House of Assembly: Vol44 - SATURDAY 18 APRIL 1942
I am the bearer of a message from His Excellency the Governor-General.
The Prime Minister thereupon approached the Table and handed the message to Mr. Speaker.
Mr. SPEAKER read the message as follows—
22. Section 10 of the Income Tax Act, 1940, is hereby amended by the insertion in paragraph (b) of Sub-section (1) after the words “excess profits duty” of the words “and trade profits special levy imposed under the Special Taxation Act, 1942”.
Patrick Duncan, Governor-General.
Amendment recommended in the Income Tax Bill considered.
This amendment is necessitated by the fact that the Special Taxation Act embodying a trade profits levy has been passed since we passed the Income Tax Bill. Under the Income Tax Bill the Excess Profits Tax is deducted from basic profit for the purpose of assessing the normal tax, but is added back for the purpose of assessing the excess profits duty. We have now as an extension to the excess profits duty enacted a special trades levy that is also deducted from the basic profit for the purpose of assessing the income tax, but that now has to be added back for the purpose of assessing the excess profits duty. It is that amendment which I wish to move.
New clause put and agreed to.
First Order read: Second reading, Appropriation Bill.
I move—
We have now reached the end of our business, and it would perhaps be advisable and even necessary if we as members of His Majesty’s Opposition were to make a few remarks not merely in regard to the business of this session, but particularly with a view to drawing attention to the great changes which, practically unnoticed, have taken place in South Africa in regard to our system of government. These changes have been going on not merely during the war but they actually started some considerable time before the beginning of the war, and they have been sharplyaccentuated during the course of the war. What I am referring to is this: that in the course of the last few years there has been an extension of power in South Africa which, to my mind, particularly under present conditions, is necessary, but it is not responding satisfactorily. Everywhere, throughout the country, we have Commissions or Boards in operation today, and everything is being controlled by those Boards; they are giving advice on everything, they are regulating, dominating and distributing everything. We have hardly anything today which is not distributed, controlled or managed. Even the most intimate things in our lives are being controlled today—our food, our work, our families, our politics, and even our private lives today are controlled. And looked at from a practical point of view I must say that the application of this control is certainly not satisfactory. What we have today to all intents and purposes is Fascism, national socialism—management and control on all sides—but there is one thing lacking, and that is the power from above to make a success of this system. We have our Ministers over there, very nice and firstclass gentlemen, people for whom one should have every respect, and for whom one can have respect as persons, as individuals; there are many advocates and lawyers among them; first-class men who, by their training and their talents, should be well able to plead their cause and even to plead the cause of other people. But we need more than that at the moment, and I contend that what is needed at the moment is lacking to a very great extent. We know that everything is dealt with, everything is handled by the Government today, but there is one thing lacking. There is one thing we never hear of, and that is—pardon me if I use a German word, but I cannot find a suitable Afrikaans word at the moment—we do not know what “angreifen” means—we do not know how to tackle things, how to put our shoulders to the wheel. I speak from experience. Only a short while ago I had more experience in this regard. I have had several experiences lately. They may be relatively small matters, but I have in mind an industrial matter at the moment. I am referring to a particular industry, a very important one, although in comparison with other big things that are going on this particular matter which is causing trouble is only a trivial one. It is a matter which an ordinary business man would have solved in no time—he would have removed the difficulty in half an hour, but now the matter has to be brought before a Board. The Board meets and discusses it, it decides and then it is submitted to the Minister. And then the Minister and his department go into the matter, and month after month has to pass. So much time has to pass that eventually it is too late to take any decision. That is the great fault I have to find in our system of government today. There is a spread-over of power, there is a distribution of power, but there is no concentration of power. There are exceptions, of course; I have in mind for instance the way our railways are controlled. There you find good and common-sense concentration of power and the result is that the way our railways are managed can undoubtedly serve as an example to very many other railway systems in the world. Small difficulties crop up from time to time, but whatever Party you may belong to, we have reason to be proud of our railway system, and the way our railways are controlled and managed. But I believe that the railways are the only department run really on business lines. There is another matter I want to mention in this connection—it is one I mentioned before—it is directly connected with the railways—namely, the scandalous way in which shipping space is neglected in critical times like the present. The reason simply is this: that there is a Board which has to deal with these matters. On that Board you have first-class, good men who meet once every month. That Board has to decide on all sorts of questions and it has to give instructions, and then matters in accordance with our usual system are referred to the Minister, and two or three months pass before anything is put right—before things are put right which could have been put right in two or three hours. With the rapid changes taking place in these days of war it often means that by the time the decision is taken the whole position has changed, and one has to start from the very beginning and new decisions have to be taken. That is one of the great objections I have, and it is felt in the country as a very serious defect. The system of control and distribution is not responding satisfactorily. At the head of affairs there are not sufficient individuals able to show the necessary energy, the necessary initiative to make things go right at the particular moment when they have to be directed along the right course. Other matters have come to our notice. We have seen in the Press— so far as I know this matter has not been discussed here yet—that somebody has been sent to America to be solely responsible, so we are told, for the purchases that have to be made there. Hon. members will notice from the Estimates that we have our representatives in Washington, in New York, and also in Canada. The expense connected with our representation in the United States of America at the moment amounts to more than £36,000, and the expense of our representation in Canada is about £7,000, making a total cost of £44,000 per year. Are not these representatives whom we have there at the moment able to make the necessary purchases that have to be made there? Or is there something else behind it all? The gentleman who is sent there is Mr. John Martin. We know that he is the big chief of the gold mining industry, but at the same time he is also a director of the Bank of England. Are these things connected with each other? We know that the big banking people, according to the London “Times”— and that paper should be able to judge— have been exercising a very great influence, particularly during the past few years, over the course of the existence of the various nations. According to the “Times”, they control the credit of the nations, and according to that same paper, it is they who lay down the policies of the Governments. According to that same paper, they have the future of the nations in the hollow of their hands. Is it intended by sending this director of the Bank of England to America, in that way to have the affairs of this country looked after, or is it the intention to have our affairs led in the wrong channel? Is it a wise thing to hand over the interests of South Africa, the tremendous interests which are at stake, to a man like that? Is it a a wise thing to hand over our interests to a man who may perhaps be a first-class man in every respect, but who owes no responsibility to the public? The Rt. Hon. the Prime Minister a comparatively short while ago quoted the words of one of the greatest bankers in the world in this House. He quoted the words of the Director of the Bank of England, Mr. Montagu Norman. The Prime Minister quoted his words here, and apparently quite agreed with those words, and this is what he said: “The dogs bark, but the caravan goes on.” Certainly, the dogs bark, little dogs and bigger dogs, but their bark is a warning, and I do hope the Government will take that warning to heart. I hope the Government will realise that we are heading for the precipice, a very deep and steep precipice. Behold our war expenditure— £60,000,000, £72,000,000, £80,000,000—steep downward, down into the depth. Our brake drums are burning. Where are we going to land? We have a duty to perform, and it is our duty, without obstructing the Government’s policy under present conditions, without obstructing the decision taken on the 4th September, 1939, to point, and to keep on pointing to the grave dangers with which South Africa is faced, the increasing dangers that are threatening us, the dangers which threaten to drag us down into the precipice. The dogs bark and they will continue to bark, and if their warnings are not taken to heart, well, we shall have done our duty. This small lot of us have done our utmost, we have done our duty here as constructive opponents of the Government’s. We don’t know whether we have succeeded. I remember that the hon. member for Vredefort (Mrs. Badenhorst) during the course of these proceedings, undoubtedly assisted in bringing about an improvement in regard to one point—an improvement which will prove to be an ointment on the burning wounds of many years’ standing. We have done more than that, and I want to give the House and the country the assurance that our Afrikaner party will pursue its course with its ideal ahead, the ideal which we are striving to achieve, an ideal which no other party can aim at more than we do. Good things are not appreciated in bad times, but we adhere to our principle, and we try to carry our principle into effect, and our principle is to make South Africa a happy land by bringing together all the sections of the community by co-operating with all who love South Africa, and who have nothing but South Africa, and the welfare of South Africa before them. That is the object we stand for. I know that we are weak, and that we have to continue to be weak under existing conditions. It cannot be otherwise. If you want to be popular today you have to shout either for or against the Government; you have to be pro-British or pro-German; pro-Afrikaans alone is no longer sufficient today. And then we do try sometimes—we had an instance of it last night on the part of the official Opposition—to play up to the gallery, and we try to put the blame on a section who can easily be accused of something. Last night again we heard statements made here that the fault for certain things lay with the English and the Jews. My experience of life is that if somebody wants to hide something, wants to conceal something that he has done in the past, what he requires is a hiding place, or otherwise he must try and put up a smokescreen, and the one smokescreen which is used too often is that of blaming the English and the Jews for everything. We are not going to take part in that. We are going to follow a straight course; we are going to follow the course so clearly laid down for us by the Leader of our Party, Mr. Havenga, at the Bloemfontein Congress in December of last year. I want to conclude with his closing words on that occasion when he said this—
I am making no apologies to hon. members for giving expression at this stage, just before the end of the session, to a few ideas and thoughts that are in my mind. I do not think the Afrikaner Party can be accused of unnecessarily having taken up the time of the session. The hon. member for Pretoria, District (Mr. Oost) tried to paint the conditions prevailing in this country, and he tried to show where the defects were; he tried to show why things were not as they should be, why a condition of chaos was gradually developing. In the end all these malconditions have to be ascribed to this fatal war. For two and a half years we have been at war now, and I think it is high time we should pause for a moment and strike a balance and see how much benefit we have achieved by entering this war. We want to emphasise what we have always said, namely, that the Afrikaner Party abides by the decision taken by Parliament on the 4th September, 1939. We do not contest the fact that the majority of members of Parliament voted in favour of participation in the war, but what we feel is that all those who differed from us and who were in favour of the war, and all those who voted with us for neutrality, should pause for a moment and should look back and cast their eyes over the course of the war for the last two and a half years, and we should ask ourselves whether the Government’s policy has been the right one, or whether the policy put forward by the Opposition to keep South Africa out of the European war was the right one. I say two and a half years of war have passed, and I ask the Rt. Hon. the Prime Minister in all seriousness: We have spent about £250,000,000; in this Finance Bill we are asked to give our approval to another £150,000,000, half of which at least is going to be spent on the war during this year, and what can the Prime Minister show this House, what can he show the people of South Africa, as a result of our expenditure of this money, and as a result of the money which we are still spending? The debt which we are running up is not a productive debt, it is a non-productive debt, and we have the right to ask the Prime Minister to tell us what he can show the country for this huge expenditure which we have incurred. He cannot say that he has kept the Italians or the Germans out of this country. In spite of the fact that our forces have been sent up North to help in the campaign there, I am convinced that there were sufficient Imperial troops there to hold England’s enemies there. The Prime Minister cannot say that the fact that our troops were sent there, that our troops were sent to Abyssinia, held the enemy in that country, but we have gone further than that. Don’t let us be frivolous in discussing this matter. Let me tell my hon. friends opposite that I am looking forward to the complications and developments in this war with a very serious and very heavy heart. The war has developed. I want to tell the Rt. Hon. the Prime Minister that we on this side of the House even today do not look upon this war as a South African war. It was and still is a European war. Everyone will agree with me that the future of the world is not going to be decided in the Union of South Africa but is going to be decided in Europe. Do my hon. friends really believe, as they tell us, that the danger which threatens us comes from Japan? I contend that that definitely is not the case. I cannot believe that Japan will do such a reckless thing as to come 4,000 or 5,000 miles across the ocean to conquer South Africa. The Prime Minister knows perfectly well that the fate of South Africa will be settled in Europe. I ask the Prime Minister whether he really believes for one moment, in view of the developments that have taken place hitherto, that the Allies are going to be victorious in this war? When I put this question I do so with the greatest sense of responsibility, and the greatest seriousness, and when I say these things my hon. friends over there must not imagine that I am making these remarks with the object of hurting their feelings, but I am convinced, as I have said, that the Prime Minister cannot say that he believes that the Allies are going to be victorious. Does the Prime Minister believe that the Allies are going to be victorious? If he does believe it then I congratulate him—if that is his conviction. But I also hope that he will believe that those of us on this side of the House are also honestly convinced, and we don’t cheer about it, but we are honestly convinced that to all intents and purposes the war is lost and done with.
Lost and done with.
My hon. friends need not laugh at it; I am not laughing at it. I don’t laugh when they express their honest convictions. My honest conviction is that the war is lost and done with, and let me tell hon. members what my convictions rest on. They rest on this: What has become of English prestige? I put this question in all seriousness, who of us could have imagined four or five years ago that England would have made a proposal to India such as Sir Stafford Cripps made the other day, and who would have dreamt that the Indians would have turned down such a golden offer? Sir Stafford Cripps told the Indians, “Take it or leave it” and the Indians took the bold course of telling England that they did not accept the offer. I ask the Prime Minister whether this does not go to prove that England herself has lost her prestige. I want to show the Prime Minister what is going on in our own country. Two days ago, after the negotiations with Sir Stafford Cripps had come to an end, I received the following telegram from the Indian community of Schweizer Reneke—
Is not that an indication to us? I don’t know a single Indian in the whole of the Transvaal. I assume this was a circular telegram which was sent to all members, but it is an indication to us of the way the wind is blowing, and I ask what are we to expect in the immediate future? What is the position going to be which is going to arise in India? Can the English Government trust the people of India today in this great war? I don’t want to go into any details; I shall leave that to the Prime Minister. I don’t want to aggravate the position by saying anything I should not say. I am only stating facts to prove to the Prime Minister that England’s prestige has deteriorated. There is no such thing left. I further ask the Prime Minister: What progress have England and America made in these two and a half years of war? We deplore the fact that Japan has gone from one victory to another in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Japan has taken the one stronghold of America and England after the other, but the Americans are continually shouting that they are producing so much and so much. What becomes of that production? And even if they have that production, have they got the trained men to use it? We may assume that they have, but why don’t they send out all those people and all that equipment which they have? Those questions occupy all our minds. What has become of the American Fleet and the English Fleet? What has become of their forces, of their soldiers? With sorrow we think of the fall of the Dutch East Indies, the possessions of a small nation. Her Majesty Queen Wilhemina took the English Government at its word, and the handful of Hollanders relied on England to help them in the defence of their colony. That handful of Hollanders, no matter how bravely they fought, were badly left in the lurch. And now I ask the Prime Minister: “Is not this the time to pause?” Is not this the time to consider and to ask ourselves whether on the 4th September the Prime Minister took the right course? I say that if the Prime Minister wants to be honest, and if he will cast his eyes and his mind over the course of the war during the past two and a half years he will have to admit that the time has now come to stand still and to ask ourselves: “Are the South African forces able, if danger threatens us, to defend our country without the aid of England and America?” I ask him to consider these matters. Has he forgotten the promises that were made to the Balkan States? Has he forgotten the promises that were made to one country after the other, the promises that they would be protected? What has become of all those promises, and will the lot of those countries not also be the lot of South Africa if we depend on those promises?
What do you suggest?
I have on previous occasions told the House what I felt, and hon. members opposite laughed at me. If I were to suggest now what I would propose they would only laugh again. I told them on the 4th September: “Keep out of this war”, and if hon. members opposite were honest they would have to admit that if we had kept out of the war on the 4th September, and if we had mobilised our forces and properly armed Our forces to protect our neutrality, we should at least have had something today that we could stand by—but where are we today?
We are in the war.
Yes, I admit that we are in the war; only a fool could deny it. We are in this war because of a decision taken by this Parliament, a decision which was constitutionally passed. I do not say that that decision was illegal. But no man has ever been too big to make a mistake, and if a mistake has been made, then it takes a big man to admit that he has made a mistake, and we say that the Prime Minister should be big enough to admit the fact, if he has made a mistake. And now, sir, we are told that Japan is the danger.
Well, will you tell us what we should do?
Do you want us to “hands up”?
That is the cry which we hear today, that South Africa is in danger from Japan. Let me say that so far as I am concerned I regard that cry as nothing but cheap propaganda, and I say so definitely, and let me say this to my hon. friends—they will not get away with it. You are not going to convince the people of South Africa at this stage that Japan is a direct menace, a direct danger, to South Africa.
Perhaps Japan will itself convince South Africa.
The Prime Minister said that if the Japanese menace came here he would not hesitate for one moment to arm every native and every coloured man. Now, I want to ask him this: If that danger threatens us, as he tells us it does, does he intend, then, to take those barbarous kaffirs and place arms in their hands? The Prime Minister knows that that is nonsense, it cannot be done. There is not one in every 2,000 among them who knows how to load a rifle, and look at the danger to the white population. We are on the eve of breaking up. Judging from the reports, even from the reports of this morning’s papers, the future which is ahead of us is a very dark one, I don’t want to act the Prophet, I don’t want to predict anything, but nobody knows what may happen, nobody knows how the war may develop. Nobody can say what the position may be, by the time Parliament meets again. When we meet again—and I do believe that we shall meet again—I want to tell the Prime Minister not to wait until it is too late. Anyone of us can see with the naked eye how things are developing, and if things have to go on as they are doing now, then all I can say is “God save the Afrikaner people.” I want to appeal to the Prime Minister. He is the man around whom everything turns. He is the Axis around whom everything in this country turns, and I want to ask him not to be stubborn, but if the time comes, if the danger really threatens us, let him take his courage in his hands and call Parliament together, and let us see if we cannot save what is left to be saved.
I have received the following motion from Touws River with an accompanying letter which reads as follows:
Then the motion reads—
The motion speaks for itself. There is no need for me to dilate on it. Nobody knows better than the Prime Minister himself what the traditions of the Afrikaner people are on this very matter, traditions which have always been clearly given expression to by the policy which we have hitherto followed. I do not know whether the Prime Minister was in earnest when he announced his new policy, but if he is in earnest in his intentions to arm the coloured people and the natives if Japan comes here then I want to tell him that he is playing with fire, and that he will be exposing the whole of the white race to the greatest dangers we have ever known. We know the feelings of the coloured people and of the natives. We know that however humble they may be they have the feeling that the white man is their superior and that he has taken this country from them, and the day Japan comes here they will regard it as a God given chance to get their country back. To say now that they are going to arm them is playing with fire, and I hope the Prime Minister will think twice. Nay, I hope he will think ten times before proceeding to do what he has told this House he intends doing.
I want to be very brief in this debate, but when I hear constant allegations that the non-European people of this country, particularly the natives, will turn to the Japanese, I want to assure the House and the Government that as far as my experience goes—and I have been in contact with them all the time—that allegation is utterly false. The white leadership in this country depends on qualities, not on arms, and the African and coloured people know what sort of doctrines inspire the Japanese and the Nazis in this war. I am perfectly convinced that they are prepared to stand with us in this matter against foreign aggression, just as the people of India. These people have a sense of the comparative; they have a sense of what forces are moving in the world, and I at all events have not seen any evidence of what has been alleged here. Then there is one further point which I want to make before I sit down. I do not want to go into this at any length, because the Minister of the Interior is not here—I know that he cannot be here—but I just want to mention it before the House rises. I want to remind the Government that one of the things that are at issue here is the freedom of the Press. The censorship has been exercised in a manner which goes far beyond letting out military secrets. I know of one particular case where a man in the news service habitually sends messages to this country and Australia, which are 100 per cent. in favour of the most effective war effort, but his messages have been banned by the censorship. I do not want to follow up the matter any further, because I know representations are going to be made, but I do feel that in exercising censorship, a very clear distinction should be made between our friends and our enemies. This man’s messages are all in favour of 100 per cent. war effort, and therefore I cannot see why they should be banned.
Motion put and agreed to.
Bill read a second time.
House in Committee:
Clauses, Schedule and Title of the Bill put and agreed to.
House Resumed:
The CHAIRMAN reported the Bill without amendment.
I move, as an unopposed motion —
That the Bill be now read a third time.
I second.
