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For detailed subject analysis of Speeches, see Vol. 41.

(1) The Hon. B. J. VORSTER acted as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 17th March, 1972, during the absence from South Africa of Dr. the Hon. H. MULLER.

(2) The Hon. B. J. VORSTER acted as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 12th May, 1972, during the absence from South Africa of Dr. the Hon. H. MULLER.

Dr. the Hon. C. P. MULDER acted as Minister of Bantu Administration and Development and of Bantu Education from 10th June, 1972, during the absence from South Africa of the Hon. M. C. BOTHA.

(1) Senator the Hon. D. C. H. UYS acted as Minister of Water Affairs and of Forestry from 20th March, 1972, during the absence from South Africa of the Hon. S. P. BOTHA.

(2) Senator the Hon. D. C. H. UYS acted as Minister of Water Affairs and the Hon. F. W. WARING acted a Minister of Forestry from 12th May, 1972, during the absence from South Africa of the Hon. S. P. BOTHA.

Elected under provisions of South-West Africa Affairs Amendment Act, 1949 (Act No. 23 of 1949).

Elected w.e.f. 10th March, 1971, vice Hon. M. C. G. J. van Rensburg, deceased 11th November, 1970.

Elected w.e.f. 19th April, 1972, vice Hon. P. M. K. le Roux, resigned w.e.f. 1st February, 1972.

Elected w.e.f. 23rd September, 1970, vice P. H. Torlage, resigned w.e.f. 1st August, 1970.

Elected w.e.f. 23rd September, 1970, vice W. W. B. Havemann, resigned w.e.f. 1st August, 1970.

Elected w.e.f. 23rd February, 1972, vice G. P. C. Bezuidenhout, resigned w.e.f. 1st January, 1972.

Elected w.e.f. 28th October, 1970, vice Hon. J. F. W. Haak, resigned w.e.f. 25th May, 1970.

Elected w.e.f. 23rd June, 1971, vice J. H. Campher, deceased 15th April, 1971.

Elected w.e.f. 17th June, 1970, following death of candidate for general election held on 22nd April, 1970.

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REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

DEBATES OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY (HANSARD)

THIRD SESSION—FOURTH PARLIAMENT

28th January to 13th June, 1972

(Vols. 37, 38 and 39–DEBATES; Vol. 40–QUESTIONS; and Vol. 41-INDICES.)

CONTENTS

PAGES

The Ministry v Members of the House of Assembly and their Electoral Divisions vi Electoral Divisions and their representatives in House of Assembly viii State of Parties as at 13th June, 1972 ix Proceedings on Bills, Motions and Select Committee Reports x Committees of Session xvi Errata xvii Debates Cols. 1—9244 Indices: Speeches See Appendix Questions: Subjects Members See Vol. 40 Subjects Presiding Officers’ rulings, statements, etc. See Vol. 41

THE MINISTRY

CABINET MINISTERS

Prime Minister

The Hon. B. J. VORSTER, M.P.

Minister of Transport (Leader of the House)

The Hon. B. J. SCHOEMAN, M.P.

Minister of Finance

Dr. the Hon. N. DIEDERICHS, M.P.

Minister of Agriculture

Senator the Hon. D. C. H. UYS.

Minister of Defence

The Hon. P. W. BOTHA, M.P.

Minister of Tourism, of Sport and Recreation and of Indian Affairs

The Hon. F. W. WARING, M.P.

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Dr. the Hon. H. MULLER, M.P.

Minister of Labour and of Posts and Telegraphs

The Hon. M. VILJOEN, M.P.

Minister of Bantu Administration and Development and of Bantu Education

The Hon. M. C. BOTHA, M.P.

Minister of Justice and of Prisons

The Hon. P. C. PELSER, M.P.

Minister of Mines and of Health

Dr. the Hon. C. DE WET, M.P.

Minister of Community Development and of Public Works

The Hon. B. COETZEE, M.P.

Minister of Economic Affairs and of Police

The Hon. S. L. MULLER, M.P.

Minister of Water Affairs and of Forestry

The Hon. S. P. BOTHA, M.P.

Minister of Information, of Social Welfare and Pensions and of Immigration

Dr. the Hon. C. P. MULDER, M.P.

Minister of National Education

Senator the Hon. J. P. VAN DER SPUY.

Minister of Planning, of Coloured Affairs, of Rehoboth Affairs and of Statistics

The Hon. J. J. LOOTS, M.P.

Minister of the Interior

The Hon. T. J. A. GERDENER, M.P.

DEPUTY MINISTERS

Deputy Minister of Transport

The Hon. H. E. MARTINS, M.P.

Deputy Minister of Bantu Administration and Education

Dr. the Hon. P. G. J. KOORNHOF, M.P.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture

The Hon. H. SCHOEMAN, M.P.

Deputy Minister of Finance and of Economic Affairs

The Hon. A. H. DU PLESSIS, M.P.

Deputy Minister of the Interior, of Social Welfare and Pensions, of Coloured Affairs and of Rehoboth Affairs

Dr. the Hon. S. W. VAN DER MERWE, M.P.

Deputy Minister of Bantu Development

The Hon. A. J. RAUBENHEIMER, M.P.

PRESIDING OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

SPEAKER: The Hon. H. J. Klopper, M.P.

DEPUTY SPEAKER AND CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES: Mr. J. H. Visse, M.P.

DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES: Dr. P. S. Van Der Merwe, M.P.

MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY AND THE ELECTORAL DIVISIONS REPRESENTED BY THEM

(As at 13th June, 1972)

PARTIES: National Party = N.P. United Party = U.P. Progressive Party = P.P.

