1. (1) Yes.
2. (2) No.
3. (3) All electric suburban sliding-door and swing-door train sets are provided with a bell system between drivers’ and guards’ compartments which is accessible only to the train crew. In case of emergency a passenger can approach the ticket examiner who in turn can signal the driver by means of this system. Main-line coaches are provided with an alarm signal which is located behind a glass panel in the corridors with the necessary directions for its use. This alarm signal is in fact an emergency brake application valve, the purpose of which is to bring the train to a stop.

The swing-door coaches in use on the Natal South Coast line are older types of coaches normally used with steam traction, which are equipped with neither of these systems. However, suburban stations are usually situated close to each other and any necessary action in an emergency can normally be taken at the next stopping place.

The bell signal system or alarm signal is specified for all new coaches, of which 82 are earmarked for the Natal System.

Where there is a bell system, yes.

1. (1) No, not recently, (a) and (b) fall away.
2. (2) The manufacture of yellow margarine is at present prohibited by law but the matter is considered from time to time in the light of conditions prevailing in the dairy industry, the availability of white margarine and with due regard also to control measures that may be necessary to protect consumers against possible malpractices.

1. (1) Yes.
2. (2) Yes. During certain holiday periods, when the demand for third-class passenger accommodation has been at a premium, long-distance third-class passengers have been accommodated in block-sets of third-class main-line saloons and side-door coaches in the proportion of 1 to 2. The main-line saloons have toilet facilities and sleeping accommodation. They also supply the necessary lighting in the adjoining side-door coaches. From April, 1970, to March, 1971, 229 such trains were scheduled. Toilet facilities were provided in all these trains but not necessarily in each coach, and in only two instances was no sleeping accommodation available.
3. (3) Yes. By March, 1973, a further 426 third-class main-line saloons will be in service.

No. The matter is still being investigated and a final decision has not yet been made.

(a) and (b) fall away.

It is apparently the intention of The South African Olympic and National Games Association to stage an Open International Games in Durban during 1973. Provided these games are organized and recognized by the Government and the Department of Sport and Recreation as such, non-Whites who qualify on the standards laid down for such an open international will be able to participate.

The hon. member will realize that the question of criteria is not in my hands, but in the hands of the S.A. Olympic Committee.

The Government will consider the question of an open international in accordance with what it regards ought to be one and not a sham international.

(1) and (2) Of the 32 officers who were initially declared as missing during the Korean campaign sufficient evidence was obtained in 24 cases on which to base the presumptions and later declarations of death. The remaining 8 officers were taken prisoner of war and were all released at the conclusion of the campaign.

1. (1) Yes. (a) 10 May, 1965. (b) and (c) (i) and (ii). This was a private transaction and I do not consider it in the public interest to disclose details of a private transaction, (d) To be developed as a holiday resort for Bantu.
2. (2) No.
3. (3) (a) Nil. (b) Nil.

Please table that question.

No.

1. (1) No. Please refer to my replies to questions in this connection during the debate on my Department’s vote.
2. (2) Any reasonable proposals may be submitted through the prescribed service channel to the supreme command and to me for consideration.

I will receive representations made only through the prescribed defence force channels.

No.

1. (1) No, from January, 1971, when the new field dress, which was scientifically designed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, was introduced. Tests carried out with the uniform in severe cold conditions proved that it affords adequate protection against cold if worn with the underwear, shirt, cardigan and scarf that are issued with it. Members in possession of the old uniform retain their greatcoats.
2. (2) Greatcoats are still being issued on a rotation basis to personnel performing guard and other outdoor duties in conditions of extreme cold. National servicemen who have complaints about insufficient protection against cold must submit their complaints to their commanding officers.
3. (3) Yes, from Defence stores.

Only from the hon. member for Durban Point.

Only from the hon. member for Durban Point.

The hon. member must accept my reply.

1. (1) Yes.
2. (2) Yes, as soon as particulars of the process concerned are available and should it appear to be a scheduled process in terms of Part II of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965 (Act No. 45 of 1965) steps will be taken thereunder or in terms of the provisions of the Public Health Act, 1919 (Act No. 36 of 1919) relating to offensive trades, according to circumstances.