It is because the Government is beginning to slide down from the top of the slippery iceberg, constituted by its war policy that serious things are happening day after day and that serious events are developing as time goes on; yet this House and the people as a whole are in the dark as to the steps the Government intends taking to extricate South Africa from the trap in which it has allowed the country to be caught. Before Parliament meets again we expect further serious developments and complications to arise, and I do not think there is any necessity for us to draw the Government’s attention to the fact that the responsibility rests on it to rescue South Africa from the position in which it has been placed as a result of the policy it has followed. Ever since the beginning of the war the Government has formed new alliances, but at the same time it has also lost Allies. The Government has also made new enemies. Its enemies have not become fewer. On the contrary, their numbers have increased. The Government has now at long last also made an enemy of Japan, and it is now saying that Japan is a menace to South Africa—but it forgets that if Japan is a menace, the Government itself is responsible for the danger having been brought on South Africa, it is today using Japan as a threat to panic and scare the country—it is using the Japanese danger as something with which to threaten the country. We find that the Government has now taken steps to have the country’s manpower registered, to give instructions to all employers in commerce and industries to make returns on the number of men of military age in their employ. It amounts to nothing but a process of smelling out to be used to agitate people, to take action against people and to force them to join up to assist the Government in its war effort. We admit that the Government has the right to ask people to take part in the war effort, but to follow these methods of defying people, of placing the power in the hands of business men, to threaten people with dismissal if they do not go and fight—is the wrong principle to follow and it will result in hundreds and thousands of people being placed in the very difficult position of having to refuse to go to the front. Some of them will then be provoked to such an extent that they will be forced to say things which will cause friction, and we know what will happen as a result of these steps which the Government is going to take. During this coming recess the Government is going to provoke the people and not tens, but hundreds of people will be interned because they will take exception to the questions that will be put to them. That is the kind of propaganda that is being used to force people to join up, to go to the front, and if people resist they will get into trouble. But that is not the worst of it. The Government knows full well that there is ample work in the country for those people, apart from war work, work that is necessary for the maintenance of the whole of our organisation, and yet the Government allows private concerns to use threats and to do everything in their power to provoke people. It is not in the interest of the country, it is not even in the interest of the Government, because they need people in the factories and in the industries, and in the commercial world, but they provoke people so that very soon they will have nobody left to do any work at all. The steps which are now being taken are going to cause serious difficulties in this country, and we ask the Government to put an end to this provocation and to desist pursuing the methods which they are following at the moment. The Government has always pretended that this war is going to be fought with volunteers. Let them do so. By following the slippery course they have followed the Government has now also succeeded in making an enemy of Japan, and they are now telling the country that South Africa is menaced, and that there is a danger of an invasion. They know as well as anybody does that there is no danger from that side of war being brought to this country. They know perfectly well what the intentions are, but as a result of the new Allies which the Government has joined forces with in the past two and a half years they have not got into this position, that they are no longer fighting for, what they pretended to fight for at the beginning of the war. The war was started on the cry that they were fighting for the maintenance of democracy. That cry they are not going to use any longer. They have made allies, or rather Churchill, has caused us to become an ally of Russia. We are now an active ally of Russia’s, and the position today is that if Germany can be defeated, then Germany is going to be defeated by Russia, and by no one else, and if that should happen it means that the whole of Europe will come under the Communistic yoke, and not only Europe, but Africa as well. The Government with its war effort and the hundreds of millions it is spending is no longer, as it pretended, fighting for democracy, for freedom, for freedom of speech, but it is fighting for the perpetuation of communism right throughout Europe, but that is not all. They are fighting for the perpetuation and the establishment of Communism right throughout Afrika. They are fighting for Communism to get a foothold not only in South Africa, but throughout Africa, and it is the Government’s duty to regard the matter from a realistic point of view, and to ask itself how we can get off this slippery iceberg, where, like inexpert skiers, they are trying to run a race. The Government must ask itself how our country can get off the course where it is at present, so that South Africa may be saved, may be rescued from the position into which it has been led, a position in which we are no longer fighting for those things which we pretend to be fighting for—a position in which we are fighting for something completely different. Any reasonable individual must admit that we are fighting today for the perpetuation of Communism throughout Africa, and for the domination of the native tribes throughout Africa over the white population. Let the Government ask itself whether it intends pursuing that course. Is the Government prepared simply to carry on along that course, without making any effort to see what can be done to put an end to the terrible condition in which South Africa has been landed. Had they followed the course which we suggested there would have been no menace to our safety. If India were outside the British Empire India would not be menaced. They themselves admit that they are being threatened today. If South Africa were not a member of the British Empire there would be no threat to our safety today. As a matter of fact, the threat, the menace, to our safety is an imaginary one; it is one which exists only in the imagination of hon. members on the Government side, but if we had adopted the correct attitude we would not even have had the threat which as hon. members over there contend exists today. I therefore ask that we should take steps to save South Africa, and I say that that duty rests on the Government. The Government has linked itself up with the policy, and is afraid now to abandon that policy. It is still possible now to take steps, and it is the Government’s duty to put an end to the terrible condition of affairs which we have allowed to develop here. If the Government continues to follow the course which it is pursuing today, and if it continues to try and drag the whole of the population into the war by these foolish methods which are being applied today, the Government will interfere with the country’s production, and it will handicap agriculture, and the industries and factories will eventually get into trouble through not being able to obtain the necessary workers. If people look for work today the first question put to them is why they are not in the Army. That is a threat which is held out to them. And it is not only your enemies you are going to get into trouble with but also your allies. You are going to get trouble with your ally, America. We see the newspaper reports as to what is actually happening. Here and there we find a report in the papers, but it is perfectly clear that America is beginning to poke its nose into South Africa’s affairs—and it wants to do so by hook or by crook, and America wants to get control of what is done in South Africa. The other day we noticed in the papers that they wanted to send a delegation to South Africa—they called it by a different name; they said they were going to send a Commission of Enquiry; they said they were sending such a Commission here to see what was going on, to see what we were producing here. It seems that our Government is doing the same thing as the British Government is doing, that is, handing over parts of the British Empire to America. It seems to me that certain things are going on behind the scenes and that America is going to get control in South Africa. The hon. member for Pretoria, District (Mr. Oost) referred to the fact that Mr. John Martin had been sent to America to purchase our requirements there. I want to ask the Government what Mr. John Martin knows about South Africa’s requirements? What are his qualifications? How can we leave our purchases to him seeing that he cannot have the slightest conception of what we need? The Government knows perfectly well that there is no threat to South Africa— if there were it would have taken very different steps to what it has taken. If the Government were of opinion that South Africa was really being threatened from outside, it would have taken very different steps for the utilisation of the country’s forces for the manufacture of things needed in a war—and they would not have used their forces for the production of things which are of no importance in connection with the conduct of the war. The Government would not allow half a million people to be employed in the gold mines, which can have no influence whatsoever on the war. For the Government to say that they need the gold to continue the war is pure nonsense. You cannot shoot an enemy with gold, nor can you buy anything with gold today with which to shoot the enemy. The Government knows that the threat which they hold up to the people about South Africa being directly attacked is completely unfounded and has no basis of truth. There is only one danger to South Africa and that is the Government which we have today, a Government which may drive South Africa to perdition, a Government which is quite prepared to hand South Africa over to the Communists. We are lodging our final protest today and we ask the Government to investigate all channels by which they may put an end to the condition which prevails in South Africa today, so that South Africa may be placed in such a position that we shall be able to defend this land and protect it—and that is the Government’s real duty, but that is a duty it has forsaken. The country no longer has any confidence in the Government; it has no confidence in the methods applied by the Government. The Government has made enemies of those who in every respect were innocent of subversive activities—it has made enemies of them by putting people in gaol, it has made enemies by its smelling-out policy, by its provocation and by the iniquitous methods which it has pursued against the interests of the people. They want to make the people believe that South Africa is faced with a danger which does not exist, and until such time as the Government puts an end to those methods and exploits every possible means in the near future with a view to getting off the slippery course on which we are at present, the difficulties and troubles with which this country is faced will continue to increase.
At this extremely important stage when Parliament is on the point of breaking up after a session of a few months, at a time when the world is face to face with the most critical period it has ever passed through, I want to say a few brief words from this side of the House—the New Order. I want to say this, that we are sitting here patiently waiting, we are waiting anxiously for the time when the conditions in which the world finds itself today will come to an end and the sun will rise over a new world, when a new world will be born out of all the misery in which we and the rest of the world find ourselves today. We on this side of the House hope and trust that when that time comes we shall no longer disappoint the people of South Africa with fine-sounding promises. We are waiting for the day to come when we shall be able to give effect to all the solemn promises made in the past, when effect will be given to all the beautiful statements and pious talk which this House and the public outside have been regaled with. We are waiting for that day. At the moment we merely say to the world, “Tace et Fac”. We shall remain silent and act. We are waiting the day when this worn-out world will be converted into a new world to which we are all looking forward and then we shall carry out all the promises to the people which were made in the past but which were never carried out.
We are breaking up today and many things will happen before we meet again. Perhaps never before in the history of the world has there been such a revolution as is at present awaiting us. The Government has assumed the responsibility for bringing us into this war, and after that the Government took steps to create a condition of affairs in South Africa such as has never existed before. I know that we suffered in the three years’ War of Independence. We suffered great hardships, but what is the position today? Only this morning a couple of young men approached me and said to me: “Mr. Strydom, cannot you do something for us?” They have passed their matriculation and they are looking for work but they cannot find work. If they approach one of the departments or if they go to a firm in town they are asked how old they are, and if they say they are 19 years of age they are told that there is only one thing for them to do and that is for them to join up whether they are in favour of the war or not. And that is what they are faced with. That is the sort of thing that is going on throughout the length and breadth of this country. I have heaps of letters here. I have always done my utmost to find work for our young fellows and young women, but today I don’t know what to do. I cannot find work for them unless I get to one of the firms which is well disposed, and there are very few of them. Because the business world is not in the hands of the old settled section of the population, it is in the hands of the socalled patriots, namely, the Uitlanders. These things cause a feeling of resentment in the hearts of our young men. They will remember that they have had to go about from place to place, that they are unable to find employment, and that indirectly they were forced to join up. The Government cannot tell me what they are fighting for today. When I was a youngster of fourteen years of age I knew what war was. I was brought to court and I was locked up and for three days I was given hardly any food at all, and I was told: “You can die, you dirty Dutch.” I want to warn the Government not to make enemies of these young fellows. You need your friends and you need them very badly if you want to win the war. But you are only making enemies. I am surprised that the hon. member for Cape Western (Mr. Molteno) apparently does not know the natives. I know them well. Let me tell hon. members that in the last war hundreds of Askaris come over to us from the Germans. We made certain promises to them, and what is the position today? They hate the whites. They don’t hate the German or the Englishman but they are anti-white. I know what is going on among the natives and the coloured people. The other day I was talking to an old Cape coloured man and I asked him how things were going, and he replied: “I was born in Cape Town, I don’t want to have anything to do with you white men. But I say that things cannot go on like this any longer.” So I asked him in what way he wanted things to be changed, and he replied: “Sir, Japan is coming, and Japan will look after us better than you are doing, because they are of the same colour as we are.” The Government wants to arm the native. I know the native. Give him a rifle and what will happen? The native hates the white man. There are 180,000,000 natives and coloured people in Africa, and there are not quite 3,000,000 whites in Africa. What hope have the whites in Africa to continue here and to maintain a white race? What future is there for the white race if the Government’s policy is put into effect? I have said before that the only ray of light that I can see is that the Chinese and Japanese are fighting each other. Which coloured race is on the side of the whites today? The Indians, the Egyptians, the Arabs, are all up against the whites. They do not want the English or the Germans—they are up against the white man. They say they want their rights. And the Government is fighting on the side of Russia. And what is Russia’s policy? My foreman, a native, showed me a letter the other day which he had received from Johannesburg, in which it was said that they must stand together, that they were going to get equal rights in this country. What is going to be the position of the native as we know him—what is the position going to be if a native is put on a footing of equality with the white man? Does not the Government realise what it is doing? There we have the Minister of Finance. He knows what the position is. He is playing with fire. There is a rumour about and we know how it circulates, that the white men have been deprived of their rifles. I have worked with natives for years and years, and if the Government carries out its policy and arms the natives it will be suicide for South Africa. Those young fellows, those young women of our people, cannot find work, and a feeling of resentment and vindictiveness is arising in their hearts. I can see no future for South Africa if we continue in this way. There are only a small number of us whites in this country, and we should stand together. Hon. members over there think that they are in the majority, but let me tell them that they have no majority in this country. Let them have an election today. There are many people who say that they stand by the Government, but it is economic pressure which has forced them to join up or to support the Government. It is for the sake of their bread and butter that they have to fall in with the Government’s policy, but the time is coming when these people will be returning, and the Government will then experience the results of what it has done. I want to give the Government a word of advice, and I am speaking as a man who knows what is going on among the people. The Government must be very careful. I am glad the Minister of Railways is here. What has he done about Spoorbond? If he had allowed that organisation a free hand, if he had allowed it to develop, he would have had many friends, and he would have had the goodwill of the railway workers, but his advisers told him that Spoorbond must be destroyed, and as a result he committed the colossal blunder of trying to wipe out Spoorbond. The railway workers used to respect him, but what is the position today?
The hon. member can discuss that on the next order.
I want to say a few words about the news service. What is happening there? History is repeating itself. The man who for years used to be chairman of Reuters, Mr. Storey, has resigned and his place has been taken by three big newspaper men. They have control of the news services today. Fortunately we have the wireless now, because the news service which we are getting is nothing but propaganda. That is the difference between us on this side and members opposite. We can see both sides. We realise that there are two sides to every picture, but hon. members over there can only look at things from one side. They think they are going to win the war and they think they can do as they like. Let me tell them that this war is not going to last for ever and after the war we shall have to live together again in South Africa. How are you going to do away with all the bitterness which prevails in South Africa at the moment as a result of the methods which you are following today?
At this stage I also want to say a few words in regard to the manner in which the Government treated Parliament. The whole Parliamentary system is being destroyed as a result of the manner in which the Government acts. The guillotine was applied to various measures. Large sums of money were voted without our having had any information in connection with the expenditure. Large sums were voted for the war, and we do not know what these amounts represent. From time to time the closure was applied. The most serious of all is the voting of large sums for the war. Yesterday afternoon, within a few minutes, an amount of £40,000,000 was voted for war purposes, without any discussion, without our having had any particulars as to what it was required for. We only know that it is required for war purposes. Can you expect the nation to be satisfied with that? Now it is said, “Why did you, as Opposition, not discuss these matters? We had no particulars. We did not know what these amounts represented; how could we discuss these matters? I am not a supporter of the New Order insofar as it relates to South Africa, but the Government is the strongest builder of the New Order. The Government is the cause of people beginning to realise that this Parliamentary system can no longer continue, and the Government is responsible for this. By their actions they showed the people that this system can no longer be applied. They act contrary to the democratic system of government. Innocent people, people who are born in this country, are thrown into gaol without any trial. They are detained for months, although they are not guilty. The Parliamentary system is reproached for that. Born Afrikaners are interned in the same way as enemy subjects. They are interned without trial, and treated as enemies of the people. That is what the Afrikaners have to endure in their own country. They do not know why they are detained; they are detained for months without any charge being served on them. These things are done under the Emergency Regulations, under powers which the Government arrogated to itself. Parliament is altogether pushed aside. I really do not know why Parliament is still summoned. The Government takes steps under the Emergency Regulations. It acts as though no Parliament exists. Why then do we come together? Why is Parliament summoned at all? You ignore Parliament from beginning to end in your actions, and you strengthen the feeling which is abroad that the Parliamentary system has become obsolete. The Government goes even further, and without consulting Parliament war is declared. War is declared on various nations, without consulting Parliament. And they call this a war which is fought to save democracy! The Government enters into treaties and agreements, and enters into an agreement that we will not enter into a separate peace, and all this is done without consulting Parliament. It is frequently said that this side consists of various opposition parties, that there is no unity. Let us accept the fact that there are a few opposition groups, but we know that on the cardinal points the Opposition is agreed. The Opposition is agreed on all the major questions. They are agreed, more than ever before, that South Africa should never have been dragged into this war on the 4th September, for example. All the Opposition parties are agreed that we should withdraw from the war, that it is not a South African war. In regard to that, we have the same views. There are other important points on which we are agreed. We are agreed that we were plunged into war as a result of the British connection, and that it would be in the interests of South Africa to sever the British connection as soon as possible. All the Opposition parties heartily agree on that. The British connection has always been held out to us as a protection. Again, the Opposition parties are agreed that not only is it no protection for us, but that that is the very reason why South Africa is in danger today. The Opposition parties are agreed on all the important points. Finally they are also agreed on this important point, that we must and will get a free independent republic. We are agreed on that. There are minor differences, but they will disappear. But what will happen to the Government side? If the war comes to an end tomorrow, the Government will scatter. There is no Party on the other side which forms a majority. They are all agreed about one question, namely, to see the war through, and to remain in power. For the rest, they are divided into groups which have nothing in common with each other. The Opposition will find each other again and willrule this country. I make an appeal to the Prime Minister and the Government in connection with one thing especially. Please do not carry out the threat of which we have heard, because that will create so much bitterness that, although we all hope to be able to live together again when the war is over, you will be making that impossible. I must say that I am glad that no definite feeling of enmity, no spirit of enmity, has arisen in the country. But this threat to arm the natives, if it is carried out, will create such a hostile feeling in the country that we shall never be able to live it down. To think that I have to go back to my constituency in the Northern Transvaal and tell the farmers that the Government is going to arm the natives, that I must tell those people that the Government did not trust them and therefore took away their arms, but that the Government now proposes to arm the natives—well, where must that lead to? It will lead to such a feeling that there may be a revolution; it will create a hostile feeling which will become worse and worse. It is a great pity that something like this should happen in this country. The people must look to the Government for protection, as the Government of the country for which they must have the greatest respect. But now we find that the Government wants to do something which they must rebel against, and which must make them hostile. The Government is becoming their enemy in the eyes of the people. If the Government does not want that feeling on the part of the people, which, as it is, is hostile enough, to become stronger, and if it wants to stop it, then it must not proceed with the arming of the natives. Let the Government talk to English speaking people in the Cape Peninsula, and then it will discover how worried the people are about this matter. There is no European who has the interests of South Africa at heart who would support that policy of the Prime Minister. Before the Government carries out that threat—I hope that it will only be a threat—it should reconsider the matter and abandon this proposal.
