Notice of question, 128 Roads How much money was spent on roads in the District of St.

John's West in the years 1952 and 1953; give the amount spent on each road together with the name of the foreman in each case Notice of question, 128 Transportation of Timber (Amendment) Act (Bill 70) Second reading, 2024, 2025 Committee, 2064, 2065 Travel expenses Provide details of the expenditure incurred under the special vote provided for those attending the coronation ceremonies last year Notice of question, 1024 Table receipted bills and other vouchers for the travelling expenses of the Director of Tourist Development for the various trips undertaken by him outside of Newfoundland during the past fiscal year Notice of question, 854–855 Tourist Development How much was spent by the Director of Tourist Development for travelling expenses during the past fiscal year; give the date of trip, destination, and cost of each trip Notice of question, 164 What amount of money has been paid to ministers on account of travelling expenses since April 1 1954; give names of ministers, date and amount of payment and dates of trip in each case Notice of question, 1024 Tributes Former Member Shea, Michael A., 650 Undeveloped Mineral Areas Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 4) Committee, 432 Urban and Rural Planning (Amdt.) Act (Bill 66) Committee, 2008, 2009 Valdmanis, Dr. Alfred Being recognized everywhere in Europe, 1581 Canadian Javelin Company Table copies of correspondence between any members of government and Dr. Valdmanis relative to the corporation; also table correspondence between government and Canadian Javelin Company relative to their selection of mining leases Notice of question, 128 Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Ltd. Table copies of correspondence between any members of government and Dr. Valdmanis relative to the corporation; also table correspondence between government and Canadian Javelin

Company relative to their selection of mining leases, 128 Reference to Premier's statement that he would resign, if Valdmanis did, 52 Table copies of correspondence between any members of government and Dr. Valdmanis relative to the Canadian Javelin Company; also table correspondence between government and Canadian Javelin Company relative to their selection of mining leases Notice of question, 128 Whether the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are engaged to do criminal work outside St.

John's, and whether they have any jurisdiction in matters concerning the Supreme Court, 997 Whether the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are guarding Dr.

Valdmanis, and if so, by what arrangement, 997 Whether there is any truth to the charge against him being reduced to $280,000, 620 Water and Sewerage Corporation of Greater Corner Brook (Amdt.) Act 1951 (Bill 11) Second reading, 505 Committee, 573–574, 575 Welfare of Children (Amendment) Act (Bill 34) Second reading, 896 Committee, 1169, 1532 Wild Life (Amdt.) Act (Bill 17) Second reading, 597–601, 607 Committee, 821, 822, 823–824 Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Act (Bill 20) Second reading, 613–614 Committee, 1010, 1011–1012, 1014–1015, 1016, 1017, 1018 Workmen's Compensation Board Table the names, positions and salaries of all employees Notice of question, 437 What date were members of the board appointed, and what is the present salary of each member Notice of question, 531 What was the age of each member of the board on his appointment Notice of question, 531 Who are the members of the Workmen's Compensation Board Notice of question, 531 BUTTON, C.

MAXWELL (TRINITY SOUTH) Newfoundland Fisheries Development Authority Act (Bill 33) Second reading, 868–875 Pentecostal Assembly Right to representation in denominational system, 530 Petitions Comments on the inefficacy of, 267 Electric light Forty residents of Whiteway, 163 Pentecostal Assembly Right to representation in denominational system, 530 Roads Reconditioning of road and quarter mile of new road be built—Sunnyside and Chance Cove, 410 Road in Green Harbour to be repaired and extended, 163 Points of Privilege Daily News Member would like correction made, 1023 Roads Reconditioning of road and quarter mile of new road be built—Sunnyside and Chance Cove, 410 Road in Green Harbour to be repaired and extended, 163 Speech from the Throne Debate, 264–269 C CANNING, PATRICK J. (PLACENTIA WEST) Newfoundland Fisheries Development Authority Act (Bill 33) Second reading, 828–841 Speech from the Throne Debate, 294–303 CHALKER, JAMES R. (HARBOUR GRACE) Cancer Control Tax (Amendment) Act (Bill 56) Second reading, 1855–1856 Civil Service (Amendment) Act (Bill 67) Amendment Bill be given second reading in six months— Debate, 1973 Education Teachers' salaries Additional million dollars in the vote, 827 Education Act (Amdt.) (Bill 8) Notice of motion, 16 Second reading, 314, 338–339 Committee, 458–459, 460 Loan and Guarantee Act (Bill 59) Committee, 1966 Local School Tax Act (Bill 78) Committee, 2071 Memorial University (Amendment) Act (Bill 54) Second reading, 1864 Committee, 1897 Memorial University (Pensions) (Amendment) Act (Bill 55) Second reading, 1864–1865

Committee, 1898, 1899 Pentecostal Assembly Right to representation in denominational system, 526 Petitions Pentecostal Assembly Right to representation in denominational system, 526 Public Libraries (Amendment) Act, Bill 12 Notice of motion, 204 Second reading, 505–506 Committee, 575–576 Social Security Assessment (Amendment) Act (Bill 68) Committee, 1877, 1878 Tabled Documents Dept. of Education—Annual report, 55 Water and Sewerage Corporation of Greater Corner Brook (Amdt.) Act 1951 (Bill 11) Second reading, 505–506 Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Act (Bill 20) Committee, 1014 COURAGE, JOHN R. (FORTUNE-HERMITAGE) Agriculture Potential suitability of land for farming, 85 Budget

(1954) Estimates Dept. of Education, 1288–1289, 1290 Butcher shops That they be allowed to remain open on Saturday until the hour of 6:00 p.m. and that Wednesdays be a whole holiday, 1610– 1611 City of St.

John's (Amendment) Act (Bill 76) Second reading, 1562–1563 Dog (Amendment) Act (Bill 44) Second reading, 1618 House of Assembly Adjournment At 11:30 instead of 11:00 Debate, 1342 Motions Motion against Chairman's ruling and matter to be referred to the Speaker Whether Chairman was justified in accepting an amendment to Clause 2 of the Highway Traffic Act Debate, 1751 Newfoundland Fisheries Development Authority Act (Bill 33) Second reading, 861–868 Newfoundland Power Commission Act (Bill 72) Second reading, 2047 Petitions Butcher shops That they be allowed to remain open on Saturday until the hour of 6:00 p.m. and that Wednesdays be a whole holiday, 1610–1611 Roads Road connecting Bay D'Espoir with the Trans- Canada Highway, 86 Points of Order Members should not read from newspaper extracts, 179 Relevance In second reading debate, 516 Points of Privilege Money bills Whether The Newfoundland Fisheries Development Authority Act is a money bill, 623–624 Quorum—Motion made previous day out of order, 1344, 1345–1346 Quorum Motion made previous day out of order, 1344, 1345–1346 Roads Road connecting Bay D'Espoir with the Trans- Canada Highway, 86 Rulings Motion against Chairman's ruling and matter to be referred to the Speaker Whether Chairman was justified in accepting an amendment to Clause 2 of the Highway Traffic Act Debate, 1751 Speech from the Throne Debate, 151–154 Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Act (Bill 20) Second reading, 614 CURTIS, LESLIE R (TWILLINGATE) Accident Insurance Companies (Licensing) (Amendment) Act (Bill 69) Notice of motion, 1662 Second reading, 1868, 1869 Committee, 1891, 1892 Amendment—Moved, 1992 Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act (Bill 19) Committee, 963, 1009 Attorney General Has anyone complained to the Attorney General regarding the sale or distribution of salacious literature Answer, 937 How many prosecutions for the sale or distribution of salacious literature have been undertaken in Newfoundland during the past two years Answer, 936–937 Were persons prosecuted last year for selling pencils in the Conception Bay area Notice of question, 937 What amount of money has been paid to legal firms since April 1 1949; give the amount

or amounts paid to each firm with the name of the matter for which such amount was paid Answer deferred, 164, 205, 997 Automobile Insurance (Amdt.) Act (Bill 31) Notice of motion, 739 Second reading, 932–933 Committee, 1174–1175 Beauchesne Refers to parliament with two houses, 161 Botwood Water Corporation (Amendment) Act (Bill 61) Notice of motion, 1764 Committee, 1992 Budget

