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House of Assembly: Vol35 - TUESDAY 23 FEBRUARY 1971

TUESDAY, 23RD FEBRUARY, 1971

For oral reply:

Legislation to amend the Building Society Act *1. Mr. R. G. L. HOURQUEBIE

asked the Minister of Finance:

Whether he intends to introduce legislation during the current session to amend the Building Societies Act.

 The MINISTER OF FINANCE:

I do not intend to at present.

 Whites and non-Whites affected by industrial council agreements, conciliation board awards, arbitration awards and wage board determinations *2. Mr. R. G. L. HOURQUEBIE

asked the Minister of Labour:

  1. (1) How many (a) industrial council agreements, (b) conciliation board awards, (c) arbitration awards and (d) wage board determinations are in force at present;
  2. (2) how many (a) White, (b) Coloured, (c) Asiatic and (d) Bantu persons are affected by each of these categories of wage regulating machinery.
 The MINISTER OF LABOUR (Reply laid upon Table with leave of House):
  1. (1)
    1. (a) 162 (including 64 agreements which provide for fringe benefits such as pension, provident, medical aid, etc., as well as for training and other schemes).
    2. (b) 4.
    3. (c) Nil.
    4. (d) 76.

The replies in (a), (b) and (c) relate to published agreements and arbitration awards.

(2)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Industrial council agreements

218 805

154 217

54 405

489 367

Conciliation board agreements

675

3 307

56

5 746

Arbitration awards

nil

nil

nil

nil

Wage determinations

112 558

58 074

16 765

292 062
White, non-White and racially mixed registered trade unions *3. Mr. R. G. L. HOURQUEBIE

asked the Minister of Labour:

  1. (1) (a) How many registered trade unions at the latest date for which figures are available confined their membership to (i) White and (ii) Coloured persons and (b) how many members did they have respectively;
  2. (2) (a) how many racially mixed registered trade unions existed at the same date and (b) how many (i) White and (ii) Coloured and Asian members did they have;
  3. (3) what is the date in respect of which figures in each of these cases are given.
 The MINISTER OF LABOUR:
  1. (1)
    1. (a)
      1. (i) 90.
      2. (ii) 49.
    2. (b) Whites, 350 191.
      Coloureds (including Asiatics), 71 481.
  2. (2)
    1. (a) 43.
    2. (b)
      1. (i) 54 841.
      2. (ii) 110 729 (including Asiatics).
  3. (3) The figures in regard to registered trade unions reflect the position as at 31st December, 1970, while the membership figures reflect the position as at 31st December, 1969, with the exception of a few cases where trade unions have already submitted returns showing their membership position as at 31st December, 1970.
 Majeng Bantu Reserve *4. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:

  1. (1) Since what date has Majeng been a Bantu Reserve;
  2. (2) (a) how many families are affected by the removal of the Batlhaping tribe from this reserve, (b) what is the reason for the removal and (c) how many families have already been moved;
  3. (3) whether any members of the tribe have objected to the removal; if so, (a) how many and (b) for what reasons;
  4. (4) whether any members of the tribe have been arrested and detained; if so, (a) how many, (b) when were they arrested and (c) on what charges;
  5. (5) whether any of these persons are still in detention; if so, (a) how many, (b) when is it expected that they will be brought to trial and (c) on what charges; if not, on what date were they released.
 The MINISTER OF BANTU ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT:
  1. (1) Majeng is a Bantu Reserve scheduled in the Bantu Land Act, 1913 (Act No. 27 of 1913).
  2. (2)
    1. (a) 433 which includes 18 Xhosa families, 5 Zulu families, 1 Swazi family, 9 Bapedi families, 1 South Ndebele family, 23 South Sotho families, 2 Shangaan families and 2 foreign Bantu families.
    2. (b) Consolidation of the Bantu Area and the fact that large portions of Majeng will be inundated when the Spitskopdam is completed.
    3. (c) 168.
  3. (3) Yes.
    1. (a) Approximately 12.
    2. (b) The reasons furnished to the hon. member by the residents of Majeng.
  4. (4) Yes.
    1. (a) 6.
    2. (b) 31st January, 1971.
    3. (c) Holding of an illegal meeting.
  5. (5) No—Released on bail.
    1. (a) 6.
    2. (b) As soon as a date suitable for the advocate for the defence can be fixed.
    3. (c) Holding of an illegal meeting.
 Incorporation of further areas into Transkei *5. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:

Whether representations have been made by the Chief Minister or the Government of the Transkei for the incorporation of further areas; if so, (a) when were the representations made, (b) in respect of which areas and (c) what reply was given to these representations.

 The MINISTER OF BANTU ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT:

Yes.

  1. (a) September, 1968 and April, 1970.
  2. (b) Districts of Elliot, Maclear, Matatiele, Mount Curry, Umzimkulu and Port St. Johns.
  3. (c) Representations can not be favourably considered.
 Landing pennits i.r.o. Bird Island *6. Mr. W. H. D. DEACON

asked the Minister of Economic Affairs:

Whether any permits to land on Bird Island were issued during 1970; if so, (a) to whom, (b) by whom, (c) on whose recommendation and (d) for what purpose.

 The DEPUTY MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS:

Yes;

  1. (a) the manager and employees of Messrs. Hido Oysters (Pty.) Ltd.;
  2. (b) the Superintendent of Government Guano Islands;
  3. (c) the Superintendent of Government Guano Islands used his own discretion; and
  4. (d) to investigate the economic viability of oyster propagation on the island.
 Salary adjustments i.r.o. staff of M. L. Sultan College, Durban *Mr. G. J. BANDS

asked the Minister of Indian Affairs:

Whether all the members of the staff of M. L. Sultan College, Durban, have received their final salary adjustments in terms of the salary increases of 1st April, 1970, and 1st January, 1971; if not, (a) in how many cases are the adjustments outstanding and (b) for what reason.

 The MINISTER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS:

No.

  1. (a) In respect of all staff.
  2. (b) Authority for the salary adjustments concerned was conveyed to the M. L. Sultan Technical College during January, 1971 when negotiations between that body, the Department of Indian Affairs and the Public Service Commission had been finalized. According to information received from the M. L. Sultan Technical College, which is an autonomous institution, every endeavour is being made to work out the details in respect of each individual staff member as soon as possible. It is, however, not expected that payment will be effected before the end of March, 1971.
 Inquiry into system of differentiated education *8. Mrs. C. D. TAYLOR

asked the Minister of National Education:

  1. (1) (a) What was the scope or terms of reference of the inquiry by the National Education Council into the system of differentiated education and (b) what persons or bodies were consulted;
  2. (2) whether the inquiry has been concluded; if so, what are the conclusions and recommendations contained in the report;
  3. (3) whether the report is to be made available to members; if so, when; if not, why not.
 The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) As contained in paragraph (f) of section 2 (1) of the National Education Policy Act, 1967, in terms of which the Minister may, after consultation with the Administrators and the National Education Council, from time to time determine the general policy that is to be pursued in respect of education in schools within the framework of the principle that education shall be provided in accordance with the ability and aptitude of and interest shown by the pupil and the needs of the country;
    2. (b) the Human Sciences Research Council and the various education departments;
  2. (2) yes; the conclusions and recommendations, which are contained in the advice given me by the Education Council in terms of section 4 (3) in regard to the matter mentioned in paragraph (f) of section 2 (1), will, as far as I may, after consultation with the Administrators, accept them, be embodied in the policy that I determine; which policy is, in terms of section 2 (3), to be published in the Gazette; and
  3. (3) falls away.
 Hospitals for Bantu i.r.o. Umlazi and Durban areas *9. Dr. E. L. FISHER

asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:

Which hospitals at present serve the medical and surgical needs of Bantu living in Umlazi and in other areas within a 25 mile radius of Durban.