Before proceeding to something else, I want to put a question to the Minister of Finance. The Minister of the Interior said some time ago that he was going to appoint the Medical Commission, and that he would reveal the personnel of the Commission before the end of the session. I should be glad if the Minister of Finance, when replying, will tell us how far the Minister of the Interior has progressed with that matter, and whether he will keep his promise to reveal the personnel before the end of the session. This session was a very remarkable one, because it showed very clearly the two directions followed by the two different sections of the population. At the beginning of this session, this side of the House did something which has never before been done in this Parliament, namely, to introduce the republican motion; that is, that we want to establish a republic in this country. We saw clearly that that side of the House believes that South Africa can become a great country only by retaining the British connection, by fighting for the Empire and by doing anything to maintain the British Empire. For our part, we do not concern ourselves much about the maintenance of the British Empire—we do not worry ourselves about that at all. We regard the matter in this light, that the British Government is responsible for the fact that Afrikanerdom was nearly destroyed. If Providence so wills that the British Empire should collapse, we shall definitely not shed any tears about it. That is the big difference between us on this side, and members who sit on the other side. But, as I have said, it was a sign of the times that during this session those two different opinions and views came to the forefront. We introduced our republican motion whilst that side of the House clearly showed that they would do anything in their power for the retention of the British Connection. For the sake of that British Connection, they did not hesitate to hurt this side of the House as much as they possibly could. They even went so far as to hold the natives and the coloured people practically as a sword over our heads, in that they want to arm, whilst we know that they are training those natives and coloured people for military service today. Bitterness will arise in South Africa during this recess until such time as this Parliament perhaps assembles again one day, and I believe that there has never been as much bitterness in South Africa as will come into being during this recess. This side of the House will feel that the coloured people and natives are armed, while, on the other hand, people are smelled out and forced, directly or indirectly, to go to the front —yes, they are even forced to do so in a direct way; because the Government has introduced a regulation whereby it forces employers to render a return of the number of people employed by them; how many are prepared to go and fight, how many are not prepared to fight; how many are unfit to go and fight; and how many so-called key men there are. If we regard this matter superficially, then it would seem that it is only an attempt to get volunteers, but we know that that is not the case, that it is a method of compulsion. Just see what the “Cape Argus” writes in a sub-article in regard to this matter. This paper, inter alia, writes as follows—
The employers are therefore to be compelled to give a return of the names, so that it can be ascertained who can go and fight, who are key men, who are bodily unfit, and who are shirkers, as the paper describes them. The shirkers are, of course, I and others who do not agree with the war. Every day we hear from members on the other side that we on this side are shirkers who do not want to go and fight in the interests of the British Empire. I say that during this recess the greatest bitterness will come into existence in this country, greater than has ever existed in South Africa. The South African will have to suffer this insult, that he, who was disarmed, will have to witness the native, who has been armed, walking past him, and intimating that he, the native, is the loyal citizen of the country, and that the South African is not a loyal citizen. He is disarmed, and the kaffir carries the weapon; the kaffir may tell him that he does not want to defend this country, that he is the shirker. In dealing with the question of arming coloured people and natives, I want to say this to the House, that we on this side feel very worried, because we notice today how the natives hold meetings, how communists address them. This morning I received a communistic journal in which it is stated that the native must now be armed, and all such nonsense. They held a large meeting on the Witwatersrand, and, inter alia, they said—
Further, they say this—
Notice how the communists want to dictate to the Government. They say. “No, the kaffirs must not be trained now and must not enlist.” They first want rifles and then they will enlist to fight—for victory, as they say. In this magazine, distributed by the Communist Party, it is clearly said that all soldiers, irrespective of colour, should be treated equally with regard to payment, promotion, social treatment, economic treatment; and that all discrimination on the ground of colour should be abolished. Where it is asked out that the natives must be armed, it is tantamount to nothing else than this, that those people are demanding equality. Although we are not at all worried that the Empire will win this war, what would it mean if the Empire were to be victorious in this war? It will mean that we will have an armed native army in South Africa, which will have learnt to humiliate the Afrikaans speaking person because he did not fight; it will mean that that hellish communistic propaganda will be let loose in this country. For that reason I say that if ever there has been a time for the Afrikaans speaking person to view this war with loathing, then it is now. We do not know when Parliament will assemble again. If there is anything in it that the war must come to an end in the near future, then I say that it is my opinion that the war must end this year, and that it will be the result of a knock-out blow dealt by one side or the other. If a knockout blow is not delivered by one side or the other during this year, this war may continue for years and years at sea. Now we should like to know from the Minister, if circumstances were to arise as a result of which it seems that the war will possibly come to an end during this year, what will the Government do in the meantime? Is it the intention of the Government to summon the House again, or what is its plan? The other day someone showed me a letter which a soldier had written from Calcutta. He is a South African soldier. We should like to know how far the Government has committed itself. The Prime Minister said that he would not send any soldiers out of this country until such time as he had consulted this House. But here a letter comes from a pilot in Calcutta. Is the Government departing from that policy now? I put this question, and we should like to have a reply to it. We do not know what may still happen this year. But we predict that it will be a recess of bitterness, and as the war moves towards a climax, you must expect that the humiliations which you inflicted on the Afrikaner and the steps which you are taking, with a view to arming natives and coloured people, will cause bitterness which will increase and not decrease. According to the measure of success gained by one side or the other, there will be friction in South Africa. There may be certain things coming to the Minister—and members on the other side know what is coming— and they want to try and prevent them by suppressing them. But if I can give him sound advice, then it is that he should rather decrease the pressure and the compulsion which is brought to bear at the moment, and to face the fact that this side is opposed to the war, and to take that into consideration. If the critical hour were to arrive in South Africa during this year, and you continually threaten and humiliate people, then you can understand that they will grasp any opportunity of wreaking vengeance. For that reason, if I may offer considered advice, let me say that the Government should rather apply a policy of tolerance, and take into consideration the feelings of this side of the House, knowing that we object to this war into which our country has so needlessly been plunged. I hope that the Minister will give us the assurance that when events take a turn for the worse, and when the critical hour arrives, he will consult the people through the machinery of Parliament.
Other hon. members have already thrown some light on the disastrous future of communism, on the dissension and friction into which this country is being dragged by the Government and its war policy. I want to examine the same policy and the future into which we are dragged from the point of view of the financial position of this country. We are dealing here with an expenditure which is so colossal that one is simply bewildered, that this small country has to bear such an enormous expenditure. We have analysed the figures and compared them with the expenditure per head of the population in Australia. The Minister of Finance then questioned those figures. He said that the hon. member for George, who made the comparison, had not taken into consideration the nonEuropean population. He further said that he had taken the European population of South Africa at 2,000,000 instead of at 2,200,000; he had only taken into consideration the main budget in the other countries, and had added the indirect expenditure of £4,000,000 in the case of South Africa but not in the case of the other countries. These are all sound points of criticism. But what is the Minister of Finance doing himself? The figures which he gave to the House were based on a comparison of the figures of expenditure in Australia during the year 1940—’41 according to the budget estimate, with the actual expenditure of South Africa during the year 1940—’41. I now have the figures to make a fair comparison, namely, the figures of the actual expenditure and not the figures which appeared in the budget, in respect of the year 1940—’41. The basis of population which I take is that of the year 1939 in both cases. We find that in 1940—’41 the war expenditure in Australia was £170,000,000. If we convert that into sterling, we get £137,000,000 sterling. That works out at £19 10s. per head of the European population. If we take South Africa’s actual expenditure on the war in respect of the same year, it is £72,000,000. Let us take it that the non-European population contributed 20 per cent. towards that. Then it means that £58,000,000 was contributed by the European population. We take the European population at 2,116,000 for the year 1939, and then the war expenditure amounts to £27 10s. per head. The average expenditure of South Africa in comparison with that of Australia is 41 per cent. higher, calculated on the same basis. That shows that there must be something wrong in South Africa; there must be extravagance and wastefulness. I am not going to be told that comparatively South Africa’s war effort is 40 per cent. greater than that of Australia. Machinery must be created in order to ascertain where this wastefulness and extravagance takes place, but every opportunity to do so is systematically denied us by the Government. We proposed in this House that there should be a Select Committee on national expenditure which will be in a position to discover what becomes of the money. The Minister of Finance refused, however, to allow this. He is simply self-satisfied, and did not want to bring about any change. We cannot determine what is wrong with the matter when there is no proper bookkeeping. That is also the position which we have here in connection with the Government. In so far as the war expenditure is concerned, there was no proper bookkeeping. We are faced by this fact, and I challenge the Minister of Finance to deny it, that the Authorisation Committee is wasting its time, if there is no control by the Auditor-General. I want to make this statement here. I say that that is indisputably the position. We are not in a position to discover what happens to the money, and if we ask the Minister to give us the machinery which will enable us to discover how the money, which we have to vote here hurriedly, is spent, our request is refused, and the Minister is simply satisfied with the position, because he says that nothing could be proved. We could prove nothing, because no books were kept. But the Government must not blame the people if we say that this refusal to give us that machinery, is the best proof that the best use is not made of this money which is voted for war purposes, and the reason for the refusal is because the Government is afraid to provide machinery which will expose how it uses the money of the people today. Let us examine for a moment, if they continue on this scale, what financial future lies ahead for the people of South Africa. If we have to continue at this rate of expenditure for another ten years, what will be left after the war? We shall be maimed, weakened, and broken as a nation in the financial sphere. That is how we shall have to face the depression after the war. That will be the position if the Government continues at this mad pace into which the war has forced it up to the present. That is not the policy of this side of the House. We do not want a weakened and exhausted South Africa after this war. We know that a period of great hardship will come, and for that reason it is the policy of this side that we should strengthen ourselves as much as possible now, and make provision for the dark days which we know will come after the war. We on this side, in the financial sphere, want to be like the five wise virgins of the parable. We want to make provision for the darkness which will come in the financial sphere, and the five foolish virgins —there they sit on the side of the Government, and their chief is the Minister of Finance. In using this metaphor I want to tell the Minister of Finance and the Government that the lot of the foolish virgins will also be the lot of this Government. They will be cast into the outer darkness, and that will be done by an awakened South African nation which will have to reap, after the war, the whirlwind which this Government, in its wild and insane war policy, is sowing.
The only financial point which was raised in this debate came from the hon. member who has just sat down. He returned to certain comparisons which were made a considerable time ago by the hon. member for George (Mr. Werth) between the war expenditure of South Africa and that of Australia. I pointed out at that time that the hon. member for George had completely missed the point in his comparison. His statistics were as poor as they usually are. My hon. friend returns to this for the second time. I cannot reply to it at this stage, of course. I just want to say this, that I have not the least doubt that when analysing the figures which he mentioned, it will appear that his comparisons are of as little value as those of the hon. member for George. He also spoke about the question of the control of war expenditure. In reply to that, I just want to say this. His argument amounts to this. During the first part of the session the Opposition made all sorts of loose and wild statements in regard to the lack of control over war expenditure. They could not use the opportunity they had in order to substantiate their arguments. They proved nothing. Now they advance all sorts of excuses in order to show why they did not do so. Then I want to mention a few other points. The hon. member for AlbertColesberg (Mr. Boltman) asked what the position was in connection with the Commission on Public Health. Unfortunately, my colleague, the Minister of the Interior, is ill, and I cannot therefore give him the requisite information. The hon. member for Pietersburg (Mr. Tom Naudé) spoke of the treatment of this House during this session. I am sorry that he did so. Generally speaking, the relationship between the Government and the Opposition was particularly good. There was a very good spirit of co-operation in connection with the arrangement of the debates, and in connection with the arrangement of the business of the House. Insofar as I am concerned, I should like to express my thanks to the Opposition Whips for that co-operation. For that reason I am sorry that my hon. friend created the impression that in connection with the business of the House the Government acted unfairly. On what grounds does he say that? We applied the guillotine! How many times did we do that? We applied it on three occasions. On the first occasion it was in connection with the Part Appropriation Bill, and that we done in collaboration with the Opposition and at their request. The second case was in connection with the Rents Bill, but then it was done only after it appeared that an unjustifiable amount of time had been devoted to the discussion of the Bill. The third case was the Committee of Supply. There we allowed 100 hours, and my hon. friends could not make use of it. Well, that was the undemocratic action on she part of the Government! The hon. member for Pietersburg further said that yesterday they had to vote £40,000,000 for defence, without discussion. Why could they not discuss it? They still had three hours at their disposal. No, they did not want to. They preferred to go to the bioscope.
That is very cheap.
Why then make those statements? And why does my hon. friend try to create the impression that the Government acted unfairly? There remains only one point. Various pessimistic speeches were made about the war, and we again heard from members on the other side that the Allies, to which we, as the Union of South Africa belong, have already lost the war. How often have we not heard that in the past; how often has that statement not been belied by the facts. Year in and year out and almost month in and month out, we heard that the war was lost. No-, the war is not lost and will not be lost. That statement which was made here will again be belied by the facts. We proceed with the fullest confidence in the righteousness of our cause, and in ultimate victory. My hon. friend on the other side asked whether this House would sit again. He need not be afraid. Parliament will sit again, and when it reassembles we shall be considerably nearer to victory. It has been said that a stop should be put to this war. Yes, a stop should be put to this war, and a stop will be put to this war, but there will be only one end to the war, and that will be a victory on the part of the Allies. Hon. members want to know what will happen during the recess. I shall tell them. During the recess the Government will do everything in its power to ensure the safety and the freedom and the essential interests of South Africa, and to promote the cause for which we are fighting, and to gain victory.
Motion put and agreed to.
Bill read a third time.
Mr. SPEAKER communicated a message from the Hon. the Senate transmitting the Banking Bill passed by the House of Assembly, and in which the Hon. the Senate has made certain amendments, and desiring the concurrence of the House of Assembly in such amendments.
Amendments considered.
Amendments in Clauses 2, 13, 17 and 38 put and agreed to.
Mr. SPEAKER communicated a message from the Hon. the Senate transmitting the Base Minerals Amendment Bill, passed by the House of Assembly, and in which the Hon. the Senate has made certain amendments, and desiring the concurrence of the House of Assembly in such amendments.
Amendments considered.
Amendments in Clauses 2 (Afrikaans) and 10 (Afrikaans) put and agreed to.
Second Order read: Second reading, Railways and Harbours Appropriation Bill.
I move—
I should like to bring to the notice of the Minister a matter concerning my constituency, but I first want to say that the Minister has latterly adopted an attitude that when matters in the interests of one’s constituency are raised, he simply does not reply. That was again the case last night. I had not yet said a word in regard to the railway debate, but I then raised an important matter affecting one of my electors to whom an injustice had been done, and the Minister dealt with it with the greatest contempt, and did not take the trouble to say a single word about it. The Minister may feel that he is very clever; that he is smart to evade things in this way, but I regard it as evidence of lack of decency.
The hon. member must moderate his language.
When I raise a matter, I do expect the Minister to reply to it. One expects that from a person in the position of a Minister. I raised an important matter, but the Minister did not reply to it. I asked yesterday for permission to speak for half an hour, but I could not avail myself of that rule, and the House was suddenly adjourned. Now, it will be said outside, as has already been said, that we wanted to go to the bioscope, and that we did not want to discuss matters further. I just want to say that I expected that the Minister would reply to the matter I raised, otherwise we would certainly have carried on with the discussion. For that reason I am indignant that when one raises a matter in the interest of one’s constituency, the Minister does not take the trouble to reply to it. Today we see what misuse is made of this. It is said that we wanted to go to the bioscope. Surely there is such a thing as politeness which we can expect from the Minister, and now the Minister of Finance says that we wanted to go to the bioscope. This type of thing ill-becomes anyone of the two Ministers. When the Minister of Railways took office, he showed that he wanted to co-operate with his staff, and it was generally said that since he had no portfolio in the past, he, as a business man, was the right man in the right place. The Minister carried on, but today I blame him for the fact that the train system is in a mess. If one does not reserve fourteen days in advance, one cannot get a seat. There is one waiting list after the other. The Minister says that there is a shortage of carriages and trucks and locomotives. Ten days ago I left Cape Town. The 7.10 train left that evening at 9 o’clock and the train which should have left at 9 o’clock left at 10 o’clock. I cannot understand it. These are trains which leave Cape Town, and how can the organisation be so hopeless that even at the point of starting they are two hours behind schedule? This is not only my experience, but it is the experience of everyone. You come into the dining saloon and you want to eat. Well, the Minister’s new method of giving us food on the train has become a ridiculous farce. In the first place, people get about 50 per cent. of the food which they previously got at the same price. Well, during wartime we should perhaps economise a little. But furthermore, there is no menu. Is that such a considerable saving? Then you are given a plate of soup, whether you like it or not, and then you have to wait until everyone has partaken of soup before the next course comes. There may be a man who first wants to take his whisky at his leisure, or another who sits and talks to a girl for half an hour before partaking of his soup. I looked at my watch and waited for twenty minutes. I did not want soup, and the other course was only brought after twenty minutes. There was a Rhodesian with me in the train. He came from the copper mines, and there they apparently use fairly rough language. I would rather not repeat the curses of this traveller. I must say that if I had seen the menu, I would never have gone in for a meal. It is definitely quite insufficient for soldiers who are accustomed to eating fairly well. They have to go and eat at the stations again. It is a hopeless failure, and the Minister must, in heaven’s name, abolish this rubbish. The Minister’s action against Spoorbond was one of the unwisest things which he has ever done. At the beginning he was friendly towards the staff, and the staff assisted him in a friendly way. Today the Minister has succeeded in causing dissatisfaction and bitterness in the railway service, and in bringing about unprecedented division on racial lines. The Minister banned Spoorbond. One cannot discuss Spoorbond during working hours with a view to enrolling members. The stop order system has been cancelled in so far as Spoorbond is concerned, and only English bodies remain in existence today. Eighty per cent. of the staff is Afrikaans speaking, and how can the Minister expect satisfaction if he does not want to recognise the Afrikaans speaking people at all? Spoorbond has now sent out a circular letter in which it is stated that as a result of the abolition of the stop order system, they had to dispense with the services of ten organisers. But in selfdefence they have now hit back. I warned the Minister. What is the result? As a protest against the action of the Minister the Executive Committee of Spoorbond decided to make an appeal to all its members not to contribute to a number of funds until such time as the Railway Administration removes this injustice. The first fund they mentioned is the fund in connection With railway institutes. The railway workers have to maintain the railway institutes. They do that voluntarily. The railway institutes are not open to Spoorbond, although members of Spoorbond are expected to contribute. Then the members are also asked tentatively to withhold their contributions to the South African Railway Children’s Orphanage. They are going to establish their own orphanage. And further, they ask their members not to contribute anything to the Governor-General’s Fund. The Minister should have foreseen that when he banned Spoorbond. The Minister, as I have already said, hurts the Afrikaner deeply, and he still expects them to contribute to the war fund.
Business suspended at 12.45 p.m. and resumed at 2.20 p.m.
Afternoon Sitting.
When business was suspended for the lunch interval, I was coming to my closing remarks. I told the Minister how his actions in connection with Spoorbond had turned a well-disposed staff into a hostile staff. Spoorbond hit back, and it said that it would no longer take part in the Military Service Bond of the Administration. Although the Minister had a staff which was extremely satisfied, and which was highly satisfied with him, he used compulsion and made the Afrikaans speaking section hostile, and since the railways will become more and more busy as a result of the speed with which the war is being waged, the Minister will yet live to see the time when he will regret his unwise action. Since the Minister of Railways has now banned Spoorbond for certain reasons with which I do not want to deal now, I want to make an appeal to him to abandon this decision of his for the sake of the good relationship between the employees and the employers on the South African Railways. The Minister told the railway staff that they must look out for the political friends who want to catch them for their own purposes, who know them only whilst they require their votes, and who do not know them tomorrow and the next day. Since there were no politics in the railways—I speak as a member of the Opposition—since Spoorbond never came to us and asked us to bring matters before this House, we find that it is the Minister of Railways himself who acted in this way and Who banned Spoorbond, that it was he who dragged politics into this matter. He said once that ultimately Parliament can be used by Spoorbond, and if it is done now, then it is not for the Minister to warn Spoorbond against these politics. It is the Minister himself who started it, and he will still have to reap the bitter fruits of it.
I should like to say in reply to the question which the hon. member for Albert-Colesberg (Mr. Boltman) has just dealt with that I have never accused Spoorbond of being a political organisation. I have never done that up to the present time. Recent developments have been somewhat political on their part but as they are now outside the ambit of the Railway Administration, that is not a matter of any real concern as far as I am concerned. I do not propose to reopen the discussion which we have already had at length this session on the Spoorbond question. With regard to the other questions which the hon. member asked, I take it he does not expect me categorically to explain why individual trains were late, or with the little troubles he experienced, because it would take me some little time to discover all these things, and to find out what the facts were. He accused me of not replying to his questions, and it is quite true that yesterday, deferring to the almost unanimous wish of the House, we decided to close the debate before six o’clock so that members could spend Friday evening more pleasantly if not more profitably than if they had been obliged to come here, and that rather curtails discussion. But I think he raised the question of our treatment of one of our employees, a Mr. Botha. I could not have replied last night because I did not know the facts, but I have since got them and I might give them. Mr. Botha was employed as a guard at Queenstown, and it was alleged that while acting as ticket examiner on train No. 9 on the 8th April, he went into the compartment of a woman passenger. Apparently he first spoke to her in a friendly manner, but later made suggestions to her. Her statement was that Botha had intercourse with her. He was charged before the magistrate of Sterkstroom with rape, and was found not guilty. He was subsequently dealt with under the disciplinary regulations, and the charge was—
- (1) that he was in the compartment of a woman passenger for a reason other than strictly for the purpose of the execution of his duties, and that he travelled with the passenger in the compartment, and
- (2) that he had immoral relations with the passenger.
Charge (1) was established but charge (2) was not established, and Mr. Botha was reduced from the position of guard at 13s. 5d. per day to shunter at 13s. 5d. per day, for an indefinite period. In other words, he was removed from one position where he might have friendly relations with passengers and put in another position where might not have any opportunities to go into people’s compartments. On the 18th December, 1941, representations were received from Mr. Botha to be reinstated as guard, but in view of the nature of the offence which led to his reduction in grade, the System Manager could not support the representations, and on the 9th January, 1942, Mr. Botha was informed that the Management was not prepared to consider his re-appointment as guard. And I am sure the House would support the System Manager. Section 5 (a) of Act No. 23 of 1925 protects a servant who has been acquitted of a criminal charge in a court from being charged departmentally with the same offence, but this section specifically provides that he shall not be exempt from being dealt with departmentally with any breach of regulations, rule or instruction, or act, or omission, amounting to misconduct in connection with the same incident. That is to say, apart altogether from any public offence he may have committed, if he has committed an offence against our own regulations, he is subject to disciplinary action. I think the House will agree with me that Mr. Botha has not been ungenerously dealt with.