(1954) Estimates Consolidated Fund Services, 1262, 1263, 1267 Dept. of Attorney General, 1308–1310, 1310– 1313, 1314, 1315, 1316–1317, 1318, 1319–1320, 1321, 1322, 1419 Dept. of Education, 1282, 1308 Dept. of Public Works, 1435 Canadian National Railway Is minister aware that discrimination exists in rates of pay of departmental chief clerks, employed on the Newfoundland Division, Atlantic Division of the Canadian National Railways Answer, 997 Cancer Control Tax (Amendment) Act (Bill 56) Notice of motion, 1662 City of St.

John's (Amendment) Act (Bill 76) Notice of motion, 1031 Second reading, 1556, 1557 Committee, 1567–1568, 1569, 1570 Amendment—Moved, 1570 Committee Amendment—Moved, 1991–1992 Committee Amendment—Debate, 1992 City of St.

John's (Stadium Loan) Act (Bill 23) Second reading, 597 Committee, 608 Civil Service (Amendment) Act (Bill 67) Notice of motion, 1662 Amendment Bill be given second reading in six months— Debate, 1973 Committee, 1994–1996, 1999, 2000 Commissioners for Oaths Act (Bill 49) Notice of motion, 1537 Second reading, 1726–1727 Committee, 1821–1822, 1823 Committee of Ways and Means Budget—Notice of motion Moved, 1140–1141 Community Councils (Amendment) Act (Bill 30) Notice of motion, 573 Companies Amendment Act (Bill 43) Notice of motion Second reading, 1622 Committee, 1628 Deferred Pensions Act (Bill 73) Notice of motion, 1662 Committee, 2067 Disabled Persons Act (Bill 74) Notice of motion, 2057–2058 Second reading, 2076 Committee, 2077 Election Act, 1954 (Bill 79) Notice of question, 970 Second reading, 1118, 1120, 1123–1126, 1134 Committee, 1498, 1499, 1500, 1506, 1508, 1551, 1552, 1554 Evidence (Amendment) Act (Bill 16) Second reading, 509 Ferries Act (Bill 52) Notice of motion, 1609 Second reading, 1723–1725, 1726 Amendment—Moved, 1723 Committee, 1820, 1821 Fire Insurance (Policy) Act (Bill 29) Notice of motion, 572–573 Second reading, 931 Committee, 1174 Fire Prevention Act (Bill 28) Notice of motion, 247 Second reading, 460–461, 516–517 Committee, 1162–1163, 1164–1166, 1167 Fish Inspection Act (Bill 38) Notice of motion, 1280 Committee, 1631, 1651 Committee Amendment—Moved, 1991 Freight rates Is it government's intention to take legal action against the Canadian National Railways for a return to the taxpayers of Newfoundland of all excess rates paid by the people of Newfoundland to the railway from April 1 1949 up to the time a decision was given by the Canadian Supreme Court in favour of Newfoundland Answer, 709 Garages Did the Garage Workers' Union make application for the services of a Conciliation Board, and if so, why was a Board not appointed; give full details Answer, 1056 If the Minister is aware of work stoppages, what action is the minister or his department taking to try to solve this problem, which is causing great inconvenience to the general public, much loss of wages to the workers concerned, as well as interrupting the normal operations of those engaged in the car service business Answer, 1056 Government-British Newfoundland Corporation Limited—N.M.

Rothschild & Sons (Confirmation of Supplemental Agreement) (Bill 18) Notice of motion, 707

Committee, 993–994 Government-Dominion Steel and Coal Corporation Limited, Dominion Wabana Ore Limited and Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Company Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 32) Notice of motion, 802 Second reading, 934–935, 956–957, 958, 959 Committee, 1172, 1173 Amendment—Moved, 1173 Health and Public Welfare (Amendment) Act (Bill 22) Second reading, 849 Health care Table copy of report made by Mr. C. E.

Hunt, following an inquiry into conditions at the Mental Hospital and the dismissal or suspension of some 14 employees Answer, 708 Highway Traffic (Amendment) Act (Bill 75) Committee, 1809–1810, 1811, 1812, 1813, 1816 Amendments—Moved, 2010–2011 House of Assembly Recess Taken, 1099 Standing Orders—Amendment of quorum Moved, 1348 Debate, 1349, 1350–1352 House of Assembly (Amendment) Act Notice of motion, 1662 Insurance Companies Act,

An Act to Further Amend Notice of motion, 1611

Interpretation (Amdt.) Act ((Bill 2) Notice of motion, 5 Second reading, 124–125 Committee, 274, 275–276, 277, 431–432 Justice How many magistracy appointments are to be made, and in what areas will they be located Answer deferred, 63 Whether Government of Newfoundland intends to make any appointments to the magistracy Answer, 63 Why are District Courts not operating at the present, and when might they be expected to work, 682 Legislation Whether Attorney General might bring forward a bill that limits the number of bills in each session, 1982 Loan and Guarantee Act (Bill 59) Notice of motion, 1488 Committee, 1914, 1915, 1921, 1932, 1933, 1959– 1961, 1962, 1966 Local Area Planning (Amendment) Act (Bill 6) Committee, 433 Local Authority Guarantee (Amendment) Act (Bill 58) Notice of motion, 1662 Committee, 1892, 1893 Local Government Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 36) Committee, 1534, 1541 Local Government Receivership (Amendment) Act (Bill 60) Notice of motion, 1764 Local School Tax Act (Bill 78) Committee, 2071, 2073, 2074 Memorial University (Pensions) (Amendment) Act (Bill 55) Committee, 1899 Mothers' Allowances (Amdt.) Act (Bill 9) Committee, 503 Motions Committee on Privileges and Elections suspend sittings until the Courts have ruled upon matters referred to them Debate, 710 Ways and Means Budget—Notice of motion Moved, 1140–1141 Motor Carrier (Amendment) Act (Bill 21) Second reading, 845, 846 Committee, 1018 National Flag Amendment Act (Bill 45) Second reading, 1621 Third reading, 1708–1709 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax (Amdt.) Act 1949 (Bill 3) Notice of motion, 16 Second reading, 244–246 Newfoundland Fisheries Development Authority Act (Bill 33) Second reading, 950, 951 Committee, 1229, 1242, 1243, 1244–1245 Amendment—Moved, 1227 Third reading, 1487 Newfoundland Power Commission Act (Bill 72) Notice of motion, 1905 Second reading, 2049–2050 Old Mill Question regarding plebiscite in Mount Pearl- Kilbride regarding the Old Mill, 970 Pentecostal Assembly Right to representation in denominational system, 527 Petitions Pentecostal Assembly Right to representation in denominational system, 527 Question regarding plebiscite in Mount Pearl- Kilbride regarding the Old Mill, 970 Roads Completion of road from its present end to Comfort Cove, 1904 Highway from Lewisporte to Loon Bay to be continued to Birchy Bay, Boyd's Cove and Port Albert, 163 Pharmaceutical Association Act (Bill 51) Notice of motion, 1031 Committee, 1713 Points of Order Member ignoring ruling, 1703

