' • GOVERNMENT Of NEWFOliNDLJ\IW AND LABR/)llOR led SESSION THIRTY -SIXTH GENER,\l ASSE.MBL Y OF' NEWFOUNDb',NO 1974 ~ \97� SPEAKER, THE HONOURA8L� M. JAMES RUSSELL

Detailed Index of Verbatim Report 3rd Session Thirty-sixth General Assembly of Newfoundland From January 30/74 to February 26/75 Compiled by: Sara J. MacGillivray Hansard Division House of Assembly

I TABLE OF CONTENTS OFFICIAL OPENING 36th GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NEWFOUNDLAND (3rd SESSION) ADDRESS IN REPLY AMENDMENTS TO ADDRESS IN REPLY ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS BILLS BUDGET DEBATE COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (Estimates) PETITIONS POINTS OF ORDER POINTS OF PRIVILEGE QUESTIONS (Oral) REPORTS, REGULATIONS, etc. RESOLUTIONS RULINGS STATEMENTS (Ministerial, etc.) PAGES l - 3 4 - 10 11 - 26 27 28 - 37 38 - 43 44 - 55 56 - 57 58 - 108 109 - 113 114 - 121 122 - 136 137 - 140

OFFICIAL OPENING 36th GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NEWFOUNDLAND (3rd SESSION) ADDRESS IN REPLY AMENDMENTS TO ADDRESS IN REPLY (PAGES 1 - 3)

OFFICIAL OPENING - THIRTY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NEWFOUNDLAND (THIRD SESSION) January 30th, 1974 THRONE SPEECH - raad by Lt. Gov. E.J.A. Harnum J.C. Morgan, M.H.A. Bonavista South SECONDER D.H. Young, M.H.A, Harbour Grace H.M. LOYAL OPPOSITION LEADER - Hon. E.M. Roberts PREMIER OF NEWFOUNDLAND Hon. F,D. Moores Premier Moores welcomed R. Simmons, Member for Hermitage. MOTION:- "Select Committee appointed Draft Address in Reply":- J.C. Morgan, M.H.A. Bonavista South D.H, Young, H.H.A. Harbour Grace R. Simmons, M,H.A, Hermitage MOTION - by(W.W. Marshall) "That House adjourn until February 4, 1974" - l - PAGE 17-26 26-30 30-46 46-58 46 58 58 l. BOOK � " " " " ..

2. DEBATE ON ADDRESS IN REPLY DATE MEMBER PAGE BOOK 4/2/74 S.A. Nea-cy 63 2. 3516 44. 1t R. Wells 101, 105 2. 5/2/74 157 3. F.R, Stagg 165 " M. Martin 182 " 7/2/74 317 5 . " A.B. Peckford 328 .. � E.M, Roberts 373 ., Re:- Deputy Speaker 385 " Re:- Unemployment figures by Premier Moores 391 .. 8/2/74 417 6. Letters: Lt. Gov. E.J.A. Harnum, W.P. Saunders 464 " 11/2/74 503 7. C.R. Brett 564 " 12/2/74 " 599 8. II A.J. Murphy 617 " 14/2/74 P.S. Thoms 792 10. 15/2/74 E. Maynard 852 11. " A. Evans 877 II II A.J. Senior 887 II 18/2/74 G,M, Wilson 940 12. " F.B. Rowe 954 II 19/2/74 G.R. Ottenheimer 1047 13. fl.

Howard 1063 II 21/2/74 E.W. Winsor 1203 15. Ir *Amendment to Address in Reply 1223 " 8/4/74 H.W.C. Gillett 3458 43. 9/4/74 (adjourned by) 3483 44. II M. Woodward 3501 1t Motion: "Address in Reply be subt\itted to Lt. Gov. E,J,A. Harnum11 - l -

AMENDMENT TO ADDRESS IN REPLY DATE AMENDMENT "No Confidence Motion"- 21/2/74 "This House regrets failure of Present Administration to introduce adequate Programs to lessen severe impact of rapidly rising cost of living •••• " " 25/2/74 It 26/2/74 28/2/74 .. " l/3/74 " 4/3/74 n 5/3/74 It " 7/3/74 21/3/74 8/4/74 .. " *{Letters read Re- Nfld. Railway Passengers) *Evening Telegram Editorial February, 1974 {Why Labrador North, South districts ignored?) *Maiden Speech Amendment lost on division BY WHOM E.W. Winsor (Mover W.N. Rowe {2nder) E. Roberts J.C. Crosbie It S.A. Neary " A.B. Peckford M. Woodward H.R.V.

Earle *R. Sinunons J. Morgan.. F.B. Rowe G.R. Ottenheimer F.J. Aylward A. Evans P.S. Thoms L.D. Barry W.N. Rowe - l - l'IDJ'D BY J.C. Crosbie" S.A. Neary H.R.V. Earle R. Simmons J. Morgan G.R. Ottenheimer F.J. Aylward " .. L.D. Barry 3. � BOOK 1223 1224 1279 1386 1439 1540 *1542 1629 1646 1675 *1688 1699 1717 1758 1824 1840 1872 1879 15. .. .. 17, " 18. 20 .. " It 21. It 22. " 23. It 1913 " 1931 " 1968 24 • 2018 " 2247 28. 2253, 75 " 3403 43. 3417 " 3458

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS (PAGES 4 - 10}

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS (TABLED & ORAL) QUESTION BY DATE DATE NO. SUBJECT � ASKED ANSWERED PAGE BOOK 391. P.S. Thoms 1973 ll/2/74 490. 7. l. Copies of all Agreements made between Provincial Government and Leaseback Projects Ltd. M. Martin 28/2/74 1629. 20. 2l. S.S. Kyle P.S. Thoms 18/4/74 24/4/74 4108. 52. 22. Moose Hunting Licences /73 " " " " 28. Town Crier Advertising Amount " " " 29. Nfld. Express Advertising Amount II N II " II 33. Rabbit hunting season Avalon Peninsula n " '" " " 34. Anniversary Celebrations costs to date II .. .. • .. 42. Harbour Grace jail historic site " H " .. M 43.

Fisherman's Museum, Grand Bank furnishings n .. .. H g 46. Transportation, other expenses hosting of groups of travel industry personnel II .. " " .. Questions asked in Committee Re:-

l) permanent posts 1973 2) No. of positions re-classified during /73 3) Classification of pay plans Opposition Leader 29/4/74 29/4/74 4529. S7. 15. Financial assistance approved and amount for expansion W.N. Rowe 18/4/74 30/4/74 4692. 59. 16. No. of applications approved for modernizing " " H - 1 - .

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS (TABLED & ORAL) QUESTION BY DATE DATE NO. SUBJECT WHOM � ANSWERED PAGE � 17. No. of applications approved for new facilities W.N. Rowe 18/4/74 30/4/74 4692- 59. 18. No. of applications for assistance offered in general categories of industrial enterprise " ti " " " 19. If Cape Lounge Ltd. received II " Not tabled " � a liquor licence " II 6/5/74 5275- 64. 20. No, of applications rec'd by Nfld. Lab, Corp. to date ... ti " 30/4/74 4692. 59. 30, Amount money spent advertising in Town Crier from Jan/72 to Apr. /73 by Dept. of Forestry & Agriculture P.S. Thoms " 1/5/74 4890, 61. 31.

Amount money spent advertising in Nfld. Express from Jan./72 to Apr./73 by Dept. of Forestry & Agriculture " " .. .. 51. Correspondence from School boards Re-school tax F,B. Rowe 13/5/74 20/5/74 6440• 73. 2. Value of Production by Nfld. Farm Products Corp. for each calendar year P.S. Thoms 15/5/74 6279. 71. - 2 - u,

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS (TABLED & ORAL) QUESTION BY DATE DATE NO. SUBJECT WHOM ASKED ANSWERED PAGE !Q2! 23. Amount of funds for each Community Pasture •• , P.S. Thoms 18/4/74 15/5/74 6280, 71. 25. Amount of money received during /73 for farm equipment from farm equipment Bank .. B " 6282. • 37. Numbers of dozens of eggs produced and sold in the Province, etc. II II ,t USJ, .. 40. Number of days Loan Equipment Bank loaned equip- ment during /73 M " .. 6284. .. 41. Where were the Loan Equipment Banks located in /73 " " .. 6285. .. 47. How much spent by Government per district for Crop Production, etc. " ..

" 6286, .. 48. What steps did Government take during 1972 & 1973 to bring in resource loan bank for benefit of people employed in agricultural industry " .. R 6287. N 49, Total value of principal amounts sought in loans and received from Farm Develop- ment Board etc. " " .. 6288. .. - 3 - en

QUESTION NO. 83. (Oral) 84. (Oral) 85. (Oral) 86. (Oral) 87. (Oral) 88. (Oral) 89. (Oral) 96. (Oral) ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SUBJECT What actions taken on 1972 Opportunities for Youth Grant report Re- Correctional System If assistance given John Howard Society to enable them to provide residential centres Daily average attendance of persons incarcerated at H.M. Penitentiary for December, 1973 Average daily attendance of prisoners at Penitentiary school Since March 31, 1973, number of offenders admitted to following institutions: Salmonier, Harbour Gr'ace, H.M.

Penitentiary Number of persons employed at Salmonier, Harbour Grace, H.M. Penitentiary etc •.•• If steps taken to build new penitentiary Fees paid D. Wilson as member Royal Commission to enquire into Leasing of premises for use of Nfld. Liquor Commission BY WHOM W.N. Rowe " .. " " S.A. Neary - II - (TABLEQ_&_ ORAL_l DATE ASKED 6/6/74 II • " DATE ANSWERED 6/6/74 .. " • PAGE BOOK (i8l4. 75. " " 6815. " II " ,; II 6816. .. 6817. • 6817. .. ""'

QUESTION NO. 109, {Oral) 110. (Oral) 82. 90. 118. (Oral) 120. 121. 3. �SWERS TO QUESTIONS SUBJECT Amount of money for advertising in "Nfld. Express" 1972 & 73 Amount of money for advertising in "Town Crier" 1972 & 73 Number of applications for financial assistance in each electoral district Letter of Intent between Government & National Sea Products Ltd. If assets at Steel Mill, Octagen Pond been sold since 1972 Amount of money expended for each Crown Corporate Agency, etc. for advertising in "Nfld.

Express" Amount of money expended by each Crown Corporate Agency etc. for advertising in "Town Crier" If intra-Departmental News letter published on behalf of his department ••••• BY WHOM W.N. Rowe II " .. " .. II P.S. Thoms - s - (TABLED & ORAL) DATE ASKED 6/6/74 .. .. .. .. 41 .. DATE ANSWERED E/6/74 41 " .. 10/6/74 PAGES BOOK 6817. 75. " .. " " II .. " " .. 6818. "

ANSWEP.S TO QUESTIONS (TABLED & ORAL) QUESTION BY DATE DATE NO. SUBJECT WHOM � ANSWERED PAGES BOOK 92. If steps taken to encourage dentists to locate in Rural Areas M. Woodward 6/6/74 7/6/74 6923 76. 123. Amount of money expended by each Crown Corporate Agency, etc. for advertising in 28/11/74 "Town Crier" n .. 7187. 78. 119. Amount of money expended for each Crown Corporate Agency, etc. for advertising in "Nfld. Express" " n II l.U. Legal counsel fees paid by the Newfoundland Medical Care Commission .. " " " 113.

Number of occasions dentists submitted claims to Government for dental services to children aged 10 years and younger " n II .. 112. Total amount of expenditure paid to dentists for children 10 yrs. & younger, over and above the MCP provision n " " . .. 67. What representations have the Gove:cnment received for the construction of a new hospital facility . 15/5/74 n .. - � - ID .

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS QUESTION BY NO. SUBJECT WHOM 66. What representations have the Government received seeking the construction of a new hospital facility to serve Maeystown and Burin M. Woodward 65. What representations have the Government received seeking the construction of a new hospital for Bonavista and immediate vicinity " 64. The names of persons and firms to whom funds were paid during January 18, 1972 for the provision of services and facilities " 63. The number of wells or water supplies tested by the Division or Agency of the Government in 1973 " 62.

The number of wells or water supplies serving entire com- munities tested by the Division or Agency of the Government in 1973 n (Oral) Re:- Liquor Corp. leases S.A. Neary - 1 - (TABLED & ORAL) DATE DATE ASKED ANSWERED 15/5/74 28/11/74 " H ■ .. ,, N n " 11/12/74 19/12/74 PAGES 7187. a .. • .. 8704. BOOK 78. " H 96. ... 0 .

BILLS (PAGES 11 - 26)

BILLS BILL TITLE MOTION OF 2nd, READ BOOK PAGE ASSENT ACT l. "An Act To Repeal The Gift Tax 4/2/74 5/4/74 42 3322 21/5/74 75 Act, 1972" 2. (No 12 Bill) 3. "An Act To Amend The Automobile Insurance Act" 12/2/74 18/2/74 12 995 29/3/74 10 4. "An Act To Repeal The Succession 4/2/74 5/4/74 42 3322 21/5/74 76 Duty Act, 1972" 5. "An Act Further To Amend The 8/3/74 20/5/74 73 6580 " 52 District Courts Act" 6. "An Act Further To Amend The Change of Name Act" 4/2/74 18/2/74 12 993 29/3/74 11 7. "An Act Further To Amend The Co- 30/1/74 7/3/74 24 1987 " 1 operative Societies Act" e.

"An Act Respecting The Pension of 4/2/74 18/2/74 12 993 '" 12 The Chairman of The Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities" 9. "An Act Further To Amend The .. 7/3/74 24 1988 .. 8 Maintenance Act" 10. "An Act Further To Amend The ;, " " 1994 1" g. Adoption of Children Act" - l -

� BILL � MOTION OF 11. "An Act Further To Amend The 15/2/74 Gasoline Tax Act" 12. "An Act Further To Amend The H/L/74 Department of Education Act" 13. "An Act Further To Amend The " Education (Teacher Training) Act" 14. "An Act Further To Amend The � College of Fisheries Act" 15. "An Act Further To Amend The 12/2/74 Social Assistance Act" 16. "An Act To Amend The Insurance 14/2/74 Adjusters Act" 17. "An Act To Amend The Maintenance 12/2/74 Orders (Enforcement) Act" 18. "An Act To Amend The Pesticides 14/2/74 Control Act" 19.

"An Act To Amend The Department " of Provincial Affairs and Environment Act 1973" - 2 - 2nd. READ. BOOK 5/4/74 42 21/J/7-. 29 16/5/74 72 21/3/74 28 16/5/74 72 7/3/74 24 II N It M � .. PAGE ASS.ENT 3319 21 /5/74 2229 :9/J/74 6414 21/5/74 2230 29/3/74 6417 21/5/74 1991 29/3/74 2012 It 1990 ., 2002 • ACT 92 27 40 5 .... ....

� BILL TITLE MOTION OF 2nd. READ. BOOK PAGE ASSENT ACT 20. "An Act To Bring Certain Forest 14/2/74 22/2/74 16 1285 21/5/74 59 Lands Under Proper Management 26/2/74 (Amend.) 18 1460,1488 And To Impose Varying Degrees of 20/5/74 73 6450 Taxation in Respect Thereof" 73 6488. 21. "An Act Further To Amend The 21/2/74 9/4/74 44 3526 .. 24 Wildlife Act" 22. "An Act To Empower The St. John's 11 7/3/74 24 2015 29/3/74 ll Municipal Council To Raise A Loan For Municipal Purposes By The Issue of Bonds" 23. "An Act Further To Amend The City " • II 2014 " 14 of St. John's Act" 24.

"An Act Further To Amend The 28/2/74 5/4/74 42 3310 21/5/74 93 Petroleum and Natural Gas Act" 25. "An Act For Granting To Her II 26/3/74 33 2692 29/3/74 15 Majesty Certain Sums of Money For Defraying Certain Expenses of The Public Service For The Financial Year Ending The Thirty- First Day Of March One Thousand Nine Hundred And Seventy-Four And For Other Purposes Relating To The Public Service" 26. "An Act To Repeal The Debentures 5/3/74 5/4/74 42 3332 21/5/74 94 of The Province Act'' - 3_ - ... w .