 The MINISTER OF BANTU ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT:

The following hospitals at present serve medical and surgical needs of Bantu living in Umlazi and in other areas within a 25 mile radius of Durban:

  • Claremont Clinic
  • Clairwood Hospital
  • Three clinics at Umlazi
  • King Edward VIII Hospital
  • King George V Hospital
  • Umlazi Mission Hospital
  • Marianhill Hospital
  • Mc. Cord Zulu Hospital
  • Osindisweni Hospital
  • Charles James SANTA Centre
  • Bothashill SANTA Centre.
 Dr. E. L. FISHER:

Arising out of the hon. the Minister’s reply, could he tell me which of those hospitals are outside a White area.

 The MINISTER:

There are a number of them, but I would prefer to give the reply to the hon. member privately.

 Building workers i.r.o. Mabopane township temporarily laid off *10. Mr. S. J. M. STEYN

asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:

  1. (1) Whether building workers engaged on the construction of houses in Mabopane township near Pretoria have recently been dismissed; if so, (a) how many, (b) when and (c) why;
  2. (2) whether this dismissal has had any effect upon the construction programme of Mabopane; if so (a) what effect, (b) what steps were taken to avoid the causes of the diminished programme, (c) what steps are now being taken to eliminate the causes and (d) when will the construction programme be resumed in full.
 The DEPUTY MINISTER OF BANTU ADMINISTRATION AND EDUCATION:

No, no building workers were discharged; (a), (b), (c) and (2) thus fall away.

I wish, however, to give the following explanation:

Thirty Bantu sub-contractors who employ 400 labourers have been requested on 15th February, 1971, to temporarily discontinue work on account of a shortage of steel and steel windows. They again resumed work on 22nd February, 1971. The delay caused a backlog of approximately 60 houses. By making urgent representations to the suppliers of steel and the producers of steel windows it is attempted to avoid a similar situation. Normal production should again be reached by 1st March, 1971.

Reply standing over from Friday, 19th February, 1971

Proclamation of Grey Street Complex, Durban

The MINISTER OF PLANNING replied to Question *13, by Mr. L. E. D. Winchester:

Question:

(a) What was the recommendation of the Group Areas Board in regard to the Grey Street complex of Durban and (b) when is it expected that an announcement will be made in regard to proclamation of the area.

 Reply:
  1. (a) In terms of the Group Areas Act, the Group Areas Board, by means of a written report, only advises me in regard to the issue or otherwise of a proclamation. The recommendations of the Board are of a confidential nature and it is not customary to make them public.
  2. (b) It is not possible at this stage to say when an announcement will be made, but as the hon. member was informed on 2nd February, 1971, the matter is receiving my personal attention.

For written reply:

Coloured school teachers 12. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Coloured Affairs:

  1. (1) Whether there is a shortage of Coloured school teachers; if so, what is the extent of the shortage in each province;
  2. (2) how many teachers (a) resigned from and (b) joined the service in each year since 1st January, 1965.
 The MINISTER OF COLOURED AFFAIRS:

Education for Coloured persons in the Republic is a matter falling under the control of the Coloured Persons Representative Council and administered country-wide by its Executive. I have, however, ascertained that the following particulars can be furnished:

(1) Yes.

Cape Province

821

Transvaal

71

Natal

41

Orange Free State

17

Total

950

(2) (a) 1965

550

1966

385

1967

360

1968

437

1969

350

1970

656

(b) 1965

934

1966

586

1967

675

1968

795

1969

953

1970

855
Double sessions: Teachers and pupils affected in Coloured schools 13. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Coloured Affairs:

  1. (1) In how many schools in each province were double sessions in operation during 1970;
  2. (2) how many teachers and pupils, respectively, in each province were affected.
 The MINISTER OF COLOURED AFFAIRS:

(1) Cape Province

357

Natal

9

Orange Free State

4

Transvaal

16

Total

386

(2)

Teachers

Pupils

Cape Province

1 032

±

36 200

Natal

35

±

1 250

Orange Free State

7

±

150

Transvaal

107

±

3 750

Total

1 181

41 350
Drug abuse and addiction: Amount allocated to and spent by Dept. of Coloured Affairs 36. Mr. L. F. WOOD

asked the Minister of Coloured Affairs:

What amount was (a) allocated to and (b) spent by his Department in the combating of drug abuse and addiction each year for the last three years for which figures are available.