  • Aucamp, P. L. S.—Bloemfontein East. N.P.
  • Badenhorst, P. J.—Oudtshoorn N.P.
  • Bands, G. J.—Umhlatuzana U.P.
  • Basson, J. A. L.—Sea Point U.P.
  • Basson, J. D. du P.—Bezuidenhout U.P.
  • Baxter, D. D.—Constantia U.P.
  • Bodenstein, Dr. P.—Rustenburg N.P.
  • Botha, G. F.—Ermelo N.P.
  • Botha, H. J.—Aliwal N.P.
  • Botha, L. J.—Bethlehem N.P.
  • Botha, Hon. M. C.—Roodepoort N.P.
  • Botha, Hon. P. W.—George N.P.
  • Botha, R. F.—Wonderboom N.P.
  • Botha, Hon. S. P.—Soutpansberg N.P.
  • Botma, M. C.—Omaruru N.P.
  • Brandt, Dr. J. W.—Etosha N.P.
  • Bronkhorst, Brig. H. J.—North Rand. U.P.
  • Cadman, R. M.—Zululand. U.P.
  • Cillié, H. van Z.—Port Elizabeth Central U.P.
  • Coetsee, H. J.—Bloemfontein West N.P.
  • Coetzee, Hon. B.—Vereeniging N.P.
  • Coetzee, S. F.—Karas N.P.
  • Cruywagen, W. A.—Germiston N.P.
  • Deacon, W. H. D.—Albany U.P.
  • De Jager, P. R.—Mayfair N.P.
  • De Villiers, I. F. A.—Von Brandis U.P.
  • De Wet, Dr. the Hon. C.—Johannesburg West N.P.
  • De Wet, M. W.—Welkom N.P.
  • Diederichs, Dr. the Hon. N.—Losberg N.P.
  • Du Plessis, Hon. A. H.—Windhoek N.P.
  • Du Plessis, G. F. C.—Heilbron N.P.
  • Du Plessis, G. C.—Kempton Park. N.P.
  • Du Plessis, P. T. C.—Lydenburg N.P.
  • Du Toit, J. P.—Vryburg N.P.
  • Emdin, S.—Parktown U.P.
  • Engelbrecht, J. J.—Algoa N.P.
  • Erasmus, A. S. D.—Pietersburg N.P.
  • Fisher, Dr. E. L.—Rosettenville U.P.
  • Fourie, A.—Turffontein U.P.
  • Gerdener, Hon. T. J. A.—Klip River N.P.
  • Graaff, Sir De V., M.B.E. (Leader of the Opposition)—Rondebosch U.P.
  • Greyling, J. C.—Carletonville N.P.
  • Grobler, M. S. F.—Marico. N.P
  • Grobler, W. S. J.—Springs N.P
  • Hartzenberg, Dr. F.—Lichtenburg N.P.
  • Hayward, S. A. S.—Graaff-Reinet. N.P.
  • Henning, J. M.—Vanderbijlpark N.P.
  • Herman, F.—Potgietersrus. N.P.
  • Heunis, J. C.—False Bay N.P.
  • Hickman, T.—Maitland U.P.
  • Hoon, J. H.—Kuruman N.P.
  • Hopewell, A.—Pinetown U.P.
  • Horn, J. W. L.—Prieska N.P.
  • Hourquebie, R. G. L.—Musgrave U.P
  • Hughes, T. G.—Transkei U.P
  • Jacobs, Dr. G. F., O.B.E.—Hillbrow U.P.
  • Janson, T. N. H.—Witbank N.P.
  • Jurgens, Dr. J. C.—Geduld N.P.
  • Keyter, H. C. A.—Ladybrand N.P.
  • Kingwill, W. G.—Walmer U.P.
  • Klopper, Hon. H. J.—Parys N.P.
  • Koornhof, Dr. the Hon. P. G. J.— Primrose N.P.
  • Kotzé, S. F.—Parow N.P.
  • Kotzé, Dr. W. D.—Odendaalsrus N.P.
  • Kruger, J. T.—Prinshof N.P.
  • Langley, T.—Waterkloof N.P.
  • Le Grange, L.—Potchefstroom N.P.
  • Le Roux, Francois J.—Brakpan N.P.
  • Le Roux, Frederick J.—Hercules N.P.
  • Le Roux, J. P. C.—Vryheid. N.P.
  • Loots, Hon. J. J.—Queenstown N.P.
  • Malan, E. G.—Orange Grove U.P.
  • Malan, G. F.—Humansdorp N.P.
  • Malan, J. J.—Swellendam N.P.
  • Malan, W. C.—Paarl N.P.
  • Marais, D. J.—Johannesburg North U.P.
  • Marais, P. S.—Moorreesburg N.P.
  • Maree, G. de K.—Namakwaland N.P.
  • Martins, Hon. H. E.—Wakkerstroom. N.P.
  • McLachlan, Dr. R.—Westdene N.P.
  • Meyer, P. H.—Vasco N.P.
  • Miller, H.—Jeppes U.P.
  • Mitchell, D. E.—South Coast U.P.
  • Mitchell, M. L.—Durban North U.P.
  • Moolman, Dr. J. H.—East London City U.P.
  • Morrison, Dr. G. de V.—Cradock. N.P.
  • Mulder, Dr. the Hon. C. P.—Randfontein N.P.
  • Muller, Dr. the Hon. H.—Beaufort West N.P.
  • Muller, Hon. S. L.—Ceres N.P.
  • Murray, L. G., M.C.—Green Point U.P.
  • Nel, D. J. L.—Pretoria Central N.P.
  • Nel, J. A. F.—Krugersdorp N.P.
  • Oldfield, G. N.—Umbilo U.P.
  • Oliver, G. D. G.—Kensington U.P.
  • Otto Dr. J. C.—Koedoespoort N.P.
  • Palm P. D.—Worcester N.P.
  • Pansegrouw, J. S.—Smithfield N.P.
  • Pelser, Hon. P. C.—Klerksdorp N.P.
  • Pienaar, L. A.—Bellville N.P.
  • Pieterse, R. J. J.—Pretoria West N.P.
  • Potgieter, J. E.—Brits N.P.
  • Potgieter, S. P.—Port Elizabeth North N.P.
  • Prinsloo, M. P.—Innesdal N.P.
  • Pyper, P. A.—Durban Central U.P.
  • Rall, J. J.—Harrismith N.P.
  • Rall, J. W.—Middelburg N.P.
  • Rall, M.J.—Mossel Bay N.P.
  • Raubenheimer, Hon. A. J.—Nelspruit N.P.
  • Raw, W. V.—Durban Point U.P.
  • Reinecke, C. J.—Pretoria District N.P.
  • Reyneke, J. P. A.—Boksburg N.P.
  • Rossouw, W. J. C.—Stilfontein N.P.
  • Roux, P. C.—Mariental N.P.
  • Schlebusch, A. L.—Kroonstad N.P.
  • Schlebusch, J. A.—Bloemfontein District N.P.
  • Schoeman, Hon. B. J.—Maraisburg N.P.
  • Schoeman, Hon. H.—Standerton N.P.
  • Schoeman, J. C. B.—Randburg N.P.
  • Smit, H. H.—Stellenbosch N.P.
  • Smith, Capt. W. J. B.—Pietermaritzburg City U.P.
  • Stephens, J. J. M.—Florida. U.P.
  • Steyn, S.J.M.—Yeoville U.P.
  • Streicher, D. M.—Newton Park U.P.
  • Sutton, W. M.—Mooi River U.P.
  • Suzman, Helen—Houghton P.P.
  • Swanepoel, J. W. F.—Kimberley North N.P.
  • Swiegers, J. G.—Uitenhage. N.P.
  • Taylor, Catherine D.—Wynberg U.P.
  • Thompson, J. O. N., D.F.C.—Pinelands U.P.
  • Timoney, H. M.—Salt River U.P.
  • Treurnicht, Dr. A. P.—Waterberg. N.P.
  • Treurnicht, N. F.—Piketberg N.P.
  • Van Breda, A.—Tygervallei N.P.
  • Van den Berg, G. P.—Wolmaransstad N.P.
  • Van den Heever, S. A.—King William’s Town U.P.
  • Van der Merwe, Dr. C. V.—Fauresmith N.P.
  • Van der Merwe, H. D. K.—Rissik N.P.
  • Van der Merwe, Dr. P. S.—Middelland N.P.
  • Van der Merwe, Dr. the Hon. S. W.— Gordonia N.P.
  • Van der Merwe, W. L.—Heidelberg N.P.
  • Van der Spuy, S. J. H.—Somerset East N.P.
  • Van der Walt, H. J. D.—Christiana N.P.
  • Van Eck, H. J.—Benoni U.P.
  • Van Hoogstraten, H. A., E.D.—Cape Town Gardens U.P.
  • Van Staden, J. W.—Malmesbury N.P.
  • Van Tonder, J. A.—Germiston District N.P.
  • Van Vuuren, P. Z. J.—Langlaagte N.P.
  • Van Wyk, A. C.—Winburg N.P.
  • Van Wyk, H. J.—Virginia N.P.
  • Van Zyl, J. J. B.—Sunnyside N.P.
  • Venter, M. J. de la R.—Colesberg N.P.
  • Venter, Dr. W. L. D. M.—Kimberley South N.P.
  • Viljoen, Hon. M.—Alberton N.P.
  • Viljoen, Dr. P. J. van B.—Newcastle N.P.
  • Visse, J. H.—Gezina N.P.
  • Von Keyserlingk, Brig. C. C.—Umlazi U.P.
  • Vorster, Hon. B. J.—Nigel N.P.
  • Vorster, L. P. J.—De Aar N.P.
  • Vosloo, Dr. W. L.—Brentwood N.P.
  • Wainwright, C. J. S.—East London North U.P.
  • Waring, Hon. F. W.—Caledon. N.P.
  • Webber, W. T.—Pietermaritzburg District U.P.
  • Wentzel, J. J. G.—Bethal N.P
  • Wiley, J. W. E.—Simonstad U.P
  • Winchester, L. E. D.—Port Natal U.P
  • Wood, L. F.—Berea U.P.