. - BILLS &ILL � MOTION OF 2nd. READ. � PAGE ASSENT � 21. "An Act To Amend The Undeveloped 8/3/74 5/4/74 42 3317 21/5/74 95 Mineral Areas Act" 28. "An Act To Amend The Communicable 9/4/74 44 3526 25 Diseases Act" . 29. "An Act Further To Amend The " 16/5/74 72 6406 . 28 Schools Act" 30. "An Act To Amend The

Interpretation It 20/5/74 13 6581 " 38 Act" 31. "An Act Further To Amend The ,. " .. 6559 .. 57 Judicature Act" 32. "An Act Respecting Fraudulent 16/5/74 72 6418 .. 29 Conveyances" 33. "An Act Respecting The Appointment " . 6414 • 54 And Powers Of The Newfoundland Geographical Names Board" 34. "An Act Further To Amend The .. .. " 6421 .. 51 Conditional Sales Act" 35. "An Act Further To Amend The Bills 21/3/74 � . " u 42 of Sale Act'! 36. "An Act Further To Amend The Child " " 6429 II 34 Welfare Act, 1972" -. -

BILLS � TITLE MOTION OF 2nd. READ. BOOK PAGE ASSENT � 37. "An Act Further To Amend The 22/3/74 16/5/74 72 6434 21/5/74 43 Maritime Hospital Service Association Re-Incorporation Act, 1949" 38. "An Act To Provide For The Ac- 21/3/74 quisition By The Province of The Shares of Brinco Limited" 39. "An Act To Provide Moneys For The .. Acquisition By The Newfoundland Industrial Development Corporation of All of The Shares of Brinco Limited" 40. "An Act Further To Amend The Welfare " 16/5/74 12 6432 21/5/74 33 of Children Act" H.

"An Act For Granting To Her Majesty Certain Sums of Money For Defraying Certain Expenses of The Public 22/3/74 29/3/74 36 2B66 29/3/74 16 Service For The Financial Year Ending The Thirty-First Day of March One Thousand Nine Hundred And Seventy-Five And For Other Purposes Relating To The Public Service" 42. "An Act To Amend The Emergency 26/3/74 15/5/74 7l 6270 21/5/74 49 Compensation of Employees Act, 1971" - 5 - ,.. 111 .

BILLS � TITLE MOTION OF 2nd. READ. BOOK PAGE ASSENT ACT 4 3. "An Act To Ratify, Confirm And 26/3/74 Adopt An Agreement Made Between The Government And B.P. Minerals Limited" 44. "An Act Respecting The Colonial 29/3/74 1/4/74 38 3015 21/5/74 17 Building" 45. "An Act To Amend The Assessment 2/4/74 5/4/74 42 3351 " 96 Act" 46. "An Act To Amend The Department " n n 3352 N, 26 Of Municipal Affairs And Housing 9/4/74 44 3522 Act, 1973" 47. "An Act To Repeal The Property Loss .. 5/4/74 42 3333 " 97 Reserve Fund Act" 4B. "An Act To Amend The Community .. 16/5/74 73 6556 .. 44 Councils Act, 1972" 49.

"An Act Respecting A Provincial 3/4/74 21/5/74 74 6694 .. 77 court" 50. "An Act Respecting The Newfoundland " 16/5/74 72 6422 " so Teachers' Association" 51. "An Act Further To Amend The Income 10/4/74 n " 6404 .. 22 Tax Act" - 6 - .

BILLS � TITLE MOTION OF 2nd. READ. � PAGE ASSENT ACT 52. "An Act Further To Amend The Retail 10/4/74 16/5/74 72 6404. 21/5/74 21 Sales Tax Act, 1972" 53. "An Act Further To Amend The Local 18/4/74 " 20 Authority Guarantee Act, 1957" 54. "An Act Further To Amend The Crown n H 6434 .. 47 Lands (Mines and Quarries) Act" 55. "An Act To Amend The Financial .. 10/6/74 77 7135 10/6/74 88 Administration Act" 56. "An Act Further To Amend The • 14/5/74 70 6106 21/5/74 55 Newfoundland Municipal Financing Corporation Act" 57. "An Act Respecting Certain 8/5/74 21/5/74 74 6675 N 70 Building Supplies" 58.

"An Act Respecting The Barbers And Hairdressers Shop Closing Act" 23/4/74 59. "An Act To Confirm The Setting Up 25/4/74 16/5/74 72 6438 21/5/74 48 And Closing Out Of The Children's Trust Account And Matters Relating To The Operation Of The Account" 60. "An Act To Amend The Quieting Of 6/5/74 20/5/74 73 6581 " 45 Titles Act" - 7 -

BILLS BILL TITLE MOTION OF 61, "An Act To Amend The Public Service 25/4/74 (Collective Bargaining) Act, 1973" 62. "An Act Further To Amend The 30/4/74 Highway Traffic Act" 63, "An Act Further To Amend The Con- stabulary (Pensions) Act" 64. "An Act Further To Amend The Civil 30/4/74 Service Act'' 65. "An Act Further To Amend The 16/5/74 Newfoundland Medical Care Insurance Act" 66. "An Act Further To Amend The Grand 13/5/74 Falls Hospital (Management) Act, 1961" 67. "An Act Respecting Tenders For Public Work" 2/5/74 68. "An Act To Vest Certain Minerals In 25/4/74 Her Majesty" 69.

"An Act Further To Amend The Local Government Act, 1972" 6/5/74 - e - 2nd, READ, BOOK 20/5/74 73 " It .. .. .. .. "' .. ft 21/5/74 74 It 11 20/5/74 73 PAGE ASSENT 6581 21/5/74 6587 6592 " " .. 6594 • 6593 M 6646 .. 6683 jj 6582 �' ACT 37 39 46 53 41 35 68 67 $6 ... CD .

� BILL TITLE MOTION OF 70. "An Act Respecting Certain Provisions 2/5/74 Of Certain Mining Leases Made And To Be Made Under The Agreement Forming The

Schedule To The Act No. 41 Of 1938 As From Time To Time Heretofore Amended" 71. "An Act Further To Amend The Local 6/5/74 School Tax Act" 12. "An Act Respecting The Designation 2/5/74 Of Beneficiaries Under Retirement Savings Plans" 73. "An Act Further To Amend The Loan And Guarantee Act, 1957" 74. "An Act To Amend, Revise And Con- 7/5/74 solidate The Law Respecting The St. John's Memorial Stadium" 75. "An Act To Authorize The Raising Of 6/4/74 Money By Way Of Loan By The Province" 76. "An Act Further To Amend The Agreements Ratified By The Avalon Telephone Company Act, 1938" - 9 - 2nd. READ.

BOOK 21/5/74 74 .. i• 20/5/74 73 16/5/74 72 20/5/74 n 16/5/74 72 20/5/74 73 PAGE 6687 6698 6592 6405 6584 6405 6584 ASSE!-JT 21/5/74 " .. n " .. " ACT 69 60 36 19 32 18 ll ""' "°

BILLS � � MOTION OF 2nd. READ. BOOK PAGE ASSENT � 77. nAn Act Respecting Mobile Homes 20/5/74 21/5/74 74 6757 21/5/74 61 And The Registration And Regulation Of Mobile Home Dealers" 78. "An Act To Amend The Motor carrier 8/5/74 • .. 6726 �' 78 Act" 79. "An Act Further To Amend The St. 16/5/74 20/5/74 73 6450 N 65 John's Housing Corporation Act" 80. "An Act Further To Amend The 10/5/74 II .. 6585 .. 58 Judicature Act" Bl.

"An Act For Granting To Her Majesty 16/5/74 16/5/74 72 6404 .. 23 Certain Sums Of Money For De- fraying Certain Expenses Of The Public Service For The Financial Year Ending The Thirty-First Day Of March One Thousand Nine Hundred And Seventy-Five And For Other Purposes Relating To The Public Service" 62. •An Act To Provide For The Raising 13/5/74 6/6/74 75. 7131 10/6/74 89 Of Moneys Required For The Purchase 7/6/74 76. By The Province From Brinco Limited 10/6/74 77. Of All Of The Interest And Title Of That Company In And To Hydro-Electric Facilities And Water Rights In Labrador - 10 • ,-,;, .;,

' � � TITLE MOTION OF 2nd. READ BOOK PAGE ASSENT ACT 83. "An Act Further To Amend The 16/5/74 20/5/74 73 6449 21/5/74 84 Mechanics' Lien Act" 84. "An Act Further To Amend The " n " " 30 Companies Act" 85. "An Act To Ratify, Confirm And Adopt 21/5/74 74 6744 . 79 An Agreement Entered Into Between The Government And Pyramid Mobile Homes

(1959) Limited With Respect To The Commencement And Carrying On Of A Business For Manufacture And Distribution Of Mobile Homes Within The Province, And To Make Statutory Provisions Respecting Matters Connected Therewith" 86. "An Act To Amend The Election Act" 16/5/74 " .. 6754 .. 80 87. "An Act Further To Amend The " " .. 6692 . 72 Workmen's Compensation Act" 88. "An Act Further To Amend The Hours .. . .. 6691 73 Of Work Act" 89. "An Act Further To Amend The Crown .. 20/5/74 73 6615 � 85 Lands Act" 90. "An Act Further To Amend The " II .. 6613 II 63

Summary Jurisdiction Act" - 11 - N �

� BILL !!TI& MOTION OF 91. "An Act To Amend Certain Statutes Of The Province" 16/5/74 92. "An Act To Amend The Farm Develop- ment Loan Act" " 93, "An Act To Amend The Fisheries " Loan Act" 94. "An Act To Ratify, Confirm And " Adopt An Agreement Between Government And Canada Bay Lumber Company Limited. 95. •An Act Respecting The Solem- nization of Marriage" .. 96. •An Act Further To Amend The It Department of Health Act" 97. "An Act Respecting The Licensing Of 16/5/74 Trust Companies And Loan Companies" 20/5/74 98. "An Act Further To Amend The 16/5/74 Registration of Deeds Act" 99.

"An Act Further To Amend The Ed- " ucation (Teachers' Pensions) Act" - 12 - 2nd, READ. BOOK PAGE 20/5/74 73 6613 " " 6614 .. .. 6616 21/5/74 74 6726 .. 74 6759 19/12/74 96 8735 28/11/74 78 7210 21/5/74 74 6693 10/6/74 77 7134 ASSENT 21/5/74 " .. M ,1 20/12/74 " 21/5/74 10/6/74 ACT 62 64 66 82 81 99 120 71 74 N N

� BILL TITLE MOTION OF 2nd. READ. BOOK PAGE ASSENT ACT 100. "An Act Further To Amend The 6/6/74 10/6/74 77 7149 10/6/74 87 Public Service (Pensions) Act" 101. "An Act Respecting The Award Of An 20/5/74 21/5/74 74 6756 21/5/74 BJ Increase Of Pensions To Or In Res- pect Of Certain Employees Of The Government Of Newfoundland, Certain Teachers And Certain Employees Of The Broadcasting Corporation Of Newfoundland, And To Or In Respect Of Certain Transferred Employees Of The Government And Of The Newfoundland Railway" 102. "An Act Respecting Public Libraries .. And Boards To Operate Them" 103.

"An Act Respecting The Newfoundland And Labrador Power Corporation" 21/5/74 10/6/74 77 7152 10/6/74 91 104. "An Act Further To Amend The 6/6/74 • 7136 " 86 Memorial University Act" 105. "An Act To Ratify, Confirm And Adopt " " 7131 "' 90 A Principal Agreement Between The Government And Brinco Limited, To Authorize The Lieutenant-Governor In Council To Enter Into Subsidiary Agreements With The Same Company And To Make Certain Statutory Provisions Relating To Such Agree- ments" - 13 - � w •

� BILL TITLE MOTION OF 2nd. READ. BOOK PAGE ASSENT ACT 106. "An Act To Amend The Newfoundland 6/6/74 Registered Nurses' Act" 107. "An Act Further To Amend The Child 28/11/74 19/12/74 Welfare Act, 1972" 96 8717 20/12/74 100 108. "An Act Further To Amend The " " " D 116 Social Assistance Act, 1971" 109. "An Act Further To Amend The it .. N 8718 .. 101 Adoption of Children Act, 1972" 110. "An Act Further To Amend The Q .. .. .. .. 102 Children Of Unmarried Parents Act, 1972" 111. "An Act To Amend The Depa rtment � .. " .. .. 115 Of Social Services Act, 1973" 112.

"An Act Further To Amend The " .. .. 8717 ,t 103 Commissioners For Oaths Act" 113. "An Act To Provide A Pension For .. N .. 8768 N 104 The Last President Of The New- foundland Federation Of Fisher- men And For Other Purposes" 114. "An Act To Amend The Increase Of " 11 Ii it � 105 Pensions Act, 1974" - l4 - ..., .. •

� � TITLE MOTION OF 2nd. READ. � PAGE ASSENT ACT 115. "An Act Further To Amend The 28/11/74 19/12/74 96 8722 20/12/74 106 Attachment Of Wages Act" 116. "An Act Further To Amend The " " 8767 107 Income Tax Act" 117. "An Act Further To Amend The .. " � 8716 • 117 Emergency Measures Act" llB. "An Act Further To Amend The � 17/12/74 92 8437 " 108 Financial Administration Act, 19/12/74 96 8732 1973" 119. "An Act Respecting The New- u 16/12/74 90 8264 .. 119 foundland Medical Association 17/12/74 92 8413 And Governing The Practice Of Medicine In The Province" 120. "An Act To Amend The Condominium ..

" N' 8436 •• 109 Act" 121. "An Act To Amend The Motorized " 20/12/74 97 8812 .. 110 Snow Vehicles And All-Terrain Vehicles Act" 122. "An Act Further To Amend The " 19/12/74 96 8716 .. 118 Securities Act" 123. "An Act Further To Amend The 29/11/74 II .. 8724 " 111 Automobile Insurance Act" - 15 - N ,.,.

BILLS � � MOTION OF 125. "An Act Further To Amend The New- 4/12/74 foundland Human Rights Code" * 126. "An Act To Amend The House Of Assembly Act" Note:-(Was Redistribution Bill) 127. "An Act To Amend The Historic 9/12/74 Objects, Sites & Records Act, 1973" 128. "An Act Respecting The Newfoundland 16/12/74 And Labrador Hydro-Electric Corporation" 129. "An Act Further To Amend The Labour 17/12/74 Relations Act" 130. "An Act To Provide For The Direction 19/12/74 Of Intergovernmental Affairs In The Province" - 16 - 2nd. READ. BOOK PAGE 19/12/74 96 8727 17/12/74 91 B311 92 8377 19/12/74 96 8737 19/12/74 96 8718 ASSENT 20/12/74 n II 20/12/74 � 114 112 113 98 .., a,

BUDGET DEBATE (PACE 27)

DATE 10/4/74 14/5/74 " 16/5/74 It .. .. BUDGET DEBATE Budget Speech delivered by Minister of Finance, Hon. J.C. Crosbie Lt. Governor's Message Re­ Estimates year ending 1975, $646,009,400 (read by Mr. Speaker) S.A. Neary M. Woodward W.N. Rowe ti J. Morgan R. Simmons G. Wilson F.B. Rowe (adjourned) A. Evans G.R. ,Ottenheimer Ways and Means Motion adopted - l - PAGE 3531 3573 6172 6194 6207 6305 6321 6343 6366 6371 6373 6392 6395 27. BOOK 45. 70. 72. .. .. ..

COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (Estimates) (P.l'.GES 28 - 37)

28. COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (Estimates) DATE DEPT. HEADING � BOOK 25/3/74 FINANCE su 1 Elementari SUEEl:i:'. 2572-3013. 32-37. Night Bill 125) Legislative 2572-75 � Head lV - Dept. of Finance 2575-77 '� Manpower & Industrial Relations 2577-78 Justice 2578-89 � Rehabilitation & Recreation 2589-94 ,. Health 2594-2610 .. 26/3/74 2618-29 33. Tourism 2629-70 " Transportation & Communications 2670-74 ft Provincial Affairs & Environment 2674-91 .. Resolution Passed & 2691-92 " Bill 125 recommended read 1st, 2nd, 3rd time 29/3/74 Royal Assent - 3013 37. p.m. Lt. Gov. E.J.A. Harnum - 1 -

DATE 27/3/74 P.M. 28/3/74 29/3/74 A.M. 29/3/74 P. M. 29/3/74 P. M.

DEPT Finance COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (Estimates) HEADING Resolution Interim Supplr Bill t41 ($103,450,000 Consolidated Fund Services Forestry & Agriculture Legislative (Auditor General Dept.) Executive Council Manpower & Industrial Relations Transportation & Communications Letter read by Opposition Leader-re Burgeo licence fee Education Justice Social Services Rehabilitation & Recreation Health Answer to Question re­ foster children by Acting Minister Mines & Energy Tourism Fisheries Industrial Development Resolution passed & Bill (#41) recommended Read 1st, 2nd, 3rd time Assent, Royal by E.J.A.

Barnum (to bill #41) Lt. Gov. of Nfld. - � - PAGES 2705 2706-3013 2706-14 2714-58 2758-59 2759-60 2760-66 2766-78 2782-2839 2837 2840-59 2867 2867-68 2869-95 2895-2919 2920 2920-77 2977-94 2994-3009 3009-3011 3011-3012 3013 2!>. BOOK 34. 34-37. .. .. .. ,. " 36. .. H " 37. .. " " " ..

