1. (1) Only one employer, a sub-contractor, namely C. J. van der Merwe, was found to have employed three Bantu on plastering. This employment was illegal, and steps against the employer are under consideration. Another sub-contractor, namely S.A. Block & Concrete (Pty.) Ltd., are employing Bantu on the laying of certain types of blocks as distinct from bricks, and the work involved is not classified as skilled work.
2. (2) (a), (b) and (c) The actual wages paid are in many instances higher than the prescribed minimum rates, and particulars of such higher rates are not available. The present minimum rate, in terms of the Durban Industrial Council Agreement, is R1-03 per hour, and those laid down for the Natal Midlands and Northern Natal Areas in agreements which expired on the 14th instant were R1-02 and R1-01 per hour, respectively. These minimum rates apply to all artisans irrespective of race or colour. Bantu may, however, not be employed on skilled work in urban areas without exemption except in Bantu areas. Apart from action which may be taken against offending employers, underpayments are in such cases assessed at the prescribed artisan rate. The wages for Bantu building workers in areas where they may be employed are laid down in a determination under the Bantu Building Workers Act, which prescribes 41 cents per hour for the Durban area, 39 cents for Natal Midlands and 36 cents for Northern Natal.
3. (3) In the light of the remarks which the hon. member saw fit to make during the debate on my Vote, I have had the matter investigated and, as will be clear from the foregoing, the factual position differs completely from what the hon. member led this House to believe.

I think the hon. member ought first of all to study my reply carefully; thereafter he will be in a position to put better questions to me.

I hope you will have the guts to apologize.

Those are technical details which the hon. member can discuss under the Vote of my colleague. [Interjections.]

Order!

Yes.

A copy of representations, which were apparently forwarded to me in February, 1971, was received in April, 1971. As far as can be ascertained, the original representations have not been received by my Department, by me personally, or by the Public Service Commission.

The copy contains representations by the Federal Council of the Medical Association for an interview with the hon. the Minister of Health and myself in regard to the disparity in the salaries of White and non-White doctors. The request for an interview has already been granted.

1. (1) Yes.
   1. (a) Megantic.
   2. (b) 31st May, 1971.
   3. (c) 2 113 metric ton.
2. (2) Yes.
3. (3) Yes; port congestion.

Yes.

No.

1. (1) Yes; supplies by wholesale distributors only have been curtailed.
   1. (a)
      1. (i) As from 17th May, 1971.
      2. (ii) Dairy Industry Control Board.
      3. (iii) To ensure an even distribution of the available supplies throughout the country.
   2. (b) 66 per cent of normal sales.
2. (2) As from 1st May, 1971, a premium of 8c per kg. butterfat is being paid to cream producers. Price increases to producers are at present under consideration. In addition, supplies of butter are augmented by imports.

No; not by my Department or myself. The rest of the question falls away.

1. (1) Yes.
2. (2) I do not consider the present time opportune for the introduction of such a programme.

1. (1) and (2) Press reports to the effect that several motor manufacturers will close, or have closed, for a few days, have come to my notice.
2. (3)
   1. (a) According to the figures for April, there was a decline in passenger and commercial motor vehicle sales.
   2. (b) I do not have details of the factories’ production schedules.

(5) If evidence is submitted convincing me that the motor manufacturers are experiencing real problems, I shall consider what steps, if any, are necessary.

1. (a) Yes.
   1. (i) A daily average of 10 “up” and 16 “down” goods trains during the period 11th April to 10th May, 1971.
   2. (ii) Altogether 450 boreholes have been drilled at intervals along the line over the section of the Bank dolomitic compartment affected by dewatering, and these have been fitted with devices to give advance warning of any underground movements. 250 of these devices are electrically connected to a panel in the signal cabin at Bank Station to provide visual warning of any underground movement, and the balance are visually examined daily by patrol staff. In the event of any warning of underground movement, overhead power is immediately switched off. and only restored when all concerned are satisfied as to the cause of the alarm. Close patrolling is exercised for 24 hours per day and a speed restriction of 10 miles per hour is observed over the whole of the Bank dolomitic compartment.
      The line is being strengthened with rail girders where settlement is apparent.
2. (b) No.