Motion put and agreed to.
Bill read a second time.
House in Committee:
Clauses, Schedules and Title of the Bill put and agreed to.
The CHAIRMAN reported the Bill without amendment.
I move as an unopposed motion—
I second.
In connection with the case of Botha which I raised, my express request was this, that in view of the fact that the ordinary court found Botha not guilty, and since it was such a serious charge, and since it was the same woman with whom he is alleged to have committed this misconduct who reported him, why is he found guilty by the Railway Administration? They take this woman’s word against his. I dealt with the principle of the matter. The ordinary court found this man not guilty, and now the Minister’s department finds him guilty. I told the Minister that in view of all the circumstances, extenuating measures ought to be applied. I think that that was a reasonable request on my part.
I am sorry the hon. member is not satisfied with our treatment of Mr. Botha. From the description I have given of the case, I think the House generally will be satisfied. But there is no question about it, he may be charged with one thing in the courts. As a result of that, although he is found not guilty in the courts, he is taken up again because he has broken, as he has done in this case, two or three different regulations of the Railways themselves. We have our own regulations, and you can appreciate that in a great Service like the Railways, these regulations have to be rather rigidly applied, because we shall otherwise not know where we are. He was dealt with under the disciplinary regulations on that charge. Of course, if he had been disciplined on the charge on which he was acquitted from the courts he would have been dismissed at once. Seeing that he was only transferred from one grade to another shows that he was leniently dealt with, even in regard to the breach of the regulations.
Motion put and agreed to.
Bill read a third time.
I move—
I do not think it is necessary for me to recount to the House the difficulties that private members have in getting private Bills through this House, particularly in regard to the time question. Furthermore, I would point out to the House that the promoters of this Bill have gone to some considerable expense in getting this Bill where it is today in the House, insofar as the cost of the reports and proceedings before the Select Committee are concerned. And I do feel that in view of the time factor and the amount of money which it has cost the promoters, that the House should be good enough to extend to me the courtesy, and incidentally to the promoters the courtesy of allowing this Bill to be taken up next session from where it is today, and I therefore move.
I second.
I must say that I am very disappointed at the manner in which the hon. member for Durban (Point) has handled this measure in bringing this Bill before Parliament. At the time of the second reading there were constructive speeches made on this measure, and the hon. member who introduced the Bill indicated that he was prepared to answer these various points that were raised. But instead of answering the points, he took the first opportunity of closuring the Bill and he made no reply whatever to the various criticisms. I am left in the position that I put up various points which I wanted elucidated which have not been replied to. Now, as on another occasion, the hon. member, while having the opportunity to reply to those points, has failed to do so. What he has done is to say that a great deal of time and a great deal of money has been spent by the promoters in getting the Bill this far.
I would have been ruled out of order if I had answered your points now.
He has referred to the money spent. A great deal of money has been spent in trying to get the country to agree to this measure, but the promoters have not spent on penny of their own money; they have spent the money of the ratepayers of Durban, and if this Bill goes on they will spend even more of the ratepayers’ money.
Well, Durban is very interested.
There is no mandate from the people of Durban to promote this measure.
Of course there is.
If this Bill is passed I can only tell the House that it will be contrary to the wishes of the majority of the people of Durban. Unfortunately there will be no opportunity of testing the matter, but that is not the fault of the ratepayers and the citizens of Durban. The right to hold an election some two years ago was disallowed by the Provincial Council, so the ratepayers cannot be blamed …
The City Council asked for it.
I also want to refer to what the Minister of Mines said during the second reading of this Bill, namely, that City Councils are overburdened with work. They have so much work to do that they could not possibly deal satisfactorily with a matter of this kind.
The hon. member must confine himself to the motion; he cannot discuss the merits of the Bill.
I am not discussing the merits of the Bill. I want to give reasons why this House should not pass this motion. I ask why should Durban be the only city in the Union to have this great burden thrown upon them? The people have not asked for it, and if the Government introduced a measure giving this so-called privilege to all the municipalities of South Africa, then there would be something to be said for it, but here is a case where one City Council, and then not unanimously, is trying to get this measure through. I want to trace the history—I am not going to be long—I am going to trace the history of this Bill. Three times has the City Council of Durban applied to the Provincial Council of Natal to try and get this measure through, and three times they have not been successful. The City Council then invoked the courts of South Africa to endeavour to get assistance. Again the courts disallowed the measure. Then the hon. member for Umbilo (Mr. Burnside) last session brought a Bill before this House. It did not meet with great success and was withdrawn. Now, again using the ratepayers’ money in order to promote this measure, the City Council brings it before this House. By the time it reached this House it was an entirely different measure from what it was when it started. Then it went to a Select Committee and then again it became a different measure. And now the Minister of Finance has submitted a whole list of amendments which completely change the character of this Bill. The Minister has moved amendments to 13 out of the 18 clauses. I want to emphasise that the second reading of this Bill was passed before the Bill went to a Select Committee, and since then the Minister of Finance has moved amendments to 13 out of the 18 clauses. And furthermore, he has introduced two entirely new clauses occupying a whole sheet on the Order Paper. Now, is it right for this House in view of these circumstances to allow this Bill to start again from the point where it got to? I say it is quite wrong. The whole : character of the Bill has been changed. Where an ordinary member moves an amendment to a Bill, well, such an amendment may or may not go through, but when the Minister of Finance moves these amendments they will go through, and the whole character of the Bill is changed, and I consider that if this House does its duty to the City of Durban it will say no, you start afresh again next session, in view of the amendments proposed by the Minister of Finance. I thank you for your indulgence. Mr. Speaker …
So you should.
… in allowing me to raise these matters. I think the best thing this House can do is to say that it shall not be revived from the stage it had reached this year. It is no use allowing it to live a lingering death. Let us say that we do not want to go on with it from the stage it has reached, and if the promoters want to introduce it again, let them start afresh.
I wish to add a few words to those who speak in opposition to this Bill. In the first place, I regard it as unseemly for the promoters of this Bill to bring a local dispute before this House. I wish to raise what could be regarded as an important constitutional aspect.
What, again?
It is an unwritten law in the Parliament of Great Britain that no law shall be made to extend to what in the old phraseology is referred to as the Dominion of Scotland unless that Bill was approved of by a majority of the Scottish members of the House of Commons. I venture to say that that is a sound principle.
But this is not Scotland.
I believe that that unwritten law is strictly applied today, and that is correct because it conforms to the principle of Government by consent of the governed. That precedent should be applied in this House. Here we have a case where the second reading of this Bill was passed by a majority of thirty to twelve—forty-two members in all voted on the second reading. Of these forty-two, thirteen represented Natal; and of these thirteen, eight voted against the measure and five in favour of it. Therefore we have the position that the majority of Natal members opposed the measure, and they must be credited with having sound reasons for their attitude, and it must be accepted that they represent the will of natal.
If they have sound reasons, we have not heard them.
We are the representatives of the people of Natal, and, as such, we are entitled to speak.
Hear, hear.
If, in considering this Bill—if I am allowed to do so—I would like to refer, and I think it is pertinent, to a speech by the hon. member for Gordonia (Mr. J. H. Conradie). He told the House why he supported this Bill, and his reason was that if Durban made a success of a Building Society and a Savings Bank, then other towns in the Union would follow suit, but if it was a failure, then other towns would be warned, and would not burn their fingers.
What’s wrong with that?
That was the sense of his speech, though these were not exactly his words. But it does seem that here we have a matter which affects Natal only at the moment, except that we are threatened with the position that Natal is to be, so to speak, the “whipping boy” for the Union; Durban alone is to suffer unless the experiment is a success.
So you think it may be a success?
And here we have people not concerned with the local affairs of Natal, voting on a measure which only concerns Natal. And I think we are entitled to say that that is not following sound constitutional precedents, and I want to confirm that the views of the citizens of Natal cannot be tested on this matter at the present moment. We want this matter to be thoroughly thrashed out by Natal, and I am sure that if the people of Natal have an opportunity this proposal will be thrown out.
As one of the members of the Select Committee which spent a lot of time hearing evidence on this Bill, I just want to say a few words on this motion. I must say that the constitutional doctrine which has just been propounded by the hon. member who has just sat down (Mr. Hooper) is a novel one. Apparently this Bill, to his mind, should have judgment pronounced on it by the members from Natal.
Of course.
His knowledge of constitutional law may be great, but his knowledge of the rules of the House is not great. This House is the proper body for testing a matter of this kind. This Bill has been referred to a Select Committee. I know there has been a lot of legal argumentation about it— whether the Provincial Council of Natal should deal with this or not. The view of the legal adviser is that the Provincial Council of Natal is not competent to pronounce on this measure, and to say that it is competent to do so is against the opinion of the legal advisers. As a matter of fact, this opposition against the motion is simply one more step of a small minority to hold up this Bill. The Bill contains a very important principle, and that minority has been attempting to use the rules of the House to prevent its passage after it has passed through the Select Committee, and I am told that in Durban, or rather in Natal, there is a small but powerful and very noisy set of vested interests who are opposed to this Bill. We heard something of them in the arguments which they put before the Select Committee, and those arguments are on record, and the reasons why they opposed the Bill are perfectly clear as reflected in the evidence. But I want to say this, and this is what some hon. members do not seem to realise sufficiently: This is a private Bill. It was referred, as it had to be, according to Parliamentary procedure, to a Select Committee, a Select Committee on a private Bill. That Select Committee was in the nature of a judicial enquiry and the report of that Select Committee is entitled to a good deal more respect than the report of an ordinary Select Committee. Because a Select Committee sitting in a judicial capacity hears evidence. In this case eminent counsel appeared on both sides and the merits of the case were thoroughly gone into, and the position was that by all except one vote it was decided to report this Bill back to the House. That is the situation in this particular case. The only argument which the hon. member for Stamford Hill (Mr. Acutt) brought forward against the adoption of this motion was that the Minister of Finance had introduced a lot of amendments which he said changed the character of the Bill. To begin with the amendments of the Minister of Finance to a private Bill need not necessarily be accepted. I have not been through them in detail yet, but there is no reason to suppose that these amendments change the essential principle of the Bill adopted by the Select Committee. I hope that the House, having regard to the fact that it is a private Bill which has been pronounced upon by the Select Committee of this House sitting in a judicial capacity, will not aid the hon. member for Stamford Hill in his minority attempt to hold up this measure any more.
I have no doubt that the courtesy of the House will induce it to pass the motion which has been moved by the hon. member for Durban (Point). It is the usual custom and I dare say that that custom will be adhered to, and the fact that those of us who do not like the Bill are not attempting to draw out the discussion or to create obstruction must not be taken to mean that support will be given to it at a further stage. There are many of us who are definitely opposed to it. But I am taking this opportunity of showing to this House the steps which have been taken by those members of Parliament themselves in their endeavour to secure the passage of this Bill—steps which I think would justify any opposition at this stage. Let me say at once that when I speak of these steps I do not refer to the hon. member for Durban, Point (Dr. Shearer). His advocacy has been clean and above board, and not one of us can take any exception to that. But I should like to refer to a document which has been sent to me which substantiates the remarks I have made. This document is headed “Council in Committee.” Then it gives the members of the Council, headed by His Worship the Mayor, Councillor E. Ellis-Brown, J.P., Chairman, and all members of the City Council. Then it speaks of the items to be submitted for consideration by the Council in Committee, at its meeting convened for Thursday, 12th March, 1942. And then among the items to be dealt with is one entitled “Mystery telegrams: Letter from Councillor Senator the Hon. S. J. Smith (circulated herewith).” This letter is addressed from Kings Rest, Bluff, to the Town Clerk, and it is dated 11th March, 1942. And it reads as follows—
That is language used by a member of this Parliament in describing the opposition to this Bill. I want this letter to be on record in Hansard, and that is why I read it. I shall continue to quote—
And I have taken the opportunity of verifying that signature. Now it appears to me that a letter in these terms by a member of Another Place who describes the opponents of this Bill as resorting to every other method of attack which they could think of, even if it meant obtaining their ammunition from the outfall end of the Cape Town and Durban sewerage pipe lines, is one of the most disgraceful letters that could have been written by a member of our Parliamentary institution.
The hon. member must not use language of that kind with regard to members of Parliament. He must withdraw that.
Very well, I withdraw that. I can quote other instances that would be out of place and merely waste the time of this House, but I do hope that when we discuss this Bill again, these sort of methods Will be eliminated from the catalogue or the repertoir of those who are supporting the Bill. I am sure the hon. member for Durban, Point (Dr. Shearer) would be one of the first to disassociate himself from things of this nature. I have taken the opportunity to place this before hon. members, and I have no doubt that when the Committee stage comes it may be possible to make this Bill a better Bill than it was.
There is just one point I want to raise. I want to point out to the hon. member for Stamford Hill (Mr. Acutt) that the reason why I did not reply to him on the second reading was quite outside of my own control. I did not move the closure, and I think the hon. member for Stamford Hill will agree that the House was right in taking the closure which unfortunately, however, deprived me of the opportunity of replying on the debate. But I did want to refer to a point which was just made by the hon. member for Stamford Hill, and that is that the courts in Natal have thrown out this Bill. That is not correct. What in effect did happen was that the Durban Town Council, in putting forward the Ordinance before the Provincial Council of Natal, were confronted with the fact that the Select Committee appointed to consider that Ordinance, refused to proceed any further owing to the fact that the Crown’s legal advisers had intimated that such an Ordinance was ultra vires. The City Council’s legal representatives took the matter not only to the Provincial Division, but also to the Appellate Division, and what in effect the court decided was that they were not prepared to give a decision on what was in effect a hypothetical case. The question as to whether the Bill was ultra vires or intra vires the Provincial Council, was the only point that was considered, and the courts decided that they were not prepared to give a decision on what was in effect a hypothetical case, and that is the real reason, and not as pointed out by the hon. member for Stamford Hill, namely, that this Bill was thrown out by the courts in Natal. However, I hope that when we take the matter up next year—I pray, in fact—that the spirit that will then prevail in regard to this Bill will be a better spirit than has previously been shown, and that we will get to grips with this Bill and put forward what I think will be a very good Bill, and one which will reflect not only to the credit of this House, but to the credit of the City of Durban, and if it is a success in a progressive social system, I hope that this principle will be extended throughout the country.
Motion put and a division was called.
As it appeared on notice being taken that only twenty-five members (including Mr. Speaker) were present, the division bells were again rung in accordance with Standing Order No. 29.
Motion thereupon put again, and a division was called.
As fewer than ten members (viz.: Messrs. Bell, Bowie, Friedlander, Capt. Hare, Messrs. Hooper, Humphreys, Mushet and Col Wares) voted against the motion, Mr. Speaker declared it agreed to.
Business was successively suspended at 3.20 p.m. and 4.5 p.m.
On the motion of the Minister of Finance, the House adjourned at
At the adjournment of the House on the 18th April, 1942, the following matters had not been disposed of and subsequently dropped at the date of the prorogation of Parliament:
Orders of the Day:
Sixth Report of Select Committee oh Public Accounts (on Controller and Auditor-General’s reports, etc.), to be considered— (Mr. Blackwell).
Second Reading,—Insurance Bill—(Minister of Finance).
Second Reading,—Prisons Amendment Bill —(Minister of Justice).
Second Reading,—Farm Mortgage Interest Amendment Bill—(Minister of Finance).
House to go into Committee on First Report of Select Committee on Native Affairs—(Mr. Payn).
Seventh Report of Select Committee on Public Accounts (on Purchase of Land for Native Trust) to be considered—(Mr. Blackwell).
Fifth Report of Select Committee on Public Accounts (on Petition of Stanger Town Board), to be considered—(Mr. Blackwell).
Third Report of Select Committee on Public Accounts (on Contracts for Buildings and Works), to be considered—(Mr. Blackwell).
Second Report of Select Committee on Railways and Harbours (Auditor-General’s Report), to be considered—(Mr. Humphreys).
Adjourned debate on motion on scarcity of farm labour, to be resumed (col. 4233)— (Prime Minister).
Adjourned debate on motion on development of industries, to be resumed (col. 3816) —(Lt.-Col. Rood).
Adjourned debate on motion on proposed “social security code”, to be resumed (col. 3356)—(Mr. S. Bekker).
Adjourned debate on motion on health services, to be resumed (col. 2249) — (Mr. Liebenberg).
Adjourned debate on motion on price of farm products, to be resumed (col. 2490)— (Mr. H. van der Merwe).
Adjourned debate on motion on communistic activities in South Africa, to be resumed (col. 2092)—(Minister of the Interior).
Adjourned debate on motion on provision for Oudstryders, to be resumed (col. 1832)— (Mr. J. H. Viljoen).
Questions Not Replied To:
VIII. Mr. Venter—Justice. [Standing over from 14th April, 1942.]
X. Mr. J. G. Strydom.—Interior. [Standing over from 14th April, 1942.]
VII. Dr. Van Nierop.—Defence. [Standing over from 17th April, 1942.]
VIII. Dr. Van Nierop.—Defence. [Standing over from 17th April, 1942.]
X. Mr. Tothill.—Defence. [Standing over from 17th April, 1942.]
By His Excellency the Right Honourable Sir Patrick Duncan, a MEMBER OF HIS MAJESTY’S MOST HONOURABLE PRIVY COUNCIL, KNIGHT Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, one of His Majesty’s Counsel Learned in the Law, Doctor of Laws, Governor-General of the Union of South Africa.
WHEREAS by section twenty of the South Africa Act, 1909, it is provided that the Governor-General may from time to time, by Proclamation or otherwise, prorogue the Parliament of the Union of South Africa;
And whereas it is expedient that Parliament shall be prorogued;
Now, therefore, under and by virtue of the power and authority in me vested, I do by this my Proclamation prorogue the said Parliament of the Union until Friday, the Twenty-eighth day of August, 1942.
GOD SAVE THE KING!
Given under my Hand and the Great Seal of the Union of South Africa, at Cape Town, on this the Eighteenth day of April, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-two.
PATRICK DUNCAN,
Governor-General.
By Command of His Excellency the Governor-General-in-Council.
J. C, SMUTS.
In this index “R.” denotes “Reading.”
The sign † indicates that the Bill or other matter concerned dropped owing to the prorogation of Parliament.
Matters which have been given headings in this index may also form the subject of questions and will be found separately indexed under the headings “Questions” or “Oral Questions.”
Additional Estimates—
- (motion—Mr. Hofmeyr), 542, 664; (Committee), 712, 716.
- [See also Bills—Additional Appropriation.]
- [See also Second Additional Estimates.]
Additional Estimates (Railways and Harbours—
- (motion—Mr. Sturrock), 2344; (Committee), 2346.
Adjournment of the House on a Definite Matter of Public Importance—
- Calling up of Netherlands subjects for military service overseas (motion —Mr. Pirow), 4217.
- Political prisoners, treatment of (motion—Mr. Pirow), 3096.
- Wounding of Johannes van der Walt (motion—Dr. Malan), 2551.
Apprentices—
- 5561, 5576.
Arming of Non-Europeans—
- 3475, 3503, 3507, 3572, 3615, 6467, 6475.
Asiatic Immigration—
- 5087.
Banning of Books—
- 5174, 5192.
Bilingualism—
- Magistrates’ Courts, 6399, 6402.
- Postal officials, 4917, 4938.
- Rents Boards, 5139, 5856.
Bills—
- Additional Appropriation Bill (1R.), 751; (2R.), 847; (Committee), 847; (3R.), 847.
- Appropriation (1R.), 6457; (2R.), 6458; (3R.), 6486.
- Banking (1R.), 1361; (2R.), 1876, 2253; (referred to S.C.), 2304; (Committee), 6042; (Report Stage), 6126; (3R.), 6131; (Senate amendments), 6486.
- Base Metals Act (Amendment) (1R.), 33; (2R.), 893; (referred to S.C.), 906; (Bill withdrawn.)
- [See Base Minerals (Amendment) Bill.]
- Base Minerals (Amendment) (1R.), 4114; (2R.), 5841, 5931; (Committee), 6231, 6338; (Report
- Stage), 6382; (3R.), 6382; (Senate amendments), 6486.
- Building Societies (Amendment) (1R.), 3919; (2R.), 4489; (Committee), 5112; (3R.), 5114; (Senate amendment), 5785.