8/4/74 18/4/74 23/4/74 NIGHT COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (Estimates} Finance Consolidated Funds Services Auditor General Dept. HEADING Resolution:- 11House resolve into Committee of Whole re­ Resolutions Granting Supply To Her Majesty" Estimates:- Dept. Hanagement Expenses *Change in (Heading 202) $1,618,100 reduced by $29,000 Auditor General Salary Executive Council Treasury Board secretariat Finance 401-01 (Ministers Office)" " Lease Back " • * Opposition Leader re- 81 Sales Tax illegal "M. Martin re- Auditor General Report

a) collection tobaco tax 72/73,

b) timber collections, Iron Ore Company Royalties * 25th Anniversary Celebrations" Crown Agencies Bond issues discounts paid Group Life Insurance contract (Mutual Life} Unemployment: re- Open Contracts teachers, firemen etc., Iron Ore Company: Oosco, Dofasco, Algoma Steei, Noranda Travel & Car Allowance Salary details Supplies (dye to mark diesel fuel for taxes) Miscellaneous Revenues ... 3 - 3387 3587-3603 3603-14 3615-46 3646-58 3660-3747 3758-3834 3742 30. 3782, 3905 3863 3949-4008 3985 4009-59 4016 4059 4071-73 4075 4078 43. 46. .. " 47. 48. 47. 48, 49. 49. so. II 51. ..

DATE 23/4/75 NIGHT 25/4/74 NIGHT DEPT. Finance COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (Estimates) HEADING NIDC Capital (Cape Brule) National Sea Products Ex gratia payments etc., Government Pension Plan Nfld. Federation of Fisher­ men (Pat Antle Pension) House of Assembly contrib­ utions Teachers Pensions, Railway Pensions, etc. Entertainment (list can be tabled) Miscellaneous -PAGES 4080 4086-89 4090 4091 4091-92 4095 Entertainment 4196 Institute of Public Administration of Canada 4227 Other (Contingency account) $145,000 4 227-4255 Lord Taylor's presents Gander Aviation, John Nolan Travelling Expenses J.W.

Pickersgill Fellowship In Memoriam Rt. Hon. Louis St. Laurent Exon House arbitration Fire Insurance Premiums, Reids Properties, Bide Arm Bell Island, Portugal Cove Ferry Service Brinks of Canada Classification Appeals Board St. John's Trotting Park 4255 Insurance Premiums, Hire Purchase Buildings 4257-4269 (i.e. Lease back, Regional College) 4257-4269 Silver Anniversary of Confederation 4270-71 Newfoundland Liquor Licencing Board: Operating Grant Harbour Light Lodge Rehabilitation Estimates Group Insurance Committee Finance Estimates carried - 4 - 4295-4320 4318 4320-24 4324 31. BOOK 51. " " " " 53.

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DATE 25/4/74 NIGHT 26/4/74 26/4/74 3:00 P.M. 29/4/74 3:00 P.M. 29/4/74 8:00 P.M. 30/4/74 P.M. COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY DEPT. HEADING (Estimates} Rural Development Minister's Office R. Simmons" S.A. Neary J.C. Morgan W.N. Rowe Names of Rural Develop­ ment Authority Development Corp. A.B. Peckford A. Evans Minister of Rural Development M. Woodward G.R. Ottenheimer M. Martin S.A. Neary Invoices of Waterline committee, Lead Cove, Sibley's Cove, T.B. J.C. Crosbie W.N. Rowe W.W. Marshall J. Reid Reply to Waterline Question S.A. Neary W.W. Marshall R. Simmons Letter re- Boyd Pretty Bus Service E.M. Roberts" F.B. Rowe F.D.

Moores R. Simmons R. Wells A.B. Peckford L.D. Barry J.A. Carter G.M. Wilson t-J.N. Rowe R. Simmons J.C. Crosbie S.A. Neary Administration Community Consolidation Receiving or Sending Communities - 5 - PAGES 4324-54 4325-45 4410-35 4345-50 4352-54 4356-60 4360-4389 4389-4404 4404-4407 4407-09 4463-66 4437-52 4452-4463 4466-4468 4468 4498-4508 4508-4512 4512-15 4516-17 4546-4606 4552-58 4572-83 4558-61 4561-72 4570 4583-4606 4607-29 4629-37 4637-43 4643-4657 4657-4666 4666-71 4671-80 4680-84 4684-86 4687-91 4705-06 & 4757 4723-42 4742-56 4768 4772- 4873, 4970 4796 II 32. BOOK 54. II 55. 54. ti 55.

" " II 56 " " ti ti ti 57. ti It " SB. ti ti " " " " II " 59. " " 60. 62. 60. II

33. COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (Estimates) � � HEADING � � 2/5/74 Promotion & Trainins: 5035 62. Pilot Action Research 5040 " Incentive Grants 5042 II Product DeveloEment 5044 " Rural Development Estimates Carried 5046 " 2/5/74 Transportation Ministers Office & Communications Great Northern Peninsula Highway 5047 62. 3/5/74 Labrador Ferry Service 5132 63. Change Island Ferry Service 5149 " Alr Stri12s 5155 " Trans-Labrador Highway 5163 .. (Copy of joint proposal 5181 " presented to Ottawa re- "Federal Assistance for Trans-Labrador Highway") Freight Subsidy (M. Woodward) 5189 " Communication 5190 .. F.B. Rowe 5193 ..

Contributions from Oree La Scie Road 5195 " A.B. Peckford 5202 .. E.W. Winsor 5212 It P. s. Thoms 5247 " 6/5/74 Highwa� Construction P.S • Thoms 5279 64. Min. of Transportation & Communications 5290 ,. E.W. Winsor 5302 .. S.A. Neary:- 5307 .. Premier promised free transportation Bell Island 5314 " Transportation brief (ten-vear plan) Paving of the Great Northern Peninsula 5337 " - 6 -

DATE 7/5/74 9/5/74 COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (Estimates) DEPT. Transportation & Communications (cont'

d) Manpower & Industrial Relations HEADING Ferry service across Straits of Belle Isle and later a tunnel across the Straits a Trans-Labrador Highway Trans Canada Highway (CN buses) Arterial Road Municipal Paving Programe Metropolitan Board Cost of Living Transeortation Ministers Office Physical distribution Advisory Service M. Woodward H.W.C. Gillett R. Simmons G, Wilson Highways & Brid�es Div. M. Martin F.J. Aylward Guardrails Air Strips Helicopters Communications Radio Communications Air Services Transportation Communications carried. J.G. Rousseau S.A. Neary W.N. Rowe E.W. Winsor M.

Martin & Estimates and Silver Anniversary Celebration Motion:- Reduce vote to $1.00 Labour Relations Board Names of Board Members Conciliation Board Labor College of Canada Labour Education Labour Management Committee-Fees 34. PAGES 5345 5349 5351 " 5353 5365 5384 5387 5394 5432 5450 5472 5479 5485 5486 5493 5502 5511 5515 5538 5629, 47 5653, 5670 5630-47 5652 5666 5668, 76 5677 5678 5678 5678 5679 5679 5680 5682 BOOI< 64. II " " " II ti 11 65. " " n " " II " " II 67. II " II 11 .. .. .. ..

, 10/5/74 COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (Estimates) Manpower & Industrial Relations cont'd Social Services Justice HEADING Fishing Industry Advisory Board Members of Board Refunds by Mining Co. Manpower & Industrial Relations Estimates Carried G.R. Ottenheimer (Acting Minister) s. Neary Social Assistance Employment Opportunities F.B. Rowe T.V. Hickey Staff Development Salaries Social Services Estimates carried without amendment Corrections programme Computer Services Appeal Court Legislative draftsmen Juror's fees H.M.

Penitentiary and Gaols New Penitentiary proposal 5682 5689 5689 5690 5691 5698 5698 5740 5741 5742 5744 5745 5745 5748 5752 5762 5764 Mr. K. McReynolds (architect) 5764 Police Protection Services Fire Protection Legal Aid Motion: Vote Legal Aid be Increased to $225,000 Legal Aid F.J, Aylward Motion carried Compensation to Persons injured Criminal Compensation Board Names of Board members Royal Commissions Legal Assistance Family Guidance Act Private Investigators & Security Guards Act - 8 - 5767 5768 " II 5776 5792 tt 5795 5797 5809 5815 5817 35. 67, " " " It II II " " It It " It " " tj " M .. 68. • " "

DATE 13/5/74 COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (Estimates) Justice (cont'

d) Municipal Affairs & Housing HEADING Silver Anniversary of Confederation & Nfld. Constabulary Band, $14,000 5818 Justice Estimates carried 5819 Ministers Office F.B. Rowe S.A, Neary W.N. Rowe E.W. Winsor J,G, Rousseau H.A. Wilson Kostaszek Report "Housing" (S,A. Neary) Real Estate Fees (S,A. Neary) F.B. Rowe

a) Development Control

b) Royal Commission Report on Regional Government

c) Water services in unin­ corporated communities Housing:- M. Martin H.A. Wilson M. Woodward Silver Anniversary of Confederation Local Government Administration Local Councils Paving Grants Water & Sewerage system Special Assistance Grants Special Grants Water Services Nfld. & Labrador Housing Corporation (Capital) Harnwn Corporation Neighbourhood Improvement Programme Municipal Affairs & Housing Estimates Carried - 9 - 5820 5847-65 5829 5866 5904 5873 5889 5893 5899 5904 5943 5972 5979 5987 6004 6022 6023 6024 6025 6027 6028 6043 6047 6057 6059 36. BOOK 68. II " " " " " " " 69. .. II 'II " " " .. .. .. .. ..

COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (Estimates) DA'l'L DEPT *INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT *(wr�ngly headed in Hansard as Provincial Affairs & Environment) 14/5/74 HEADING Industrial Development Dept. W.N. Rowe Feasibility Study of Delivering Power from Gull Island Hydro Electric Site to Newfoundland (delivered to W.N.Rowe by the Hon. c.w. Doody) Shawmont Study on Energy tabled Burgeo Fish Industries (i.e. Supermarket gross profit) Nfld. Forest Products Industrial Development Estimates Carried - 10 - 37. PAGES 6059 6059-6078 6078 6093 6094 6097 6105 BOOK 69. " 70. " " "

PETITIONS (!?AGES 38 - 43)

P�TITIONS SUBJ.d:CT A blind hill in Plum Point ,fater °" Sewer, Durrell 1-later & Sewer, Bay de V'erde Ptarmigan -Copen season for 2 weeks)West, Jouthwest Coast Georrie Hill, Dison Cove Pond Road reconstructed • New water system -Parker's Cove ♦ U 11 U tt ti Upgrading & paving road from Burin Pen.High.through Spanish Room and on to Rock Harbour For Labrador to have

(4) Elect­ oral districts and not as rec­ ommended by Electoral Bound. Comm. Road Upgrading � impnovements Pt. May 6:. Cottrells Hd Stadium St. George's, Stephen­ ville etc. Road upgrading Fleur de Lys into Baie Verte Paving Country Path Rd.Holyrood • Paving highway between Main Pt. � Carmanville * Paving Noggin Cove * Paving Davidsville * Paving Main Pt. east sideGander Ray PETITIONS AREA St. Barbe, North Twillingate Bay de Verde Bay St.George's Bay de Verde Placentia West II ft Placentia West Labrador South Lewi:;porte St. George's White Bay South Hr. Main Dist. Fogo Dist.

It II It ti " It "'Meadows, Humber West, water & Humber West sewerage (copy 1972) Island Hr. � other collllDunity Fogo Dist. roads upgraded etc. Bryants Cove (Point) road to be Harbour Grace taken over hy Dept. of Transport. Margaree - Rose Blanche re gill- Burgeo-LaPoile netting being out-lawed LaFontaine to Cape Norman closed St. Barbe Horth to all herring seiners • (Supplementary petition) - 1 MEMBER F. B. Rowe H. Gillett B. Howard A. Dunphy B. Howard L. Barry s. Neary L. Barry M. Martin W. Marshall for J. Russell A. Dunphy W. N. Rowe W. G. Dawe A. Senior A. Senior A. Senior A. Senior E. Roberts E. Winsor D.H.

Young A. Evans F. Rowe II ti 38. PAGE 49a 50a 133 13 5 210 487 2029 488 586 587 778 842 8lt3 1011 1020 1021 1023 1026 1095 1096 1371 � 2. It 3 3. 4. 7. 25, 7. 8. II 1 o. 11 • II 13 . II " II " 14. It 17. 17. 19.

SUBJECT St. Bride's, Cape Shore Rtl., Road upgrading Quirpon, White Bay North Request plow to clear their three roads first Branch Road, St.

Mary's Bay to be paved * Lady of Lourdes School, Nagle's Hill Lady of Lourdes School, Nagle' s Hill Barr'd Harbour residents - Generator to be placed in Plum Point area Sweet Bay Rd. to be paved Topsail Pond Road to be paved Wharf Beachy Cove, Bay Roberts New school for Mccallum (Integrated Education Committee) A· doctor for Ramea (a third doctor) Extend wharf at Southern Harbour For a Slipway, Bryant's Cove Fleur de Lys, Baie Verte New Road Hill to Butlerville, Shearstown Salmon Cove to become a municipality Chance Cove Rd - Bellevue Beach intersection be upgraded & paved Wild Cove, etc. roads built, upgraded Wild Cove, etc. water supply system * School in Westport Member noted petition out of order on 2 pts. (i.e.) a.

Govt. doesn't determine where schools go (

b) copy of a petition (asked by leave to pre;ent it) PETITIONS (cont'

d) PETITIONS AREA Placentia East White Bay North St. Mary's Bay St. John's North St. John's North St. Barbe North Bonavista South Harbour Main Port de Grave Hermitage Burgeo Placentia East Harbour Grace White Bay South Harbour Grace Carbonear Trinity South White Bay South " " - 2 - MEMBER F.J. Aylward E.M. Roberts G.R, Ottenheimer J.A. Carter J.A. Carter F.B, Rowe J.C. Morgan W.G. Dawe G.M. Wilson R. Simmons A. Evans F.J. Aylward D.H. Young W.N. Rowe D.H. Young A.T. Rowe J. Morgan For J,G. Reid W.N. Rowe II 39. PAGE 1375 1380 1545 1621 2436 1703 1707 1867 1868 2219 2222 2360 2361 2611 2613 2614 2697 2861 " 3034 BOOK 17. " 19. 20. 31. 21. II 23. " 28. " 30. 33. 34. 36. 39.

SUBJECT Road from Central High School, Fogo Island to Tilting be upgraded and paved Protesting increased fees for pasture land Foxtrap, Long Pond Hampden road upgraded & paved Bunyan's Cove Rd. up­ graded & paved Southwest Arm of Random Rd. rebuilt and paved Loon Bay to Boyd's Cove (on road to The Isles) be upgraded & paved For Govt. of Nfld. to accede to request from St.

John's Metropolitan Area Board construct phases (2nd & 3rd) of water sewerage project at Kilbride Paving 1 mile of road Old Blackhead Rd. beyond Shea Heights Upgrading & paving Black­ head Rd. from Shea Heights to Blackhead Water & sewerage for residents along (1 mile) between Shea Heights to Blackhead Sheep breeders in St. Bride's Area wish access road to Cape Shore Lushes Bight, Beaumont, Road from there to Long Island Tickle Little Harbour East road to Trans Canada Highway be upgraded & paved Bridgeport, N.O. Bay - Route Road rebuilt and upgraded Old Broad Cove Road upgraded & paved PETITIONS (cont'

d) PETITIONS AREA Fogo Harbour Main White Bay South Bonavista South Trinity North Lewisporte St. John's South " It Placentia East Green Bay Placentia East Twillingate St. John's North - 3 - MEMBER E.W. Winsor P.S. Thoms W.N. Rowe J.C. Morgan R.C. Brett J.M. Russell BY R. Wells R. Wells .. F.J. Aylward A.B. Peckford F.J. Aylward 40. PAGE 3123 3215 3221 3303 3304 3375 3377 3380 3383 3384 3385 3459 3461 H.w.c. Gillett 3575 J.A. Carter BOOK 40. 41. II 42. II 43. " " " 44. 46. "

SUBJECT Water & sewerage system for Robert's Arm Naw School Lit�le Bay Isi..and Reconstruct & Pave Highway 40 from Trinity to Gander Bay Shoal Bay Road, Goulds area Bay d'Espoir, Harbour Breton Rds. & St. Alban's Expropriation of Homes New Pennywell Rd., St. John's Upgrading & paving road from Fogo Island Central High School Upgrading & paving Bannerman Lake Rd.