ELECTORAL DIVISIONS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

ELECTORAL DIVISION

NAME.

CAPE PROVINCE (54 Electoral Divisions).

Albany

Deacon, W. H. D.

Algoa

Engelbrecht. J. J.

Aliwal

Botha. H. J.

Beaufort West

Muller, Dr. the Hon. H.

Bellville

Pienaar, L. A.

Caledon

Waring, Hon. F. W.

Cape Town Gardens

Van Hoogstraten, H. A., E.D.

Ceres

Muller, Hon. S. L.

Colesberg

Venter, M. J. de la R.

Constantia

Baxter, D. D.

Cradock

Morrison, Dr. G. de V.

De Aar

Vorster, L. P. J.

East London City

Moolman, Dr. J. H.

East London North

Wainwright, C. J. S.

False Bay

Heunis, J. C.

George

Botha, Hon. P. W.

Gordonia

Van der Merwe, Dr. the Hon. S. W.

Graaff-Reinet

Hayward S. A. S.

Green Point

Murray, L. G., M.C.

Humansdorp

Malan, G. F.

Kimberley North

Swanepoel, J. W. F.

Kimberley South

Venter, Dr. W. L. D. M.

King William’s Town

Van den Heever, S. A.

Kuruman

Hoon, J. H.

Maitland

Hickman, T.

Malmesbury

Van Staden, J. W.

Moorreesburg

Marais, P. S.

Mossel Bay

Rall, M. J.

Namakwaland

Maree, G. de K.

Newton Park

Streicher, D. M.

Oudtshoorn

Badenhorst, P. J.

Paarl

Malan, W. C.

Parow

Kotzé, S. F.

Piketberg

Treurnicht, N. F.

Pinelands

Thompson. J. O. N., D.F.C.

Port Elizabeth Central

Cillié, H. van Z.

Port Elizabeth North

Potgieter, S. P.

Prieska

Horn, J. W. L.

Queenstown

Loots, Hon. J. J.

Rondebosch

Graaff, Sir De V., M.B.E.

Salt River

Timoney. H. M.

Sea Point

Basson, J. A. L.

Simonstad

Wiley, J. W. E.

Somerset East

Van der Spuy, S. J. H.

Stellenbosch

Smit, H. H.