- Cape Pensions (Amendment) (1R.), 33; (referred to S.C.), 611; (2R.), 1427; (Committee), 1429; (3R.), 1429.
- City of Durban Savings Department (Private) (1R.), 612; (referred to S.C.), 716; (report), 2337.
- [See also next Bill.]
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 2849, 4234; (proceedings suspended), 6492.
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (1R.), 2490; (2R.), 2803, 3816; (Committee), 3867; (Report Stage), 3920; (3R.), 4013; (Senate amendments), 4580.
- Companies (Amendment) (1R.), 1675; (2R.), 2161; (Committee), 2249; (3R.), 2252.
- Customs (Amendment) (1R.), 5196; (2R.), 5367; (Committee), 5525; (3R.), 5526.
- Death Duties (Amendment) (1R.), 5196; (2R.), 5351; (Committee), 5367; (3R.), 5367.
- Diocesan College, Rondebosch (Private) (1R.), 612; (referred to S.C.), 715; (2R.), 2043; (Committee), 2050; (3R.), 2050.
- Electoral Quota Consolidation (1R.), 2190; (2R.), 2396; (referred to S.C.), 2659; (Committee), 4400; (Report Stage), 4486; (3R.), 4486; (Senate amendments), 6125.
- Excise (1R.), 2490; (2R.), 3412; (Committee), 5199; (Report Stage), 5602; (3R.), 5614; (versional corrections), 6125.
- Farm Mortgage Interest (Amendment), 6245.†
- Finance (1R.), 5992; (2R.), 6247; (Committee), 6250; (3R.), 6278.
- Higher Education (Amendment) (1R.), 1261; (2R.), 1516; (Committee), 1517; (3R.), 1518.
- Hire Purchase (1R.), 33; (2R.), 906, 1024; (Committee), 1156, 1233; (Report Stage), 1261; (3R.), 1263; (Senate amendment), 6377.
- Income Tax (1R.), 5196; (2R.), 5614; (Committee), 5836; (3R.), 5840; (amendment made on recommendation of Governor-General), 6458.
- Incorporated Law Society of the Orange Free State (Further Amendment) (Private) (1R.), 612; (referred to S.C.), 715; (2R.), 2040; (Committee), 2043; (3R.), 2043.
- Industrial Development (Amendment) (1R.), 4399; (2R.), 5265; (Committee), 5394; (3R.), 5402.
- Insurance (1R.), 4580.†
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (1R.), 4399; (2R.), 5242; (Committee), 5369; (Report Stage), 5526; (3R.), 5631; (Senate amendment), 6125.
- Land Bank (Amendment) (1R.), 1834; (2R.), 2318; (Committee), 2428; (3R.), 2428.
- Messina-Limpopo Railway (Supplementary Agreement) (1R.), 3357; (2R.), 5114; (Committee), 5117; (3R.), 5118.
- Mineral Law (Amendment) (1R.), 1014; (2R.), 1263; (Committee), 1417; (Report Stage), 1515; (3R.), 1516; (Senate amendments), 3816.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (1R.), 542; (2R.), 1266; (Committee), 2163, 2428, 4198, 4828, 4903; (Report Stage), 5196; (3R.), 5199; (Senate amendments), 5931.
- Native Administration (Amendment) (1R.), 4746; (2R.), 6381; (Committee), 6382; (3R.), 6382.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (1R.), 2445; (2R.), 2516, 2660, 2737; (Committee), 3424, 3868; (Report Stage), 3922; (3R.), 4022; (Senate amendment), 6367.
- Natural Oil [A.B. 30—’42] (1R.), 2490; (referred to S.C. on Base Metals Act (Amendment Bill), 2657; (Bill withdrawn), 4290.
- [See also next Bill.]
- Natural Oil [A.B. 39—’42] (1R.), 4290; (2R.), 6364, 6382; (Committee), 6390; (3R.), 6394.
- Part Appropriation (1R.), 1106; (2R.), 1318, 1448, 1518, 1645, 1676, 1834; (Committee), 1876; (3R.), 1933.
- Patents (Further Amendment) (1R.), 1675; (Bill withdrawn), 5196.
- [See next Bill.]
- Patents (Further Amendment) (1R.), 5484; (2R.), 5840; (Committee), 5841; (3R.), 5841.
- Pensions (Supplementary) (1R.), 6245; (2R.), 6376; (Committee), 6376; (3R.), 6377.
- Prisons (Amendment) (1R.), 3559.†
- Provincial Councils Continuance (1R.), 65; (2R.), 751, 848; (Committee), 1014; (3R.), 1106.
- Public Health (Amendment) (1R.), 65; (Bill withdrawn), 664.
- [See next Bill.]
- Public Health Acts (Amendment) (1R.), 2092; (2R.), 2304;, (Committee), 2318; (3R.), 2318.
- Railways and Harbours Additional Appropriation (1R.), 2347; (2R.), 2490; (Committee), 2491; (3R.), 2657.
- Railways and Harbours Appropriation (1R.), 6457; (2R.), 6486; (Committee), 6491; (3R.), 6492.
- Railways and Harbours Management (Amendment) (1R.), 2445; (2R.), 2491; (Committee), 2657; (3R.), 2657.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (1R.), 1361; (2R.), 1885, 1980, 2092; (Committee), 2161; (3R.), 2347.
- Railways and Harbours Unauthorised Expenditure (1R.), 1417; (2R.), 1515; (Committee), 1515; (3R.), 1515.
- Rents (1R.), 3007; (2R.), 4108, 4132; (Committee), 4408, 5118, 5484, 5759; (Report Stage), 5855; (3R.), 5992; (3R.), 6010; (Senate amendments), 6278.
- Second Additional Appropriation (1R.), 4132; (2R.), 4219; (Committee), 4219; (3R.), 4219.
- Special Taxation (1R), 5196; (2R.), 6021; (Committee), 6132; (Report stage), 6245; (3R.), 6246.
- Stock Theft (Amendment) (1R.), 2092; (2R.), 2331; (Committee), 2396; (3R.), 2396; (Senate amendment), 3816.
- Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (Private) (1R.), 612; (referred to S.C.), 715; (2R.), 1628, 2844; (Committee), 2849; (3R.), 2849.
- Unauthorised Expenditure (1R.), 1417; (2R.), 1515; (Committee), 1515; (3R.), 1515.
- Unemployment Benefit (Amendment) (1R.), 33; (2R.), 1048; (Committee), 1246; (3R.), 1260; (Senate amendments), 3919.
- Wage (Amendment) (1R.), 3297; (2R.), 4180; (Committee), 4198; (3R.), 4198.
- War Damage Insurance (1R.), 4397; (2R.), 4910; (Committee), 5241; (3R.), 5242.
- War Pensions (1R.), 5602; (2R.), 5874; (Committee), 6156; (Report Stage), 6336; (recommitted to Committee), 6336; (3R.), 6338.
Blind Workers—
- 5641.
Boreholes—
- 6094, 6098.
Bouwer, Gen. B. D., Award of Pension to Widow of—
- 5803.
Broadcasting Service—
- 4924, 4937, 5065.
- Secret radio transmitter, 4922, 4933, 4935, 4941, 5056, 5063.
Business of the House—
- Allotment of time on specified business (motion), 25.
- Committee of Supply (motion), 4746.
- Part Appropriation Bill (motion), 1832.
- Rents Bill (motion), 5742.
- Easter adjournment (motion), 4114.
- Evening sittings (motion), 23; (motion), 5482.
- Government business on Fridays (motion—Gen. Smuts), 3357.
- Morning sittings (motion), 4397.
- Precedence of Government business (motions), 23, 2338, 3357.
- Suspension of automatic adjournment (motions), 285, 6375.
Buying Commission in America—
- 732.
Cape Town University, Admission of Students—
- 4513, 4518.
Censorship—
- 4941.
Child Welfare—
- 1743, 1872, 2977.
Citrus Boxwood, Agreement with Canada—
- 6380.
Civilian Protective Services—
- 1611, 1872, 5088, 5094, 5319, 5425, 6447, 6451.
- Black-out scheme in Cape Town, 5088, 5190, 5425.
Coastal Towns, Defence of—
- 3663, 3671, 3726.
Collyer, Major-General J. J., C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., Award of Pension to Widow of—
- 5785.
Coloured Units—
- 1672.
Committee on Standing Bules and Orders—
- (appointment and nomination of members), 3.
Communistic Activities in the Union—
- 6470.
- (motion—Mr. Pirow), 1780, 2052.
- In Platteland, 6290, 6331, 6414.
Condolence on Death of—
- Badenhorst, A. L., 19.
- Fourie, Hon. Senator A. P. J., 21.
- Malan, Right Hon. Senator F. S., 7.
- Nel, O. R., 9.
- Rose-Innes, Right Hon. Sir James, 538.
Constituencies, Delimitation of—
- 5424.
Consumptives—
- Admission of into Union, 5331, 5421, 5429, 5478.
- Provision for, 5331, 5429.
Cost of Living Allowance—
- 1766, 1868, 1873, 4326, 4341.
- Non-Europeans, 3278.
Crawfish, Agreement with United Kingdom—
- 6379.
Crime, Prevalence of—
- 6284, 6411, 6421.
Currants—
- 1405.
Dairy Products—
- Scarcity of (Ministerial statement), 283.
Defence Department—
- Financial control in, 1581, 1694, 1867, 2903, 2963, 3366, 4293.
- Purchases, 2946, 3639.
Democratic Freedom—
- 1521.
Detentions—
- [See “Internments”.]
Diamond Industry—
- 5645, 5662.
- Cutting, 3071, 3210, 5646, 5651, 5674.
- Native Workers in, 5657.
Dictionary, Afrikaans—
- 4516.
Divisions—
- Allotment of time on specified business (motion), 31.
- Committee of Supply (motion), 4755.
- Rents Bill (motion), 5758.
- Banking Bill (2R.), 2303; (Committee) (Clause 2), 6043.
- Base Minerals (Amendment) Bill (2R.), 5977; (Committee) (Clause 12), 6357.
- Business of the House: Precedence of Government business (motions), 2343, 3361.
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) Bill (2R.) (adjournment of debate), 2893, 4280; (2R.), 4288; (suspension of proceedings), 6501.
- Communistic activities in the Union (motion—Mr. Pirow) (adjournment of debate), 1809, 2091.
- Excise Bill (Committee (Clause 13), 5212; (Schedule 2), 5238; (Report Stage) (Clause 13), 5604; (Clause 44), 5608; (3R.), 5614.
- Farm Mortgage Interest Act, 1933, Extension of Operation (motion— Mr. Hofmeyr), 1447.
- Farm Mortgages (motion—Mr. Steytler) (adjournment of debate), 661; (motion), 1231.
- Hire Purchase Bill (Committee) (Clause 5), 1177.
- Industrial development (motion—Mr. Oost) (adjournment of debate), 3815.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) Bill (Committee) (Clause 1), 5393; (Report Stage) (Clause 1), 5526.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) Bill (2R.), 2801; (Committee) (Clause 1), 3887; (3R.), 4062.
- Part Appropriation Bill (2R.), 1875.
- Participation in the war and establishment of a Republic (motion— Dr. Malan), 532.
- Provincial Councils Continuance Bill (2R.), 892; (Committee) (Clause 1), 1020; (Clause 2), 1023; (3R.), 1155.
- Railways and Harbours Management (Amendment) Bill (2R.), 2514.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation Bill (2R.), 2160; (3R.), 2395.
- Rents Bill (Committee) (Clause 1). 4417, 4442, 4445; (Clause 2), 4479; (Clause 3), 5163; (Clause 4), 5496; (Clause 5), 5520; (Clause 8), 5775.
- Second Additional Estimates (Committee) (Vote 43), 4129.
- Select Committee on Pensions, Grants and Gratuities (recommendations), 5802, 5822.
- Special Taxation Bill (Committee) (Clause 25), 6143; (Clause 26), 6150.
- Supply (motion to go into Committee), 3391.
- Committee—
- (Vote 1), 3400; (Vote 2), 3409; (Vote 4), 3652; (Vote 5), 3750; (Vote 6), 4106; (Vote 26), 5085; (Vote 29), 5431; (Vote 41), 6335.
- Committee—
- Taxation Proposal (motion to go into
- Committee of Ways and Means), 5014; (Fixed property profits), 5043; (Personal and savings fund levy), 5031; (Trade profits special levy), 5021.
- War Pensions (motion—Mr. Marwick), 2051.
- War Pensions Bill (2R.), 5930; (Committee) (Clause 4), 6184; (Clause 22), 6194; (Clause 23), 6199, 6201; (Clause 31), 6216.
- Wounding of Johannes van der Walt (motion—Dr. Malan), 2602.
Dog Racing—
- 6279, 6283.
Du Plessis, Eli—
- 4362.
Education—
- Du Plessis, Eli, 4362.
- Transvaal teachers, 4361.
Emancipation of Women—
- 6280.
Estimates of Additional Expenditure—
- [See Additional Estimates.],
Extension of Operation of Farm Mortgage Interest Act, 1933—
- (motion—Mr. Hofmeyr), 1429.
Farm Labour, Scarcity of—
- 5577.
- (motion—Mr. Geldenhuys), 4219.†
Farm Mortgage Interest Act, 1933, Extension of Operation—
- (motion—Mr. Hofmeyr), 1429.
Farm Mortgages—
- (motion—Mr. Steytler), 612, 805, 1215.
Farm Products, Prices of—
- (motion—Gen. Kemp), 1361, 2445.† Minimum prices, 6254, 6262.
Finland, Declaration of War Against—
- 3504.
Fires—
- Forest and veld fires in Cape Peninsula, 4822, 4826.
France, Relations with—
- 3483, 3493.
Fresh Hake—Agreement with United Kingdom, Suspension of Preference on—
- 6379.
Fruit, Marketing of—
- 576, 698, 706, 742, 4734, 4771, 4807.
Genis, A. E., Oudstryders’ Pension—
- 5914.
“God Save the King ”, Playing of—
- 6332.
Gold Law Relating to Occupation of Land by Coloured Persons, Exemption of Certain Area from Provisions of—
- 6377.
Grass Fires Caused by Locomotives—
- 1924, 2106, 2155.
Graving Dock at Cape Town—
- 6440, 6449.
Health Services—
- (motion—Dr. Gluckman), 2190 †
Hollanders, Called up for Service Overseas—
- 3637, 3645, 3646, 3674, 3731, 4216, 4290, 6121.
Industrial Development—
- (motion—Mr. Oost), 3083, 3140, 3772.
- Platteland, 2971, 3388.
- [See also Bills—Industrial Development, Amendment.]
Information Bureau—
- 5167, 5404.
Internments—
- 5100, 5291, 5318, 5334, 5418, 6285.
- Government’s policy, 6107.
- Ministerial statements, 1530, 3113, 5294, 5326, 5427, 6313.
- Treatment in prisons, 1710, 1732, 1846, 3096, 3192, 3203, 3265, 3628, 3637, 4125, 5100, 5290.
- Trial before internment, 1319, 1525, 1676, 1700, 1762, 2912, 3134, 3171, 3628, 5090, 5098, 5100.
Invalids—
- Settlements for, 5587.
Irrigation—
- Commission, report of (referred to S.C. on Irrigation Matters), 6017.
- Ministerial statement re post-war plans, 6102.
Japanese Danger—
- 1943, 3464, 6466.
Joint Committee on Parliamentary Catering—
- (Senate message), 1024; (members appointed), 1106.
Karroo Manure—
- 578, 699, 719, 730.
Labour Policy—
- 1598, 5482, 5527.
Land Boards—
- 5706, 6070.
League of Nations—
- 1852, 3576, 3613.
Mail Contract with Union-Castle Company—
- 4384, 4928, 4937.
Margarine—
- 4648, 4676, 4756, 4789.
Martin, Mr. John—
- Purchases in America, 6460, 6472.
Mealies—
- Meal, price of, 1756.
- Price of, 1377, 3144, 4722; (Ministerial statement), 5744.
- Shortage in native territories, 3167.
Medical Faculty, Pretoria—
- 4503.
Meeting of Parliament—
- 1.
Members, New—
- Robertson, R. B. (announcement), 2.
- Warren, C. M. (announcement), 2.
Mentally Defective Children—
- Non-Europeans, provision for, 5098, 5172, 5305.
Mobilisation Letters—
- 1332, 1938.
Motions—
- Communistic Activities in the Union (Mr. Pirow), 1780, 2052.†
- Farm Mortgages (Mr. Steytler), 612, 805, 1215.†
- Farm Mortgage Interest Act, 1933 ( extension of operation of, 1429.
- Farm Products (Gen. Kemp), 1361, 2445.†
- Health Services (Dr. Gluckman), 2190.†
- Industrial Development (Mr. Oost), 3772.†
- Participation in the War and Establishment of a Republic (Dr. Malan), 33, 67, 125, 285.
- Provision for Oudstryders (Mrs. Badenhorst), 1810.†
- Scarcity of Farm Labour (Mr. Geldenhuys), 4219. †
- Social Security Code (motion—Mr. M. J. van den Berg), 3297.†
- War Pensions (Mr. Marwick), 964, 2050.
Names, Changing of—
- 5414.
Native Affairs Commission, Abolition of—
- 3606.
Native Trust Land Purchases—
- 3055, 3372.
Newfoundland, Commercial Agreement with—
- 6380.
Officer Administering the Government—
- (announcement), 2.
Opening Speech—
- 3.
Orange Free State Provincial Council—
- Local Management Amendment Ordinance, 5415, 5429.
- Ward system, introduction of, 5415, 5417, 5429.
Ossewa-Brandwag—
- Attacks on, 1680.
- Chief Commandant, 1452.
- Land Settlements, activities of, 6053.
- Publication of information re, 1328, 1474, 1569.
Oudstryders, Provision for—
- 4326, 4341, 5884, 5926.
- (motion—Mrs. Badenhorst), 1870.†
Participation in the War and Establishment of a Republic—
- (motion—Dr. Malan), 33, 67, 125, 285.
Penrice, G. W., Committal as Governor-General’s Decision Patient—
- 5436, 5443.
- Ministerial statement, 5446.
Petitions—
- Lange, E. J. E. (motion—Mr. Alexander), 1810.
- Stanger Town Board (motion—Mr. Egeland), 1360.
Political Prisoners—
- Treatment of (motion—Mr. Pirow), 3096, 3113.
- [See also Internments.]
Post-War Reconstruction—
- 3241, 3372.
- Employment problem, 5534.
- Returned soldiers, settlement on land, 5686, 5714, 6059.
Pretoria University, Medical Faculty—
- 4503.
Price Control—
- Appointment of Controller, 548, 563, 579, 671, 725, 4700, 4766.
- Farming Implements, 4670.
- Farming Produce, 566, 583, 664, 693, 3145, 3159, 4618.
- Ineffectiveness of, 553, 563, 4691.
- Minimum price, 6253, 6254, 6262.
Printing Committee—
- (appointment), 3.
Provincial Elections, Postponement of—
- 5178, 5290, 5305.
Questions—
- Abyssinia—
- Expenses of conquest (Mr. Haywood), 803.
- Slave trade (Mr. Louw), 14.
- Union troops in (Dr. van Nierop), 4857.
- Advisory Committees on Farm Labour (Mr. Molteno), 276.
- “Africa” oath by minors (Mr. C. R. Swart), 5989.
- Afrikaans Dictionary (Dr. van Nierop), 2824.
- Aged and Unfit Persons, settlements for (Mr. Grobler), 2035.
- Agriculture, Secretary for: overseas visit (Mr. Olivier), 269.
- Air Force—
- Personnel taken over from private owners (Dr. van Nierop), 1626.
- Pupil pilots killed in training (Mr. Tothill), 1359; (Mr. Friedlander), 4686.
- Airways: Personnel taken over by Defence Department (Dr. van Nierop), 1626.
- Appeal Court judges: Allowances (Mr. Haywood), 4680, 4850, 5346.
- Arrests—
- [See Detentions and Internments.]
- Artisans, influx of (Mr. Serfontein), 606.
- Asiatics: Trading rights in Johannesburg (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 4205, 4206, 5984.
- Baling wire (Mr. Olivier), 3457.
- Bandages, defective (Mr. Marwick), 597.
- Banned Books—
- “Helkampe” (Mr. J. G. Strydom), 4850; (Dr. van Nierop), 4851.
- “So het hulle gesterf” (Mr. J. G. Strydom), 4850; (Dr. van Nierop), 4851.