Upgrading & paving road Seal Cove to Daie Verte Upgrading & paving Baie Verte to Coachman's Cove Fleur de Lys,coachman's Cove to Baie Verte paved Water System in McCallums Highway built across Northern Peninsula of Nfld, to connect Great Harbour Deep Paving etc. from Virgin Arm to Junction of Morton's Harbour Rd. Badger students bussed to Grand Falls Periodic dental trips to LaPoile Roads to be upgraded & paved on Random Island Mainland & Three Rock Cove road be upgraded to Lourdes Road from George's Brook to Burgoynes Cove up­ graded & paved (Route 28) PETITIONS (cont'

d) PETITIONS AREA Green Bay " Bonavista North St. John's South Hermitage St. John's North Fogo Harbour Grace White Bay South ti II II Hermitage White Bay North Twillingate Grand Falls Burgeo Trinity North Port au Port Trinity North - 4 - MEMBER A.B. Peckford II P.S. Thoms R. Wells R. Simmons J.A. carter E.W. Winsor D.H. YOUNG W.N. Rowe " R. Simmons E,M. Roberts 41. � 3748 4103 4521 4523 4524 4881 5118 5122 5258 5259 5260 5409 H.W.C. Gillett 5412 A. Senior 5413 A. Evans 5541 R.C. Brett 5619 F.R. Stagg 5621 R.C. Brett 5770 BOOK 48. 52. 57. 61. 63. 64. " 65. II " 66. 67. " 68.

PETITIONS (cont'

d) SUBJECT PETITIONS AREA Brookside Telephone Placentia West Services Harbour Development at Placentia East Puint Verde, Placentia Access road from Trans Trinity North Canada to Hillview, Hatchet Cove & St. Jones Within To have School closed Bonavista South until facilities are added at School in Princton, B.B.

Road from Brookside to Boat Placentia West Harbour to be reconstructed Road between Summerford Cottle's Island, Luke's Arm upgraded & paved r.e. a new hospital in Placentia Upgrading road West Point off Horse Cove Line Route #50 Upgrade road from Baie Verte Peninsula Road Middle Arm, Burlington & Smith's Harbour Paving of road to Grates Cove Road paving linking Shearstown with St. Andrews McKays to be paved Mortier Harbour to be dredged,better pasture facilities for Mortier Roads paved at Ragged Point Pave road to Daniels Cove 1/2 mile beyond H.

Barretts' residence in Old Perlican Secondary road paved through Lower Island Cove Nipper's Harbour, Snooks Arm, etc. Round Harbour, Tilt Cove, Shoe Cove to be paved Twillingate Placentia East St. John's North Green Bay Bay de Verde St. Georges Placentia West TWillingate Bay de Verde " Green Bay - s - MEMBER L.D. Barry F.J. Aylward R.C. Brett J.C. Morgan L.D. Barry 42. � 5923 5924 6082 6628 6630 H.W.c. Gillett 6800 F.J. Aylward J.A. Carter 6806 A.B. Peckford 6809 B. Howard 6919 A.M. Dunphy 6920 " L.D. Barry II 6997 7178 7179 H.W.C. Gillett 7185 B. Howard 7254 .. A.B. Peckford 7256 BOOK 69. " 70. 74. " 75.

" " 76. .. 77. 78. " 79. "

43. PETITIONS (cont'

d) SUBJECT PETITIONS AREA MEMBER PAGE � A request for RCMP St. John's South R. Wells 7259 79. Detachment stationed at Shea Heights Road from Point Verde Placentia East F.J. Aylward 7262 .. to St. Bride's be up- graded To have a by-election White Bay south E.M. Roberts 7340 80. in the District White Bay South Land to be burned over Ferry land T. Doyle 7344, ,. near Calvert for blue- berry crop Mud Lake residents Re Labrador North M. Woodward 7524 82. titles to land in that Community Barr'd Harbour Re- St. Barbe North F.B. Rowe 7689 84. electricity Community of Forresters .. � " 7693 .. Point, Community Stage be set up (this petition in form of letter) - 6 -

POINTS OF ORDER (PAGES 44 - 55) ,, •

SUBJECT No motion re- "Address in Reply" F.B. Rowe speech on Question Accusation by S.A. Neary of self and Premier misleading E,M. Roberts, Notice of Motion­ C�mrnittee Public Accounts, etc. Opposition Leader's question on Mt. Scio house Minister of Justice, Seal Cove, Hermitage by E.M. Roberts Retract statement re-commitment by Premier not serious (E.M. Roberts) Amendment re- Election Resolution Opposition Leader overtime in speaking to Election Resolution Taking notice of questions by ministers Charges of Civil Servants still under direction of former administration (M.

Martin) Deputy Speaker's partiality being discussed while in the Chair Honourable member to call for quorum and then leave Chamber Leader of Opposition re- J. POINTS OF ORDER BY WHOM W.N. Rowe W.W. Marshall A.J. Murphy W.W. Marshall E.M. Roberts J.C. Crosbie J.C. Crosbie W.W. Marshall W.W. Marshall E.M. Roberts w.w. Marshall E.M. Roberts S.A. Neary J. Morgan J.C. Crosbie E.M. Roberts W.W. Marshall L.D. Barry Morgan "lied" E.M. Roberts Leader of Opposition not relevant in Address in Reply W.W. Marshall Questions on previous Order Papers die (i.e.) 391- 1973 answered by L.D.

Barry ll/2/74 House to adjourn urgency 36,000 Nfld. unemployed people Home Warranty Plan Question of S.A. Neary not a Question but a Speech S.A. Neary W.W. Marshall J.C. Crosbie W.N. Rowe - l - DATE 4/2/74 " " 6/2/74 " " " II 7/2/74 II II II II II B/2/74 11/2/74 12/2/74 " 44. PAGE 101-105. 56a. B9. 214. 215. 221. 276. 2B9. 294. 295. 297. 308, 319. 387, 388, 38B, 390. 41B. 443. 481. 490. 589. 590. BOOK 2. " II 4. II II II II II II 5. II " II 7. e. " ..

SUBJECT POINTS OF ORDER BY WHOM What remedy does Bonavista have for situation of "Open Line" Program Disparaging remarks about member of House of Assembly (i.e.) Leader of Opposition in this case by C.R. Brett Honourable A.J. Murphy accusing S.A.

Neary of perpetrating a crime (i.e.) Premier's floor accompanying group Innuendos accusing any member of misleading House of Assembly Latitude on Election Resolution Amendment by Opposition Leader To rule Finance Minister to speak strictly to Amendment "Election Expenses" Any member other than Speaker to order questions be placed on Order Paper Documents, letters, etc. (referred to outside of the House) to be tabled in the House *W. N. Rowe re- Municipalities *

a) Criticizing members while giving Ministerial Statement

b) Minister Municipal Affairs not to continue Ministerial Statement until Speaker gives Ruling

c) No member other than Opposition Leader speak on Ministerial Statement No such custom for other than Leader of Opposition speak to Ministerial Statement re- Honourable Leader of Opposition - unparliamentary language J. Morgan debating petition If word "slanderous" unparliamentary

a) E. w. Winsor not speaking in support of petitions •••

b) Labrador North didn't speak in support of petition "Copies" of petitions from Humber West (1972) being presented by Leader of Opposition W.N. Rowe W.N. Rowe W.W. Marshall W.N. Rowe A,J. Murphy S.A. Neary W.W. Marshall W.N. Rowe J.C. Crosbie W.N. Rowe E.M. Roberts W.N. Rowe W.N. Rowe E,M. Roberts W.N. Rowe J.C. Crosbie L.D. Barry J.C. Crosbie J.C. Crosbie E.M. Roberts L.D. Barry E.M. Roberts E.M. Roberts J. Morgan " .. J.C. Crosbie W.W. Marshall E.M. Roberts - 2 - DATE 12/2/74 " ..

" " " 13/2/74 II " 14/2/74 15/2/74 18/2/74 II " " " " " 19/2/74 " " " " " PAGE 594. 606. 607. 624. 625. 685. 696. 727. 786. 896. 921. 922. " 923. " 925. 927. 928. " 1016. 1018. 1023. 1026. 1028. " 45. BOOK 8. " .. " .. " 9. .. II 10. 11. 12. .. " " " " " 13. " " " " " "

POINTS OF ORDER SUBJECT BY WHOM "Original Signatures" re- Humber West Petitions L.o. Barry Standing Order (90)re- signatures, Grand Falls member Fogo District Petitions E.M. Roberts Ruling being debated by Bell Island member W.W. Marshall Irrelevancy W.N. Rowe re- Resolution Election Expenses W.W. Marshall Relevancy of Bell Island member J. Morgan during debate on Amendment to Election Expenses Resolution W.G. Dawe ATender calls for projects in Dept. of Transportation not being called" T.V. Hickey Respect for Speaker "Standing Order 10" W.G. Dawe Enquiry Bell Island member T.V. Hickey

a) Leader of Opposition referring to past debates as intimidating L.D. Barry

b) unparliamentary references E.M. Roberts Rules of relevance during debate on Amendment to Throne Speech (i.e.) referring to Grand Falls member W.W. Marshall Minister of Health not accompanying me to Bonavista, because of not being informed - Premier attended Ministerial Statement:-

a) number of beds in Bonavista hospital

b) Tenders called for hospital extension

c) fraud Member for Burgeo is defying Speaker's ruling (i.e.) referring to Burgeo member as heard at Channel, Lions Club meeting Statement by Opposition member re- Port aux Basques hospital E.M. Roberts being irrelevant to Forest Management (Bill #20) re- statement on Bill #20 written by officials for him Bell Island member in­ dicating he is implicated in Saunders affair J. Morgan A.T. Rowe S.A. Neary L.D. Barry E.M. Roberts A. Evans W,G. Dawe J. Morgan L.D. Barry A.T. Rowe - 3 - DATE 19/2/74 " " 20/2/74 II " 21/2/74 ..

" 22/2/74 " " PAGE 1032. 1034. 1045. 1046. 1116. 1166- 1180. 1174. 1172. 1176. 1186. 1233- 1235. 1235. 1239. 1244. 1244- 1249. 1246. 1247. 1315. 1348. 1319. 1357. 46. BOOK 13, II " 14. " " " " 15. " " It 16. .. "

SUBJECT POINTS OF ORDER BY WHOM Inferences by Leader of Opposition to Minister of Rural Development St. Barbe North member's point of privilege Evening Telegram, "Minister of Transportation" etc. Minister of Transportation appealing ruling re- st. Barbe North's Point of privilege ••• Irrelevancy to Amendment to Address in Reply (i.e.) unpaid telephone bill "Unpaid telephone bill, N.S,F. cheques• S.A.

Neary's referral of Welfare Officers as •storm troopers• Bell Island member's question "Horizons Communications" argumentative Question tl presented to Minister of Tourism in error should be Minister of Finance Member for Green Bay not permitting a question Labrador North member withdraw remarks during Amendment to Address in Reply Horizon Communications question and Ruling - no debate *Breach of Privilege by Minister of Finance re- answer to take­ over of *Bison Brewery and overdue taxes Misquoted by J.C. Morgan "Liberals unable to get loans from the Rural Development J. Morgan W.W. Marshall W.N. Rowe E.M.

Roberts J.C. Crosbie A.J. Murphy W.W. Marshall M. Martin E.W. Winsor W.G. Dawe W.W. Marshall W.W. Marshall W.N. Rowe E.M. Roberts J.A, Carter T.A. Hickman F.J, Aylward S.A. Neary L.D. Barry Authority as stated" R. Simmons Members to stand in House of Assembly , speak and be heard in silence J. Morgan J.C. Crosbie left House of S.A. Neary Assembly after vote on Speaker's W.W. Marshall ruling had started count (i.e.) re- point of privilege S.A. Neary E.M.

Roberts - 4 - DATE 22/2/74 25/2/74 " " 26/2/74 27/2/74 28/2/74 II " 1/3/74 4/3/74 " 5/3/74 7/3/74 • PAGE 1358. 1369. 1371. 1437. • 1541. 1547. 1629. 1673. 1698. 1714. 1788. 1841. 1941. 1945. 1946. " 47. BOOK 16. 17. " • 18. 19. 20. II 21. 22. ----...... .. 23. 24. ..

SUBJECT POINTS OF ORDER BY WHOM If Minister of Finance entering into debate re- Point of Privilege F.J. Aylward misquoting him Re­ Labrador people, Crosbie & Brinco E.M. Roberts stating he had attacked Bell Island member

a) E.M. Roberts stating W.W. Marshall acted in an improper manner during W.R. Smallwood's suspension 27/5/71

b) E.M. Roberts stating W.R. Smallwood was "equally improper" Leader of Opposition's statement "Caught with hand in jam jar" Premier misquoting him re-his Point of Privilege 4/3/74

a) as to calling Minister of Finance a liar

b) using his office for personal gain W.N. Rowe to mention matter of Bell Island member before Commission of Enquiry Resolution - Bell Island member re- J.C. Crosbie W.N. Rowe's repeating that he deliberately misled the House of Assembly re- Bison Brewery Contract "Spiteful and spleenful"(W.N. Rowe) "Stiflin� debate" (W.N. Rowel St. Barbe North member being misunderstood re- bill, scum etc. Motion by Labrador North member to amend Minister of Finance's Motion to have minister's comments referred to Committee E.M. Roberts J.C. Crosbie L.D. Barry M, Woodward T.V. Hickey W.W. Marshall J.C. Crosbie E.M. Roberts W.W.

Marshall S.A. Neary Premier Moores E.M. Roberts L,D. Barry T.V. Hickey J.C. Crosbie J.C. Crosbie E.M. Roberts W.W. Marshall W.N. Rowe on Privileges and elections W.W. Marshall Minister of Mines character assassination in reference to him S.A. Neary - s - DATE 7/3/74 8/3/74 " It It " " II 21/3/74 " ,. • 22/3/74 PAGE 1959. 1960. 1960. 1982. 2134. 2143. 2144. 2151- 2155. 2151- 2158. 2153 , 2156. 2172. 2173. 2175. II 2187. 2281. 2286- 2308. 2292. 2309. 2333. 2357 2458. 48. BOOK 24. " II II 26. " II II .. .. ,ft " .. 29. 11 .. " " 31.

SUBJECT POINTS OF ORDER BY WHOM

a) Scandalous---unparliamentary

b) Libel

c) Breaking rules of House

d) Inference re- documents received from J.C. Doyle Bonavista member irrelevant to "Neary's suspension" Resolution P.S. Thoms statement re- J.C. Crosbie's hatred for Bell Island member P.S. Thoms statement re­ keeping government members honest, Bell Island member Amendment of P.5. Thoms to Neary's Suspension Resolution "That words be deleted and commend member ••• " Count on division Speaker's ruling being appealed improper (i.e.) Minister of Fisheries not in his seat, Member for Labrador North did not vote Amendment of E.W. Winsor, to Neary's Suspension Resolution "Premier to be suspended" Amendment of E.W.

Winsor should have been brought to the House at earliest moment Bell Island members (4 days) if time expired "Gahoo 11 and irrelevancy (W.N. Rowe) Bell Island member stating J.R. Smallwood not invited to take

part in 25th celebrations Minister of Fisheries stating F.B. Rowe asked where the fish plants would be located in St. Barbe North St. Barbe North member reading Finance Minister's speech Re­ Amendment to Election Resolution If Minister of Justice is recognized to speak on Amend­ ment to Election Expenses Res­ olution as he was out of his seat while awaiting quorum S.A. Neary II II .. tt " " A.B. Peckford J.Morgan J.C. Crosbie J.C. Crosbie J.C. Crosbie W.N. Rowe E.M. Roberts E.M. Roberts J.C. Crosbie W.N. Rowe M. Martin J. Morgan J. Morgan J. Morgan F.B. Rowe L.D. Barry F.B.

Rowe - § - DATE 25/3/74 " " " " II " " " " " " 29/3/74 It " 30/3/74 3/4/74 PAGE 2464. 2467. 2472. 2474. 2478. 2479. 2485. 2487. 2489. 2489. 2491. 2493. 2501. 2502. 2503. 2865. 2962. 2984. 2998. 3157. 3163. 49. !!22! 31." " " II II II " II " II " 36. 37. " II 40. II

SUBJECT POINTS OF ORDER BY WHOM Statement of A.B. Peckford "Leaving Chamber while quorum call on Elections Amendment Resolution" Point of Personal Privilege F.B. Rowe on Speaker's Ruling re- Minister of Justice versus t,im to continue speaking St. Barbe North member's allegation "That Speaker and myself deliberately plotting rules re- him continue speaking on Amendment Resolution" Petition of pasture fees in Foxtrap area presented by P.S. Thoms re- Minister of Finance withdraw "Bell Island member deliberately misrepresenting" If Speaker or Clerk count House for quorum call S.A.