Swellendam

Malan, J. J.

Transkei

Hughes, T. G.

Tygervallei

Van Breda, A.

Uitenhage

Swiegers, J. G.

Vasco

Meyer, P. H.

Vryburg

Du Toit, J. P.

Walmer

Kingwill, W. G.

Worcester

Palm, P. D.

Wynberg

Taylor, Catherine D.

NATAL (18 Electoral Divisions).

Berea

Wood, L. F.

Durban Central

Pyper, P. A.

Durban North.

Mitchell, M. L.

Durban Point

Raw, W. V.

Klip River

Gerdener, Hon. T. J. A.

Mooi River

Sutton, W. M.

Musgrave

Hourquebie, R. G. L.

Newcastle

Viljoen, Dr. P. J. van B.

Pietermaritzburg City

Smith, Capt. W. J. B.

Pietermaritzburg District

Webber, W. T.

Pinetown

Hopewell, A.

Port Natal

Winchester, L. E. D.

South Coast

Mitchell, D. E.

Umbilo

Oldfield, G. N.

Umhlatuzana

Bands, G. J.

Umlazi

Von Keyserlingk, Brig. C. C.

Vryheid

Le Roux, J. P. C.

Zululand

Cadman, R. M.

ORANGE FREE STATE (15 Electoral Divisions).

Bethlehem

Botha, L. J.

Bloemfontein District

Schlebusch, J. A.

Bloemfontein East

Aucamp, P. L. S.

Bloemfontein West

Coetsee, H. J.

Fauresmith

Van der Merwe, Dr. C. V.

Harrismith

Rall, J. J.

Heilbron

Du Plessis, G. F. C.

Kroonstad

Schlebusch, A. L.

Ladybrand

Keyter, H. C. A.

Odendaalsrus

Kotzé, Dr. W. D.

Parys

Klopper, Hon. H. J.

Smithfield

Pansegrouw, J. S.

Virginia

Van Wyk, H. J.

Welkom

De Wet, M. W.

Winburg

Van Wyk, A. C.

TRANSVAAL (73 Electoral Divisions).

Alberton

Viljoen, Hon. M.

Benoni

Van Eck, H. J.

Bethal

Wentzel, J. J. G.

Bezuidenhout

Basson, J. D. du P.

Boksburg

Reyneke, J. P. A.

Brakpan

Le Roux, Francois J.

Brentwood

Vosloo, Dr. W. L.

Brits

Potgieter, J. E.

Carletonville

Greyling, J. C.

Christiana

Van der Walt, H. J. D.

Ermelo

Botha, G. F.

Florida

Stephens, J. J. M.

Geduld

Jurgens, Dr. J. C.

Germiston

Cruywagen, W. A.

Germiston District

Van Tonder, J. A.

Gezina

Visse, J. H.

Heidelberg

Van der Merwe, W. L.

Hercules

Le Roux, Frederick J.

Hillbrow

Jacobs, Dr. G. F., O.B.E.

Houghton

Suzman, Helen

Innesdal

Prinsloo, M. P.

Jeppes

Miller, H.

Johannesburg North

Marais, D. J.

Johannesburg West

De Wet, Dr. the Hon. C.

Kempton Park

Du Plessis, G. C.

Kensington

Oliver, G. D. G.

Klerksdorp

Pelser, Hon. P. C.

Koedoespoort

Otto, Dr. J. C.

Krugersdorp

Nel, J. A. F.

Langlaagte

Van Vuuren, P. Z. J.

Lichtenburg

Hartzenberg, Dr. F.

Losberg

Diederichs, Dr. the Hon. N

Lydenburg

Du Plessis, P. T. C.

Maraisburg

Schoeman, Hon. B. J.

Marico

Grobler, M. S. F.

Mayfair

De Jager, P. R.

Middelburg

Rall, J. W.

Nelspruit

Raubenheimer, Hon. A. J.

Nigel

Vorster, Hon. B. J.

North Rand

Bronkhorst, Brig. H. J.

Orange Grove

Malan, E. G.

Parktown

Emdin, S.

Pietersburg

Erasmus, A. S. D.

Potchefstroom

Le Grange, L.

Potgietersrus

Herman, F.

Pretoria Central

Nel, D. J. L.

Pretoria District

Reinecke, C. J.

Pretoria West

Pieterse, R. J. J.

Primrose

Koornhof, Dr. the Hon. P. G. J

Prinshof

Kruger, J. T.

Randburg

Schoeman, J. C. B.

Randfontein

Mulder, Dr. the Hon. C. P.

Rissik

Van der Merwe, H. D. K.

Roodepoort

Botha, Hon. M. C.

Rosettenville

Fisher, Dr. E. L.

Rustenburg

Bodenstein, Dr. P.

Soutpansberg

Botha, Hon. S. P.

Springs

Grobler, W. S. J.

Standerton

Schoeman, Hon. H.

Stilfontein

Rossouw, W. J. C.

Sunnyside

Van Zyl, J. J. B.

Turffontein

Fourie, A.

Vanderbijlpark

Henning, J. M.

Vereeniging

Coetzee, Hon. B.

Von Brandis

De Villiers, I. F. A.

Wakkerstroom

Martins, Hon. H. E.

Waterberg

Treurnicht, Dr. A. P.

Waterkloof

Langley, T.

Westdene

McLachlan, Dr. R.

Witbank

Janson, T. N. H.

Wolmaransstad

Van den Berg, G. P.

Wonderboom

Botha, R. F.

Yeoville

Steyn, S. J. M.

SOUTH WEST AFRICA (6 Electoral Divisions).

Etosha

Brandt, Dr. J. W.

Karas

Coetzee, S. F.

Mariental

Roux, P. C.

Middelland

Van der Merwe, Dr. P. S.

Omaruru

Botma, M. C.

Windhoek

Du Plessis, Hon. A. H.