 The MINISTER OF COLOURED AFFAIRS:

Separate figures regarding expenditure in the combating of drug abuse and addiction are not available.

The total expenditure in combating drug abuse, alcoholism and work shyness at the De Novo Rehabilitation Centres, Kraaifontein, was as follows:

Year

Amount allocated

Amount spent

1967-’68

R 38 000

R51 726

1968-’69

R80 500

R93 278

1969-’70

R80 000

R78 584

The above amounts do not include expenditure in regard to preventive services for this purpose, as separate figures are not kept.

 Licences and quotas granted for catching of marine life 67. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Economic Affairs:

  1. (1) How many licences and quotas, respectively, for the catching of each species of marine life (a) have been granted in the Republic since the end of 1948 and (b) are in force at present;
  2. (2) (a) how many such licences and quotas, respectively, were granted during the period from 1961 to 1970 and (b) what were the names of the grantees and/or their companies.
 The MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS:

As agreed with the hon. member, the reply will be restricted to pelagic fish and rock lobster. Unfortunately my Department does not dispose over full details as far back as 1948, but as far as can be established the information is as follows:

  1. (1)
    1. (a) Fish meal concessions, 14.
      Rock lobster quotas:
      West Coast rock lobster, 33.
      Natal rock lobster, 80.
    2. (b) Fish meal concessions, 21.
      Rock lobster quotas:
      West Coast rock lobster, 54.
      Natal rock lobster, 1.
  2. (2)
    1. (a) Fish meal concessions, 4.
      Rock lobster quotas:
      West Coast rock lobster, 27.
      Natal rock lobster, 78.
    2. (b) Fish meal concessions:
      Gansbaai Marine (Pty.) Ltd.
      Oranjerivier Visserye Bpk.
      Paternoster Visserye Bpk.
      Suid-Oranje Visserye Bpk.
      Rock lobster quotas:
      West Coast rock lobster:
      A. Jaffe.
      A. F. Barnard.
      Benguella Kreefkorporasie (Edms.) Bpk.
      Benguella Visserye (Edms.) Bpk.
      Bester en Smit.
      Cape Sea Industries.
      Consolidated Fish Distributors (Pty.) Ltd.
      Delfi Produkte (Edms.) Bpk.
      Diaz Fisheries.
      Eiland Visserye.
      Fish Drying Corporation (Pty.) Ltd.
      Goldville Fish Canners.
      Good Hope Fisheries (Pty.) Ltd.
      J. J. J. van der Westhuizen.
      J. Mostert.
      Kleurling-Ontwikkelingskorporasie Bpk.
      Lighthouse Fisheries (Pty.) Ltd.
      Live Rock Lobster Corporation (Pty.) Ltd.
      Paternoster Visserye Bpk. Pharo’s Fisheries.
      S.A. Lobster Exporters (Pty.) Ltd.
      S.A. Marine Foods (Pty.) Ltd.
      S. de Pinto Fisheries (Pty.) Ltd.
      Snoekies Smokeries (Pty.) Ltd.
      Wards Fisheries (Pty.) Ltd.
      W. J. Engelbrecht.
      Wes-Bank Visserye Bpk.