Money bills Whether the Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax Act amendment is a money bill, 107 Whether the Newfoundland Fisheries Development Authority Act is a money bill, 586 Number of times a Member can speak to a motion, 739 Quorum Amending rules for, 1347 What number constitutes a quorum, 1910, 1911 Recommittal of bill, 995 Rescinding bills Questioning procedure for recommitting bills, 1990 Second reading Whether debate should occur in supplementary supply, 1869–1870 Whether report minister quoted from should be tabled, 502 Points of Privilege Daily News Member's explanation, 475–476 Evening Telegram Falsely accounts some of previous night's proceedings, 1863 Money bills Whether The Newfoundland Fisheries Development Authority Act is a money bill, 622–623 Procedure for money bills, 161–162 Quorum—Motion made previous day out of order, 1344 Public Service Act (Bill 25) Committee, 1487 Public Service Act (Bill 46) Committee, 1829 Public Utilities (Amendment) Act (Bill 40) Notice of motion, 436 Second reading, 1612 Committee, 1625, 1626 Public Works How many automobiles, trucks and other motor vehicles are registered for each electoral district of Newfoundland for the past fiscal year; how much has been received by way of license fees for motor vehicles and drivers and dealers' license fees for each electoral district during the same period Answer deferred, 709 Questions Attorney General Has anyone complained to the Attorney General regarding the sale or distribution of salacious literature Answer, 937 How many prosecutions for the sale or distribution of salacious literature have been undertaken in Newfoundland during the past two years Answer, 936–937 Were persons prosecuted last year for selling pencils in the Conception Bay area Notice of question, 937 What amount of money has been paid to legal firms since April 1 1949; give the amount or amounts paid to each firm with the name of the matter for which such amount was paid Answer deferred, 164, 205, 997 Canadian National Railway Is minister aware that discrimination exists in rates of pay of departmental chief clerks, employed on the Newfoundland Division, Atlantic Division of the Canadian National Railways Answer, 997 Freight rates Is it government's intention to take legal action against the Canadian National Railways for a return to the taxpayers of Newfoundland of all excess rates paid by the people of Newfoundland to the railway from April 1 1949 up to the time a decision was given by the Canadian Supreme Court in favour of Newfoundland Answer, 709 Garages Did the Garage Workers' Union make application for the services of a Conciliation Board, and if so, why was a Board not appointed; give full details Answer, 1056 If the Minister is aware of work stoppages, what action is the minister or his department taking to try to solve this problem, which is causing great inconvenience to the general public, much loss of wages to the workers concerned, as well as interrupting the normal operations of those engaged in the car service business Answer, 1056 Health care Table copy of report made by Mr.

C. E. Hunt, following an inquiry into conditions at the Mental Hospital and the dismissal or suspension of some 14 employees Answer, 708 Justice How many magistracy appointments are to be made, and in what areas will they be located Answer deferred, 63 Whether Government of Newfoundland intends to make any appointments to the magistracy Answer, 63 Why are District Courts not operating at the present, and when might they be expected to work, 682

Legislation Whether Attorney General might bring forward a bill that limits the number of bills in each session, 1982 Public Works How many automobiles, trucks and other motor vehicles are registered for each electoral district of Newfoundland for the past fiscal year; how much has been received by way of license fees for motor vehicles and drivers and dealers' license fees for each electoral district during the same period Answer deferred, 709 Salacious literature Has anyone complained to the Attorney General regarding the sale or distribution of salacious literature Answer, 937 How many prosecutions for the sale or distribution of salacious literature have been undertaken in Newfoundland during the past two years Answer, 936–937 Quorum Amending rules for, 1347 Motion made previous day out of order, 1344 Standing Orders—Amendment of quorum Moved, 1348 Debate, 1349, 1350–1352 What number constitutes a quorum, 1910, 1911 Rent Restrictions (Amdt.) Act (Bill 5) Second reading, 312 Revenue and Audit Amendment Act (Bill 65) Notice of motion, 2026 Amendment—Debate, 2034 Roads Completion of road from its present end to Comfort Cove, 1904 Highway from Lewisporte to Loon Bay to be continued to Birchy Bay, Boyd's Cove and Port Albert, 163 Rulings Money bills Whether bill is money bill and should be considered first in resolution stage in committee, 341 Salacious literature Has anyone complained to the Attorney General regarding the sale or distribution of salacious literature Answer, 937 How many prosecutions for the sale or distribution of salacious literature have been undertaken in Newfoundland during the past two years Answer, 936–937 Saw Mills (Amendment) Act (Bill 77) Committee, 1805, 1807, 1808, 2009 Amendment—Moved, 2009–2010 Select Committees Committee on Privileges and Elections Suspension of sittings until the Courts have ruled upon matters referred to them Debate, 710 Slum Clearance (Amendment) Act (Bill 24) Third reading deferred, 1057 Social Assistance Act (Bill 37) Notice of motion, 802 Committee, 1544 Social Security Assessment (Amendment) Act (Bill 68) Second reading, 1841–1845, 1846–1847, 1848, 1849–1850 Committee, 1877, 1878, 1880, 1882–1883, 1884, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1889 Amendment—Moved, 1882 Speech from the Throne Debate, 440–454 St.

John's Memorial Stadium Act (Bill 39) Committee, 1627 St. John's Municipal (Loan) (Amendment) Act, 1953 (Bill 14) Second reading, 597 Committee, 608 Standing Orders 7 Adjournment, 1810

Summary Jurisdiction (Amendment) Act (Bill 62) Notice of motion, 1764 Second reading, 1981 Supreme Court and Exchequer Court of Canada Act (Bill 13) Notice of motion, 247 Second reading, 506–507, 508 Committee, 576 Tabled Documents Public Utilities Commission—Report, 533 Terms of Union Commission Act (Bill 48) Notice of motion, 1609 Committee, 1826 Transportation of Timber (Amendment) Act (Bill 70) Second reading, 2025 Committee, 2064, 2065 Urban and Rural Planning (Amdt.) Act (Bill 66) Notice of motion, 1781 Valdmanis, Dr.

Alfred Further legal proceedings instituted against, 880 Statement of clarification concerning, 1005–1006 Whether the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are engaged to do criminal work outside St. John's, and whether they have any jurisdiction in matters concerning the Supreme Court, 997, 998 Whether the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are guarding Dr. Valdmanis, and if so, by what arrangement, 997 Whether there is any truth to the charge against him being reduced to $280,000, 620 Welfare of Children (Amendment) Act (Bill 34) Notice of motion, 802 Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Act (Bill 20)

Committee, 1010, 1011, 1017, 1018 D DROVER, SAMUEL (WHITE BAY) Budget

(1954) Debate, 1644–1647 Fisheries Restoration of the three mile limit to the province, 436–437 International Grenfell Association Table the amount given or advanced to the association in each year from 1949 to 1953 inclusive Notice of question, 160 Newfoundland Fisheries Development Authority Act (Bill 33) Second reading, 841–845 Petitions Fisheries Restoration of the three mile limit to the province, 436–437 Roads Provision of a snowmobile for Coachman's Cove, White Bay, 1838–1839 Road from St.

Anthony to Cook's Harbour, 86– 87 Road to be built from Jackson's Arm to Bowater's Tailors' Book Road, 572 Questions International Grenfell Association Table the amount given or advanced to the association in each year from 1949 to 1953 inclusive Notice of question, 160 Roads Provision of a snowmobile for Coachman's Cove, White Bay, 1838–1839 Road from St. Anthony to Cook's Harbour, 86–87 Road to be built from Jackson's Arm to Bowater's Tailors' Book Road, 572 Speech from the Throne Debate, 242–244 F FOGWILL, FRANK A. (ST.