- Barley and oats (Mr. Marwick), 2441.
- Basic technical training scheme (Mr. J. M. Conradie), 3453; (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 4853.
- Beans, confiscation on French ships (Mr. Bosman), 2187.
- Bechuanaland border agreement (Mr. du Plessis), 3910.
- Grazing across border (Mr. du Plessis), 3000.
- Beer gatherings (Mr. C. M. Warren), 948.
- Belgian Congo: Pan-American Airmail Service to (Mr. Clark), 601.
- Belgium, assistance to (Dr. van Nierop), 2037.
- Bilingualism (Dr. van Nierop), 1199.
- Black-out measures—
- Cape Town (Dr. van Nierop), 4200.
- Motor vehicle lights (Mr. Alexander), 4393.
- Blackwell, Mr. L„ visit to Egypt and Australia (Mr. le Roux), 277.
- Blinded Soldiers’ Pensions (Mr. Trollip), 15.
- Bloemfontein City Council: Native representation on (Mr. C. R. Swart), 5740, 5980.
- Bloemfontein Reddingsdaad office (Dr. van Nierop), 1201.
- Blow-fly Pest (Mr. D. T. du P. Viljoen), 279; (Mr. van Coller), 1621.
- Blue tick (Mr. van Coller), 1779.
- Bomb explosion damage: compensation (Mr. H. van der Merwe), 2543.
- [See also “Sabotage”.]
- Bombs found in Mealie Control Board offices (Mr. Marwick), 5338.
- Boy scouts: Military exercises (Dr. van Nierop), 5978.
- Breytenbach. D. H., case against (Mr. C. R. Swart), 5347.
- Brink, Gen. G. E. (Mr. Louw), 13.
- British military forces—
- Accommodation in hotels (Dr. van Nierop), 2549.
- Tuberculosis, treatment for (Dr. van Nierop), 2439, 2545.
- British protectorates: recruiting of natives (Mr. R. A. T. van der Merwe), 273.
- Brits settlements: hail damage (Mr. Grobler), 3761.
- Broadcasting—
- Cilliers, Prof. A. C., talks by (Dr. van Nierop), 2835.
- Disclosure of information (Mr.Davis), 787.
- “Freedom” Radio Station (Mr. Olivier), 4207.
- German message to internees (Mr. Marwick), 6370.
- Leaflets containing radio talks (Dr. van Nierop), 3006.
- Ministerial speeches (Dr. van Nierop), 952.
- Political talks (Dr. van Nierop), 952.
- Private sets (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 786.
- Unlicensed transmitter (Mr. Louw), 595.
- Von Strahl, Baroness, talks by (Mr. Marwick), 3294.
- “Why South Africa Fights,” talks by M.P.’s (Mr. Haywood), 804.
- Building societies (Mr. M. J. van den Berg), 1212.
- Bureau of Information (Mr. Marwick), 3004.
- Buses, precautions against fire (Mr. Hayward), 4200.
- Bushmen reserve “Struis Zyn Dam” (Mr. J. H. Conradie), 3459.
- Butter production (Mr. Haywood), 778.
- Cape Town—
- Black-out measures (Dr. van Nierop), 4200; (Mr. Alexander), 4393.
- Bus services, free conveyance of soldiers (Mrs. Bertha Solomon), 6371.
- Chinese disturbances (Mr. C. R. Swart), 4853.
- Coloured traffic officers (Mr. J. G. Strydom), 2541.
- Drunkenness among soldiers (Dr. van Nierop), 4201.
- Graving dock (Dr. van Nierop), 5988.
- Library, protection of literary treasures (Mr. Louw), 1615.
- Post Office (Dr. van Nierop), 1352; (Mr. J. H. Conradie), 3003.
- Safety zones (Mr. J. G. N. Strauss), 1622.
- University, admission (Mr. Vosloo), 3758.
- Casualties in Union forces (Mr. Louw), 604.
- Cattle breeding in native areas (Mr. Marwick), 5986.
- Censor Office staff (Mr. Hirsch), 267.
- Censorship of letters (Dr. van Nierop), 4684.
- Change of Name, applications for (Mr. Louw), 606.
- Cheese milk (Mr. C. R. Swart), 781.
- Chinese disturbances at Cape Town (Mr. C. R. Swart), 4853.
- Citrus prices (Mr. Hayward), 1615.
- Civil imprisonment cases—
- Cape Town (Mr. Friedlander), 2998.
- Natal (Mr. Goldberg), 3768.
- Coal prices (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 5983.
- Coastal batteries: personnel (Dr. van Nierop), 1624.
- Coloured troops—
- [See “Non-Europeans in Defence Force”.]
- Coloured voters—
- Active service (Mr. Haywood), 780.
- Cape Province (Mr. Erasmus), 1778.
- Commando worm (Rev. S. W. Naudé), 2039; (Mr. E. R. Strauss), 3455.
- Communistic pamphlets, distribution of (Dr. van Nierop), 4395, 4679.
- Communist meetings (Dr. van Nierop), 5989.
- Genadendal (Mr. Loubser), 6374.
- Port Elizabeth (Dr. van Nierop), 6373.
- Condolence, telegraphic messages of (Mr. C. R. Swart), 599.
- Control Boards—
- Expenditure of (Mr. Fouché), 3913; (Mr. Haywood), 5736.
- Personnel on active service (Col. Jacob Wilkens), 2442.
- Convoys, Supply of foodstuffs to (Mr. Olivier), 3457; (Dr. van Nierop), 4678, 4856.
- Cost of Living Allowance—
- Government service (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 265.
- Pensioners (Mr. Christopher), 15; (Dr. van Nierop), 1200.
- Railway pensioners (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 1206.
- Subsidised works, labourers on (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 265.
- Credit societies, debts written off (Dr. Dönges), 2832.
- Crown land—
- Applications for (Mr. J. H. Conradie), 593.
- Purchases (Mrs. Ballinger), 3455.
- Customs duty on parcels from soldiers (Mr. Christopher), 784.
- Cutting of Telegraph wires, arrests (Dr. van Nierop), 2032.
- Dairy Industry—
- Butter and cheese (Mr. Haywood), 778.
- Cheese milk, price of (Mr. C. R. Swart), 781.
- Control Board, members of (Mr. Liebenberg), 948.
- Export (Mr. Louw), 605.
- Prices paid by Defence Dept. (Mr. Gilson), 263.
- De Beers Company: Contract for breeding of horses (Mr. Wentzel), 3295.
- Defence Authorities Committee re “Pull Together” Campaign (Mr. Louw), 1626.
- Defence Force—
- Allowances to dependants (Mr. Kentridge), 951; (Rev. S. W. Naudé), 282.
- Casualty figures (Mr. Louw), 604.
- Coastal batteries: Personnel (Dr. van Nierop), 1624.
- Court Martial in N. Africa (Rev. S. W. Naudé), 282.
- Du Plessis, Corpl. J. H.: dismissal (Mr. M. J. van den Berg), 603.
- “Erebus” (Mr. E. R. Strauss), 608.
- Foodstuffs, prices paid for (Mr. Gilson), 263.
- Gratuities to discharged soldiers (Mr. Hirsch), 4396.
- Invalidity pensions (Dr. van Nierop), 5733.
- Jewish unit (Dr. van Nierop), 2547.
- Leave, accumulation of (Mr. Howarth), 785.
- Lock, F. J., discharge (Mr. Verster), 4857.
- M. & B. Tablets, supplies (Mr. Klopper), 3917.
- Medically unfit soldiers, discharge of (Mr. M. J. van den Berg), 256.
- Military allotments (Mr. Marwick), 3289.
- Missing soldiers, maintenance of dependants (Mr. Marwick), 5732.
- Motor cars at disposal of officers (Dr. van Nierop), 2838.
- Non-European units—
- Allowances to dependants (Mr. R. J. du Toit), 784; (Mr. Kentridge), 934; (Dr. van Nierop), 2034, 2546; (Mrs. Ballinger), 3293.
- Arming of (Mr. Hayward), 281; (Dr. van Nierop), 2834, 5731.
- Cost of (Mr. D. T. du P. Viljoen), 603.
- Eshowe training camp (Mr. J. G. Strydom), 1360.
- Gunners (Mr. Louw), 258; (Mr. Fouche), 592.
- Robben Island training depôt (Dr. van Nierop), 5348.
- Training of (Dr. van Nierop), 3769.
- Non-fighting posts (Dr. van Nierop), 4859.
- North Africa—
- Casualties (Mr. Louw), 604.
- Court martials (Rev. S. W. Naudé), 282.
- Union troops, withdrawal of (Dr. van Nierop), 5347.
- Physical training (Capt. G. H. F. Strydom), 3292.
- Private aeroplanes taken over by Dept. (M. Egeland), 1775.
- “Pull Together” Campaign (Mr. Louw), 1626.
- Railway services, payment for (Dr. van Nierop), 2995.
- Recruiting publicity (Mr. Louw), 1210.
- Return of troops from North (Dr. van Nierop), 1351, 1620, 5347.
- Rhodes Fruit Farms: supplies (Dr. van Nierop), 5736.
- Robben Island, training of nonEuropeans (Dr. van Nierop), 5348.
- Salaries paid to Government Servants (Mr. Louw), 605.
- Shell-shock cases (Mr. Goldberg), 1213.
- S.A.W.A.S., conveyance of goods for non-Europeans (Dr. van Nierop), 5986.
- Troops serving outside Africa (Mr. Louw), 280; (Rev. S. W. Naudé), 281; (Dr. van Nierop), 598, 1622.
- Union troops under British command (Dr. van Nierop), 1616.
- Delimitation Commission (Mr. Erasmus), 1351.
- Dental services to indigent persons (Mr. C. R. Swart), 5340.
- Detentions—
- [See also Internments.)
- Bester, P. M. (Mr. C. R. Swart), 3917.
- Bloemfontein (Mr. Haywood), 1618.
- Cronje, Johannes (Maj. Pieterse), 4852.
- Free State (Mr. C. R. Swart), 5342.
- Handcuffing of persons (Mr. Jan Wilkens), 4852.
- Hornshen, Ludwig (Mr. A. P. Swart), 4215.
- Legal consultations (Mr. Bezuidenhout), 2995.
- Letaba (Mr. Tom Naudé), 2433.
- Maltreatment of detained persons (Mr. Conroy), 2543.
- Nortje, J. (Mr. du Plessis), 4215.
- Ottosdal (Mr. J. G. Strydom), 1204.
- Pietersburg (Mr. Tom Naudé), 2433.
- Policemen (Mr. J. G. Strydom), 2842; (Dr. van Nierop), 3760.
- Rights of persons detained (Dr. Dönges), 782.
- Terblanche, Constable J. C. (Dr. van Nierop), 2997.
- Transvaal (Mr. J. G. Strydom), 6373.
- Uys, Petrus (Dr. van Nierop), 5350.
- Visit of Senator van Schalkwyk to detained persons (Mr. C. R. Swart), 5349.
- Vryburg (Mr. du Plessis), 2444, 2542, 4854.
- Diamond industry: Diggers’ certificates (Mr. Wentzel), 3458.
- Distributive workers, working conditions (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 5983.
- Dog racing (Mr. Allen), 1357, 2182; (Mr. Tothill), 2187.
- Dominion forces under British command (Dr. van Nierop), 1616.
- Drought ravage relief (Rev. . S. W. Naudé), 2039.
- Dutch nationals in the Union called up for military service overseas (Mr. Pirow), 4216, 4290.
- East Coast fever—
- East London (Mr. Christopher), 3289.
- St. Marks (Mr. van Coller), 2434; (Mr. Payn), 3453.
- Transkei (Mr. Payn), 951; (Mr. Christopher), 3289.
- Education: Politics in schools (Mr. D. T. du P. Viljoen), 280.
- Employees, registration of (Dr. van Nierop), 6375.
- Entertainment tax exemptions (Dr. van Nierop), 2434.
- Erasmus, shooting of (Dr. van Nierop), 3287.
- “Erebus” (Mr. E. R. Strauss), 608.
- Eshowe training camp (Mr. J. G. Strydom), 1360.
- European girls in employ of Asiatics (Mr. Serfontein), 268.
- Factories Act—
- Application to Railways (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 4853.
- Exemptions (Mr. Louw), 260.
- Faithlie Investments Ltd. (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 591.
- Farmers’ relief loans (Dr. Dönges), 2833.
- Farms, lease of, for military purposes (Mr. Olivier), 780.
- Farm implements, prices of (Mr. Marwick), 18.
- Farm Labour, advisory committees (Mr. Molteno), 276.
- Fauresmith, Water Court cases (Mr. Haywood), 4849.
- Fertilisers—
- Grain farmers (Mr. C. R. Swart), 955.
- Price of (Mr. Marwick), 18.
- Finland—
- Assistance to (Dr. van Nierop), 2037.
- Declaration of war on (Mr. Louw), 13.
- Fishing industry (Mr. Klopper), 3909.
- Flags on Government buildings (Dr. van Nierop), 3001, 3286.
- Flax (Mr. Clark), 2186.
- Flying accidents: Pupil pilots (Mr. Tothill), 1359.
- Flour—
- Importation from Basutoland (Mr. R. A. T. van der Merwe), 273.
- Joubert, Mr. and Mrs., supply of flour to (Mr. C. R. Swart), 5734.
- Foodstuffs—
- Export of (Mr. Louw), 605.
- Supplies for troops in Egypt (Dr. van Nierop), 4858.
- Footwear, importation of (Mr. Johnson), 3908.
- France—
- Allowances to Frenchmen from ships requisitioned by Government (Dr. van Nierop), 3293; (Mr. Lindhorst), 4396.
- Free French propaganda (Dr. van Nierop), 4208.
- Madagascar, occupation of (Mr. Erasmus), 2184.
- Ships, seizure of (Mr. Louw), 792.
- Vichy Government, recognition of (Dr. van Nierop), 2032.
- Freedom Radio Station (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 786; (Dr. van Nierop), 3287; (Mr. Olivier), 4207.
- Free medical treatment, at Volksrust (Dr. van Nierop), 2825.
- Free State gold mining development (Mr. Conroy), 2185.
- French nationals in Union (Mr. Lindhorst), 4396.
- French ships, seizure of (Mr. Louw), 792.
- Fruit—
- Boycott (Mr. Hugo), 2834.
- Marketing of (Mr. Hugo), 4210.
- Fuel, importation of (Mr. Olivier), 3457.
- Gambling machines, prosecutions (Dr. van Nierop), 1777.
- Game reserves, Zululand (Mr. Marwick), 5734.
- Gaolers—
- Medical treatment (Dr. van Nierop), 2826.
- Quarters (Dr. van Nierop), 2826.
- Gariep Estates, Government purchases of farms from (Mr. J. H. Conradie), 1619.
- German broadcasts (Mr. Marwick), 6370.
- “God save the King” at cinema performances (Dr. van Nierop), 954.
- Gold Mines—
- Dividends, wages and taxation (Mr. Fouche), 2437.
- Free State (Mr. Conroy), 2185.
- Output (Mr. Haywood), 776.
- Gordonia native reserve (Mr. J. H. Conradie), 3459.
- Government loans, rates of interest (Mr. Bell), 3765.
- Government Servants in receipt of military salaries (MP. Louw), 605.
- Grain shortage in Transkei (Mr. Hemming), 2031.
- Greef, Gunner M.: confiscation of firearms (Mr. Marwick), 787.
- Greek family’s visit to S.A. (Dr. van Nierop), 597.
- Harbours, extension of (Mr. Haywood), 957.
- Hecht, Klaus: charge against (Mr. Marwick), 2843.
- Herenigde Nasionale of Volksparty meetings: action by detectives (Mr. J. G. Strydom), 2842.
- Holland, assistance to (Dr. van Nierop), 2037.
- Hollanders, naturalisation of (Lt.-Col. Booysen), 2999.
- Honorary title for General G. E. Brink (Mr. Louw), 13.
- Horse-breeding by De Beers Company (Mr. Wentzel), 3295.
- Horse racing (Mr. Allen), 1357.
- Hospital accommodation for Imperial Troops (Mr. Haywood), 1779; (Mr. Olivier), 3771.
- Housing schemes (Mr. Serfontein), 1207; (Mr. Haywood), 3906.
- Illegal Indian marriages (Mr. Egeland), 1775.
- India, dominion status for (Mr. Grobler), 5345.
- Indian marriages (Mr. Egeland), 1775.
- Indigent persons, dental services to (Mr. C. R. Swart), 5340.
- Information Bureau: Film adviser (Mr. M. J. van den Berg), 610.
- Inshore fishing industry (Mr. Klopper), 3909.
- Internments—
- [See also “Detentions”.]
- Allowances to dependants (Dr. van Nierop), 1624.
- Appeals (Dr. Dönges), 1356; (Dr. van Nierop), 1779.
- Bloemfontein (Mr. Haywood), 1353, 1618.
- British Government’s debt to Union (Dr. van Nierop), 1350.
- Consultation of legal advisers (Dr. Dönges), 782.
- Ellmer (Mr. Haywood), 3755.
- Erasmus, J. J. (Mr. J. G. Strydom), 2836.
- Eyssen, S. (Mr. Louw), 14.
- False statements (Mr. Bezuidenhout), 5350.
- Hopefield teacher (Mr. Erasmus), 1776.
- Infectious diseases in camps (Mr. Venter), 5981.
- Janche, H. C. (Mr. Venter), 5981.
- Kirby, Dr. W. (Dr. van Nierop), 3766.
- Koffiefontein, arrest of constable (Mr. Olivier), 4208.
- Marais, Dr. O. (Rev. S. W. Naudé), 1776.
- Newspapers (Dr. van Nierop), 1625.
- Stormjaers (Mr. Jan Wilkens), 2441.
- Study facilities (Mr. J. G. Strydom), 1206.
- Union nationals (Dr. Dönges), 278, 1356; (Mr. C. R. Swart), 1207; (Dr. van Nierop), 3769.
- Irrigation schemes: Amounts written off (Mr. Grobler), 4211.
- Italian prisoners (Mr. Louw), 259.
- Japan—
- Affect of war on Union (Mr. Olivier), 269.
- Capetown Consulate (Mr. Marwick), 788.
- Jewish immigration (Mr. Louw), 1354.
- Jewish military unit (Dr. van Nierop), 2547.
- Johannesburg building applications (Mr. Bell), 2186.
- Johannesburg Civic Guard (Mr. Marwick), 4686.
- Judges of Appeal: Allowances (Mr. Haywood), 4680, 4850, 5346.
- Justice—
- Annual departmental report (Mr. C. R. Swart).
- Beukes, J. G., case against (Mr. Serfontein), 5741.
- Breytenbach, State vs. (Mr. C. R. Swart), 5347, 271, 599.
- Fauresmith Water Court cases (Mr. Haywood), 4849.
- Hecht, Klaus, charge against (Mr. Marwick), 2843.
- Russel, R. J. K., case against (Mr. Marwick), 5339.
- Special Court under emergency regulations (Mr. C. R. Swart), 5991.
- Kakamas Labour Colony, ownership rights (Mr. J. H. Conradie), 593.
- “Khorkam,” purchase of (Mr. J. H. Conradie), 1618.
- Komgha district, native farming in (Mr. C. M. Warren), 1210.
- Ladysmith Military Hospital (Mr. Haywood), 1208, 1627.
- Land Settlement—
- [See also “Settlements”.]
- Gariep Estates (Mr. J. H. Conradie), 1619.
- Gordonia (Mr. J. H. Conradie), 593. “Khorkam,” purchase of (Mr. J. H. Conradie), 1618.
- Laws, consolidation of (Mr. van Coller), 1261.
- Purchases under Sections 10 and 11 (Mrs. Ballinger), 3955.
- League of Nations (Mr. Serfontein), 587.
- Legation at the Hague: purchases of furniture (Mr. Haywood), 6374.
- Leibbrandt, Robey: Trial (Dr. van Nierop), 4203.
- Life assurance companies (Dr. van Nierop), 2837, 3291.
- Loans on policies (Mr. Bell), 3763.
- Loans (Mr. Clark), 3911.
- Local Government Further Amendment Ordinance of the O.F.S. (Mr. C. R. Swart), 1208.
- Lock, F. J.: discharge from Defence Force (Mr. Verster), 4857.
- Lourenco Marques Nazi organisation: Activities in Union (Mr. Goldberg), 3291.
- Mail Contract with Union-Castle Company (Mr. R. A. T. van der Merwe), 274.