Neary out of order re­ discussing anything under "Municipal Affairs Amendment other than if remain or transfer to Industrial Development Irrelevancy re- Municipal Affairs Amendment, S.A. Neary Deputy Speaker, Point of Privilege 5/4/74 & Speaker 8/4/74 Ruling Beli Island members irrelevance on Heading 304-01 (Salaries for Treasury Board) Under Ministers salary - no other discussion to be considered that is mentioned in Estimates Bell Island member asking Minister of Manpower for leave to present reports of Guilfords strike to House as received out of order "Quorum calls" revised Standing Orders Timeliness of F.J.

Aylward point of privilege re-Tankers in Placentia Bay F.B. Rowe J.C. Crosbie W.G. Dawe E.M. Roberts W.W. Marshall W.W. Marshall J. Morgan J.C. Crosbie E.M. Roberts S.A. Neary J.C. Crosbie for ff.A. Collins E.M. Roberts W.W. Marshall F.R. Stagg F.B. Rowe W.N. Rowe L.D. Barry W.W. Marshall E.M. Roberts W.W. Marshall J.C. Crosbie E.M. Roberts J.C. Crosbie W.W. Marshall M. MartinW.W. Marshall E.M. Roberts E.M. Roberts - 7 - DATE 3/4/74 4/4/74 " " " " " " 5/4/74 " 8/4/74 " " " 18/4/74 " 19/4/74 " " " 23/4/74 PAGE 3201. 3206. II 3207- 3113. 3210. 3214. II so. 3215, 3217, 3219. 3219, 20 3339. 3353.

" 3355. 3399. .. 3400. .. 3401. 3632-34. 3636-38 3637. 3647. 3754. 40. 41. " " " " 42. " " II " " " II 46. " " " 48. 3909, 13. 49. 3910. " II " 3925. so.

SUBJECT POINTS OF ORDER BY WHOM S.A, Neary speaking to Ministerial Statement "increase in Foster Home rates" Relevancy and repetition re­ Minister's Salary, Finance S.A. Neary Quorum count should not be part of speech count down Quorum calls by Opposition Remarks by S.A. Neary, Ministerial Statement re- Crown land, Deer Park Quorum call (i.e.) under new rules S.A. Neary leaking five pages of Forestry Report to Daily News Irrelevant re- Rural Development Estimates S.A. Neary (i.e.) (1/3 of allotted 75 hours used) S.A. Neary to be permitted to continue in silence re- Invoices, Waterline Comm., Lead Cove, etc.

Minister of Rural Development should be permitted to reply to Bell Island member re- waterline vouchers by not adjourning at 6:00 p.m. Burgo member calling Bell Island member "scum" R. Simmons, to rise on point of order when member is speaking Opposition Leader motion "Proceed to Forestry and Agriculture while discussing Rural Development" That S.A. Neary "does not believe anything J.C. Crosbie says" Chairman naming member in Committee W.W. Marshall E.M. Roberts J.C. Crosbie G.R. Ottenheimer F.J. Aylward A.B. Peckford J. Morgan J.A. Carter W.W. Marshall W.W. Marshall J.C. Crosbie S.A. Neary W.W. Marshall E,M.

Roberts G.R. Ottenheimer L.D. Barry R. Simmons J.C. Crosbie S.A. Neary J.C. Crosbie W.W. Marshall W.N. Rowe J.A. carter J. Reid R. Wells S.A. Neary E.M. Roberts W.W. Marshall W.W. Marshall J.C. Crosbie S.A. Neary - 9 - DATE 23/4/74 " 24/4/74 " " " " 25/4/74 II " " " II " " II 26/4/74 " " 29/4/74 " 30/4/74 II PAGE 3934. 3935. 3953. 4125. " 4129 4140. 4156. 4171. 41B3. 4185. 4200. 4200. 4201. 4203. 4206. 4211. 4212. 4250. 4251. 44B7. 4502. 4503. " 4506. 4552. 4562. 4700. 472B. 4732. 51. BOOK so. ,, " 52. II " " 53. II II II II II " " 56. " II 57. II 59. " II

SUBJECT POINTS OF ORDER BY WHOM J.C. Crosbie re- no regard for S.A. Neary's opinion J.C. Crosbie explaining conflict of interest DefP.nd statements re- his previous department Grand Falls member irrelevant to Community Consolidation Opposition questioning Ministerial statement on "subsidized rentals" Russian Seamen welcomed to House of Assembly Notice of Motion by M. Martin on 75 hour limit on Estimates When Committee of Ways & Means motion was put, he stated his intentions to speak on Budget Speech S.A.

Neary's statement re­ government members who have business could be charged with fraud If questions are asked re­ Estimates, w.w. Marshall will answer them If bill by H.W.C. Gillett re­ State of Emergency, could be introduced Length of speech re- energy by S.A. Neary J. Morqan's statement on Education Estimates delayed through F.B. Rowe's request

a) Being accused of motives as to questioning matters in Dept. of Rural Development

b) If members can assign motives to other members of the House Serious point of order by R. Simmons should appeal ruling R, Simmons on Green Bay School Board Forestry Bill #20 Forestry Bill 120, if S.A. Neary spoke on original motion S.A. Neary W.N. Rowe S.A. Neary A.J. Senior E.M. Roberts J. Morgan W.W. Marshall F.J. Aylward R. Simmons W.G. Dawe J.A. Carter W.W. Marshall W.N. Rowe L.D. Barry W.W. Marshall W.N. Rowe W.W. Marshall F.B. Rowe R. Simmons u n W.W. Marshall A.B. Peckford R, Simmons W.N. Rowe W.W.

Marshall .. 9 - DATE 30/4/74 " " " " l/5/74 8/5/74 13/5/74 14/5/74 " 15/5/74 15/5/74 16/5/74 " " " " 20/5/74 " 4734. 4737. 4738. 4751. 4820. 4821. 4823. 4824. 4878. 5572. 5927. 6166. 6181. 6214. 6269. 6296. 6323. 6337. 6339. " 6348. 6348. 6451. 6488. 52. 59. " 60. n fl 61. 66. 69. 70. n 71. " 72. It " " II II 73. "

SUBJECT POINTS OF ORDER BY WHOM E, M. Roberts ridicule re- point of privilege L.O. Barry, May 20th edition of Evening Telegram Irregularity in introducinq bill "Mining Leases• J.C. Crosbie speaking twice co a Ministerial Statement S.A. Neary on McKay Petition That Opposition Leader not per­ mitted to debate Ministerial Statement (i.e.) Minister of Social Services re- increase Question by F.B. Rowe and others being prefixed by remarks and comments Mifflin Report, S.A. Neary That Opposition Leader's remaris on Harris Report, etc. misstatement of facts Statement at University as quoted by S.A. Neary S.A.

Neary - question Education Minister re-bulldozer Bell Island That quorum count start after quorum is called To ask Premier, Minister of Justice, Deputy Speaker resign because of misleading statements in introducing the bill to set up the Commission to have a Redistribution Bill P.S. Thoms Amendment to Redistribution Resolution S.A. Neary speaking on Minister of Fisheries instead of debating Collective Bargaining question F. B. Rowe re- C .J .O.N. hour long show question Point of clarification re­ Resolution F.J. Aylward E.M. Roberts W.N. Rowe E.M. Roberts A.H. Dunphy E.M. Roberts S.A. Neary F.J. Aylward W.W.

Marshall E.M. Roberts W.W. Marshall T.V. Hickey J.C. Crosbie E.M. Roberts J.C. Crosbie W.W. Marshall E.M. Roberts W.W. Marshall E.M. Roberts J.C. Crosbie W.W. Marshall R, Simmons E.M. Roberts F,B. Rowe W.W. Marshall E.M. Roberts W.N. Rowe J.C. Crosbie E.M. Roberts W.W. Marshall M. Martin - 10 - DATE 21/5/74 " 6/6/74 10/6/74 " " 28/11/74 " ,. " .. 4/12/74 5/12/74 " " .. • " 9/12/74 " " 5/12/74 6/12/74 9/12/74 6620. 6621. 53. BOOK 74. .. 6688, 90.

" 6799. 6997,99 7000. 6999. 7000, 7171. 7172, 7174, 7172, 7175. 7192. 7201. 7207 7208. 7528. 7657. 7612. 7614. 7614. 7614, 20 7620. 7648. 7646. 7683. 7805. 7806. 7808. 7684. 7704. 7810. 75, 77. " " 78. " • .. " 82. 83. " " .. .. • 85. " 83. 84. es.

SUBJECT POINTS OF ORDER BY WHOM E.W. Winsor speaking a few words on the /\mendment to Boundaries by H.W.C. Gillett F.B. Rowe's questioning on Tax Authorities S.A. Neary speaking on Municipal Affairs Ministerial Statement instead of Opposition Leader St. John's North Member not permitted to debate question asked re- !louse for House Question re- proposed Burin Hospital arguementative S.A. Neary's question re­ Assistant Deputy Minister F,B. Rowe on Plebiscites S.A.

Neary Point of Privilege (Scrivener Products Ltd.) Mockery out of rules of House, that provide for motions to put aside normal business of House in order to debate matters of urgent public importance Mines & Energy Minister stating Mr. Speaker unfair in Rulings in this House M. Woodward's amendment to Redistribution Resolution S.A. Neary's motion for ad­ journment - making speech Motion of adjournment ruled out of order before finished R. Simmons Amendment re­ Redistribution W.W. Marshall w.w. Marshall W.W. Marshall E.M. Roberts W.W. Marshall L.D. Barry S.A. Neary G,R. Ottenheimer W.W. Marshall L.O. Barry E,M.

Roberts E.M. Roberts W.W. Marshall W.W. Marshall S.A. Neary W.W. Marshall E.M. Roberts Any member in House when vote is W.W. Marshall taken must vote Point of Clarification re- House of Assembly Bill acted upon same as money bill Premier called S.A. Neary liar W.W. Marshall S.A. Neary E.M. Roberts S.A. Neary Amendment to Bill #126 W.W. Marshall Amendment by F,B. Rowe to hoist Bill #126 W.W. Marshall - 11 � DATE 9/12/74 10/12/74 11/12/74 ti II 12/12/74 13/12/74 " 16/12/74 II 17/12/74 PAGE 7857. 7879. 7953, 7955. 7970. 7974. 7975. 8038. 8050. 8121. 8142. 8144. 8147. 8162. 8224. 8226. 8242.

II 8247. 8263. 8381. 8383, 8407. 54. BOOK 85. 86. 87. ti " 88. 89. II 90. ti ti It " It 92. " "

SUBJECT POINTS OF ORDER BY WHOM Ruling - Debate not allowed on 1\mendment to hoist Bill #126 E.M. Roberts "This is an absolutely shameful Ruling" S.A. Neary "Has government told Mr. Speaker what to do" 'l'o send for tapes re- E.M. Roberts statement Opposition Leader debatinq if Motion should be withdrawn (i.e.) tapes sent for, no debate on Speaker's ruling If tapes should be sent for, only discussion That Opposition could make no Amendments in House of Assembly Amendment of Opposition Loader to add Reporters to be called before Bar of House Motion of W.W.

Marshall on producing C.J.O.N. tapes and being satisfied that Opposition Leader be suspended for three (3) sitting days Privilege of the House motion The bill "House of Assembly Act" if St. John's North member permitted to discuss the boundaries in committee stage s.n. Neary's Motion, adjourn House to discuss "shortage of skilled tradesmen in province" E.M. Roberts W.W. Marshall .. .. E,M, Roberts J.C. Crosbie J.C. Crosbie ,. • " " E.M. Roberts L.D. Barry S,A. Neary E.M. Roberts J.C. Crosbie S.A. Neary E.M. Roberts A.J. Murphy J.A. Carter M. Martin J.C. Crosbie S.A. Neary - 12 - DATE 17/12/74 18/12/74 II " ..

" .. " " 19/12/74 " .. " .. 20/12/74 PAGE 8409. 8409. 8456. 8457- 8502. 8459- 8502. 8472, 8476. 8483. 8490. 8502. 8503. It 55. 8522, 24. 8527. 8528. 8741. 11 8742. 8810. 8811. BOOK 92. .. 93. .. .. " " 11 It 94. It II .. 96. .. 97.

POINTS OF PRIVILEGE (PAGES 56 - 57}

POINTS OF PRIVILEGE SUBJECT Comments by R. Simmons on "Open Linc" Radio Program 12/2/74 a.m. "Eveninq Telegram" 18/2/74 editorial "The long hoist" Bell Island member referring to me and then to bribery "Eveninq Telegram" 23/2/74 Snow clearing equipment Great Northern Peninsula F.B. Rowe's personal privilege on winter maintenance as against new equipment BY WHOM J. Morgan J.C. Crosbie R. Wells F.B. Rowe T.V. Hickey Health Science Complex as stated by Bell Island member-25/2/74 J.G.

Rousseau *Breach of Privilege of House by minister of Finance re- answer to question on Bison Brewery take-over by Labatts' to overdue taxes etc. S.A. Neary Personal Privilege re- Aylward, Crosbie, Collins law firm acting re- sale of Dison Drewery, etc. F.J. Aylward Conduct of former member of Liberal Cabinet H,R.V. Earle, by F.J. Aylward Opp. Leader Personal Privilege and Breach of Privilege of !louse of Assembly members re- statements made against him by 5,A. Neary 4/3/74 re- Bison Brewery (i.e.) question answered 8/2/74 Page 407 by J.C. Crosbie J.C. Crosbie Evening Telegram 5/3/74 re- teacher- pupil ratio R.

Simmons Inaccurate reporting re- $112,000 being paid to McLean through Horizons Ltd. Daily News 27/3/74 T.M. Doyle Evening Telegram 26/3/74 headed "Contract termed a political decision" by Bob Wakelin L,D. Barry Press release 3/4/74 "Speaker ruling" instead of as was Deputy Speaker (bl events occurred during speech, quorum calls and Minister of Justice being permitted to speak before I was in my seat •... (

c) ask permission to speak next private members day on Amendment to Election Resolution F.B. Rowe - l - PAGE 593. 1005. 1188. 1369. 1371. 1454. 1786- 1798. 1809- 1821. 1938. 1946. 2029. 2694. ,. 3204, 3209, 3213, 3292. 56. BOOK 8. 13. 14. 17. " 22. .. 23. 24. 25. 34. .. 41.

POINTS OF PRIVILEGE SUBJECT Comments on C.J.O.N. by St. Barbe North member : "I had conspired, plotting to stifle debate in the House" To have tapes demanded and brought before House of Assembly ..•• Bell Island member stated he had forty-five minutes that he could speak on Throne Speech (i.e.) House rule Editorial in Evening Telegram of 16/4/74 - Tankers in Placentia Bay Report "Jocular" - Daily News 26/4/74 headed "Crosbie says Steve did it" (i.e.) picture of baby in girl's arms under­ neath May 20, 74 Evening Telegram editorial tankers route, P.B.

That Evening Telegram be commended for outspoken opinion re-Tankers Daily News 10/12/74 re- proposal special allowances for blind welfare recipients Daily News 10/12/74 re- $5.00 cost for vaccination for children Scrivener Products Ltd. manager attacking my integrity because of questions re- tenders on Health Science Complex Statements by Opposition Leader to news media, 17/12/74 relating to partiality of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker being partial That Opposition Leader must apologize for remarks "partiality of Chair" - 2 - BY WHOM F.R. Stagg S.A. Neary F.J. Aylward S.A. Neary L.D. Barry F.J, Aylward H.A.

Collins E.M. Roberts L.D. Barry A.J. Murphy A.T. Rowe S.A. Neary W.W. Marshall L.D. Barry PAGE J29J. 3516. 3923. 4356. 6618. 6623. 6628. 6625. 6626. 78G7. 8120. 8452. 8468. 57. BOOK 42. 44. Sfl. 55. 74. " " .. .. 86. .. 89. 93.