JOHN'S EAST) Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act (Bill 19) Second reading, 608–610, 611, 612 Committee, 960, 961–962, 963, 964–965, 966, 1007, 1009 Amendment—Moved, 1007–1008 Board of Liquor Control Table a detailed statement showing the total number of bottles of rum, whiskey, gin, beer and wines, sold by and through the Board of Liquor Control since April 1st 1953 to February 28 1954 Notice of motion, 32 Budget

(1954) Debate, 1634–1644 Estimates Capital Account Expenditures, 1426 Consolidated Fund Services, 1248, 1249– 1250, 1254, 1264 Dept. of Attorney General, 1321 Dept. of Economic Development, 1409, 1411, 1483 Dept. of Education, 1279, 1283, 1297, 1303– 1304 Dept. of Fisheries and Co-operatives, 1405, 1406, 1407, 1454, 1457, 1461–1462, 1468 Dept. of Health, 1380, 1385 Dept. of Labour, 1419–1420, 1420–1421, 1422, 1423, 1424 Dept. of Mines and Resources, 1341, 1342, 1359, 1365, 1366 Dept. of Municipal Affairs, 1450 Dept. of Provincial Affairs, 1277, 1278 Dept. of Public Welfare, 1389, 1390, 1393, 1395, 1396, 1397 Dept. of Public Works, 1325, 1329–1330, 1334, 1436, 1440–1441, 1442, 1443, 1445 Legislature, 1254 Railway Pensions, 1261, 1262 City of St.

John's (Amendment) Act (Bill 76) Second reading, 1560 Committee Amendment—Debate, 1992 City of St. John's (Stadium Loan) Act (Bill 23) Second reading, 850–851 Civil Service (Amendment) Act (Bill 67) Amendment Bill be given second reading in six months— Debate, 1978 Amendment Debate, 2001–2002 Dawe, Chester Public Works Roads Give an itemized statement with vouchers of the amount of $1,497.17 travelling expenses incurred by Mr.

Chester Dawe in the United States of America during January 9th to January 18th, 1951 in re-ordering machinery for the Birch Plant and in re-seeking markets for birch products; has this amount yet been paid by Mr. Dawe Notice of question, 906 Give detailed account of all travelling expenses paid to Mr. Chester Dawe on account of Newfoundland Hardwoods Ltd. Ltd. Ltd., giving

dates and amounts involved on each separate trip Notice of question, 906 Travel expenses Give an itemized statement with vouchers of the amount of $1,497.17 travelling expenses incurred by Mr. Chester Dawe in the United States of America during January 9th to January 18th, 1951 in re-ordering machinery for the Birch Plant and in re-seeking markets for birch products; has this amount yet been paid by Mr. Dawe Notice of question, 906 Give detailed account of all travelling expenses paid to Mr. Chester Dawe on account of Newfoundland Hardwoods Ltd. Ltd.

Ltd., giving dates and amounts involved on each separate trip Notice of question, 906 Economic Development Table statement showing the total salary paid to Dr.

Alfred Valdmanis as Director of Economic Development, since employment by the Newfoundland government, giving the date when he entered and ended his services with the government as well as the total amount of travelling and living allowances paid to him during his term of service Notice of question, 32 Table statements showing how subhead of revenue 1953, 1953-1954 estimates of revenue, interest on industrial loans, is made up, giving the names of all individuals, firms or companies concerned, also the interest due date, as well as the amount paid in each case under this head of revenue Notice of question, 32 Election Act, 1954 (Bill 79) Second reading, 1136–1137 Committee, 1511–1512, 1513, 1524 Ferries Act (Bill 52) Second reading, 1726 Finance Did government negotiate any loans with the Industrial Development Loan Board, the Co-operative Development Loan Board, or the Fisheries Loan Board, during the 1953-1954 fiscal year; if so, state the amount borrowed, the rate of interest and the amount of interest paid in each case Notice of question, 1024 Did the Government of Newfoundland receive from the Government of Canada the $1.12 per quintal price support payment, in respect of the 1953 production and sale of salt cod; if so, state the amount and the date when this money was received Notice of question, 1024 Table statement showing the total amount of import duties, excise taxes and excise duties paid to the federal government by the Board of Liquor Control in respect of the importation of liquor, beer and wine since April 1st 1953 to date Notice of question, 32 Table statement showing the total amount received by the Dept. of Finance from the Federal Government during the present fiscal year, under subheads of revenue, 453 tax rental agreement, 455 transitional grant, and 450 interest on Exchequer balances, and state whether there are any balances due and payable on these items of revenue to March 31st 1954 Question, 20 Answer deferred, 38 Table statement showing the total expenditure under the various departments from April 1st 1953 to February 28 1954, the expenditures on current account, capital account, and financial surplus to be shown separately Question, 20 Table statement showing the total revenue collected under subhead 470, Social Security Assessment, for each month from April 1st, 1953 to February 28, 1954 and inform the House if any substantial amounts have been collected by the Dept. of Finance by reason of the recent court action in respect of this item of revenue Question, 20 Table statement showing the total revenue collected under the various departments from April 1st 1953 to February 28 1954, the revenue on current account, capital account, and financial surplus to be shown separately Question, 20 Total amount of cash surplus to the credit of the Province on deposit with the Government of Canada as at April 1st 1953, and also state if there have been any withdrawals from the surplus during the present fiscal year Question, 20 What amount of interest did the government pay in respect of bank overdrafts and/or temporary bank loans during the 1953- 1954 fiscal year, including date and interest rate, etc.

Notice of question, 1024 Under what head of expenditure was the one dollar and fifty cents per quintal advance payment to fishermen made; what is the total expended to date, and what is the estimated amount required to finalize these payments Notice of question, 32

What is the position of the provincial debt as of April 1 1954; include total interest paid as of April 1 1954 and the total amount credited to each sinking fund in respect of the 1940-1965 War Loan, 1942-1957 and 1943-1958 Victory Loans and the 1952- 1964 Development Loan Notice of question, 1024 What is the total amount of money to the credit of the provincial government in the Bank of Montreal or other banks as at April 1 1953 and at March 15 1954 Question, 19–20 Fire Prevention Act (Bill 28) Second reading, 513–514 Committee, 1165, 1166 Fisheries How many plants for the freezing and sorting of fresh fish fillets were in operation in the years 1949 to 1953 inclusive, where are these plants located, and what is the maximum daily production rate and storage capacity of each plant Notice of question, 1023 How many plants for the freezing and storing of fresh fish fillets are presently in construction, where are these plants located, and what is the proposed maximum daily production rate and storage capacity for each plant Notice of question, 1023 What was the total quantity of fresh frozen fish, in pounds, exported from Newfoundland in the years 1949 to 1953 inclusive Notice of question, 1023 What was the total quantity of fresh frozen fish, in pounds, produced in Newfoundland in the years 1949 to 1953 inclusive Notice of question, 1023 Foster homes and boarding homes Are regular inspections made, if so, how often and by whom Notice of question, 906 Are these foster homes and boarding houses visited regularly by a medical officer; provide details Notice of question, 906 Does the government prescribe the diet to be supplied the children and adults in these foster homes and boarding homes Notice of question, 906 Into how many foster homes has the government placed children; where are these homes located Notice of question, 906 How many male and female adults are supported in boarding houses by the government at the present time Notice of question, 906 How many male and female children have the government placed in foster homes; what is the total number at present being cared for Notice of question, 906 State number and location of these boarding houses Notice of question, 906 What is the amount paid each month in respect of each adult Notice of question, 906 What is the amount paid each month, in respect of each child Notice of question, 906 Garages Did the Garage Workers' Union make application for the services of a Conciliation Board, and if so, why was a Board not appointed; give full details Notice of question, 996 If the Minister is aware of work stoppages, what action is the minister or his department taking to try to solve this problem, which is causing great inconvenience to the general public, much loss of wages to the workers concerned, as well as interrupting the normal operations of those engaged in the car service business Notice of question, 996 Is the Minister aware that a work stoppage is in progress in a majority of city garages, for the past three weeks Notice of question, 996 Gasoline Tax (Amendment) Act (Bill 63) Committee, 2021 House of Assembly Adjournment Debate, 1246 At 11:30 instead of 11:00 Debate, 1342 House not to adjourn at 11:00 pm Debate, 2050–2051 Hansard When Hansard for past four sessions will be available, 1254 Standing Orders—Amendment of quorum Debate, 1349–1350 Labour Have any applications for conciliation boards been refused as from April 1st to date, and if so, how many and for what reason Notice of question, 497 How many conciliation boards were set up, what were the results in each case, and give the location and reason for each Notice of question, 497 How many labour disputes were settled in the 1953-1954 fiscal year with the assistance of a conciliation officer Notice of question, 496 Table statement showing how many labour disputes were reported to the department during the 1953-1954 fiscal year Notice of question, 496