- Maitland stock market (Mr. Boltman), 5737.
- Mealie Industry Control Board—
- Bombs found in offices (Mr. Marwick), 5338.
- Expenditure (Mr. Fouché), 3913.
- Staff (Mr. Howarth), 3005.
- Mealies—
- Control Board, expenditure of (Mr. Fouche), 3913.
- Control of (Mr. Derbyshire), 6367.
- Export of (Mr. Louw), 605; (Maj. Pieterse), 607, 795; (Mr. J. G. Strydom), 1205; (Mr. Bosman), 2840.
- Levy (Maj. Pieterse), 607.
- Marketing of (Mr. Bosman), 2183, 2435.
- Price of (Mr. Bosman), 2841.
- Stocks in Union (Mr. Abrahamson), 789; (Mr. J. G. Strydom), 1205; (Mr. Hemming), 2844; (Maj. Pieterse), 3916.
- Meat, price of (Dr. van Nierop), 2548.
- Medical and Military Pension Boards (Mr. Marwick), 963.
- Members of Parliament: Military allowances (Maj. Pieterse), 1209.
- Mental hospitals—
- Artisan wages (Mr. V. G. F. Solomon), 590.
- Nelson, A., committal of (Mr. Marwick), 6372.
- Penrice, G. W. W., committal of (Mr. Marwick), 2836, 3458.
- Messengers of the Court—
- Appointments (Mr. C. R. Swart), 1355.
- Gratuities (Mrs. Badenhorst), 2826.
- Johannesburg (Mrs. Badenhorst), 2828.
- Upington (Mr. J. H. Conradie), 1778.
- Middle East: Building of railway by Basutoland natives (Dr. van Nierop), 3002.
- Military allotments (Mr. Marwick), 3289.
- Military allowances of Members of Parliament (Maj. Pieterse), 1209.
- Military hospitals: Accommodation for Imperial Troops (Mr. Haywood), 1779; (Mr. Olivier), 3771.
- Military Invalidity pensions (Dr. van Nierop), 5733.
- Military leave, accumulation of (Mr. Howarth), 785.
- Military officials as lessors of farms to Government (Mr. Olivier), 780.
- Military Pension Appeal Boards (Mr. Marwick), 963.
- Military Service: Government policy (Mr. Venter), 4856.
- Milk: Dried milk factories, prices paid by (Mr. C. R. Swart), 2183.
- Milner Park Training Depot: Thefts (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 794.
- Mines—
- Inspections on Witwatersrand (Mr. B. J. Schoeman),. 2033.
- Wages (Mr. M. J. van den Berg), 956.
- Workers, discharge of (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 1353.
- Miners’ Phthisis benefits (Mr. M. J. van den Berg), 257; (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 4205.
- Miners’ Phthisis Bureau—
- Change of names (Mr. M. J. van den Berg), 258.
- Mineworkers’ Union: Commission’s recommendations (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 1623.
- Minister Plenipotentiary at the Hague: purchase of furniture (Mr. Haywood), 6374.
- Mossel Bay boot factory fire (Dr. van Nierop), 2997.
- Mother’s allowance (Dr. van Nierop), 599.
- Motor industry—
- Assurance (Mr. Goldberg), 3292.
- Licences of persons on active service (Mr. H. C. de Wet), 600.
- Tyres, sale of (Mr. Marwick), 956.
- National road to Worcester (Maj. Pieterse), 789.
- Native Affairs—
- [See also “Non-Europeans”.]
- Beer gatherings (Mr. C. M. Warren), 948.
- Bloemfontein City Council: representation on (Mr. C. R. Swart), 5740, 5980.
- Gordonia Reserve (Mr. J. H. Conradie), 3459.
- Farming in Komgha district (Mr. C. M. Warren), 1210.
- Maltreatment at Pietermaritzburg air commando display (Mrs. Ballinger), 4682.
- Officer seconded to Minister for military duties (Dr. van Nierop), 5343.
- Pass Laws (Mr. Hemming), 4204.
- Tuberculosis (Mr. Bowie), 275.
- Urban areas, conditions in (Mr. Kentridge), 4686.
- Native Affairs Commission report (Mr. Bezuidenhout), 3908.
- Native College, grant to (Mr. Haywood), 777.
- Native Trust Land Purchases—
- “Iquibica” (Mr. Marwick), 3767.
- “Koboga” farm (Mr. Hemming), 2550; (Mr. Dolley), 2831.
- Pilgrim’s Rest (Mr. Verster), 4210; (Mr. C. J. van den Berg), 4214.
- “Seekoegat” (Mr. Hemming), 3456.
- Thaba ’Nchu (Mr. C. R. Swart), 591, 610.
- Naturalisation of Hollanders (Lt.-Col. Booysen), 2999.
- Nelspoort Sanatorium (Mr. Louw), 259.
- Netherlands subjects called up for military service overseas (Mr. Pirow), 4216, 4290.
- Non-Europeans—
- [See also “Native Affairs”.]
- Equal rights resolution (Dr. van Nierop), 4209.
- Seamen (Dr. van Nierop), 2831.
- Voters (Mr. Erasmus), 1778.
- “Non-Europeans in Defence Force”—
- Allowances to dependants (Mr. R. J. du Toit), 784; (Dr. van Nierop), 2034, 2564; (Mrs. Ballinger), 3293.
- Arming of (Mr. Hayward), 281; (Dr. van Nierop), 2834, 5731.
- Cost of (Mr. D. T. du P. Viljoen), 603.
- Eshowe training camp (Mr. J. G. Strydom), 1360.
- Gunners (Mr. Louw), 258; (Mr. Fouche), 592.
- Robben Island training depôt (Dr. van Nierop), 5348.
- Training of (Dr. van Nierop), 3769.
- Non-fighting posts: recruits for (Dr. van Nierop), 4858.
- North Africa, Union troops in—
- Casualties (Mr. Louw), 604.
- Court Martial (Rev. S. W. Naudé), 282.
- Leave, accumulation of (Mr. Howarth), 785.
- Missing soldiers, maintenance of dependants (Mr. Marwick), 5732.
- Union troops under British command (Dr. van Nierop), 1616.
- Withdrawal of Union troops (Dr. van Nierop), 1351, 1620, 5347.
- Northern Rhodesia, Union Nationals called up (Mr. Serfontein), 586.
- Old age pensions (Dr. van Nierop), 1617.
- Olivier, Rev., seizure of rifles (Maj. Pieterse), 5984.
- Onions, export of (Mr. H. C. de Wet), 1351.
- Oral Questions—
- Bomb explosions, compensation for damage resulting from (Mr. H. van der Merwe), 1013.
- Netherlands subjects called up for military service overseas (Mr. Pirow), 4216, 4290.
- Police Force, arrest of members of (Dr. Malan), 662.
- Ossewa-Brandwag: Secret drilling exercises (Mr. Goldberg), 1621.
- Oudstryders’ pensions (Mr. Serfontein), 268; (Mr. Grobler), 5729, 5730.
- Pan-American Airmail Service to Belgian Congo (Mr. Clark), 601.
- Pass law contraventions (Mr. Hemming), 4204.
- Peace negotiations (Dr. van Nierop), 5732.
- Penal system (Dr. van Nierop), 2825.
- Penrice, G. W. W., detention in mental hospital (Mr. Marwick), 2836, 3458.
- Pension Funds (Mr. E. R. Strauss), 609.
- Petrol—
- Importation of (Mr. R. A. T. van der Merwe), 274; (Mr. Olivier), 3457.
- Prohibition on sale during weekends (Mr. C. R. Swart), 270.
- Rationing—
- Coupons issued in February, 1942 (Mr. Goldberg), 3002.
- Military motor cars (Dr. van Nierop), 2436.
- Physical training in army (Capt. G. H. F. Strydom), 3292.
- Pilot training in Union, amounts due by British Government (Dr. van Nierop), 1350.
- Police—
- Arrests of members (Dr. Malan), 662; (Dr. van Nierop), 796.
- Breytenbach, D. H. (Mr. C. R. Swart), 5347.
- Dental services (Mr. C. R. Swart), 5341.
- Detentions (Mr. J. G. Strydom), 2842.
- Eshowe district (Mr. Egeland), 2839.
- Gillham, assailants of Corporal (Mr. Marwick), 17.
- Native constables (Mr. Wentzel), 3295.
- Parliamentary duty (Mr. C. R. Swart), 5730.
- Pretoria depot poisoning cases (Lt.-Col. Booysen), 6370.
- Returned soldiers, appointment of (Col. Wares), 948.
- Stationing of (Dr. van Nierop). 1201.
- Subversive activities on Rand (Mr. Marwick), 17.
- Terblanche, Constable J. C. (Dr. van Nierop), 2997.
- Uniform allowances (Dr. van Nierop), 5979.
- Police call boxes (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 2040.
- Politics in schools (Mr. D. T. du P. Viljoen), 280.
- Port Elizabeth Harbour: Cold storage facilities (Mr. Hayward), 261.
- Postal Union deputation (Dr. van Nierop), 1352.
- Post Office—
- Cape Town office, cost of (Dr. van Nierop), 1352; (Mr. J. H. Conradie), 3003.
- Staff—
- Extra work (Dr. van Nierop), 1202.
- Membership of organisations (Dr. van Nierop), 790.
- Sub-postmistresses (Mr. Marwick), 1214.
- Stamps, war issue (Dr. van Nierop), 3288.
- Stellenbosch, segregation in Post Office (Dr. van Nierop), 5348, 5733.
- V-sign, display of (Mr. Erasmus). 2830.
- Potatoes: Seed Societies (Col. Jacob Wilkens), 5344.
- Pretoria Gaol: Handcuffing of detained persons (Mr. Jan Wilkens), 4852.
- Price control regulations: infringements (Mr. Marwick), 1622.
- Prices, rise in (Mr. Haywood), 3756.
- Prisoners of War—
- Employment of (Mr. H. C. de Wet), 4855.
- Payment of expenses (Dr. van Nierop), 799.
- Private aeroplanes, transfer to Defence Dept. (Mr. Haywood), 1775.
- Provincial Council elections, postponement (Mr. D. T. du P. Viljoen), 13.
- Public Health Act, amendment of (Mr. Egeland), 1774.
- Public Service—
- Appointments (Mr. J. H. Conradie), 116.
- Cost of Living allowance (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 265.
- Language qualifications (Mr. Haywood), 3762; (Mr. Derbyshire), 3906.
- Leave during military service (Mr. Howarth), 267.
- Members acting as guards (Mr. C. R. Swart), 5341.
- Military service (Mr. Venter), 4856.
- Recruitment (Dr. van Nierop), 2996.
- Quinine tablets, supplied by Messsrs. Sive Bros. & Karnovsky (Mr. Marwick), 596.
- Radio—
- [See “Broadcasting”.]
- Railway Police—
- Marais, Constable P. A., detention (Maj. Pieterse), 3757.
- Spoorbond membership (Dr. van Nierop), 2835.
- Stanford, Col. (Mr. Haywood), 791.
- Railways and Harbours—
- Articles manufactured for War Fund (Mr. Haywood), 3753.
- Artisans (Mr. Hemming), 4392.
- Bloemfontein (Mr. C. R. Swart), 5990.
- Booking of seats at Bloemfontein (Mr. Haywood), 1627.
- Braamfontein ticket examiners, transfer of (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 803.
- Bus Services: Cost of living allowance (Mr. C. R. Swart), 5990.
- Cape Town graving dock (Dr. van Nierop), 5988.
- Cape Town Station platform tickets (Mr. Alexander), 789.
- Capital invested (Mr. E. R. Strauss), 794.
- Chami, N. J., discharge of (Mr. M. J. van den Berg), 256.
- Checkers (Dr. van Nierop), 2034.
- Chemist to Sick Fund (Mr. Marwick), 2546.
- Civilian Protective Services (Dr. van Nierop), 5740, 5987.
- Conveyance of troops (Mr. E. R. Strauss), 272.
- Cost of living allowance (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 1206.
- Crockery and cutlery used in third class (Dr. van Nierop), 2433.
- Defence Force, services rendered to (Dr. van Nierop), 2995.
- Dental services (Mr. C. R. Swart), 5341.
- Departmental Council elections (Mr. S. Bekker), 4855.
- Ellmer, internment of (Mr. Haywood), 3755.
- Employees, number of (Mr. E. R. Strauss), 794.
- Eshowe station (Mr. Egeland), 2549.
- Expenditure and debts (Mr. Haywood), 778.
- Fast trains (Mr. Gilson), 4204.
- Fruit, tenders for supply of (Mr. J. H. Conradie), 3918.
- Governor-General’s War Fund—
- Articles manufactured on railway premises (Mr. Haywood), 3753.
- Contributions (Mr. E. R. Strauss), 797.
- Raffle tickets sold on trains (Mr. Haywood), 3755.
- Grass fires caused by engines (Mr. van Coller), 589; (Mr. V. G. F. Solomon), 590.
- Harrismith Station, damage to property by coloured soldiers (Mr. E. R. Strauss), 785.
- Hollerith tabulating machines (Mr. Howarth), 266.
- House-owner scheme (Mr. E. R. Strauss), 272.
- Incidents near Wolhuterskop and Radium (Mr. Venter), 1203.
- Johannesburg accountant, retirement of (Mr. Marwick), 3290.
- Klopper, H. J. (Dr. van Nierop), 1617; (Mr. Marwick), 6368.
- Leave position of employees on active service (Mr. Howarth), 266.
- Leibbrandt case, cost of (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 265.
- Liquor tenders (Mr. J. H. Conradie), 3918.
- Machinemen (Dr. van Nierop), 2994.
- Mechanical Department, Germiston: Alleged victimisation on account of non-enlistment (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 4686.
- Native labourers at East London (Mr. Bowie), 262.
- Native wages (Mr. Tothill), 5980.
- Newell, F. C., military appointment (Mr. Marwick), 2542.
- Non-European employees, rates of pay (Mrs. Ballinger), 798.
- Passenger traffic (Mr. Louw), 3296.
- Pension funds (Mr. E. R. Strauss), 609.
- Raffle tickets sold on trains (Mr. Haywood), 3755.
- Reddingsdaadbond meetings on railway property (Mr. C. R. Swart), 3916.
- Replacement of officials on active service (Mr. Haywood), 3753.
- Rolling stock repairs (Mr. E. R. Strauss), 588.
- Salaries paid out to servants on active service (Mr. Haywood), 3754.
- Serving of non-Europeans by European stewards (Dr. van Nierop), 2432.
- Sick Fund chemist (Mr. Marwick), 2546.
- Spoorbond—
- Collection of subscriptions on railway premises (Mr. Haywood), 3915.
- Falsification of members’ names (Dr. van Nierop), 2994.
- “Identity of Interests” memorandum (Mr. S. Bekker), 2545.
- Neutrality motion (Mr. S. Bekker), 2544.
- Stop Order facilities (Dr. van Nierop), 800.
- Springfontein station—
- Charges against official (Mr. Marwick), 6369.
- Damage done by coloured soldiers (Dr. Dönges), 782.
- Springs, railway station at (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 264.
- Springs Railway Tea Room, damage done by non-European troops (Mr. Haywood), 777.
- Staff organisations (Mr. Haywood), 2036.
- Staff: Political views, expression of (Mr. Haywood), 791.
- Stewards (Dr. van Nierop), 2432.
- Temporary appointments (Mr. Haywood), 3753; (Mr. Venter), 4680.
- Ticket examiners—
- Assaults on (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 264.
- Overtime (Dr. van Nierop), 2993.
- Transport of products (Mr. H. C. de Wet), 801.
- Trucks, shortage of (Mr. H. C. de Wet), 801; (Lt.-Col. Booysen), 947.
- V-sign (Mr. Erasmus), 2829.
- Van Rensburg, P. J., transfer of (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 803.
- Veld fires caused by engines (Mr. van Coller), 589; (Mr. V. G. F. Solomon), 590.
- War equipment, manufacture of (Mr. E. R. Strauss), 795.
- War revenue (Mr. E. R. Strauss), 272.
- Welgeleë Station, damage done by coloured soldiers (Mr. C. R. Swart), 1202.
- Witwatersrand: Assaults on ticket examiners (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 264.
- Workers, promotion (Dr. van Nierop), 2994.
- Rand Riots: Corpl. Gillham (Mr. Marwick), 17.
- Recruiting publicity (Mr. Louw), 1210.
- Reddingsdaad office, Bloemfontein (Dr. van Nierop), 1201.
- Registration of coloured voters on active service (Mr. Haywood), 780.
- Registration of employees (Dr. van Nierop), 6375.
- Return of troops from North (Dr. van Nierop), 1351, 1620, 5347.
- Rhodes Fruit Farms: Supplies to Defence Department (Dr. van Nierop), 5735.
- Rhodesian wheat prices (Mr. le Roux), 269.
- Rifles, return of (Dr. van Nierop), 5731.
- Riversdale by-election: United Party candidate’s military rank (Mr. Olivier), 4206.
- Robben Island, coloured troops on (Dr. van Nierop), 4857.
- Rubber, manufacture of (Mr. van Coller), 775.
- Rudd, Mr.—appointment as Inspector of Schools (Dr. van Nierop), 2824.
- Russell, R. J. K., case against (Mr. Marwick), 5339.
- Sabotage—
- Cutting of telegraph wires (Dr. van Nierop), 2032.
- Lourenco Marques Nazi organisation activities (Mr. Goldberg), 3291.
- Mealie Control Board offices, bombs found in (Mr. Marwick), 5338.
- Safety zones in Cape Town (Mr. J. G. N. Strauss), 1622.
- Saldanha Bay: American base (Lt.-Col. Booysen), 601.
- Seamen, non-European (Dr. van Nierop), 2831.
- Security regulations: sentences (Mr. C. R. Swart), 1356.
- Seed Potato Societies (Col. Jacob Wilkens), 5344.
- Settlers (Mr. Haywood), 3756.
- Settlements—
- [See also “Land Settlement”.]
- Aged and Unfit Persons (Mr. Grobler), 2035.
- Brits: Hail damage (Mr. Grobler), 3761.
- Settlers placed on (Mr. Haywood), 3756.
- Vaal-Hartz: Educational facilities (Mr. du Plessis), 3759, 4200.
- Shell-shock cases, treatment of (Mr. Goldberg), 1213.
- Shipping: Emergency surcharge (Mr. Tothill), 6372.
- Ships in use of British Admiralty (Dr. van Nierop), 5739.
- Sidi Rezegh battle (Dr. van Nierop), 1617.
- Sive Bros. & Karnovsky, disqualification to tender (Mr. Marwick), 596, 954.
- Soap shortage (Dr. van Nierop), 5979.
- Soil erosion works, washaways (Dr. van Nierop), 1617.
- S.A. Native College, grants to (Mr. Haywood), 777.
- S.A. Public Library, protection of literary treasures (Mr. Louw), 1615.
- S.A. Torbanite and Refining Company: Crude oil supplies (Dr. van Nierop), 2435.
- S.A.W.A.S., conveyance of goods for non-Europeans (Dr. van Nierop), 5986.
- Soviet Republic: Diplomatic relations with (Mr. Haywood), 602; (Mr. Kentridge), 775.
- Special court under emergency regulations (Mr. C. R. Swart), 5991.
- “Stalin—Biography”, banning of (Mr. Gilson), 3455.
- Standard Afrikaans Dictionary (Dr. van Nierop), 2824.
- Stanger Town Board: Waterworks debt (Mr. Egeland), 962.
- Stock losses, assistance to farmers (Mr. du Plessis), 801.
- Stormjaers—
- [See Ossewa-Brandwag.]
- Strikes (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 1354.
- “Stryd,” non delivery of (Mr. J. G. Strydom), 4679.
- Table Bay Harbour: Blue prints supplied to harbour contractors (Mr. Marwick), 2823.
- Technical training depot: Theft of material (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 794.
- Telegraphic messages of condolence (Mr. C. R. Swart), 599.
- Telephone censorship (Mr. Haywood), 780.
- Ticks, compulsory dipping against (Mr. D. T. du P. Viljoen), 12.
- Tourist Agents: Airway passages (Mrs. Bertha Solomon), 3919.
- Tractors supplied to farmers (Mr. J. M. Conradie), 2188.
- Trading rights of Asiatics (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 4205, 4206.
- Transkei—
- East Coast fever (Mr. Payn), 951, 3453; (Mr. van Coller), 2434; (Mr. Christopher), 3289.