      Natal rock lobster:
      Agterbaai Trustkamer (Edms.) Bpk.
      Albatross Visserye.
      Amalgamated Fisheries (Pty.) Ltd.
      Anchor Fishing Industries (Pty.) Ltd.
      B. Behr en G. Grondein.
      Bee & Bee Fishing Corporation (Pty.) Ltd.
      Benguella Fisheries (Pty.) Ltd.
      B. H. Pieters.
      Boesmanlandse Minerale Ontwikkelingsmaatskappy Bpk.
      Bona Fide Visserye (Edms.) Bpk.
      Cape Agar Co. (Pty.) Ltd.
      Christies Fish Supplies (Pty.) Ltd.
      Consolidated Fish Distributors (Pty.) Ltd.
      Dagbreek Visserye en Tormanine Fisheries (Pty.) Ltd.
      David Graaf Foods Ltd.
      Delfi Products (Pty.) Ltd.
      Docks Trawlers (Pty.) Ltd.
      Dr. A. H. Jonker.
      D. R. Delport.
      Dr. Y. F. Graham.
      Eastern Province Trawling (Pty.) Ltd.
      Elandia Visserye (Edms.) Bpk.
      Emblecass (Pty.) Ltd.
      F. C. Jameson.
      Fish Drying Corporation (Pty.) Ltd.
      Hester K. Trawling Operations.
      H. L. Greyling.
      Hout Bay Fishing Industries (Pty.) Ltd.
      H. P. le Roux.
      Jacobs Bay Crayfish Co. (Pty.) Ltd.
      J. Kuginis.
      J. N. Eigelaar & Co. (Pty.) Ltd.
      Jochrus Beleggings (Edms.) Bpk.
      John Ovenstone Ltd.
      John Quality (Pty.) Ltd.
      J. S. D. Cristy.
      J. van Rooyen.
      K. L. Vryenhoek.
      Kouestroom Visserye (Edms.) Bpk.
      Laaiplek Rock Lobster
      Packers (Edms.) Bpk.
      L. Ganci (Pty.) Ltd.
      Life Rock Lobster Corporation (Pty.) Ltd.
      Lighthouse Fisheries (Pty.) Ltd.
      Longusta Trawling Co. (Pty.) Ltd.
      Marine Products Ltd.
      Maritime Fisheries (Pty.) Ltd.
      Mount Verna Fishing Industries (Pty.) Ltd.
      M. S. Nielsen Fishing Industry.
      Nasionale Visserye (Edms.) Bpk.
      Noordelike Visbelange (Edms.) Bpk.
      Oranjerivier Visserye Bpk.
      Palinaurus Trawling (Pty.) Ltd.
      Paternoster Visserye Bpk.
      P. J. Kamerman.
      P. J. Mostert.
      R. A. Lumley.
      Richardsbaai Visbedryf (Edms.) Bpk.
      R. J. Hardman.
      Saldanha Bay Canning Co. (Pty.) Ltd.
      Saldanha Marina (Edms.) Bpk.
      S. A. Lobster Exporters (Pty.) Ltd.
      S. du P. van Eeden.
      Sea Food Successors Ltd.
      Sea Harvest Corporation (Pty.) Ltd.
      Southern Sea Fishing Enterprises (Pty.) Ltd.
      Spes Bona Mynbou Maatskappy Bpk.
      Spes Bona Ontwikkelings-korkorasie (Edms.) Bpk.
      Spillers (Pty.) Ltd.
      S.Y.T.O. (Pty.) Ltd.
      Tafelberg Fisheries (Pty.) Ltd.
      Telstar Visserye (Edms.) Bpk.
      Tugela Visserye (Edms.) Bpk.
      Tuna Marine (Pty.) Ltd.
      Vemo Westelike Provinsie Ontwikkelingskorporasie Bpk.
      Wards Fisheries (Pty.) Ltd. W. C. Prdzesky.
      W. Taylor & Sons. Z.F.P. Ltd.
 Pharmacy: Students and Staff at University of the Western Cape 71. Mr. L. F. WOOD

asked the Minister of Coloured Affairs:

  1. (1) How many students at the University of the Western Cape registered for the first, second and third year courses in Pharmacy, respectively, during 1970;
  2. (2) how many Coloured students graduated as chemists and druggists during 1970;
  3. (3) (a) how many (i) White and (ii) non-White members of staff are engaged in the teaching of Pharmacy and (b) what are their individual academic qualifications.
 The MINISTER OF COLOURED AFFAIRS:
  1. (1) 1st Year 82
    2nd Year 18
    3rd Year 3
  2. (2) 1 graduated and 1 entered for the supplementary examinations.
  3. (3)
    1. (a)
      1. (i) 4
      2. (ii) 1
    2. (b) Europeans:
      Professor: M.Sc. (Farm.), Ph.D. (Rhodes).
      Senior Lecturer: M.Sc. (Stellenbosch), Dip. Farm.
      Senior Lecturer: M.Sc. (Rhodes), B.Sc. (Farm.).
      Lecturer: Hons. B.Sc. (Farm.) (Rhodes).
      Coloured:
      Senior Laboratory Assistant: Std. X.
 Formal resolutions of U.N. pertaining to S.A. and S.W.A. 102. Mr. J. D. du P. Basson

asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs:

Whether he has received any formal resolutions of the General Assembly or organs of the United Nations Organization adopted during 1970 which specifically affected the Republic and South West Africa; if so, (a) what are the texts of the resolutions and (b) how did the member countries concerned vote in each case.

 The MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS:

Yes.

  1. (a) The texts of the following resolutions are attached as annexures, which I lay upon the Table:
    1. (i) General Assembly Resolutions:
      2624, 2636, 2646, 2647, 2649, 2671, 2678, 2679, 2680.
      There were also resolutions which although not directed exclusively at the Republic, did refer to South Africa in one or more of their paragraphs, for example, resolutions:
      2621, 2652, 2654, 2703, 2704, 2706, 2708, 2714, 2734.
    2. (ii) Security Council Resolutions:
      276, 282, 283, 284.
      Resolutions of the subordinate organs of the U.N. which are referred to the General Assembly are not included in the above list. These resolutions in such cases usually serve as a basis for the General Assembly’s resolutions.
  2. (b) Schedules attached to the texts of these resolutions show how member countries voted in each case.
 Qualifications of White school teachers 172. Mr. P. A. PYPER

asked the Minister of National Education:

(a) How many (i) female and (ii) male school teachers qualified in the Republic during 1970, (b) how many of them in each case were graduates and (c) how many of these in each case qualified with one or more of the subjects mathematics, physics and chemistry as major subjects.

 The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:

The information required in respect of the Department of National Education is:

Colleges (established, maintained and managed or subsidized by Department)

Universities

(a)

(i)

126

900

(ii)

70

248

(b)

(i)

Nil

599

(ii)

1

208

(c)

(i)

Nil

49

(ii)

1

46

That in respect of the provinces is not being furnished as it concerns services that do not fall under my jurisdiction.

 Expenditure i.r.o. border industrial areas, industrial townships, etc. 177. Mr. T. G. HUGHES

asked the Minister of Planning:

What amounts were spent by the end of 1970 by Government Departments, the Industrial Development Corporation and other official agencies in (a) border industrial areas and (b) other economic development areas outside the Bantu homelands on (i) the development of industrial townships, including loans made to local authorities for this purpose, and (ii) water schemes partially or wholly serving the areas concerned, including loans to local authorities.

 The MINISTER OF PLANNING:
  1. (a)
    1. (i) R15 732 559 up to the end of the financial year 31st March, 1971, including internal services such as, water and power distribution, roads, etc.
    2. (ii) Nil.
  2. (b) (i) and (ii) Nil.

Expenditure in respect of water schemes and other external services outside those areas mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) of the question under reply is defrayed from the accounts of other instances and I cannot therefore furnish a reply thereon.