Loan Act (Bill 64) Committee, 2023 Loan and Guarantee Act (Bill 59) Committee, 1927–1928, 1931, 1952, 1961 Local School Tax Act (Bill 78) Committee, 2073 Motions Adjournment Debate, 1246 House not to adjourn at 11:00 pm Debate, 2050–2051 Newfoundland Fisheries Development Authority Act (Bill 33) Second reading, 666–669 Committee, 1179–1181, 1184, 1210, 1214, 1215, 1219, 1220, 1225, 1228 Newfoundland Power Commission Act (Bill 72) Second reading, 2055–2056 Plant Protection Act (Bill 15) Committee, 578, 579, 582, 584 Points of Privilege Premier should not refer to member as an ardent confederate, 1097 Quorum—Motion made previous day out of order, 1344–1345 Public Service (Supplementary Supply) (Bill 1) Committee, 23 Public Service Act (Bill 46) Committee, 1827, 1836, 1837 Referred to Committee of the Whole House, 1871 Public Works Public building improvements Were tenders called for electrical, plumbing and heating repairs made on public buildings during the fiscal year 1953- 1954, and if so, table the details Notice of question, 1023 What was the amount paid to each individual, firm, or company or person concerned for electrical, plumbing and heating repairs for public buildings Notice of question, 1023 What was the extent of the electrical, plumbing and heating repairs made on all public buildings, hospitals and institutions during the fiscal year 1953-1954 Notice of question, 1023 Who were the individuals, firms, companies or persons performing electrical, plumbing and heating repairs Notice of question, 1023 Roads Give an itemized statement with vouchers of the amount of $1,497.17 travelling expenses incurred by Mr.

Chester Dawe in the United States of America during January 9th to January 18th, 1951 in re-ordering machinery for the Birch Plant and in re-seeking markets for birch products; has this amount yet been paid by Mr. Dawe Notice of question, 906 Give detailed account of all travelling expenses paid to Mr. Chester Dawe on account of Newfoundland Hardwoods Ltd. Ltd. Ltd., giving dates and amounts involved on each separate trip Notice of question, 906 How many local road committees were operating in the District of St.

John's East during the past year; where are these committees located, and what amount was allotted to each committee Notice of question, 906 How many men are presently employed at the plant; what is the total amount paid in wages in each week Notice of question, 907 What progress has been made in the construction of bridges on the Trans- Canada Highway; state the number of bridges completed, the number of bridges under construction, and the type of each bridge, concrete or steel, the dimension and cost of each bridge, also state if this work has been contracted for or is being done by the Dept. of Public Works Notice of question, 906 What was the total amount of monies paid to P.B.

Yates Machine Ltd. for Newfoundland Hardwoods Ltd.

Ltd; list machines bought and amount paid for each machine Notice of question, 906–907 What is the extent of the work presently being carried out on the Mount Pearl Road, how much grading and resurfacing is being done, and what is the estimated cost; is the work being done by the Dept. of Public Works or by contract, and if by contract, who is the contractor Notice of question, 388–389 Questions Board of Liquor Control Table a detailed statement showing the total number of bottles of rum, whiskey, gin, beer and wines, sold by and through the Board of Liquor Control since April 1st 1953 to February 28 1954 Notice of motion, 32 Dept. of Labour Have any applications for conciliation boards been refused as from April 1st to date, and if so, how many and for what reason Notice of question, 497 How many conciliation boards were set up, what were the results in each case, and give the location and reason for each Notice of question, 497 How many labour disputes were settled in the 1953-1954 fiscal year with the assistance of a conciliation officer

Notice of question, 496 Table statement showing how many labour disputes were reported to the department during the 1953-1954 fiscal year Notice of question, 496 Economic development Table statement showing the total salary paid to Dr.

Alfred Valdmanis as Director of Economic Development, since employment by the Newfoundland government, giving the date when he entered and ended his services with the government as well as the total amount of travelling and living allowances paid to him during his term of service Notice of question, 32 Table statements showing how subhead of revenue 1953, 1953-1954 estimates of revenue, interest on industrial loans, is made up, giving the names of all individuals, firms or companies concerned, also the interest due date, as well as the amount paid in each case under this head of revenue Notice of question, 32 Finance Did government negotiate any loans with the Industrial Development Loan Board, the Co-operative Development Loan Board, or the Fisheries Loan Board, during the 1953-1954 fiscal year; if so, state the amount borrowed, the rate of interest and the amount of interest paid in each case Notice of question, 1024 Did the Government of Newfoundland receive from the Government of Canada the $1.12 per quintal price support payment, in respect of the 1953 production and sale of salt cod; if so, state the amount and the date when this money was received Notice of question, 1024 Table statement showing the total amount of import duties, excise taxes and excise duties paid to the federal government by the Board of Liquor Control in respect of the importation of liquor, beer and wine since April 1st 1953 to date Notice of question, 32 Table statement showing the total amount received by the Dept. of Finance from the Federal Government during the present fiscal year, under subheads of revenue, 453 tax rental agreement, 455 transitional grant, and 450 interest on Exchequer balances, and state whether there are any balances due and payable on these items of revenue to March 31st 1954 Question, 20 Answer deferred, 38 Table statement showing the total expenditure under the various departments from April 1st 1953 to February 28 1954, the expenditures on current account, capital account, and financial surplus to be shown separately Question, 20 Table statement showing the total revenue collected under subhead 470, Social Security Assessment, for each month from April 1st, 1953 to February 28, 1954 and inform the House if any substantial amounts have been collected by the Dept. of Finance by reason of the recent court action in respect of this item of revenue Question, 20 Table statement showing the total revenue collected under the various departments from April 1st 1953 to February 28 1954, the revenue on current account, capital account, and financial surplus to be shown separately Question, 20 Total amount of cash surplus to the credit of the Province on deposit with the Government of Canada as at April 1st 1953, and also state if there have been any withdrawals from the surplus during the present fiscal year Question, 20 What amount of interest did the government pay in respect of bank overdrafts and/or temporary bank loans during the 1953- 1954 fiscal year, including date and interest rate, etc.