QUESTIONS (Oral) (PAGES 58 - 108)

ORAL QUEST! ONS SUBJECT When storm damage payments will be made to fishermen on Northeast Coast When Forestry Task Force Report will be publicized If $3 million committed for 1977 games to St. John's,will comparable amts. be divided to remainder of Province or Nfld. If DREE school construction counter pro­ posals submitted to Govt. of Canada If University students have commitment from Govt. of Nfld. for next semester (i.e.), Dr. Parsons• report If Development Of Lower Churchill (hydro) construction will start this summer If public hearings re Valleyview Apts. increase in rents (

a) Diptberia Burin Peninsula (

b) if immunization province-wide What steps Dept. of Social Services taken to restore principle of paying assistance based on no. or dependents in family If Memorial University report stated reasons for being unable to attend university (i.e.), financial If could report on birds in Southern shore area If Provincial Govt. will take advantageof Federal subsidy to keep milk prices down If unemployed through no fault of own one can get social assista nce (b) 1 if work created by dept, (

c) if prosecutions meted out to people refusing to work (

d) if prosecutions launched or con- templated ASKED BY E. Winsor P.B. Thoms F.B. Rowe F.B. Rowe F,B. Rowe M. Woodward J.A. Carter s. Neary S. Neary F.B. Rowe 6.A. Neary S.A. Neary s. A. Neary E.M. Roberts A.J. Murphy School operating cost as outlined by F.B. Rowe Rev. D. Harveyt Pres, Fed, School boardswhat is being done If emergency money supplied for school F.B. Rowe operations this year If Min. of Education rec'd. any rep- Opp. Leader resentation from school boards in Province during fiscal year (

b) If Govt. acceded to requests of 3/�/73 re deficit {c)! If Govt. kept boardscurrent accts n position If Govt. will give policy statement on F.B. Rowe student-aid for Memorial University - 1 - 58. � 55a 412 55a 55a 5'7a 498 58 59 60 60 61 61 62 139 11+0 2. 6. 2. 2. 2. 7. 2. 2. 2. 2. II II 3. II 11+2,308 3. 11+2,308 5. 1+03 6. 11+5' 11+8 3. .. 3.

ORAL QUESTIONS ( cont'd.) SUBJECT Unspent ba:ance of $25 million DREE Diptheria outbreak Burin, Happy Valley If low priority for Oree money(a).ordinary schools (b), if enough ordinary schools in Province (c), if no proposals will be made to Ottawa through Oree for elem­ entary schools instead for College of Fisheries Vocational education ••• If the 1973 now defunct "Select Committee of Denturists11 could be reappointed to enable chairman to table Report If maintenance costs for technical schools were less than day schools when negot­ iations were entered into with OREE When Committee on Education. t.� Human Resources Development will be completed (

b) How long committees• term of office If buses owned by Min. of Rural Develop- ment in good mechanical condition Cost of Mt. Scio house renovations (

a) list of firms,authority to work on Mt, Scio House (

b) who ordered alterations (

c) the rental paid for Kt. Scio house When Local Govt. Royal Commission will be ready When Special Committee Report -"Effect on fishing operations caused by tanker route, Placentia Bay" If Crown Corp. to construct, rent, lease trawlers (i.e.), Speech from Throne 1/3/72 If Province have negotiated with Japan re constructing trawlers What steps to recover $517. paid to Act 111 Restaurant for Progressive Conservative caucus What money is owing by Pro. Con. Party to the Nfld, Labrador Power Commission as of this date (

b) if $3,000. is owed by the P,C. Party to the Nfld, & Lab. power Comm, When construction of 2nd Oil Refinery Come by Chance - 2 - ASKED BY W.N. Rowe Opp. Leader W.N. Rowe F.B. Rowe G. Ottenheimer R. Wells F.B. Rowe F.B. Rowe s. Neary s. Neary E.M. Roberts S. Neary F. Rowe E. Winsor s. Neary s. Neary Opp. Leader Opp. Leader s. Neary 11+8 11+8 310 59. 150, 15'1 151, 52 1+95 212 216 218 1+98 218 219 220 1+99 592 221 223 221+, 231 221+ 225 225 226 227 228 3. 3. 5, 3. 3. 7. I+. 1+. II 7. I+, 1+. I+ I+. 1+. II I+. • .. II

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont1d.) SUBJECT If demolition completed on Steel PlanttOctogan (

b) if assets.disposed (

c) ir Mr. D. Wilson still on payroll Nfld. Steel Mill If Min. of Tourism still plans to con­ tinue celebrating 25th anniversary celebrations (

b) If Premier Moores speaking on behalf or Province of Nfld. or P.C. Party in Halifax 6/2/74 ASKED BY s. Neary II II If consultation with Saw Mill Operators P. s. Thoms Association (i.e.), Forestry Task Force If non-agricultural & agricultural land s. Neary revised its position on freezing land in St. John's area If request for 3rd doctor at Fogo hospital E. Winsor What steps have been taken not to deprive M. Martin Labrador South from Red Bay to L'anse au Clair air service link to Deer Lake If Hotice of Motion re Public Accts. decided upon Opp. Leader Mr. Speaker If Min. of Mines & Energy would report S. Neary on (

a) research of Bell Island accU111ulated L.D. Barry rentals (

b) cost of feasibility study (

c) provincial participation in study (

d) if officials who did study ordinarily on staff of Min. dept. If petition from Portugal Cove re agric. s. Neary ultural land etc. rec'd. by Min. of Agric. If Premier would give details or $8 1 000. S. Nearyshown under public accts. (

a) orr cial entertainment by Premier (

b) press receptions How many prosecutions against sick and s. Neary unemployed If Govt. open for suggestions re new S. Neary provincial flag If Min. or Municipal Affairs would inform F.B. ROW'e The House the status of applications for establishment Local Improvement Districts & Municipal Councils (

b) and if a freeze on establishment of coun�ils (as the Whelan Royal Commission Report is notready) 60. 228 229 230 230 231 232 301 373 �t101+10., 305 305 308 311 If Rural Dev. seminar being held in Gander H. Gillett 312 9/2/71+ (

b) If Twillingate Committee invited If M.O.T!s. surplus apartments, Goose Bay M. Woodward 312 will be rented - 3 - " II " " 5. 5. ;. 6. 52. II " 5.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont'd.) SUBJECT ASKED BY lf Govt. policy not to request any W.N.Rowe more DREE money for elementary schools F.B.Rowe If electrical blackout at Tilting,Fogo E. Winsor (

b) breakdown in machinery - no roads plowed Why no formal contract or tenders called S. Neary for projects in Dept. of Highways, 11,120, Why increase in cost of painting Trans- S. Neary Canada Highway lines in 72/73 When vacancies on St, John's Metro Boat'd will be filled F.B. Rowe Why �lides ror other depts. charged under F.B, Rowe Dept. of Education Which area of education will DREE funds F.B. Rowe be souebt for Canital const-ruction • If Min. of Finance would give information S, Neary on Bison Brewery negotiations (

a) takA- over fb) the outstanding taxes owed P-rovince by Bison (

c) if Minis+-A-,. or Fin. has an interest in the Bavarian Brewery •�(See Breech or Privilege ) s. Neary If Confederation Bldg. being extended S, Neary (

b) What deal is being made with Trizec re office space If Dept, of Mines & Energy will consult S, Neary with Bell Island committees re disposal of assets Premiers' statement 7/2/71+ 11No OREE funds F.B. Rowe would be sought for education in the Province If Exon House grievances settled (b)if s. Neary legal action taken re unfortunate recent situation at Boys Training Hc,lDe When Nfld, Conservative Core (i.

e) Throne s. Neary Speech /72 will be set up If spouses of Old Age Pensioners who do s. Neary not qualify for Old Age Pension special allowance receive $40. (

b) if assistance yet given senior citizens re keeping ovn homes What percentage of storm damage loss will P. S. Thoms be paid to fishermen for /72 loss If applications a:repiling up before the s._Neary Labour Relations Board (

b) names of Labour Relations Board appointees - I+ - 61. 315 317 1786 1+07, 8 411 41 3 415' 415, 1+17 5. II II 6. " II 7. 6. II 22. 6, 6, 6. 7. 6. 6. II 6. II

62. ORAL QUESTIONS ( cont'd.) SUBJECT AS!QjD BY PAOE l!.QQK If senior civil servants taking direction Opp. Leader 419 b. from former ministers as quoted by Labrador South member What has been done by Public Works Dept. re Confederation Bldg. rte hazard s. Neary 1+90 7. If Confederation Bldg. is bein J extended s. Neary 1+92 7. or a new bld� being built Cb if leases being entered into with Trizec are long term or short term If Govt. rec'd. petition from Central Nfld. for public hearings re rate increase by Nfld. Light & Power Co. s. Neary 493 7, If complaints rec'd. from St. Lawrence S.

Neary 494 Workers• Protective Union re unfair labour practices or Alcan, Newflour etc. What percentage or cost or gear lost by P. Thoms 495 7. fishermen Northeast coast /73 will be 690 9. paid by the Govt. If House of Assembly would adjourn to S. Neary 588 8. 11 discuss the urgency of 36,000 un- employed What govts•. stand on Federal Govts• S. Neary 589 8. Warranty scheme on Urban Development Housing ( the Minister of Mun. Affairs & Housing is quoted in stating -no need fer Home Warranty plan) 11 If minin f operations b Labrador West losing s.

Neary 592 8. money i.e.) Iron ra Co. of Canada If better landing & instrumentation II II 593 8. facilities being provided for - air carriers (

b) will bush operations be subsidized If dairy producers being aided (

b) if P. Thoms 596 II minimum wage scale apply to dairy farmers If arrangements made with Clean� Air l E. Winsor 598 Water Authority so that Fogo ounc l can install Water & Sewer Where money & plans for Port Hope Simpson M. Martin 598, II clinic which was authorized in /73 1107 14. If Dept. of Tourism has contract with s. Neary 598 8. Horizon Communications (

b) If Horizon 1�83 17.Comm, doing work for Silver Anniversary 6 4 9. Celebrations (

c) If Horizon Comm. under contract with Dept. of Tourism ••• (

d) If Min. misled House re same yesterday - .s -

ORAL QUESTIONS ( cont'd.) SUBJECT Why roadcruiser discontinued service to Norris Arm If shortages of plumbing materials etc. causing lay-offs in construction (

b) if lay-offs in McNamara Industries Ltd. If Municipal tax on fuel oil discontinued What is being done about emergency housing in Province If Shaheen companies have applied for land to develop in Lake Melville, Lab. If fishermen will be supplied with Japanese codtraps If Julienne Lake iron ore reserves have made any progress (

b) if progress made in foll.- alumlnwn plant; 3rd mill Come by Chance When work will commence on Grand Falls hospital expansion If delegation from Nfld. to attend Federal- Provincial Energy Conference If Commodore Mining to get their amendments Explanations re foll. (

a) Scrivener (

b) Trizec (

c) John Colbourne (

d) McLean Anti-pollution in cars tr permissible to remove If wood harvesting curtailed in Labrador due to Labrador Linerboard acquiring Nfld. Forest Products (

b) if wood will continue to be imported from the Main­ land (

c) will full production of wood be harvested in Labrador If Nfld. Govt & Quebec Govt. met with Federal Govt. re proposal concerning Trans Labrador Highway Why Welfare refused fishermen 14/2/74, because they were in receipt of $300. from Federal Govt. When Nfld. Govt. will hold International Conference on illegal work stopages When Premier Moores stated Nflders. would be invited back to till vacant jobs - 6 - ASKED BY s. Neary II 11 " II II II M. Woodward E. Winsor S. Neary II It II II It II II II II II M. Woodward II II E. Winsor P. Thoms E. Winsor s. Neary s.

Neary 63. fMlll 686 686,87 II 687 II 687 II 690 691 692 786 787 788 789 789 790 791 l119t, 4964 81+4 81+6 1037, 2036 848 II II " 1 o. " " 1 o. 15. 62. 11 • It 13 25. 11 • II

ORAL QUESTIONS(cont1 d.) SUBJECT What Min, of Justice intends doing re a letter he wrote him concerning Commission of Enquiry into W.P. Saunders resignation What steps taken by Govt. to do away with ex-parte injunctions If Premier Moores met with Hospital Committee, Bonavista If bldg. permits on Crown Lands being changed If John Colbourne resigned-to work with Trizec What steps Recreation & Youth Dept. took re Mr, D, Power expulsion NAHA for life ASKED BY s. Neary II II P. Thoms F. B, Rowe S, Neary ..

If Nfld, Govt. adopted measures recommend• 11 ed by Govt. of Canada re seat belts ti Flounder fishery protection to Nfld, Trawlers (b), If Resolution rec'd. from fishing industry If a serious question period in House or Assembly If Premier Moores will sell power to Quebec from Lower Churchill during his trip to Quebec If awareness of allegations- more racial discrimination being practised in North West River, Labrador North If additional snow clearing equipment for St. Barbe North Dist. (

b) if letter rec 1 d. from him re extra snow­ blower for months of Feb.,March,April If Minister of Transportation aware presently the Great Northern Pen. blocked with snow When Royal Commission Report on Labrador will be made public - 7 - II II II II II II M, Martin F. Rowe F. Rove M, Woodward M. 850 850 867 938 939 1038 1039 101+0 101+0 101+0 1196 1041 1101 101+1 � 11 . "' II 12. II .. 13. 13. II " 13. 15. 13. 1 i.. 13.

ORAL QUESTIONS ( cont 1 d.) SUBJECT If advertising solic ited for anniversar y souvenir book on behalf of Govt. or P.C. Party If hon member responsible for petitions is not only solic iting petitions If representation made to Min. of Transportation from any municipality re "turn right on red light" be made legal Why list or projects contained in March, Throne Speech ••• If schools more expensive to build & maintain under DREE than Provincial Govt. If Govt. supply emergency grants to school boards (

b) if great increase in operating grants to school boards 1971+/75' (

c) if enquiry will be made re escalating costs or construction •• , ASKED BY s. Neary II II fl ti F.B. Rowe II fl II ti H .. Equipment breakdown- if extra equipment Opp. Leader could be provided for snow clearing in White Bay North If the practice of civil servants F. B. Rowe (i.e.) district supt. Dept. Trans- portation (to refuse answers re snow equipment) Why a trucker(was refused assistance F.B. Rowe re heat to save cargo of fruit) Dept. of Highways depot If any person or firm retained re W.N.

Rowe preparation advertisements on Forestry policy appearing in press and on the media •••" If paid political broadcasts involving S. Neary civil servants are sponsored by Nfld. Information Services or George McLean If decision re petition to reduce lunch s. Neary hour to one hour at Confederation Bldg. What the latest events on 2nd hardwood S. Neary plant for Central or Western Nfld. - 8 - ,s. 101+2 1043 1043 1097 1098 1102 1103 1105 1105 1191 1106 11t60 1106 -� 13. 11+. 11+. 14. " II 1 ,. 11+. 1B. 14.

ORAL QUESTIONS C cont'd.) SUBJECT ASKED BY If Min. of Justice rec'd. letter from S. Neary him dated 11/2/74 requesting CoD1111ission of Enquiry into Saunders scandal (

b) would he move the Resolution re Saunders Enquiry to give priority on the Order Paper What about disposal or Bell Island assets S, Neary L.D. Barry If present abbatoir will be enlarged P.S. Thoms or new one built If brief rec'd, 21/2/74 from Nfld. Fed. s. Neary of Labour If report could be made re - Royal s. Neary Commission Report on Work Stoppages (

b) date of international conference on illegal work stopages (

c) When Advisory Comm. on Labour Management Relations will be set up Names of the committee if one existing What steps being made to save Seal s. Neary Fishery in Nfld. If Leader of Opposition has alternative J.A. Carter to (Bill# 20) Forestry plan What arrangements Govt. has made with s. Neary Trizec re rental space If Min. of Finance would table agreements M, Martin between Lease back Projects Ltd & Provincial Govt, If Min, of Social Services did not support s. Neary the principle of the guaranteed annual income at recent Federal Provincial Conference on social assistance If silicosis test for Buchans miners s.

Nearyas requested will be complied with A.T. Rowe If extra money will be made available E.W. Winsor in Fogo Dist, for artesian wells (due to shortage of water) If Min. of Fisheries will explain purpae H.W. Gillett of Marine Service Centres - 9 - 66. 1107, 14. 1109 1108 14. 1+109 52, 1195 15. 1200 II 1200 •1 1202 •1 1325 16. 1383 17, 14-57 18. 2037 25. 3230 1+1. 1384 17. 1 .3Slt 1 '7. 1457 18. 1546 19. 1546 19. 11t57 18.