STATE OF PARTIES AS AT 13th JUNE, 1972

PARTY

PROVINCES

SOUTH WEST AFRICA

TOTAL

CAPE

NATAL

ORANGE FREE STATE

TRANSVAAL

National Party

36

3

15

58

6

118

United Party

18

15

—

14

—

47

Progressive Party

—

—

—

1

—

1

No. OF ELECTORAL DIVISIONS

54

18

15

73

6

166

PROCEEDINGS ON BILLS, MOTIONS AND SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS

Abbreviations:

1R. = First Reading

C. = Committee Stage

3R. = Third Reading

2R. = Second Reading

Re. = Report Stage

Sen. Am. = Senate Amendments

S.C. = Select Committee

Abortion, Law relating to (motion), 1410.

Adjournment of House and prorogation of Parliament, 9244.

Admiralty Jurisdiction Regulation Bill: 1R., 15; 2R., 447; C, 543; 3R., 625.

Admission of Persons to the Republic Regulation (Consolidation) Bill: 1R., 6446; 2R., 7150; not committed to Committee of the whole House, 7150; 3R., 7150.

Age of Majority Bill: 1., 3961; 2R., 4436; C., 4464; 3R., 4992.

Agricultural Credit Amendment Bill: 1R., 15; 2R., 691; C., 1492; 3R., 2575.

Agricultural Industry, Position of the (motion), 1584.

Agricultural Land, Consolidation of (motion), 1958.

Agricultural Land, Subdivision of, Amendment Bill: 1R., 15; 2R., 716, 1508, 2583; C., 2670, 2993; Instruction to C., 3490; C, 3490, 3736; Re., 3742; 3R., 3742; Sen. Am., 7149.

Agricultural Produce Sales, Perishable, Amendment Bill: 1R., 1045; 2R., 2612; C., 3477; 3R., 3724.

Agricultural Research Account Amendment Bill: 1R., 188; 2R., 2594; C., 3470; 3R., 3684.

Anatomical Donations and Post-Mortem Examinations Amendment Bill: 1R., 102; 2R., 3907; C., 4149; Re., 4217; 3R., 4217.

Animals Protection Amendment Bill: 1R., 15; 2R., 445; C., 541; Re., 624; 3R., 624; Sen. Am., 2412.

Appropriation Bills (Consolidated Revenue Fund)—

  • Additional: 1R., 2009; 2R., 2256; C., 2261, 2332; 3R., 2412.
  • Main: 1R., 4280; 2R., 4363, 4485, 4575, 4461, 4810, 4914, 5041;
  • Votes:
    • Agricultural Credit and Land Tenure, 5514, 5593, 5691.
    • Agricultural Economics and Marketing, 5514, 5593, 5691, 8635.
    • Agricultural Technical Services, 5514, 5593, 5691, 8635.
    • Audit, 5505, 5507.
    • Bantu Administration and Development, 6739, 6778, 6883, 8643.
    • Bantu Education, 6959.
    • Civil Defence, 5754, 5781.
    • Coloured Relations, 8373, 8381, 8470, 8646.
    • Commerce, 7466, 7477, 7569, 8645.
    • Community Development, 7273, 7335.
    • Customs and Excise, 5504.
    • Defence, 5754, 5781.
    • Foreign Affairs, 6454.
    • Forestry, 6399, 6450.
    • Government Printing Works, 8482, 8564.
    • Health, 7215, 7241, 8644.
    • Immigration, 7816, 7822.
    • Indian Affairs, 6534, 6536.
    • Industries, 7466, 7477, 7569.
    • Information, 7665.
    • Inland Revenue, 5496.
    • Interior, 8482, 8564.
    • Justice, 7001, 7018.
    • Labour, 6599, 6681.
    • Mines, 7150.
    • Mint, S.A., 5493.
    • Miscellaneous Loans and Services, 5456, 5463.
    • National Education, 7875, 8123, 8205.
    • Planning, 8241, 8304.
    • Police, 7589.
    • Prime Minister, 5129, 5225.
    • Prisons, 7001, 7018.
    • Provincial Administrations, 5490.
    • Public Debt, 5456, 5463.
    • Public Service Commission, 8482, 8564.
    • Public Works, 7409.
    • Rehoboth Affairs, 8373, 8381, 8470, 8646.
    • Social Welfare and Pensions, 7717.
    • Sport and Recreation, 6204, 6240.
    • State President, 5063.
    • Statistics, 8241, 8304.
    • Surveys, 5514, 5593, 5691.
    • Tourism, 5863, 6118.
    • Transport, 5366.
    • Treasury, 5456, 5463.
    • Water Affairs, 6292, 6316;
  • Re., 8647; 3R., 8718, 8800, 8895, 9037.
  • Part: 1R., 813; 2R., 949, 1135, 1227, 1333, 1457; C., 1492; 3R., 1549, 1642.
  • Second Additional: 1R., 5912; 2R., 6446; C., 6448; 3R., 6450.

Armaments Development and Production Amendment Bill: 1R., 7149; 2R., 7991; C., 8064; Re., 8065; 3R., 8065.

Bantu Affairs, S.C. on: Appointment of, 16; First Report, 2429; consideration of First Report, 3654; Second Report, 6225; Third and Fourth Reports, 6316; consideration of Second Report, 8007; consideration of Third Report, 8007, 8072; Fifth and Sixth Reports, 8799; consideration of Fifth Report, 9068; consideration of Fourth Report dropped. 9244.

Bantu Education Account Abolition Bill: 1R., 2194; 2R., 2853, 2935, 2974; C., 3261; 3R., 3267.

Bantu Homelands, Constitutional Development of (motion), 3006.

Bantu Labour, Contributions in respect of, Bill: 1R., 15; 2R., 477, 555, 626; C., 813, 968, 1045; Re., 2416; 3R., 2416, 2429.

Bantu Laws Amendment Bill: 1R., 188; 2R., 2622; C., 2771; 3R., 2891.

Bantu Laws, Second, Amendment Bill: 1R., 15; 2R., 654; C., 1074, 2565; Re., 2662; 3R., 2663.

Basters of Rehoboth Education Bill: 1R., 3961; 2R., 5965; C., 6006; Re., 6133; 3R., 6133; Sen. Am., 9128.