The hon. member must please give notice of that question.

Yes.

1. (a) I am not prepared to disclose information of this nature for reasons already explained to the hon. member.
2. (b) In all probability during the course of next month.

Yes; the traffic officer was, on 26th May, 1971, found guilty of assault in the Pretoria magistrate’s court, and cautioned and discharged.

1. (1) Yes; but the proceedings of the board have not yet been concluded.
2. (2) Yes.

No; unfavourable climatic conditions over a long period adversely affected dairy production.

1. (1) (a) and (b) Yes.
   1. (i) and (ii)
      No person may use a midwater-trawlnet or a purse-seine net in these areas without the written authority of the Director of Sea Fisheries: 1960 and 1969, respectively.
      Only nets of a prescribed mesh size may be used for catching certain species of fish: 1940.
      A closed season for the catching of pelagic fish: 1960.
      A prohibition on the use of shark gill-nets and set-nets within Walker Bay: 1949 and 1955, respectively.
2. (2) Yes.
   1. (a) Six.
   2. (b) The City Council of Hermanus, the Bredasdorpse Afrikaanse Sakekamer through the medium of the hon. member for Swellendam, Mr. I. Gericke, Mr. A. J. du Toit, a group of 31 fishermen and boat-owners of Struisbaai through the medium of the hon. member for Swellendam, and the Angling Society of Heidelberg.
   3. (c) I am considering introducing a prohibition on the catching of yellowtail with purse-seine nets without the written authority of the Director of Sea Fisheries within the area between Kaap Hangklip and Cape St. Blaize for 12 nautical miles seawards, and to extending the area in which the use of set-nets is prohibited further eastward, namely, from Cape Agulhas to Cape St. Blaize.

Yes; it is intended to provide a coaster container berth, to be available by 1976.

No.

1. (1) Yes.
2. (2)
   1. (a) Permission to occupy issued on behalf of the South African Bantu Trust.
   2. (b) The occupier’s rights and interest including the improvements effected by him.
3. (3) South African Bantu Trust funds were utilized.
4. (4) Not at present as the property is not being run as a holiday resort.

The matter is still being investigated.

1. (1)
   1. (a) There is no such committee.
   2. (b) and (2) fall away.

1. (1)
   1. (a) Yes.
      1. (i) and (ii) William Humphreys Art Gallery, Kimberley—to 5.30 p.m.
         Michaelis Collection, Cape Town—to 5.30 p.m.
         S.A. Library for the Blind, Grahamstown—to 7.30 p.m.
         S.A. Library, Cape Town—to 7.30 p.m.
         National Zoological Gardens of S.A., Pretoria—to 5.30 p.m. from 1st May to 31st August; to 6 p.m. from 1st September to 30th April.
   2. (b) Yes.
      1. (i) and (ii) National Museum, Bloemfontein—2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
         War Museum, Bloemfontein—2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
         Natal Museum, Pietermaritzburg —2.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
         Transvaal Museum, Pretoria— 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
         S.A. War Museum, Johannesburg—9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
         S.A. Cultural History Museum, Cape Town—2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
         S.A. Museum, Cape Town—2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
         S.A. National Art Gallery, Cape Town—10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
         William Humphreys Art Gallery, Kimberley—2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
         Michaelis Collection, Cape Town —10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
         Cultural History and Open-air Museum, Pretoria—10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
         National Zoological Gardens of S.A., Pretoria—8 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. from 1st May to 31st August; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from 1st September to 30th April.
2. (2) Yes. S.A. Museum, Cape Town; S.A. Cultural History Museum, Cape Town; S.A. National Art Gallery, Cape Town; S.A. Library, Cape Town.

No.

(a), (b) and (c) fall away.

No.

Order!