ORAL QUESTIONS ( cont'd.) SUBJECT If steps taken by Govt. re Bell Island­ Portugal Cove ferry service a part of Provincial Highway system ASKED BY s. Neary If 1971+ Confederation Celebration Calendar 11 being distributed by Horizons Comm. II at a cost and if Horizons' under con­ tract with Tourist Dept. at a cost of $100,000 If Min. of Education (a} prepared to retain high school present student teacher ratio until 1976 (

b) That the formula will result in reduced high school staff If tenders called for Public Relations work re Silver Anniversary (

b) if G. McLean firm under contract to do another film If prior consultation with tenants by St. John's Housing re rental increases Churchill Square, Pleasantville areas (

b) the average monthly increase (

c) if increase waived to Old Age Pensioners, widows etc. When the li�ensing and the areas of hunting moose and caribou in 1974 What decisions re crisis (in air trans­ port, Labrador South & Nfld) were made at meeting of Nfld. Labrador Air Transport & Treasury Board If Minister of Mun.Affairs & Housing suggesting that Labrador coastal �OJllllunities}should be evacuated F.B. Rowe s. Neary s. Neary P. Thoms M. Martin II II F.J, Aylward asked if the motion re F.J. Aylward Bison Brewery aould be repeated If Min or Housing met today 5/3/74 with s. Neary Southern Hr. delegation (

b) what steps Govt. taking re contaminated water etc. (

c) resignation or councillors What arrangements re shipyard Shoal E. Winsor Bay, Fogo Island (

b) is the arrangement to keep shipyard in operation tentative .:hen Premier l•�oores and his ministers would s. Neary be in•Leeislature ( i.e.) to answer questions - 10 - 67. 1460 151+7 1713 1710 1716 1717 1721+ 1803 1869 1871 1872 18. 19. 21. 21. 21. .. " 22. 23. "

ORAL QUESTIONS ( cont'd.) SUBJECT J 1· member for Bonavista South intends advocating also price controls profit controls, rate controls ,ASKED BY M. Martin If thought given to possibility that 800 teachers may not be available for the teacher supply F.B. Rowe If projection or additional teachers­ based on present enrolment R. Si11111ons If a prima facie question of privilege before House of Assembly Opp. Leader If Premier & Finance Min. during their trip across Canada offered the Linerboard Mill at fire sale price s. Neary If Govt. �aken steps to make Bell Island ferry service part of Provincial Highway system ••• (

b) if any correspond­ ence or discussions with Govt. or Canada re same (

c) If Nfld. Govt. will take over ferry service or will Ottawa continue (

d) will Minister make statement on ferry service before contract awarded (

e) if Ministers dept. intends to put extra money into Bell Island transport­ ation system for extra trips (

f) would Minister table information re $10,000. spent on extra trips II Ir Minister would make statement re report 11 that a new nteel mill will be built in Come by Chance (

b) if all of the steel mill at Octagon Pond, has been dis­ mantled (

c) if Minister aware that Barrie, Ont. not on tidewater either (

d) if Minister will get some detailed information re steel mill Come by Chance as Bell Island concentrates could be used If St. John's Housing Corp. & St. John's Housing Authority exempt from Landlord & Tenant Act (

b) environmental advisory COIDlllission purpose, pay etc. Ir city of St. John's provided Minister with detailed specifics for the i6 million permitted to borrow Jf so-could House of Assembly have the detailed report If Min. of Justice had been served writ from State of Florida for alleged kidnapping - 11 " " II " II " II 68. 1925 II 1926 II 1954- 1962 II " 1961+- II 2005 " 2016 u 2033 25.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont• d.) SUBJECT If Premier has rec 1 d. proposal from Federal D.O.T. re Provincial Govt. resume jurisdiction inter-provincial ferry transportation If Minister could inform him if the request re Commission of Inquiry to investigate the Saunders resignation How much do·m-time the Linerboard Board Mill in Stephenvil le is going to have • {supplementary question) rephrased after Speaker• s ruling�What steps Ga.rt. inte.nds to take in opraosition to C.N. freight rate increase 1 (

b) what steps have been taken (c)whlch dept. of Fed. Govt. was contacted What steps Min. or Transportation is taking (

a) to rectify the road conditions Bay d 1 Espoir highway (

b) if Min. aware no equipment available for highway maintenance ASKED BY s. Neary II II II II S.A. Neary R. Simmons When fishermen on N ,rtheast coast will be P.S. Thoms compensated for /73 storm damage (

a) is E. W. Winsor Minister suggesting fishermen are making false claims re lobster pots (

b) if only lobster fishermen being reimbursed If the Minister of Transportation was success- M. Woodward ful during recent trip to Ottawa re Quebec- Nfld. proposal on Trans-Labrador Highway If any information on Bell Island ferry S. Neary operation What Govt•s. position on Brian Davies, re seal fishery What position Govt. taking on statement by R.A.F. official Gander,re R.A.F. planes passing through there being reduced If public tenders were called for a group insurance plan at Linerboard Mill (

b) if tenders called re trucking of wood for the Linerboard Mill If Gaultois road construction is to be continued - 12 - II II II " II II R. Simmons PAGE 2033 24ft.2, 2033 2034 2035 2223 2224 2225 2362 2363 II II 2866 2364 .l!QQK 25. 31. 25. " u 28. 28. 28, 30. II t, 36. 30.

QUESTIONS ( cont'd.) SUBJECT ASKED BY How many days or debate on Resolution G. Ottenheimerre T.V. Hickey's suspension If any report on Federal feasibility S. Nearystudy on Bell Island mines for crude oil storage (b)If Min. will assure that mines will not be sealed off until recommendations rec'd. from study (

c) if consideration to make (No. 4)mine a tourist attraction If Govt. taken decision on i30,000. in S. Neary trust from Dosco assets Bell Island (

b) if Province plan Bell Island ferry service to be under Provincial Govt. jurisdiction (

c) if correspondence between Ottawa & Nfld. could betabled re Premiers' statement -all ferries in Province offered free trans- portation (

d) If extension to pur- chase license plates If Treasury Board made decision pay hospital workers for time missed due to recent snowstorm If any complaints from private enterprise re pay for workers re time missed due to snow storm If any steps to offset milk increase (

b) if prices per head of cattle kept on pastures cheaper this summer (c)if increase percentage wise higher than last year (

d) if prices of beer & milk increase due to higher cost of pastures If Clarenville ambulance operating (

b) if commercial ambulance adequate If brief report could be given on Hoyles Home fire What steps to repair roads to Random Is. When Labrador Commission Report will be tabled - 13 - II II II II II II Opp. Leader s. Neary F.B. Rowe (for s. Neary) T.A. Hickman E.W. Winsor 70. 2383 2437 2439 II II 2455 2616 2692 2617 30. 31 . 31. II II II II II 33. ,, II

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont'd.) SUBJECT \,/hen Forestry Task Force Report will be made public If Federal firefighters from Federal Public Works Dept. to Provincial Dept. or Justice will have their seniority status of employment protected (

b) if Min. of Manpower will check same with that dept. If Min. or Education made any represent­ ation to Avalon Consolidated Board re impending strike (

b) if Operating Engineers Union forced to fight school­ boards for more money If Min. could give ini'ormation as to time taken to process applications ror incorporation of towns (

b) if difference between speed which applications for incorporation of towns are processed vis-a-vis municipalities. If town of Burnside, Bonavista North being incorporated If equipment provided to maintain road in Morrisville, Milltown, St. Alban's area What plans for Bay d' Espoir highway When Premier will make Brinco statement Who the LaScie operator of fish plant will be If ferry between Gaultois & Hermitage as promised by Premier Moores will be provided If Minister can guarantee members that House of Assembly will have a fall session for labour legislation etc. If Govt. House leader would first call Motion X1 (bill # 42) 11

An Act Amend The Emergency Compensation of Employees Act /7111 If Min. of Fisheries can make a commit­ ment that ( 1) of the stern trawlars be made available to B.C. Packers Hr. Breton - 14 - ASKED BY Opp. Leader F.B. Rowe (for S. Neary) F.B. Rowe F.B. Rowe P.S. Thoms R. Siuons R. Simmons Opp. Leader w. N. Rowe R. Simmons P.S. Thoms (for S. Neary) Opp. Leader R. Simmons 71. 2617 2698 2699 2700 2701 2702 2702 2703 2701+ 2705' 301t-2 2779 2780 33. 31t. N II ,, II II II II 39. "

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont'd.) SUBJECT ASKED BY If a reduction would be made in license Opp. Leader fees for Burgeo motorists If House of Assembly could be given a J. Morganclarification as to no. of days S.Neary was expelled fron. House What the status of the new plant for R. Simmons Burgeo If equalization grant for Nfld. will be s. Neary used to subsidize transportation, milk or reduce tax on heating fuel or or gasoline If Premier would inform House if an ombuds- s. Neary man will be appt 1 d. in Province If Premier rec'd. the communication M.

Martin (i.e.) a letter from him re gasoline shortage in several Labrador communities If Premier rec'd, wire requesting him to S, Neary attend public meeting re problems ferry service Bell Island & Mainland If Min. would table the list of proposals F.B, Rowe that the Provincial Govt. made to Ottawa for expenditure of OREE funds for highway construction between Deer Lake & St. Anthony (i.e.) Great Northern Pen. highway (

b) has the minister made specific motions to Ottawa for DREE funds for capital construction on Great Northern Pen. Highway (

c) if engineers in Min. dept drawn up a specific plan1br a proposed highway through St Barbe North If it is official policy that the name M. Martin of the province be Nfld. or Nfld, & Labrador (

b) if steps have been taken to put proper name on documents for the 25th anniversary celebration Which dept. the Minister of Transportation R. Simmons is dealing with in Ottawa re Come River Causeway (

b) if dealing with Dept. Indian & Northern Affairs - 15 - 72. PAGE 2837 3010 3038 304o 304-0 3231 3040 3390 36. 39, " II II 4-1. II

ORAL QUESTIONS ( cont'd.) SUBJECT How the Social Assistance cheques will be mailed out (i.e.) semi monthly If supply of fish is greater than the demand for Nfld. frozen fish blocks for American market (

b) if so will it effect fresh fish prices to fishermen If shortage of nurses for International Grenfell Association (

b) If Min. considered expanding facilities of various nursing schools in Province If Min. has had University cafeteria checked hygienically Ir fishermen are being encouraged to salt their fish due to fresh fish near crisis (i.e.) demand in U.S. not great enough for frozen fish (

b) if Fishery Products hiring two foreign draggers to supply fish to Trepassey fish plant manned with foreign crews (

c) if Prov. Govt. approved it & if going to protest the policy If any results from experiment Boston York (1973 trawler on Hamilton Banks) What happened to Premiers• famous trawler fleet of (20 trawlers to be built to supply the fish plants) If Govt. made representation to Nat1 l. Harbours Board re-tre:lghtdelivery service Indicate the start-up date of 2nd Oil Rer. (

b) How long it will take trench firm to draw up plans for that refinery (

c) if will start this year What steps are taken re threatening strike due to recent storm - tf Minister of Health has taken steps If Govt. plans to revise its land freeze on outer regions of St. John's (

b) if Govt. plans to purchase land from the owners 16 - ASKED BY s. Neary E. Winsor F.B. Rowe n S.A. Neary E. w. Winsor s. Neary II II II ,, II 11 J.C. Crosbie s. Neary 73. PAGE 301+3 3133 3131 3l33 3134 3136 311+0 311+0. 3l42 N 311t3 3221+ 3144 40. i.o. n, a.o. II fl i..o. It 1 • 40.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont'd.) SUBJECT ASKED BY If Minister of Educ. aware that enrol- F.B. Rowe ment down at Un:!lersity (

b) what the dept. plans to do about getting enrol- ment back If Min, of Finance would give report on s. Neary labour dispute at Linerboard Mill (

b) if provision for arbitration agreements What wages will be paid to draggers crew S. Neary Fishery Products (

b) how many Nflders. will be on draggers (

c) if consultation with Province before draggers were bought (

d) if Hin. would table any correspond- ence between Federal Min. and Prov. Min. If Minister would comment on $7 000,00 from Native Peoples Association !o aid people repair homes Grand Falls-held up for officials of Dept. of Social Assistance to inspect If liquor outlets at Arts & Culture Centre off limits to maintenance, watchmen etc. If on Standing Orders Motion the Amendment to it is to be voted on in two parts (

b) if a subtle difference between closure and limiting debate If Hin, of Fisheries could give inform­ ation re Co-op Fogo delegation re (

a) financial assistance (

b) fish plant (

c) if request could be expedited If Min. of Hines would give his impression on Halifaxs' stand on offshore mineral or oil strikes off our shores during Science Council of Canada Conference (

b) if Min, intends to present a white paper on Nfld's, Energy policy If there will be no more taxes on gasoline If insurance carried on property at Nain, Labrador during /72 17 � II ti " M, Martin E. Winsor s. Neary M, Martin E.W. Winsor 74. 3145 3226 3228 J2Jt 3233 3267 3271 3306 330? 3321 3351 '+O. .. , . " .. ..

ORAL QUESTIONS ( cont'

d) SUBJECT ASKED BY If tenders called to reconstruct and F.B. Rowe pave local roads Flat Bay & Highlands in St. George 1 s Funas for Port Hope Simpson propo�ed M. Martin clinic What amount of $113,800 will go to Claren- H.w.c. Gillett ville Shipyard for Norma & Gladys restoration (

b) if tenders called or how restoration work was awarded When lobster & other fishermen-strait E. Winsor shore along Northeast Coast will be paid for storm damages occurred June /73 If students at Fisheries College not elig­ ible for payment through Canada Manpower receiving $1.50 per day (i.e.) not out of school for one year " II ,t/hat steps taken re road from Fleur de Lys W.N. Rowe to Baie Verte How many Newfoundlanders will find employ- s. Neary ment in Lower Churchill this year (

b) when hiring will actually commence If information can be given on Brinco s. Neary 82,500 shares (

b) if Min. or Finance would check security in Ontario and Quebec if leak re taking over Brinco If Min. or Transportation & Comm. would s. Neary report on a statement made by the Construction Association of todays• date re an earlier statement by Min. re insufficient contractors ••• If Manpower Dept. involved in strike in Lab- S. Neary rador City If all work will be completed on Shea s. Neary Hghts. before turned into a municip- ality If Min. has met with Mt. Pearl delegation in recent days (

b) if Govt. acceded to request to extend Mt. Pearl boundary 16 - S. Neary 75. 3389 31+61+ 3389 3392 3392 3392 3394 3395 )ft.75 ft.113 3395 3397 3398 3398 3399 l+J. II II ti 1tlt. 52. .. It "

ORAL QUESTIONS ( cont'd.) SUBJECT ASKED BY If Min, or Transportation heard announcement F.B. Rowe by St. George's member re $1.1 million E.M. Roberts road work carried out in Flat Bay & Highlands (

b) if Min. authorized member re same If any special measures being taken by Min. s. Neary or Manpower to provide conciliation re forthcoming strikes (

b) if could give House report on what is happening in Labrador West where strikers are defying court injunction (

c) if any conciliation officer in Labrador City (

d) if Min. has replied to wires If Min. of Public Works could inform House S. Neary if difference or opinion between Govt and Municipal Council resolvecl-re b:ldg.on Higgins Line If Premier serious about announcement in Corner Brook -(

a) aluminum plant ($480 million)to produce costic soda (

b) a new cement industry $70 million If Premier had plarrs to cope with record unemployment in view of the fact that students will soon be out or university & vocational schools (

b) If Premier aware )4lOOOunemployed (

c) areas that jobs wil be available in If Min. would comment on Daily News story on regional govt. Metro System Explain the situation with regard Air Ferry Service between Southern Lab. and the Island or Nfld. whether subsidy is coming into effect If construction on Lower Churchill will get underway in /74 If Min. could bring us up to date on the negotiations with Brinco 19 - s. Neary s. Neary s. Keary H. Martin s. Neary S. Neary 76. J+lt.. 44. 3468 3470 .. " 3473 II n 3475 u

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont'd.) SUBJECT What the anticipated size of work force at 2nd 011 Refinery site for summer & autumn (

b) no.or local companies that are involved (

c) indicate cost of 2nd refinery at Come by Chance If Standing Orders of House of Assembly could be correlated & reprinted for easier perusal ( amended Orders) If members for Hermitage & White Bay South could be recorded as against Standing Orders motion If Min. or Manpower could give answer re illegal strike at Come by Chance involving Guilfor�s employees (

b) if conciliation procedure is going ahead (

c) if Min. would give up-to-date report on labour situation in Province (d} if enough conciliation officers to cope with situation If Min. of Tourism rec'd. representation from Gander re naming Arts & Culture Centre after a politician ASKED BY F.B. Rowe Opp. Leader II It fl 11 s. Neary II II S. Neary If Provincial Govt. will assist the Fed. " II Govt. in distribution of Family Allowance & Unemployment cheques What the situation is re Harbour Arterial road If Premier would indicate if he will meet a Pt.