Broadcasting Amendment Bill: 1R., 1776; 2R., 2412; C., 2429; 3R., 2429.

Broadcasting Stations, Designation of, Bill: 1R., 6681; dropped, 9244.

Budget Speeches—

  • Central Government, 4363.
  • Post Office, 3827.
  • Railways and Harbours, 2749.

Business Names Amendment Bill:1R., 8979; 2R., 9210; C., 9212; 3R., 9212.

Business of the House (statement on), 377.

Certain Organizations, S.C. on: Appointment of, 723, 2332; Report, 9128; motion that only members of S.C. have access to evidence taken by S.C. and papers submitted to it and that Mr. Speaker be authorized to publish such parts of evidence as he may deem fit, 9212.

Charges by Member, S.C. on: Appointment, 1640; Extension of date for submission of Report (motion), 3742; Rescission of instruction to S.C. to submit its Report by certain date (motion), 6316; Report, 8159; consideration of Report dropped, 9244.

Chiropractors Amendment Bill: 1R., 8159; 2R., 9170; C., 9235; 3R., 9235.

Christian Institute of Southern Africa, see “Certain Organizations, S.C. on”.

Church Square, Pretoria, Development Bill: 1R., 2412; 2R., 4346, 4425; C., 4452; Re., 4977; 3R., 4977.

Civil Aviation Offences Bill: 1R., 15; 2R., 1750; C., 1823; 3R., 1898.

Coloured Persons in South-West Africa Education Bill: 1R., 3961; 2R., 4468, 4995; C, 5063, 5964; Re., 6043; 3R., 6043; Sen. Am., 8563.

Coloured Persons Representative Council Amendment Bill: 1R., 7821; 2R., 8667; G, 9129; Re., 9212; 3R., 9212.

Coloured Population, Planning in respect of (motion), 3586.

Communism, Suppression of, Amendment Bill: 1R., 15; 2R., 453; C., 548; 3R., 626.

Communist Infiltration into Southern Africa (motion), 1361.

Community Development Amendment Bill: 1R., 1549; 2R., 4255, 4301; Order for 2R. discharged and subject of Bill referred to S.C. 4334; First Report of S.C., 7568; 1R. discharged and Bill withdrawn, 7568; Second Report of S.C., 9037. See “Community Development Amendment Bill” below.

Community Development Amendment Bill: 1R., 7569; 2R., 8658; C., 9124; 3R., 9127.

Copyright Amendment Bill: 1R., 7923; 2R., 8194; C., 8303; 3R., 8381.

Customs and Excise Amendment Bill: 1R., 8717; 2R., 9006; C., 9068; 3R., 9068.

Dairy Industry Laws Amendment Bill: 1R., 1333; 2R., 2615; C., 3481; 3R., 3724.

Deeds Registries Amendment Bill: 1R., 15; 2R., 461; C., 548; 3R., 626.

Defence Amendment Bill: 1R., 1135; 2R., 2133, 2229; referred to S.C., 2256; Report of S.C., 6681; C., 7964; Re., 8062; 3R., 8062.

Demonstrators outside St. George’s Cathedral, Cape Town, Incident between S.A. Police and certain (question), 8705.

Dental Mechanicians Amendment Bill: 1R., 102; 2R., 3915; C., 4151; Re., 4218; 3R., 4218.

Easter Adjournment (motion), 3417.

Eastern Province Guardian Loan and Investment Company Amendment, Indemnity and Further Powers Further Amendment (Private) Bill, The: Report of Examiners, 722; 1R., 723; 2R., 1872; C., 2565; 3R., 2565.

Educational Services Amendment Bill: 1R., 3281; 2R., 4432; C., 4459; Re., 4991; 3R., 4991; Sen. Am., 7335.

Explosives Amendment Bill: 1R., 7717; 2R., 8193; C., 8303; 3R., 8381.

Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Amendment Bill: 1R., 1871; 2R., 3489; C, 3736; 3R., 3742.

Film Industry, Investigation of the South African (motion), 2514.

Finance Bill: 1R., 7923; 2R., 8691; C., 9009; 3R., 9015.

Financial Institutions Amendment Bill: 1R., 7923; 2R., 9016, 9073; C., 9078; 3R., 9082.

Flood Damage, Prevention of (motion), 3539.

Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Bill: 1R., 102; 2R., 4229; C., 4284; Re., 4423; 3R., 4423; Sen. Am., 7149.

Forest Amendment Bill: 1R., 6035; 2R., 6189; C., 6234; Re., 6240; 3R., 6240.

General Law Amendment Bill: 1R., 7923; 2R., 8696, 9082; C., 9109; 3R., 9129; Sen. Am., 9239.

Group Areas Amendment Bill: 1R., 8563; 2R., 9163; C., 9170; 3R., 9170.

Half-hour Adjournment Rule, Adjournment of House under (motion) to discuss—

  • Alleged statement by Police Officer m connection with the Agliotti case, 4440.
  • Contents of students publication Wits Student of 21st April, 1972, and related matters, 6215.

Health Bill: 1R., 102; referred to S.C., 541; Report of S.C., 8892.

Hijacking of a South African Airways Aircraft, 7991, 8061, 8159, 8165.

Hire-Purchase Amendment Bill: 1R., 7477; 2R., 8191; C., 8303; 3R., 8381.

Hygiene, Animal Slaughter, Meat and Animal Products, Amendment BUI: 1R., 15; 2R., 2592; C., 3470; 3R., 3684.

Income Tax BUI: 1R., 8717; 2R., 8990; C., 9066; 3R., 9067.

Indian Council, South African, Amendment Bill: 1R., 2974; 2R., 3794, 3850, 3851; C., 4108; Re., 4186; 3R., 4186.

Information, Department of, Services rendered by (motion), 2459.

Insolvency Amendment Bill: 1R., 15; 2R., 466; G, 549; Re., 626; 3R., 626.

Internal Arrangements, S.C. on: Appointment of, 16.

Irrigation Matters, S.C. on: Appointment of, 16; Report, 8470; consideration of Report, 8800.