Notice of question, 1024 Under what head of expenditure was the one dollar and fifty cents per quintal advance payment to fishermen made; what is the total expended to date, and what is the estimated amount required to finalize these payments Notice of question, 32 What is the position of the provincial debt as of April 1 1954; include total interest paid as of April 1 1954 and the total amount credited to each sinking fund in respect of the 1940-1965 War Loan, 1942-1957 and 1943-1958 Victory Loans and the 1952-1964 Development Loan Notice of question, 1024 What is the total amount of money to the credit of the provincial government in the Bank of Montreal or other banks as at April 1 1953 and at March 15 1954 Question, 19–20 Fisheries

How many plants for the freezing and sorting of fresh fish fillets were in operation in the years 1949 to 1953 inclusive, where are these plants located, and what is the maximum daily production rate and storage capacity of each plant Notice of question, 1023 How many plants for the freezing and storing of fresh fish fillets are presently in construction, where are these plants located, and what is the proposed maximum daily production rate and storage capacity for each plant Notice of question, 1023 What was the total quantity of fresh frozen fish, in pounds, exported from Newfoundland in the years 1949 to 1953 inclusive Notice of question, 1023 What was the total quantity of fresh frozen fish, in pounds, produced in Newfoundland in the years 1949 to 1953 inclusive Notice of question, 1023 Foster homes and boarding homes Are regular inspections made, if so, how often and by whom Notice of question, 906 Are these foster homes and boarding houses visited regularly by a medical officer; provide details Notice of question, 906 Does the government prescribe the diet to be supplied the children and adults in these foster homes and boarding homes Notice of question, 906 Into how many foster homes has the government placed children; where are these homes located Notice of question, 906 How many male and female adults are supported in boarding houses by the government at the present time Notice of question, 906 How many male and female children have the government placed in foster homes; what is the total number at present being cared for Notice of question, 906 State number and location of these boarding houses Notice of question, 906 What is the amount paid each month in respect of each adult Notice of question, 906 What is the amount paid each month, in respect of each child Notice of question, 906 Garages Did the Garage Workers' Union make application for the services of a Conciliation Board, and if so, why was a Board not appointed; give full details Notice of question, 996 If the Minister is aware of work stoppages, what action is the minister or his department taking to try to solve this problem, which is causing great inconvenience to the general public, much loss of wages to the workers concerned, as well as interrupting the normal operations of those engaged in the car service business Notice of question, 996 Is the Minister aware that a work stoppage is in progress in a majority of city garages, for the past three weeks Notice of question, 996 Public Works Public building improvements Were tenders called for electrical, plumbing and heating repairs made on public buildings during the fiscal year 1953- 1954, and if so, table the details Notice of question, 1023 What was the amount paid to each individual, firm, or company or person concerned for electrical, plumbing and heating repairs for public buildings Notice of question, 1023 What was the extent of the electrical, plumbing and heating repairs made on all public buildings, hospitals and institutions during the fiscal year 1953-1954 Notice of question, 1023 Who were the individuals, firms, companies or persons performing electrical, plumbing and heating repairs Notice of question, 1023 Roads Give an itemized statement with vouchers of the amount of $1,497.17 travelling expenses incurred by Mr.

Chester Dawe in the United States of America during January 9th to January 18th, 1951 in re-ordering machinery for the Birch Plant and in re-seeking markets for birch products; has this amount yet been paid by Mr. Dawe Notice of question, 906 Give detailed account of all travelling expenses paid to Mr. Chester Dawe on account of Newfoundland Hardwoods Ltd. Ltd. Ltd., giving dates and amounts involved on each separate trip Notice of question, 906 How many local road committees were operating in the District of St. John's East during the past year; where are

these committees located, and what amount was allotted to each committee Notice of question, 906 How many men are presently employed at the plant; what is the total amount paid in wages in each week Notice of question, 907 What progress has been made in the construction of bridges on the Trans- Canada Highway; state the number of bridges completed, the number of bridges under construction, and the type of each bridge, concrete or steel, the dimension and cost of each bridge, also state if this work has been contracted for or is being done by the Dept. of Public Works Notice of question, 906 What was the total amount of monies paid to P.B.

Yates Machine Ltd. for Newfoundland Hardwoods Ltd. Ltd; list machines bought and amount paid for each machine Notice of question, 906–907 What is the extent of the work presently being carried out on the Mount Pearl Road, how much grading and resurfacing is being done, and what is the estimated cost; is the work being done by the Dept. of Public Works or by contract, and if by contract, who is the contractor Notice of question, 388–389 Travel expenses Give an itemized statement with vouchers of the account of $1497.17 travelling expenses incurred by Mr.

Chester Dawe in the United States of America from January 9th to January 18th, 1951 in reordering machinery for the birch plant and in seeking markets for birch products; whether this amount has been paid Mr. Dawe Notice of question, 906 Give detailed account of all travelling expenses paid to Mr. Chester Dawe on account of Newfoundland Hardwoods Ltd. Ltd.

Ltd., giving dates and amounts involved on each separate trip Notice of question, 906 Table statement showing the total amount expended by the Dept. of Labour for travelling expenses for the fiscal year 1953-1954, to whom the amounts were paid, and what services were rendered in connection with such travelling Notice of question, 496 What is the number of trips made by the Premier since April 1,1952; when were these trips made and how long did they last; give the names of places visited, the purpose for which each trip was undertaken, and the cost of each trip Notice of question, 342 Valdmanis, Dr.

Alfred Table statement showing the total salary paid to Dr.

Alfred Valdmanis as Director of Economic Development, since employment by the Newfoundland government, giving the date when he entered and ended his services with the government as well as the total amount of travelling and living allowances paid to him during his term of service Notice of question, 32 Quorum Motion made previous day out of order, 1344– 1345 Standing Orders—Amendment of quorum Debate, 1349–1350 Revenue and Audit Amendment Act (Bill 65) Amendment—Seconded, 2028 Amendment—Debate, 2023, 2033 Slum Clearance (Amendment) Act (Bill 24) Second reading, 648–649 Committee, 989, 990 Social Assistance Act (Bill 37) Second reading, 1065–1066 Social Security Assessment (Amendment) Act (Bill 68) Second reading, 1847–1848 Speech from the Throne Debate, 144–151 Amendment (Non-confidence)—Debate, 65–71 Standing Orders 8 Adjournment, 2050–2051 50 Closure, 1342 Travel expenses Give an itemized statement with vouchers of the amount of $1,497.17 travelling expenses incurred by Mr.

Chester Dawe in the United States of America during January 9th to January 18th, 1951 in re-ordering machinery for the Birch Plant and in re- seeking markets for birch products; has this amount yet been paid by Mr. Dawe Notice of question, 906 Give detailed account of all travelling expenses paid to Mr. Chester Dawe on account of Newfoundland Hardwoods Ltd. Ltd.

Ltd., giving dates and amounts involved on each separate trip Notice of question, 906 Table statement showing the total amount expended by the Dept. of Labour for travelling expenses for the fiscal year 1953-1954, to whom the amounts were paid, and what services were rendered in connection with such travelling Notice of question, 496

Table statement showing the total salary paid to Dr.

Alfred Valdmanis as Director of Economic Development, since employment by the Newfoundland government, giving the date when he entered and ended his services with the government as well as the total amount of travelling and living allowances paid to him during his term of service Notice of question, 32 What is the number of trips made by the Premier since April 1,1952; when were these trips made and how long did they last; give the names of places visited, the purpose for which each trip was undertaken, and the cost of each trip Notice of question, 342 Valdmanis, Dr.