 Allocations i.r.o. education of Coloured persons 215. Mr. L. F. WOOD

asked the Minister of Coloured Affairs:

What total amounts on (a) Revenue and (b) Loan Account have been allocated to the education of Coloured persons in the Republic each year for the last three years for which figures are available.

 The MINISTER OF COLOURED AFFAIRS:

The following amounts have been allocated to the education of Coloured persons:

(a) Revenue Account

Period 1.4.68 to 31.3.69

R33 001 600

Period 1.4.69 to 31.3.70

R37 742 200

Period 1.4.70 to 31.3.71

R44 073 100

(b) Loan Account

Period 1.4.68 to 31.3.69

R201 300

Period 1.4.69 to 31.3.70

R5 800

Period 1.4.70 to 31.3.71

R3 000

The above figures do not include amounts in respect of capital works, and particulars thereof must be requested from the Minister of Public Works.

 Construction of S.A. Police dwelling quarters in Gray Park Road, Brighton Beach, Durban 245. Mr. L. E. D. WINCHESTER

asked the Minister of Community Development:

  1. (1) (a) On what date was the contract for the erection of the South African Police dwelling quarters in Gray Park Road, Brighton Beach, Durban, awarded, (b) what is the contract price and (c) when is it expected that the buildings will be completed;
  2. (2) whether any objections to the construction of these dwellings were received; if so, (a) what objections and (b) from whom;
  3. (3) whether notice was given to owners of surrounding property of the intention to erect such buildings; if so, what notice.
 The MINISTER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) 22nd October, 1970.
    2. (b) R332 700.
    3. (c) 14th March, 1972.
  2. (2) Yes.
    1. (a) The objections were as follows:
      1. (i) Flats being erected in the immediate vicinity of dwellings and that the flats will obstruct the view.
      2. (ii) The site is zoned as special residential and the development is contrary to the zoning.
      3. (iii) Flats will prejudice the prices of dwellings in the vicinity.
      4. (iv) The planning does not adapt itself to an architectonical and aesthetical sense to the prestige residential area.
      5. (v) Access roads to the site are insufficient and will obstruct traffic with subsequent danger to children.
      6. (vi) Planning is contrary to the proposed planning of the City Council.
    2. (b) Mr. I. E. van Rooyen; Mr. C. W. de Beer; the City Council of Durban and a petition drawn up by Mr. R. D. Strutt.
  3. (3) No, as this is not customary. The City Council was fully aware of the proposed development and earlier objections, received from them in 1965, were of a purely technical nature and were dealt with to their satisfaction. Since then and until the end of 1970, when preliminary work on the project had already progressed substantially nothing was heard from the City Council. Representations were also addressed to me personally but I am satisfied that the architectonical and aesthetical appearance of the proposed structure is suited to modern trend. The structure is of a comparative luxurious and expensive design and will not detract from the value of the other properties in the vicinity.
 Immigrants admitted as artisans 246. Mr. L. E. D. WINCHESTER

asked the Minister of Statistics:

(a) How many immigrants since 1960 have been admitted as artisans, (b) in what specific trades and (c) how many are: still employed in such trades.

 The MINISTER OF STATISTICS:

According to available information as shown:

  1. (a) 1960/1969—10 years: Males, 53 885.
    Females, 1 022.
  2. (b) Specific trades (1965/1969—5 years):
    Spinner, weaver, knitter, dyer and related worker, 310.
    Tailor cutter, furrier and related worker, 186.
    Woman dressmakers, 1 022.
    Furnaceman, roller, moulder and related worker in metal, 59.
    Blacksmith, hammersmith and forgeman, 120.
    Moulder, coremaker, metal drawer and extruder, 341.
    Precision instrument maker, watchmaker, jeweller and related worker, 448.
    Fitter and turner, 6 361.
    Toolmaker, die setter, jig maker, die maker, polisher, 1 425.
    Mechanic—not electrical, 4 580.
    Sheetmetal worker, plumber, drainlayer, pipe fitter, 1 454.
    Welder and flame cutter, 1 495.
    Metal plate and structural metal worker, 753.
    Electrician, electrical wireman (construction), 3 637.
    Other electrician and related worker, 354.
    Mechanic-repairer (radio, household appliances, office machinery, etc.), 810.
    Carpenter, joiner, 3 732.
    Painter and paperhanger, 608.
    Bricklayer, 1 831.
    Plasterer, 809.
    Other building and construction worker, 953.
    Compositor, pressman, engraver, bookbinder and related worker, 1 286.
    Other, 4 787.
  3. (c) No information.
 Ships used for conveyance of coal from Lourenço Marques 247. Mr. H. M. Timoney