Land Bank Amendment Bill: 1R., 1871; 2R., 3791; C., 3850; 3R., 4108.

Land Survey Amendment Bill: 1R., 7241; 2R., 8068: G, 8163; 3R., 8285.

Land Tenure Amendment Bill: 1R., 15; 2R., 702; G, 1498; 3R., 2576.

Land Titles (Division of George) Adjustment (Hybrid) Bill: 1R., 15; referred to Examiners, 15; report of Examiners, 624; 2R., 2607; G, 3470; 3R., 3684.

Library of Parliament, S.C. on: Appointment of, 16.

Marketing Amendment Bill: 1R., 6681; 2R., 7941; G, 8062; 3R., 8159.

Marriage Amendment Bill: 1R., 1871; 2R., 3757; G, 3848; 3R., 4108.

Meat Trade in South-West Africa, Control of the, Amendment Bill: 1R., 6536; 2R., 8065; G, 8162; 3R., 8285.

Medical Schemes Amendment Bill: 1R., 102; 2R., 3938; G, 4157; Re., 4218; 3R., 4218.

Metallurgy, National Institute for, Amendment BUI: 1R., 102; 2R., 3900; C., 4148; 3R., 4217.

Migrant Labour System (motion), 1902.

Mines, Works and Minerals in South-West Africa Amendment Bill: 1R., 102; 2R., 2653, 3851, 4143; G, 4216; 3R., 4280.

Mineworkers, Position of (motion), 576.

Motor Carrier Transportation Amendment Bill: 1R., 8470; 2R., 9160; C., 9162; 3R., 9162.

Motor Vehicle Insurance, Compulsory, Bill: 1R., 5129; 2R., 5985, 6048; G, 6145; Re., 6225; 3R., 6225.

Motor Vehicle Insurance, Compulsory (motion), 3062.

Nama in South-West Africa Education Bill: 1R., 3961; 2R., 5976; C., 6035; Re., 6139; 3R., 6139; Sen. Am., 9129.

Namaland Consolidation and Administration Bill: 1R., 7941; 2R., 8196; C., 8304; Re., 8381; 3R., 8381.

Naming of Member: 4413.

New Members—

  • Announcement of election of—
    • Badenhorst, Mr. P. J., 5463.
    • Le Roux, Mr. Francois J., 1776.
    • Treurnicht, Dr. A. P., 2.
  • Making of Oath by—
    • Badenhorst, Mr. P. J., 5507.
    • Le Roux, Mr. Francois J., 1871.
    • Treurnicht, Dr. A. P., 3.

No-Confidence (motion), 16, 102, 189, 286, 377.

Nursing Amendment Bill: 1R., 102; 2R., 4163; G, 4218; 3R., 4284.

Nusas, see “Certain Organizations, S.C. on".

Parliamentary Catering, Joint Sessional Committee on: Appointment of, 102.

Pension Laws Amendment Bill: 1R., 8285; 2R., 9147; C., 9230; 3R., 9234.

Pensions, S.C. on: Appointment of, 16; Report, 7923; consideration of Report, 8564.

Pensions (Supplementary) Bill: 1R., 9128; 2R., 9128; C., 9238; 3R., 9238.

Personal Explanations by—

  • Cadman, Mr. R. M., 5041.
  • Hughes, Mr. T. G., 8892.
  • Transport, Deputy Minister of, 2133, 5041.

Pneumoconiosis Compensation Laws Amendment Bill: 1R., 102; 2R., 9173; C., 9178; 3R., 9178.

Police Amendment Bill: 1R., 7335; 2R., 8647; C., 9123; Re., 9124; 3R., 9124.

Pollution of the Environment (motion), 844.

Pollution of the Sea by Oil, Prevention and Combating of, Amendment Bill: 1R., 8285; 2R., 8655; C., 9124; 3R., 9124.

Post Office—

  • Appropriation Bills—
    • Additional: 1R., 2749; 2R., 2880; C., 2882; 3R., 2891.
    • Main: 1R., 3741; 2R., 3827, 3962; C., 4034, 4054; 3R., 4085.
  • Post Office Amendment Bill: 1R., 8800; 2R., 9182; C., 9235; 3R., 9236.
  • Post Office Readjustment Amendment Bill: 1R., 8563; 2R., 9178; C., 9235; 3R., 9235.
  • Unauthorized Post Office Expenditure Bill: 1R., 8563; 2R., 8717; not committed to Committee of the whole House, 8718; 3R., 8718.

Presiding Officers—

  • Chairman’s Ruling. 5463.
  • Speaker’s Statements and Announcement, 4335, 4411, 6882, 8892.

Prisons Amendment Bill: 1R., 102; 2R., 553; C., 626; 3R., 813.

Professional Engineers’ Amendment Bill: 1R., 2412; 2R., 4345; C., 4425; Re., 4452; 3R., 4452.

Provincial Affairs Bill: 1R., 2103; 2R., 3770; C., 3850; 3R., 4108; Sen. Am., 7717.

Provincial Finance and Audit Bill: 1R., 2662; 2R., 3467; C., 3510; 3R., 3637.

Provincial Licence Duties Bill: 1R., 3741; 2R., 4185; C., 4185; 3R., 4185.

Public Accounts, S.C. on: Appointment of, 16; First Report, 2880; Second Report, 2974; First and Second Reports referred back to S.C., 5690; Third Report (on Unauthorized Expenditure, 1970-’71), 5912; Amended First Report (on Unauthorized Expenditure), 6681; Amended Second Report, 7821; Fourth Report, 7821; consideration of amended First Report, 8376; consideration of Third Report, 8377; consideration of amended Second Report and Fourth Report dropped, 9244.

Public Service Amendment Bill: 1R., 5041; 2R., 6116; C., 6189; 3R., 6234.

Race Relations, S.A. Institute of, see “Certain Organizations, S.C. on”.