Alfred Economic development Table statement showing the total salary paid to Dr. Alfred Valdmanis as Director of Economic Development, since employment by the Newfoundland government, giving the date when he entered and ended his services with the government as well as the total amount of travelling and living allowances paid to him during his term of service Notice of question, 32 Quoting Premier's previous remarks on, 1638, 1639 Travel expenses Table statement showing the total salary paid to Dr.

Alfred Valdmanis as Director of Economic Development, since employment by the Newfoundland government, giving the date when he entered and ended his services with the government as well as the total amount of travelling and living allowances paid to him during his term of service, 32 Wild Life (Amdt.) Act (Bill 17) Second reading, 601–602 FORSEY, PHILIP S. (BURIN) Budget

(1954) Estimates Dept. of Economic Development, 1479 Dept. of Fisheries and Co-operatives, 1466, 1468 Dept. of Health, 1374, 1375, 1376, 1377, 1378, 1379, 1380, 1381, 1382, 1383, 1384, 1385, 1386, 1448, 1449 Cancer Control Tax (Amendment) Act (Bill 56) Second reading, 1851–1852, 1856–1857 Committee, 1893, 1897 Civil Service (Amendment) Act (Bill 67) Committee, 1994 Health and Public Welfare (Amendment) Act (Bill 22) Second reading, 642 Health care How will the three hundred thousand dollars for the adjustment of salaries in the Dept. of Health estimates be appropriated Answer tabled, 131 International Grenfell Association Table the amount given or advanced to the association in each year from 1949 to 1953 inclusive Answer, 166 Loan and Guarantee Act (Bill 59) Committee, 1923 Newfoundland Fisheries Development Authority Act (Bill 33) Committee, 1192, 1195 Pharmaceutical Association Act (Bill 51) Second reading, 1612–1613 Committee, 1711, 1712, 1713 Points of Order Amendments Not relevant to the bill and could not be properly moved in Committee, 1753 Questions Health care How will the three hundred thousand dollars for the adjustment of salaries in the Dept. of Health estimates be appropriated Answer tabled, 131 International Grenfell Association Table the amount given or advanced to the association in each year from 1949 to 1953 inclusive Answer, 166 H HEFFERTON, SAMUEL J. (TRINITY NORTH) Advertising Have any pamphlets, books, maps or other material for advertising purposes been published by or on behalf of the government Answer, 282 How much was spent on advertising during the past year; give the names and publications in which advertising appeared, together with cost of same Answer, 281–282 Budget

(1954) Estimates Dept. of Attorney General, 1432 Dept. of Education, 1278, 1283, 1292, 1294, 1296, 1297, 1430, 1431–1432 Dept. of Health, 1379–1380 Dept. of Municipal Affairs, 1402, 1403–1404, 1405, 1449–1450, 1451 Dept. of Public Welfare, 1452, 1453 City of St. John's (Amendment) Act (Bill 76)

Second reading, 1139–1140, 1564–1565 Committee, 1565, 1566, 1569 City of St.

John's (Stadium Loan) Act (Bill 23) Notice of motion, 531 Second reading, 849–850 Committee, 608 Civil Service (Amendment) Act (Bill 67) Second reading, 1970–1971, 1972 Committee, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2007, 2008 Community Councils (Amendment) Act (Bill 30) Second reading, 931–932 Committee, 1171 Economic Development Northeastern Co-operative Fisheries Society What was the total amount of cash loans made to the society, and have any payments been made by company to government on any of these loans Answer, 283 Whether company is now in voluntary liquidation, and if so, who are the trustees Answer deferred, 283 Government-Dominion Steel and Coal Corporation Limited, Dominion Wabana Ore Limited and Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Company Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 32) Committee, 1173 Health and Public Welfare (Amendment) Act (Bill 22) Second reading, 848–849 Committee, 1019–1020, 1021 Local Area Planning (Amendment) Act (Bill 6) Notice of motion, 127 Committee, 433, 434, 435 Local Authority Guarantee (Amendment) Act (Bill 58) Second reading, 1866–1867 Local Government Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 36) Notice of motion, 935 Second reading, 1046–1049, 1052–1053 Committee, 1533, 1534–1535, 1536, 1539, 1540, 1541, 1542–1543, 1544 Local Government Receivership (Amendment) Act (Bill 60) Second reading, 1983, 1987–1988 Local School Tax Act (Bill 78) Second reading, 2061 Committee, 2071, 2072 Memorial University (Pensions) (Amendment) Act (Bill 55) Committee, 1899 Newfoundland Fisheries Development Authority Act (Bill 33) Second reading, 970–978 Committee, 1234 Petitions Roads Completion of road from Waterville to Burgoyne's Cove and Clifton, Trinity Bay North, 201–202 Road extension from New Bonaventure to Kerley's Harbour, 202 Public Service Act (Bill 46) Committee, 1830, 1838 Questions Advertising Have any pamphlets, books, maps or other material for advertising purposes been published by or on behalf of the government Answer, 282 How much was spent on advertising during the past year; give the names and publications in which advertising appeared, together with cost of same Answer, 281–282 Economic development Northeastern Co-operative Fisheries Society What was the total amount of cash loans made to the society, and have any payments been made by company to government on any of these loans Answer, 283 Whether company is now in voluntary liquidation, and if so, who are the trustees Answer deferred, 283 Supply Eggs—In connection with the supply of eggs to the several institutions, account for the difference in prices charged by Wilsils Ltd. of 63 cents and by the Two Way Stores of 70 cents Answer, 389 Ham—With regard to the accepted tender price of Chalker & Co. for 80 cents per pound for boiled ham supplied to the General Hospital and the Sanatorium, why was this price later raised to $1.01 per pound; why was the accepted offer of 64 cents per pound for raw ham raised to 81 cents, and why was the price of bacon raised from 53 cents to 75 cents; and were further tenders called for before allowing these increases Answer, 389 Milk—Explain the cause for a difference in price of eight cents per gallon for milk supplied to the Home for Aged and Infirm and the Mental Hospital Answer, 389 Vehicles List the number of motor vehicles of all kinds purchased during the same period, for which departments they were purchased, and from what firm at what prices; provide the type of vehicles Answer, 217–218

Table statement showing the number of machines, bulldozers, graders, and tractors purchased during the fiscal year ending March 31st 1954; from whom were they purchased and what prices were paid Answer deferred, 131 Answer, 216 What machinery, trucks or other motor vehicles, if any, were purchased in Montreal, for or by the government during the past two years; by whom were purchases made, and what prices were paid in each case; give year and model of trucks purchased Answer, 907 What used vehicles and road building machinery were sold during the last fiscal year; to whom were they sold and at what prices Answer, 218 Were tenders called for the purchase of provisions since March 31st 1953 for the following institutions: General Hospital, Fever Hospital, St.

John's Sanitorium, West Coast Sanitorium, The Hospital for Mental and Nervous Diseases, Gander Hospital, and Nursing Stations, and if so, were the lowest tenders accepted, and if not, why not Answer deferred, 130, 166 Answer, 291 What arrangement has been set up by the Department with Messrs.

Goodyear and House with regard to the supply of commodities for the West Coast Sanatorium; what prices were charged for these commodities Answer, 389 What firm or individuals supplied the following items to the institutions already named and what were the prices paid in each instance for eggs, ham, bacon, beef, pork, bread, butter, fish (salt and frozen) and fowl, and also for drugs and dressings Answer deferred, 219 Answer, 219, 292–293 Rent Restrictions (Amdt.) Act (Bill 5) Notice of motion, 16 Second reading, 313 Roads Completion of road from Waterville to Burgoyne's Cove and Clifton, Trinity Bay North, 201– 202 Road extension from New Bonaventure to Kerley's Harbour, 202 Slum Clearance (Amendment) Act (Bill 24) Second reading, 642–643 Committee, 988–989, 990, 991, 992 Third reading deferred, 1056 Social Security Assessment (Amendment) Act (Bill 68) Committee, 1878 Speech from the Throne Debate, 154–160 St.