Leamington delegation If Min. or Education could state why (10) or (12) upgrading instructors were laid orr in Port au Port Dist. What Min. of Fisheries has to state on the cod tongue importation into Nfld. What Min. or Housing bas done about rents for fishermen & trawler workers living in subsidized rental apts. in Marystown & Trepassey areas as requested by NFFAWU - 20 - fl fl " II fl II It II 77. 31+81 31+80 3581 3'752 3583 3581+ 3585 3756 3750 3750 3752 3752 l+I+. ti 11 It 1+6. 48. 46. n II 1+8 1+8. " Ii

ORAL QUESTIONS(cont 1 d.) SUBJECT If Min. of Manpower would give an up­ dated report on labour in Province (

b) if report that a great nWllber of workers resigning from I.O.C. in Labrador If Premier would report on rumors that Churchill Falls Hydro Dev. key personnel are leaving jobs If Min. of Education would report on lay-off in Stephenville of the instructors in the upgrading school there (

b) what the reduction is (

c) if the College of Fish­ eries & Technical College will be affected (

d) which towns the upgrading will be cut back (

e) reason given by Fed. Govt. for cut back If Min of Finance met with st. John's Fire­ fighters• Association re opening up Coll­ ective Bargaining If Province taking over Federal Fire station, Pleasantville (

b) where will employees work (

c) if any new developments (

d) when transfer will take place If Ocean Harvesters Harbour Grace made representation lo Govt. re increasing their production ( i.e.) year-round operation If feasibility reports on Lower Churchill (i.e.) transmitting power to Island of Nfld. will be tabled in House of Assembly If any new developments on proposed new fish plant, Burgeo If Health Complex wildcat strike over If air travel subsidy to Change Island discontinued If caribou and moose licenses available &: when When Labrador Royal Commission report can be expected - 21 ASKED BY S.A. Neary E.W. Winsor s. A.

Neary II II H II II •1 n Ir " 11 •r II II ft If .. " " II ti II E.W. Winsor P.S. Thoms M. Martin 78. 3755 3756 3756 3938 391+-3 ,11 391+-6 391+-6 391.t-6 391.t-7 1+8. n ,, 50 II II II .. .. II II

.Q.BAL QUESTIONS C cont'd.) ASKED BY route S.A. Neary Opp. Leader �1ed about pending II II d Hospital (

b) report on Waterford S.A. Neary c. & Resources' Crown land onier II II 11 II II II 11 II 11 restoration of H.W. Gillett luded the supply nes (

b) if tenders otiating with R. Simmons dustry in Bay d'Espoir • established to Lake,submitted 22/1/74 acted Public Utilities ounced charge of on calls by Nfld. required to go to approached d. complaints re■its rec'd. from a , 1r same c� be in- - 22 - A.B. Pecktord E.M. Roberts s. A. Neary- S.A. Neary S.A. Neary R. Simmons 79 • 3948 411 4 4114 4116 1+116 4191 1+117 4187 4188 1+190 ;o. ;1. " II II "

ORAL QUESTIONS ( cont'd.) SUBJECT ASKED BY If Pin. or Tourism could report on policy M. Woodward re Cro'lfil lands for fishing lodges and tourist lodges in Labrador If hospital boards other than Waterford S.A. Neary requested to pay employees for time lost due to declared "state of emergency" If Minister of Finance would clarify how R. Simmons cheques will be distributed (i.e.) as stated in ministers' statement of todays' date re11postal strike" How Govt. plans to pay contractors etc. S. Neary for services during postal strike If Amendment to bill H 42 could get 2nd. Opp.

Leader Reading ( i.e.) employer having to pay employee during declared state of emergency as in March /73 If quorum calls included in Estimates time or (75 hrs.) If explanation could be given re diesel and stove oil dyeing and inspection If all lease-back agreements will be tabled in House of Assembly (i.e.) requested by Labrador South member earlier If Min. of Finance would clarify where the revenue of $156 �00 will come from for Silver Annfversary,Confed­ eration If information could be given as to how liquor outlet is obtained (

b) if in Happy V�lley a retail mail order package store could be located or liquor agents If Dept. of Mines & Energy counteracting gas & oil price increase announced today (

b) if objections were pre­ sented in writing (

c) if unexpected revenue coming to Nfld. from Ottawa in increased equalization grants will reduce oil and gas prices (

d) If Premier would consider cancelation of Silver Anniversary Celebrations & use money to offnet increase in gas & oil ,. 23 - S. Neary H.W.C. Gillett s. Neary M. Martin P.S. Thoms P.S. Thoms M. Woodward J.C. Crosbie s. Neary 80. 4191 4192 4193 4193 4195 1+196 4247 4262 �264 4270 4301 4305 41+36 4530 53. II II II II II II " • 51+. II 56. S7

ORAL QUESTIONS C cont'd.) SUBJECT If Min. or Mun. Affairs will advise what is being done to revise rentals or subsidized workers in Trepassey, Marystown areas (

b) if rentals based on 173 earnings or current income; if rent adjusted on a month to month basis If Min. of Transportation has met a del­ egation from Pt. or Bay re road there (

b) if representation from Change Islands re changing road there Cc) if another meeting arranged with Min. by Change Is. delegates ASKED BY s. Neary II E.W. II Winsor If Min. of Forestry & Agriculture would P.S. Thoms report on foll.-Reid land in Shoal Hr. area re reservoir (

b) Indian Bay area Reid land (

c) land freeze St, John's S. Neary If Govt. could not act on the Reid land as did in Brinco take-over (

d) co111111ittee that was appt 1 d, to purchase Reid property (

e) if negotiations broken down Opp. Leader between the two (

c) when the last meeting was held and when meeting will end On questions tabled by J .c. Crosbie 29/lt/74 (

a) permanent posts approved 73/74 (

b) how many positions classified (

c) clas.fication of pay plan in Feb.1974 Interest rates & escalating costs of developing Lower Churchill (

b) if any discussion with OREE Minister (

c) if feasibility study available (

d) if negotiating for power from Lower Churchill & how much to go to Quebec If Min. of Justice could say if a magist­ erial inquiry will be made into the death of a man on a coastal boat (

b) if a report could also be given into the death of a man in H.M. cell If Min. of Rural Dev. would table the amt. of public money which Treasury Board has paid to his company Jas. J. Reid What the $15 million allocation would be used for in Gros Horne Nat'l. Park ( break down fed. & prov.) _, 24 - Opp. Leader (J. Crosbie tabled) s. Neary W.N. Rowe Opp. Leader S.A. Reary W.N. Rowe W.N. Rowe F .B. ROiie 81. 4533 4537 4538 57. .. It 4539 " 4541 ti 4542 " 4543 4542' II lt541+-II 4529 4693 4691+- 4694 4698 ,, 4722 4890 .. .. II 61.

ORAL QUF.s?IONS SUBJECT Proposed road through Dist. of St. Barbe North -if Hin. or Transportation now has the answer If Min. of Fisheries would report on status of construction of the fish handling facility in Brig Bay, St. Barbe North If Min. of Transportation rec'd represent­ ation from St. Alban's Town Council re roads & maintenance depot If Min. or Agric. & Forestry could report if sale of Reid lots of land Nds. 21+2, 101+ being delayed as requested by people involved (

b) If identity of parties known to whom sale ot said land is being made NOTE: (Standing Order 31(

g) invoked for 1st. time in Nfld. House of Assembly Leg­islature) 1/5/74 re above question - 11 Reid property 11 ASKED BY F.B. Rowe II fl II R. Si11111ons Opp. Leader M. Martin Opp. Leader If Premier aware that the delay in presenting M. Martin Report of the Royal Commission on Labrador holding up important projects (i.

e) up- grading telephone system along the Lab- rador coast and the Federal Rural & Native Housing Programme If Min. of Transportation would have the condition of the equipment on both(New World Island & Twillingate Island) checked If remaining( 8)miles of road would be in addition to(20)miles that have been previously tendered (i.

e) federal funding - OREE will be upgraded in /71+ If Reid Co, had to fence property yearly If Mines & Energy Min. would report on position taken re forthcoming increase in gasoline prices If Min. of Agric'4ture couldfl.rtber report on the Reid land controversy If Provincial Govt. will give Public servants cost of living bonus - 2 5 - H.W. Gillett R. Simmons s. Neary Opp. Leader s. Neary II II 82. 1+891 1+893 1+895 5021t 1+898 1+899 4900 1+902 1+958 1+960 1+960 1+960 61. JJ It .. II 62. 61. 11 N 62 .. " u

ORAL QUESTIONS ( cont'd.) SUBJECT What the Ind. Dev.Min. could state re participation in Donovan• s Ind. Park (

b) if public tenders called (

c) If Lab. Housing Corp. gives tenders to lowest bidder Prevention or fatalities on highways - if Min. or Transportation could state when new policy re 11Keep right except to pass" will be brought about How many students will be involved in the categories mentioned by Minister of Education Who the purchasers of Brinco shares were (

b) if R.C.M.P. has been notified to investigate (

c) when decision by Cabinet to acquire assets of CFLco. or Brinco Ir Min. or Housing could report if trying to have land for housing reduced (

b) also if he thinks that consumer guarantee against poor workmanship on homes is necessary Notice or question (as per newly amended Standing Orders)31(g). (

b) Gasoline retail price control What proposals Prov. Govt. made to Fed. Govt. re upgrading & paving Great Northern Peninsula Highway If Govt. will drop 8% sales tax on bldg. material (

b) if mortgage payments on new homes will be subsidized (

c) if principal payments will be de­ ducted from Income Tax If negotiatine with Japanese re aluminum industry (

b) if they are becoming customer for Lower Churchill power (

c) where aluminum industry will be established (

d) if Japanese indust­ rialists interested in Iron Ore Dev. in Nfld. If a steel mill will be established in Come by Chance 26 � ASKED BY s. Neary s. Neary F.B. Rowe S. Neary Opp. Leader E. Winsor s. Neary Opp. Leader F. B. Rove S. Neary ,, 83. 4961 1+966 4967 1+960 5024 5028 5ol+8 5l23 5121+ 5127 62. It n .. 0 II II ,, ti II 63. II

OHAL QUESTIONS ( cont1 d.) SUBJECT If Dept. of Rehabilitation negotiating «1th Dept. or Indian & Northern Affairs re funding for proposed Conne River Causeway If Min. of Transportation aware that con­ tractor dumping rock into the river on Morrisville side hampering food supplies and passenger crossing If Premier Moores would comment upon the statement by(P.C.) Senator O'Leary 11 re Premier of Nfld" If Premier could give information on the meeting with Reid's representative on land controversy in this Province If Premier would stat� the _problems at Churchill Falls (

b) if he would revise answer given previously re a statement by Hon. D. Jamieson, in connection with the increase in the cost of developing the Lower Churchill If the confrontation developing between Province or Nfld. & Ottawa on the Jurisdiction of offshore mineral rights could be explained If duty will come off West Indies rum as of 1/7/74 If there is a communication break-dovn between Ind. Dev. Dept, & Ottawa over Steel Mill If one trucking firm with monopoly picking up freight on water front ASKED BY R. Simmons II 11 R. Simmons s.

Neary ,, " 11 It II II II II It II II II What is being done at Savage Cove camp- F.B. Rowe site-rumour has it that tents nave been erected and in readiness to build tUMel under Straits c>f Belle Isle (

b) If the surveyors intended to to consider the tunnel or submarine cable If Minister of Tourism responsible for the Place Mat - 11Nfld. Confederation Cel­ ebration 1949-74 P - Tl s. Neary 84. 5128 5427 5129 5264- 5265 5266 5268 5270 5270 5271 5271 5273 63. 65 63. 64. II u u fj n ti "

ORI\L OUESTIONS SUBJECT li trip to Japan by Minister of Fisheries and Rural Development Minister is to look at equipment manufactured there (i.e.) in fishery line ne- government policy on bus transportation

a) Docs term School Bus cover all vehicles

b) Are safety standards being maintained

c) Where five percent that school board pays comes from What action has been taken on the Dairy Producers financial problems I( the Minister of Tourism would give a report about the moose chased by helicopter in Gander airport If professional from Las Vegas imported to assist in Silver Anniversary pageant, in Corner Brook If the Minister of Justice can give us an indication as to when we are getting the Report of the Labrador Royal Commission If request received from I.B.E,W., Churchill Falls for meeting

a) re- supervisors

b) If meeting re- problems of government take over of Brinco If Labrador Linerboard have arranged shipping for wood from Goose Bay to Stephenville this season Re- Ministerial Statements

a) Formula of School Bus Transportation

b) If cost figured on student per capita basis

c) If total cost more than quoted, will monies still be available

d) If mileage will still apply

e) If minister against full fiscal responsibility at elementary and secondary level

f) If minister feels there would be in­ adequate controls at school board level

g) If minister stating that when government assumed full cost of busing, costs escalated If there is any crown land available on Gander River for summer cabins If the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has any information concerning contracts at the Donovans Industrial Park (cont'

d) ASKED BY S. Neary M. Martin P. Thoms s. Neary M. Martin S. Neary M. Woodward F.D. Rowe R. Simmons w. Rowe s. Neary " 8S. PI\GE 5213. 5407. 5415. S-417. 5417. 5419. 5420. 5422. 5423. 5425. 5426. 64. 65. " " .. .. '" "'

ORJ\L QUESTIONS SUDJECT If a bridqe for the Community of Northwest River was included in the second Dree list sent to Ottawa, as was in the first list If Henley Harbour will be put back on the official list as a viable community (i.e.) where lc,cal roads are concerned If L'Anse-au-Loup depot will receive safety equipment as the other Highway districts (i.e.) safety boots If other aircraft other than government can use Winterland Airstrip, Burin Peninsula

b) If private operaters may build Hangar there

a) Why no tenders for helicopters called

b) t'lhat is contract rate from contractor

c) When was last contract signed and for how long

d) If tenders will be called in future What is cost of King Aircraft If Minister still meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau as scheduled and nature of meeting If transmission line from Lower Churchill and Trans Labrador Highway are two separate projects If on-site work will begin on Lower Churchill (cont'd) 1\SKED BY M. Woodward M. Martin " F.B. Rowe S. Neary M. Martin s. Neary .. " this year M. Martin If Minister has met with delegation of doctors from Placentia area Opp. Leader If floating service depot will be in Labrador area this year

b) If salmon fisher.men's rights reserved M. Woodward If anyone being sent to St. George's Area where lobster gear was destroyed by storms

b) If compensation will be paid

c) How much, etc. E. Winsor When government will grant a meeting with City Council

b) If City Council requested meeting with Premier and Cabinet s. Neary If military reserve land, Goose Bay will be transferred to new municipality M. 1-loodward -29 - 86. PAGE 5451. 5472+ 5478. 5488. 5491. 5526. 5534. 5544 5545, 5546, 5547. 5623, .. 5624. BOOK &S. .., " " .. 66. .. !• 67.

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont'

d) SUBJECT If iet fuel produced presently at Come By Chance Oil Refinery

b) If jet fuel being loaded in U.S. Armed Forces tanker presently

c) If minister is aware that Nfld. Refining Company is obligated to Government of Canada re- jet fuel kept in Canada

d) If Nfld. Refining Company has permit to export jet fuel

e) If Minister of Transportation has information on jet fuel If Gypsum people have cancelled chartered contracts with Labrador Linerboard Re­ two bulk carriers Leniency of Maqistrate Oldford's sentencing in Grand Falls When will new Magistrate's house be ready in Placentia (he is now living on American Base) If Minister of Education and Industrial Development Minister will be present during Oral Question Period today

a) If Deputy Premier can say why he has to go to Montreal re- land settlement for Memorial University in Corner Brook ASKED BY s. Neary M. Woodward W.N. Rowe s. Neary

b) If he will go to Montreal F.B. Rowe cl Who will rent the Building to the government and terms

d) To whom has it been transferred

e) If Western Realities Co. price is a firm one

f) If Minister will table documents, the tender documents, etc. Opp. Leader If Municipal Affairs Minister and Education Minister will be in House of Assembly to answer questions re- School Tax Authority for Avalon Consolidated School Board If it would be in order to move the "Oral Question" period to 3:00 p.m. today If Estimates not finished in allotted time would House extend to overtime If out of St. John's people come in and receive legal aid If there is a report on Labrador Royal Commissions and when it will be made public If sewer line being put in at New Perlican - JO- F.B. Rowe It P.S. Thoms Opp. Leader s.

Neary 97. PAGE 5624. 5625. 5626. 5628. :»772. 5773. 5775. S776. 5797. 5904. 67. .. 68. .. It " .,

ORAL QUESTIONS (cont'

d) SUBJECT If Leave of House to deal (without debate) with motion re-Standing Order 30 "Estimates Time limit" What method is being used to collect School Tax by School Tax Authority ll) When negotiations will start between government and teachers Who is responsible for Provincial flpgs If Power Commission members advised services no longer required b)If any of the original members will be rehired

c) If members qualify for pensions

d) If Mr. Saunders has been paid off If the minister would comment about a pipe­ line to bring jet fuel into Gander If Minister of Justice agreed to have prices of gas and oil increased during Federal/ Provincial Energy Conference, Ottawa If oil companies will put voluntary control on excess profits from exploration on Continental Shelf If there will be an extension