Railways and Harbours—

  • Appropriation Bills—
    • Additional: 1R., 723; 2R., 958; C., 960; 3R., 968.
    • Main: 1R., 2662; 2R., 2749, 3109, 3197, 3281; C., 3304, 3417; 3R., 3510, 3637.
  • Harbour Construction Bill: 1R., 5691; 2R., 5912; C., 6001; 3R., 6001.
  • Railway Construction Bill: 1R., 7923; 2R., 8175; C., 8297; 3R., 8377.
  • Railways and Harbours Acts Amendment Bill: 1R., 4810; 2R., 5958; C., 6004; 3R., 6006.
  • S.C. on: Appointment of, 16; Report of, 6681; consideration of Report dropped, 9244.

Rand Water Board Statutes (Private) Act Amendment Bill: 1R., 3637; 2R., 4414, C., 4421; 3R., 4452.

Rents Amendment Bill: 1R., 1549; 2R., 4336; C., 4423; Re., 4452; 3R., 4452.

Retirement of Controller and Auditor-General (Mr. H. R. P. A. Kotzenberg), 9242.

Retirement of Deputy Secretary to the House of Assembly (Mr. W. P. L. van Zyl), 9239.

Revenue Laws Amendment Bill: 1R., 8717; 2R., 8979; C., 9066; 3R., 9066.

Rhodes University (Private) Amendment Bill: 1R., 6882; Speaker’s announcement that measure may be proceeded with as public Bill: 6882; 2R., 8164; C., 8165; 3R., 8165.

Road Safety, National, Bill: 1R., 1135; 2R., 1684; C., 1776; 3R., 1873.

Sale of Land on Instalments Amendment Bill: 1R., 6778; 2R., 8190; C., 8303, 8381.

Scientific and Technological Developments, Parliament and (motion), 2146.

Sea Fisheries Amendment Bill: 1R., 8285; dropped, 9244.

Sea-shore Amendment Bill: 1R., 15; 2R., 2594; C., 3470; 3R., 3684.

Security Intelligence and State Security Council Bill: 1R., 7149; 2R., 7923; C., 8060; Re., 8061; 3R., 8061.

Sitting, Hours of, of the House (motion), 8893.

Standing Rules and Orders, Committee on: Appointment of, 14; Report of, on Retirement of Deputy Secretary to the House of Assembly and Appointments to the Table of the House, 8799.

State-owned Land, S.C. on: Appointment of, 16; Report, 8563; consideration of Report, 8800.

State President’s Address, 3.

St Croix, Development of, as Ore Harbour (motion), 1088.

“Sunday Tribune”, Speaker’s Statement on Article in the, 8892.

Tobacco and Wine Research Accounts Amendment Bill: 1R., 15; 2R., 2591; C., 3470; 3R., 3684.

Transport Services, Bantu, Amendment Bill: 1R., 15; 2R., 1766, 1838, 2009; C., 2103; Re., 2194; 3R., 2194.

Transport Services for Coloured Persons and Indians Bill: 1R., 15; 2R., 2041; C., 2122; 3R., 2222; Sen. Am., 4186.

Unauthorized Expenditure Bill: 1R., 8563; 2R., 8717; not committed to Committee of whole House, 8717; 3R., 8717.

Universities, The Government and the (motion), 892.

University Christian Movement, see “Certain Organizations, S.C. on”.

Urban Development, S.C. on: Appointment of, 16; Report, 9128.

Veterinary Amendment Bill: 1R., 1871; 2R., 2621; C., 3488; Re., 3736; 3R., 3736.

War Fund, National Amendment Bill: 1R., 445; 2R., 3755; C., 3848; 3R., 4108.

Water Amendment Bill: 1R., 15; referred to S.C., 541; Report of S.C., 5690; 1R. discharged and Bill withdrawn, 5690. See “Water Amendment Bill” below.

Water Amendment Bill: 1R., 5690; 2R., 6086; C., 6105; 3R., 6116.

Weather Modification Control Bill: 1R., 7149; 2R., 8166; C., 8285; 3R., 8291.

Wiley, Mr. J. W. E., M.P. for Simonstown, S.C. on Charges by, see “Charges by Member, S.C. on”.

Wine and Spirit Control Amendment Bill: 1R., 6681; 2R., 8066; C, 8162; Re., 8285; 3R., 8285.

Wine. Other Fermented Beverages and Spirits Amendment Bill: 1R., 7241; 2R., 7938; C., 8062; 3R., 8159.

Committees of Session.

S.C.

1—’72

Public Accounts.

S.C.

2—’72

Railways and Harbours.

S.C.

3—’72

Charges by Member.

S.C.

4—’72

Urban Development.

S.C.

5—’72

Subject of the Health Bill.

S.C.

6—’72

Certain Organizations.

S.C.

7—’72

Subject of the Water Amendment Bill.

S.C.

8—’72

Defence Amendment Bill.

S.C.

9—’72

Subject of the Community Development Amendment Bill.

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Standing Rules and Orders [Report printed in Minutes of Proceedings, p. 340].

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Pensions [Report printed in Minutes of Proceedings, p. 294].

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State-owned Land [Report printed in Minutes of Proceedings, p. 328].

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Irrigation Matters [Report printed in Minutes of Proceedings, p. 325].

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Bantu Affairs [Reports printed in Minutes of Proceedings, p. 106 (First), p. 254 (Second), p. 259 (Third), p. 261 (Fourth), p. 341 (Fifth), and p. 341 (Sixth)].

ERRATA

Col. 737:

  • Lines 39, 41 and 43: For “sneers”, read “smears”.

Col. 882:

  • For lines 34-35, read “the Group Areas Act”

Col. 3430:

  • Line 40: After “will” insert “understand if I ignore his somewhat hysterical outburst and merely indicate that”

Col. 4481:

  • Line 39: For “Rents Amendment Bill”, read “Church Square, Pretoria, Development Bill”.
  • Line 41: For “Rents Amendment Bill”, read “Church Square, Pretoria, Development Bill only”.

Col. 8366:

  • In line 1 before “*Mr. Chairman,” insert “The Minister”

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY DEBATES (HANSARD)

THIRD SESSION — FOURTH PARLIAMENT

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