John's Memorial Stadium Act (Bill 39) Notice of motion, 531 Second reading, 1612 Committee, 1626, 1627 St.

John's Municipal (Loan) (Amendment) Act, 1953 (Bill 14) Second reading, 597 Committee, 608 Supply Eggs—In connection with the supply of eggs to the several institutions, account for the difference in prices charged by Wilsils Ltd. of 63 cents and by the Two Way Stores of 70 cents Answer, 389 Ham—With regard to the accepted tender price of Chalker & Co. for 80 cents per pound for boiled ham supplied to the General Hospital and the Sanatorium, why was this price later raised to $1.01 per pound; why was the accepted offer of 64 cents per pound for raw ham raised to 81 cents, and why was the price of bacon raised from 53 cents to 75 cents; and were further tenders called for before allowing these increases Answer, 389 Milk—Explain the cause for a difference in price of eight cents per gallon for milk supplied to the Home for Aged and Infirm and the Mental Hospital Answer, 389 Vehicles List the number of motor vehicles of all kinds purchased during the same period, for which departments they were purchased, and from what firm at what prices; provide the type of vehicles Answer, 217–218 Table statement showing the number of machines, bulldozers, graders, and tractors purchased during the fiscal year ending March 31st 1954; from whom were they purchased and what prices were paid Answer deferred, 131 Answer, 216 What machinery, trucks or other motor vehicles, if any, were purchased in Montreal, for or by the government during the past two years; by whom were purchases made, and what prices were paid in each case; give year and model of trucks purchased Answer, 907 What used vehicles and road building machinery were sold during the last

fiscal year; to whom were they sold and at what prices Answer, 218 Were tenders called for the purchase of provisions since March 31st 1953 for the following institutions: General Hospital, Fever Hospital, St. John's Sanitorium, West Coast Sanitorium, The Hospital for Mental and Nervous Diseases, Gander Hospital, and Nursing Stations, and if so, were the lowest tenders accepted, and if not, why not Answer deferred, 130, 166 Answer, 291 What arrangement has been set up by the Department with Messrs.

Goodyear and House with regard to the supply of commodities for the West Coast Sanatorium; what prices were charged for these commodities Answer, 389 What firm or individuals supplied the following items to the institutions already named and what were the prices paid in each instance for eggs, ham, bacon, beef, pork, bread, butter, fish (salt and frozen) and fowl, and also for drugs and dressings Answer deferred, 219 Answer, 219, 292–293 Tabled Documents Pension plans for Town Council of Corner Brook East and Town Council of Deer Lake, 202 St.

John's Municipal Council—Annual accounts, 1434 Urban and Rural Planning (Amdt.) Act (Bill 66) Second reading, 1983 Committee, 2008 Water and Sewerage Corporation of Greater Corner Brook (Amdt.) Act 1951 (Bill 11) Notice of motion, 16 Second reading, 505 Committee, 573, 574, 575 HIGGINS, JOHN G. (ST. JOHN'S EAST) Alcoholic Liquors (Amendment) Act (Bill 47) Second reading, 1719 Committee, 1817 Attorney General Were persons prosecuted last year for selling pencils in the Conception Bay area Notice of question, 937 Automobile Insurance (Amdt.) Act (Bill 31) Second reading, 933 Budget

(1954) Estimates Board of Liquor Control, 1400–1401 Consolidated Fund Services, 1262, 1263, 1267, 1269 Dept. of Economic Development, 1418, 1473, 1474 Dept. of Education, 1278, 1279 Dept. of Fisheries and Co-operatives, 1456– 1457, 1458, 1463 Dept. of Labour, 1420, 1421 Dept. of Municipal Affairs, 1403, 1404 Dept. of Public Welfare, 1396 Cancer Control Tax (Amendment) Act (Bill 56) Committee, 1894–1895, 1897 City of St. John's (Amendment) Act (Bill 76) Second reading, 1560–1562 Committee, 1566–1567, 1568, 1569 Amendment—Moved, 1570 City of St.

John's (Stadium Loan) Act (Bill 23) Committee, 1022 Civil Service (Amendment) Act (Bill 67) Amendment Bill be given second reading in six months— Debate, 1978 Committee, 2001, 2004 Amendment Moved, 2001 Commissioners for Oaths Act (Bill 49) Second reading, 1727 Community Councils (Amendment) Act (Bill 30) Second reading, 932 Courts Magistrates Court Dangerous condition of steps to its entrance, 1537 Election Act, 1954 (Bill 79) Committee, 1509, 1512, 1514–1516, 1518, 1519, 1520, 1521, 1522, 1523, 1524, 1525, 1549, 1553 Ferries Act (Bill 52) Second reading, 1725–1726 Government-Dominion Steel and Coal Corporation Limited, Dominion Wabana Ore Limited and Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Company Limited (Confirmation of Agreement) Act (Bill 32) Second reading, 959 Health care In the case of employees suspended during the inquiry but exonerated by the findings thereof, is it the intention of the Government or the department to reinstate any or all such persons in their employment Notice of question, 31 Have any of these persons since been employed in the Dept. of Health or any other department of government Notice of question, 32 How many employees in all were suspended or dismissed during the investigation carried out by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Notice of question, 31 Whether it is the intention of government to publish the report of the inquiry conducted into the administration of the Hospital for Mental and Nervous Diseases Notice of question, 31

Highway Traffic (Amendment) Act (Bill 75) Second reading, `763, 1715–1716 Committee, 1746, 1762–1763, 1808, 1809, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1813, 1814, 1815 Amendment—Debate, 1749 Amendment—Debate, 1761, 1762 House of Assembly Adjournment House not to adjourn at 11:00 pm Debate, 2051 Justice How many magistracy appointments are to be made, and in what areas will they be located Notice of question, 31 Whether Government of Newfoundland intends to make any appointments to the magistracy Notice of question, 31 Loan Act (Bill 64) Committee, 2022 Loan and Guarantee Act (Bill 59) Committee, 1914, 1915, 1921, 1922, 1949–1950 Local Government Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 36) Committee, 1541, 1543 Magistrates Court Dangerous condition of steps to its entrance, 1537 Mines and Resources Gander River Cabin If government maintains a cabin on Gander River, when was property acquired, from whom, and at what price Notice of question, 31 Was cabin property used in 1953, and if so, during what periods and by whom Notice of question, 31 For what purpose is cabin on Gander River maintained Notice of question, 31 Whether any staff are employed to maintain the cabin on Gander River, and if so, list their names and salaries Notice of question, 31 Whether government maintains a cabin or cabins on Gander River Notice of question, 31 Motions Adjournment House not to adjourn at 11:00 pm Debate, 2051 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax (Amdt.) Act 1949 (Bill 3) Second reading, 246 Newfoundland Fisheries Development Authority Act (Bill 33) Second reading, 942–955 Committee, 1201, 1203, 1226, 1239, 1240, 1242 Newfoundland Power Commission Act (Bill 72) Second reading, 2056 Points of Order Amendments Not relevant to the bill and could not be properly moved in Committee, 1754 Clarification Regarding previous debate on ferry service, 2034, 2035–2036, 2037 Member should retract statement, 1562 Public Servi