asked the Minister of Transport:

Whether ships other than Departmental ships were employed on the conveyance of coal from Lourenço Marques to South African ports during the period 1st January, 1965 to 31st December, 1970; if so, (a) how many, (b) what were the respective terms of charter and (c) from whom were the vessels chartered.

 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT:

Yes.

  1. (a) 32.
  2. (b) The contracts stipulated that the Administration would neither be liable for delays to the vessels, nor pay compensation for the expeditious loading and discharging of cargo, but that the cost of loading and unloading was to be borne by the Railways. Freight rates varied between R2.00 and R4.00 per long ton, depending on world charter market conditions.
  3. (c) The vessels were chartered through Cory Mann George (Pty.) Ltd., South African Shipbrokers (Pty.) Ltd., African Chartering (Pty.) Ltd., Freight Services Ltd. Afroman (Pty.) Ltd. and Faros and Co. (Pty.) Ltd.
 Assistance from Dept. of National Education for programme of activities organized by S.A. Buro vir Rasse-aangeleenthede in high schools 250. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of National Education:

  1. (1) Whether his Department is involved in any programme of activities organized by the Suid-Afrikaanse Buro vir Rasse-aangeleenthede for high school pupils in the Republic; if so, (a) what are the aims of the programme and (b) what is the nature of the activities which (i) took place during 1970 and (ii) are planned for 1971;
  2. (2) whether the Department has made any financial contributions towards this programme; if so, what amount for 1970 and 1971 respectively.
 The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:
  1. (1) Yes, by way of an ad hoc financial grant.
    1. (a) to promote, on a voluntary basis, sound attitudes of mind amongst our youth towards our complex racial and social set-up.
    2. (b) (i) and (ii) conferences at which lectures are given, followed by discussions.
  2. (2) Yes; R2 400 and nil.
 Report on medium of school instruction of immigrant children 252. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of National Education:

  1. (1) Whether he has received the report on the medium of school instruction of immigrant children;
  2. (2) whether he intends to take any action in this connection; if so, what action.
 The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:
  1. (1) Yes.
  2. (2) Only after the report has been studied by all the parties concerned, it will be possible to decide whether any action is necessary, and if so, what action.
 Expropriation of properties of Coloureds in Elsies River 274. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Community Development:

  1. (1) Whether any properties owned by Coloured persons in Elsies River (a) have been and (b) are to be expropriated by his Department; if so, (i) how many and (ii) for what reasons;
  2. (2) whether alternative properties have been offered to the affected persons; if so, in what area;
  3. (3) whether he will make a statement in regard to the matter.
 The MINISTER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
  1. (1) (a) and (b) Yes.
    1. (i) 85 properties.
    2. (ii) Appropriation for schools and community facilities for Coloureds only.
  2. (2) Alternative accommodation is usually provided. The Department will, however, do its utmost to accord those persons whose properties are being expropriated, the opportunity, should they wish it, to acquire properties in Elsies River or elsewhere. In general all the families affected by the expropriation, will be treated as sympathetically as possible when alternative accommodation is allocated to them.
  3. (3) Wretched slum conditions prevail in certain border parts of the Coloured area that must be cleared up and the step taken is therefore in the interest of slum clearance and the proper development of the Coloured area itself.