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House of Assembly: Vol15 - TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 1989

TUESDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 1989 PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY Prayers—14:15.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, TABLINGS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS—see col 90.

NEW MEMBERS (Announcement)

Mr SPEAKER announced that Drs W J de Villiers and W A Odendaal and Messrs D P A Schutte and A van Breda had been nominated as members of the House of Assembly in terms of section 41 (1) (b) of the Constitution with effect from 21 September 1989.

 OATH

Drs W J de Villiers and W A Odendaal and Messrs D P A Schutte and A van Breda, introduced by Messrs J J Niemann and J P I Blanche, made and subscribed the oath and took their seats.

 APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF WHIP OF PARLIAMENT (Announcement) *Mr SPEAKER:

Order! I wish to inform hon members that Mr A van Breda, MP, has been appointed as Chief Whip of Parliament with effect from 21 September 1989. My sincere congratulations on his appointment.

 NOMINATION OF PERSONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL (Announcement) Mr SPEAKER:

Order! I have to announce that I have, in terms of section 70(2)(c) of the Constitution, fixed Wednesday, 27 September 1989, at 10:00 as the time, and the Auditorium of Parliament as the place, for the nomination by opposition parties of the House of Assembly of six persons for appointment by the State President to the President’s Council.

The House adjourned at 14:22.

 PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Prayers—14:15.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, TABLINGS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS—see col 90.

NOMINATED MEMBERS (Announcement)

The CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE announced that Messrs I J Kruger and E J Twynham had been nominated as members of the House of Representatives in terms of section 42(1)(b) of the Constitution.

 SOLEMN AFFIRMATION

Mr I J Kruger, introduced by Messrs G R Wessels and S K Louw, and Mr E J Twynham, introduced by Messrs L T Landers and T Abrahams, made and subscribed the solemn affirmation and took their seats.

 APPOINTMENT OF LEADER OF THE HOUSE (Announcement)

The CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE announced that Mr I Richards had been appointed as Leader of the House.

 APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF WHIP OF PARLIAMENT (Announcement)

The CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE announced that the State President had appointed Mr A van Breda, MP, as Chief Whip of Parliament with effect from 21 September 1989.

 NOMINATION OF PERSONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL (Announcement)

The CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE announced that Mr Speaker had, in terms of section 70(2)(c) of the Constitution, fixed Wednesday, 27 September, at 10:00 as the time, and Committee Room S26 in the Representatives Wing as the place, for the nomination by the opposition parties of the House of Representatives of three persons for appointment by the State President to the President’s Council.

 DESIGNATION OF MEMBERS OF PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL (Draft Resolution) The CHAIRMAN OF THE MINISTERS’ COUNCIL:

Mr Chairman, I move without notice:

That the House of Representatives designate the following persons in terms of section 70 (1) (b) of the Constitution to be members of the President’s Council: Messrs C Collis, A Delport, Mrs S M Frolic, Messrs P J Marais, T Potgieter, Mrs A Ressouw, Messrs W M Ross, L P Wagenaar, R D Williams and J G van den Heever.

Agreed to.

 *The CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE:

Order! Just before the hon the Leader of the House moves the adjournment, permit me to congratulate the Chairman of the Ministers’ Council and every hon member of this House on their success during the recent election. May their conduct in future contribute to the realisation of the ideals they have set themselves. Hearty congratulations.

 ADJOURNMENT OF HOUSE (Draft Resolution) The LEADER OF THE HOUSE:

Mr Chairman, I move without notice:

That the House at its rising adjourn until 2 February 1990: Provided that during such adjournment—
  1. (1) Mr Speaker may accelerate or postpone the date for the resumption of business; and
  2. (2) the reports, proceedings and evidence of committees be printed on presentation to Mr Speaker.

Agreed to.

The House adjourned at 14:24.

 PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES Prayers—14:15.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, TABLINGS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS—see col 90.

NOMINATION OF MEMBERS (Announcement) The CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE:

Order! I have to announce that Messrs P Naidoo and M F Cassim have been nominated as members of the House of Delegates with effect from 23 September in terms of section 43(1)(b) of the Constitution.

 SOLEMN AFFIRMATION (Announcement) The CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE:

Order! I further have to announce that Messrs P Naidoo and M F Cassim made and subscribed the solemn affirmation yesterday.

At this juncture it would be very apt to quote a letter which the Duke of Omnium wrote to his son, Lord Silverbridge, congratulating him on his election as a Conservative Party MP in the British House of Commons in the year 1880:

I have known gentlemen who have felt that in becoming members of Parliament they had achieved an object for themselves, instead of thinking that they had put themselves in the way of achieving something for others. A member of Parliament should feel himself to be the servant of his country, and like every other servant, he should serve. If this be distasteful to a man, he need not go into Parliament. If the harness galls him, he need not wear it. If he takes the trappings, he should draw the coach. You are there as a guardian of your fellow countrymen, that they may be safe, that they may be prosperous, that they may be well-governed and lightly burdened, and above all, that they may be free. If you cannot feel this to be your duty, you should not be there at all. APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF WHIP OF PARLIAMENT (Announcement) The CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE:

Order! I further have to announce that Mr A Van Breda, MP, has been appointed Chief Whip of Parliament with effect from 21 September 1989.

 NOMINATION OF PERSON FOR APPOINTMENT TO PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL (Announcement) The CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE:

Order! I further have to announce that Mr Speaker has, in terms of section 70(2)(c) of the Constitution, fixed Wednesday, 27 September, at 10:00 as the time, and Room M46 of the Marks Building as the place, for the nomination by the opposition parties of the House of Delegates of one person for appointment by the State President to the President’s Council.

 WELCOMING OF MEMBERS The LEADER OF THE OFFICIAL OPPOSITION:

Mr Chairman, please be so kind as to allow me to convey the best wishes of all the hon members on this side of the House to the two hon members who took their seats today. I want to say that notwithstanding the party-political divide, there is a common denominator which exists, and that is that we are all here to fight injustice, apartheid and unrighteousness in this country. I want to wish them well as members of this House.

The House adjourned at 14:28.

 ANNOUNCEMENTS, TABLINGS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

TABLINGS:

Petition:

Mr Speaker:

General Affairs:

  1. 1. Petition from G T du Preez of Potgietersrus, formerly a Senator, praying for a pension or for other relief—(Presented by Mr H H Schwarz).
  2. 2. Petition from H Pritchard of Retreat, formerly a warrant officer in the South African Police, praying for an increase of pension or for other relief—(Presented by Mr G N Morkel).