- Grain shortage (Mr. Hemming), 2031.
- Troops in North Africa (Dr. van Nierop), 1351, 1620, 5347.
- Tuberculosis—
- Imperial Forces, treatment of (Dr. van Nierop), 2439, 2545.
- Natives, care of (Mr. Bowie), 275.
- Nelspoort Sanatorium (Mr. Louw), 259.
- War refugees (Mr. Louw), 793.
- Union-Castle Mail Steamship Company, contact with (Mr. R. A. T. van der Merwe), 274.
- Unemployment benefit funds (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 959.
- Union debt (Mr. Haywood), 5985.
- Union Forces: Use of troops outside Africa (Mr. Louw), 280; (Rev. S. W. Naudé), 281; (Dr. van Nierop), 598, 1622.
- Union Troops in North Africa—
- Allowances to dependants of soldiers reported missing (Rev. S. W. Naudé), 282.
- Court-martialled soldiers (Rev. S. W. Naudé), 282.
- Return of (Dr. van Nierop), 1351, 1620, 5347.
- Upington, Messenger of the Court at (Mr. J. H. Conradie), 1779.
- Vaal-Hartz Irrigation Scheme: Educational facilities (Mr. du Plessis), 3759, 4200.
- Van der Walt, Johannes—
- Aeroplane taken over by Government (Dr. van Nierop), 5351.
- Bail (Dr. van Nierop), 2996.
- Charges against (Dr. van Nierop), 3002.
- Gymnasium, closing of (Dr. van Nierop), 4201.
- Medical expenses (Dr. van Nierop), 4203.
- Police instructions (Dr. van Nierop), 4202.
- Sergeant, responsible for wounding of (Dr. van Nierop), 3287.
- Van Rensburg, Dr., resignation of (Mr. Hugo), 4681.
- Van Zyl, A. J. search of office (Mr. J. G. Strydom), 2443.
- Veld fires caused by railway engines (Mr. van Coller), 589; (Mr. V. G. F. Solomon), 590.
- Vichy Government, recognition of (Dr. van Nierop), 2032.
- Volksrust, free medical treatment at (Dr. van Nierop), 2825.
- Von Strahl, Baron (Mr. Marwick), 3909.
- Voortrekker movement camps (Dr. van Nierop), 5738, 5978.
- Voortrekkerpers, Bpk., search of manager’s office (Mr. J. G. Strydom), 2443.
- Vryburg public buildings (Mr. du Plessis), 955.
- “Vryheid” (Mr. Olivier), 4208, 4395.
- Wage Board determinations—
- Contraventions (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 4213.
- De Beers Company (Mr. Molteno), 4687.
- War Committee (Dr. van Nierop), 5342.
- War declarations (Dr. van Nierop), 5731.
- War expenditure (Mr. R. A. T. van der Merwe), 795.
- War refugees (Mr. Louw), 793.
- War Pensions (Mr. Marwick), 16, 961.
- Blinded soldiers’ pensions (Mr. Trollip), 15.
- Veterans (Mr. Serfontein), 267.
- Widows (Mr. Marwick), 2031.
- War risk insurance (Mr. Henderson), 261; (Mr. Davis), 774.
- Wheat—
- Control Board (Mr. Fouché), 3913.
- Export (Maj. Pieterse), 607.
- Flour importation from Basutoland (Mr. R. A. T. van der Merwe), 273.
- Imports (Mr. H. C. de Wet), 2830.
- Price of (Mr. Erasmus), 275, 600, 3288; (Mr. Grobler), 4394.
- Production Costs (Mr. Loubser), 600.
- Rhodesian prices (Mr. le Roux), 269.
- Seed, supply of (Mr. C. R. Swart), 270; (Mr. Erasmus), 2184.
- Wireless licences (Maj. Pieterse), 271.
- Witpoortjie trading rights (Mr. J. G. Strydom), 1205.
- Witwatersrand mine inspections (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 2033.
- Worcester, national road to (Maj. Pieterse), 789.
- Wool—
- Agreement with British Government (Mr. Olivier), 270, 781.
- Export to America (Mr. Louw), 260.
- Production of (Maj. Pieterse), 607; (Mr. D. T. du P. Viljoen), 791.
- Workmen’s Compensation Act, promulgation of (Mr. B. J. Schoeman), 266.
- Wright, Major (Dr. van Nierop), 4682.
- Zululand game reserves, re-delimitation (Mr. Marwick), 5734.
Raisins—
- 1406.
Railways—
- Bilingual policy, 1993, 2156, 2358, 3382.
- Hotels, building of, 2491.
- Housing facilities, 2492.
- Non-European employees, 2008, 3274, 3381, 6443.
- [See also Supply—Railways and Harbours.]
Railways and Harbours Estimates—
- Head 1, 6424.
- Heads 2—22, 6454.
- Heads 23—32, 6455.
Railways and Harbours, Supplementary Estimates—
- 6456.
Republic, Establishment of—
- (motion—Dr. Malan), 33, 67, 125, 285.
Rhodesia, Commandeering of South Africans—
- 3648.
Rubber—
- 5397, 5401, 6275.
- Manufacture of, from Euphorbia Latex, 5396, 5397.
Sabotage—
- 6321, 6330.
- Death penalty for, 1466.
Second Additional Estimates—
- (motion—Mr. Hofmeyr), 4115; (Committee), 4117.
“Second War of Independence of 1899-1902”—
- Use of term (point of order), 5991.
Select Committees—
- Banking Bill (appointment), 2304; (nomination of members), 2490, 4746; (report), 5112.
- Base Metals Act (Amendment) Bill (appointment), 906; (nomination of members), 1106, 1980; (first report), 4114; (second report), 4289.
- City of Durban Savings Department (Private) Bill (appointment), 716; (nomination of members), 847, 1980; (report), 2337.
- Crown Lands (appointment), 67; (nomination of members), 537; (report), 5602; (report considered in Committee), 5854.
- Diocesan College, Rondebosch (Private) Bill (appointment), 715; (nomination of members), 848; (report), 1261.
- Electoral Quota Consolidation Bill, legislative effect of (appointment), 2659; (nomination of members); 2897 (report), 3753.
- Incorporated Law Society of the Orange Free State (Further Amendment) (Private) Bill (appointment), 715; (nomination of members), 847; (report), 1199.
- Internal Arrangements (appointment), 67; (nomination of members), 537.
- Irrigation Matters (appointment), 67; (nomination of members), 537; (report), 5854; (report considered in Committee), 6010.
- Library of Parliament (appointment), 66: (nomination of members), 537.
- Native Affairs (appointment), 65; (nomination of members), 537, 1514; (first report), 3816.
- Pensions, Grants and Gratuities (appointment), 66; (nomination of members), 537; (first report), 5338; (second report), 5602; (reports considered in Committee), 5785.
- Public Accounts (appointment), 66; (nomination of members), 537, 3753, 4486, 4580, 5289; (first report), 1012; (second report), 1261; (first report considered), 1415; (third report), 2605; (fourth report), 2897; (fifth report), 3657; (sixth report), 5854; (seventh report), 6124.
- Railways and Harbours (appointment), 66; (nomination of members), 537, 1514; (first report), 1105; (first report adopted), 1417; (second report), 2897.
- Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (Private) Bill (appointment), 715; (nomination of members), 847; (report), 1199.
Shoe Factories—
- 3154, 4554.
Social Security Code—
- (motion—Mr. M. J. van den Berg),
- 3297.†
Soil Erosion—
- 2987.
Special Treasury Warrants—
- 727.
Spoorbond—
- 1885, 1901, 1981, 2017, 2026, 2093, 2120, 2348, 6431, 6488.
- Ministerial statement, 2140.
Starvation in Northern Transvaal—
- 3032, 4632, 4672.
Supply—
- (Budget speech—Mr. Hofmeyr), 2605; reply, 3363; (Mr. Sturrock), 2722; reply, 3381; (general debate), 2897, 3007, 3096, 3195, 3362.
- Estimate of Expenditure—
- Vote 1.—“His Excellency the Governor-General”, 3391.
- Vote 2.—“Senate”, 3402.
- Vote 3.—“House of Assembly”, 3410.
- Vote 4.—“Prime Minister and External Affairs”, 3461, 3559.
- Vote 5.—“Defence”, 3657.
- Vote 6.—“Native Affairs”, 3930, 4063.
- Vote 7.—“Treasury”, 4291.
- Vote 8.—“Public Debt”, 4325.
- Vote 9.—“Pensions”, 4325.
- Vote 10.—“Provincial Administrations”, 4359.
- Vote 11.—“Miscellaneous Services”, 4384.
- Vote 12.—“High Commissioner in London”, 4389.
- Vote 13.—“Inland Revenue”, 4389.
- Vote 14.—“Customs and Excise”, 4389.
- Vote 15.—“Audit”, 4391.
- Vote 16.—“State Advances Recoveries Office”, 4493.
- Vote 17.—“South African Mint”, 4502.
- Vote 18.—“Union Education”, 4503.
- Vote 19.—“Industrial Schools and Reformatories”, 4536.
- Vote 20.—“Commerce and Industries”, 4539, 4580.
- Vote 21.—“Agriculture”, 4615, 4688, 4756.
- Vote 22.—“Agriculture (Assistance to Farmers), 4813.
- Vote 23.—“Agriculture (General)”, 4813.
- Vote 24.—“Agriculture (Education and Experimental Farms)”, 4813.
- Vote 25.—“Agriculture (Forestry) ”, 4815.
- Vote 26.—“Posts, Telegraphs and Telephones”, 4916, 5054.
- Vote 27.—“Public Works”, 5086.,
- Vote 28.—“Government Motor Transport and Garages”, 5086.
- Vote 29.—“Interior”, 5086, 5167, 5290, 5402.
- Vote 30.—“Public Service Commission”, 5431.
- Vote 31.—“Mental Hospitals and Institutions for Feebleminded”, 5433.
- Vote 32.—“Printing and Stationery”, 5452.
- Vote 33.—“Public Health”, 5455.
- Vote 34.—“Labour”, 5527.
- Vote 35.—“Social Welfare”, 5587, 5633.
- Vote 36.—“Mines”, 5645.
- Vote 37.—“Lands”, 5684, 6046.
- Vote 38.—“Deeds”, 6083.
- Vote 39.—“Surveys”, 6083.
- Vote 40.—“Irrigation”, 6083.
- Vote 41.—“Justice”, 6107, 6278.
- Vote 42.—“Superior Courts”, 6394.
- Vote 43.—“Magistrates and District Administration”, 6397.
- Vote 44.—“Prisons and Gaols”, 6405.
- Vote 45.—“Police”, 6407.
- Supplementary Estimates—
- 6422.
- Railways and Harbours—
- 6423.
- Loan Estimates—
- 6456.
Taxation Policy—
- 2924, 3365, 3375.
Taxation Proposals—
- (motion to go into Committee of Ways and Means), 4859, 4971; (Committee), 5015.
Tax Redemption Certificates—
- 713.
Thrift Movement—
- 2614.
Tokai Reformatory—
- 4536.
Trade Unions—
- Recognition of Native Unions, 5541, 5572.
Unskilled Labour—
- 1750, 5541, 5558.
- Housing conditions, 5555.
- Wages, 5547, 5580.
Vacancies—
- Hottentotsholland (announcement), 4746.
- Kingwilliamstown (announcement), 1.
- Newcastle (announcement), 1.
- Riversdale (announcement), 18.
Van Broekhuizen, Dr.: Allowances—
- 3535, 3574.
Van der Walt, Johannes—
- 6117, 6120, 6288.
- Sworn Statement, 1337, 1450, 1463, 1561, 1941, 6319.
- Wounding of (motion—Dr. Malan), 2551.
War Damage Insurance Act—
- 1723, 1978.
War Pensions—
- (motion—Mr. Marwick), 964, 2050.
War Propaganda Campaign of Government—
- 5167, 5173, 5404, 5413.
Water Supply—
- 3255.
Wattle Industry—
- Research Institute, establishment of, 4817, 4823, 4825.
Wheat—
- Grisling, 575, 682, 701.
- Price of, 677, 700, 1384, 3047, 4117, 4706.
- Production costs, 1367, 4117, 4624, 4669, 4706.
- Seed, 3182.
Wool—
- Agreement with Great Britain, 1718, 1726, 1850, 4618, 4642, 4726, 4761, 4790, 4803.
- Ministerial statement, 1834, 4712.
Workmen’s Compensation Act, Promulgation of—
- 684.
“R” indicates “Reading.”
ABRAHAMSON, Mr. H. (Weenen) —
- Bill—
- Finance (Committee), 6256.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 2448.
- Supply (motion), 3094, 3096.
- Vote 20, 4564.
- Vote 21, 4638, 4775.
- Vote 25, 4817.
- Vote 37, 5686.
- Vote 40, 6083.
ACUTT, Mr. F. H. (Durban, Stamford Hill) —
- Bills—
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 2877; (Suspension of Proceedings), 6492.
- Industrial Development (Amendment) (Committee), 5401.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (3R.), 2389.
- Rents (2R.), 4161; (Committee), 4435, 4441, 4443, 4474, 5138, 5502; (3R.), 6000.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 431.
- Supply—
- Vote 2, 3403.
- Vote 5, 3664, 3671.
- War Pensions (motion), 2050.
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY, MINISTER OF—
- See Collins, Col.-Commandant the Hon. W. R.
ALEXANDER, Mr. M., K.C. (Cape Town, Castle) —
- Bills—
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (2R.), 2820.
- Electoral Quota Consolidation (2R.), 2407; (Committee), 4406.
- Hire Purchase (Committee), 1233, 1236.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (Committee), 2170, 2174, 2180, 4833, 4840, 4906.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2684; (Committee), 3896.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (2R.), 865.
- Rents (Committee), 5496, 5518.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6179, 6206.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 437.
- Supply (motion), 3183.
- Vote 10, 4367.
- Vote 26, 4926.
ALLEN, Mr. F. B. (Roodepoort) —
- Bills—
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1736.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 2093.
- Rents (2R.), 4173; (Committee), 5138.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6198, 6218.
- Social Security Code, Provision for (motion), 3346.
- Supply—
- Vote 29, 5098.
- Vote 34, 5547, 5555.
- War Pensions (motion), 999.
BADENHORST, Mrs. C. C. E. (Vrededorp) —
- Bills—
- Finance (Committee), 6273.
- War Pensions (2R.), 5897; (Committee), 6189.
- Oudstryders, Provision for (motion), 1810.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5798, 5801.
- Supply—
- Vote 6, 4099.
- Vote 9, 4325, 4337.
- Vote 33, 5465.
- Vote 34, 5560.
- Vote 41, 6283.
- Railways and Harbours, Head 1, 6428, 6439.
BALLINGER, Mrs. V. M. L. (Cape, Eastern)—
- Bills—
- Industrial Development (Amendment) (2R.), 5267; (Committee), 5397.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (2R.), 1295; (Committee), 4830, 4839.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1750.
- Unemployment Benefit (Amendment) (2R.), 1095.
- Wage (Amendment) (2R.), 4191.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 347.
- Supply (motion), 3274.
- Vote 4, 3604.
- Vote 5, 3933.
- Vote 19, 4536.
- Vote 21, 4770.
- Vote 34, 5541, 5545.
- Vote 36, 5657, 5678.
- War Pensions (motion), 1003.
BAWDEN, Mr. W. (Langlaagte)—
- Bill—
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1769.
- Additional Estimates (Committee), 747.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 451.
- Supply—
- Vote 6, 4010.
- Vote 29, 5094.
- Vote 36, 5677.
- Vote 41, 6284.
- Railways and Harbours, Head 1, 6430.
BEKKER, Mr. G. (Cradock) —
- Bills—
- Base Minerals (Amendment). (2R.), 5974.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1716.
- Stock Theft (Amendment) (2R.), 2334.
- War Pensions (2R.), 5923.
- Additional Estimates (Committee), 736.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 627, 1228.
- Supply—
- Vote 4, 3607.
- Vote 16, 4496.
- Vote 20, 4452.
- Vote 21, 4615.
BEKKER, Mr. S. (Wodehouse) —
- Bill—
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2707.
- Supply—
- Vote 6, 4097.
BELL, Mr. E. (Orange Grove) —
- Bills—
- Banking (2R.), 2294; (3R.), 6130.
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 2896, 4234.
- Companies (Amendment) (Committee), 2249.
- Income Tax (2R.), 5622; (Committee), 5840.
- Industrial Development (Amendment) (2R.), 5279; (Committee), 5394, 5395.
- Special Taxation (Committee), 6132, 6134, 6136, 6140, 6149.
- War Damage Insurance (Amendment) (2R.), 4914.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6161.
- Supply—
- Vote 20, 4613.
- Taxation Proposals (motion), 4988.
BEZUIDENHOUT, Mr. J. T. (Witbank) —
- Bills—
- Electoral Quota Consolidation (2R.), 2421; (Committee), 4406.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1676.
- Railways and Harbours Management (Amendment) (2R.), 2509.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 2120.
- Additional Estimates—
- Second Additional Estimates (Committee), 4125.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 463.
- Supply—
- Vote 4, 3555.
- Vote 5, 3707.
- Vote 6, 3999, 4078.
- Vote 7, 4318.
BLACKWELL, Mr. L., K.C., M.C. (Kensington)—
- Bills—
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (2R.), 3836.
- Hire Purchase (2R.), 929.
- Part Appropriation (3R.), 1942.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (2R.), 761.
- Rents (Committee), 4412, 4451.
- Additional Estimates (motion), 551, 552, 559.
- Communistic Activities in the Union (motion), 1807.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 76.
- S.C. on Public Accounts (First report), 1416.
- Social Security Code, Provision for (motion), 3336.
- Supply (motion), 2922.
- Vote 4, 3525, 3537, 3559 (Personal Explanation), 3581.
- Vote 7, 4297, 4299, 4301, 4311.
- Vote 10, 4359, 4366.
- Taxation Proposals (motion), 4890.
BOLTMAN, Mr. F. H. (Albert-Colesberg) —
- Bills—
- Appropriation (3R.), 6479.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (2R.), 5259.
- Railways and Harbours Appropriation (2R.), 6486; (3R.), 6491.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 2025.
- Rents (Committee), 5143.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 829.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 502.
- Supply (motion), 3268.
- Vote 4, 3588.
- Vote 6, 4075.
- Vote 9, 4356.
- Vote 18, 4534.
- Vote 21, 4634.
- Vote 26, 4969, 5054.
- Vote 43, 6402.
- Railways and Harbours, Head 1, 6452.
BOOYSEN, Lt.-Col. W. A. (Namaqualand) —
- Bills—
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (2R.), 3846; (3R.), 4021.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (2R.), 1306.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2701; (Committee), 3879.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (3R.), 1135.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 2109.
- War Pensions (2R.), 5912.
- Farm Mortgage Interest Act, Extension of Operation (motion), 1434.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 360.
- Supply—
- Vote 4, 3498, 3507, 3596, 3598.
- Vote 5, 3701, 3749.
- Vote 6, 4088, 4103.
- Vote 20, 4595.
BOSMAN, Mr. P. J. (Middelburg) —
- Additional Estimates—
- Second Additional Estimates (Committee), 4123.
- Oudstryders, Provision for (motion), 1832.
- Supply—
- Vote 6, 4011.
- Vote 21, 4721, 4782.
BOTHA, Brig.-Gen. H. N. W., C.M.G., D.T.D. (Frankfort) —
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 406.
BOWEN, Mr. R. W. (Cape Town, Central) —
- Bills—
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (2R.), 3866.
- Electoral Quota Consolidation (2R.), 2412.
- Hire Purchase (Committee), 1166.
- Industrial Development (Amendment) (2R.), 5275; (Committee), 5400.
- Rents (2R.), 4170; (Committee), 4439, 4485, 5140, 5489.
- War Pensions (2R.), 5903; (Committee), 6166, 6169, 6178, 6200, 6216, 6220, 6223.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5834.
- Supply—
- Vote 7, 4315.
- Vote 35, 5641.
BOWIE, Mr. J. A. (East London, City)—
- Bill—
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 1922.
- Supply—
- Vote 6, 3961.
- Vote 26, 5071.
- Vote 37, 6079.
BOWKER, Mr. T. B. (Albany) —
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 836.
- S.C. on Crown Lands (Report) (Committee), 5855.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5802.
- Supply (motion), 3284.
- Vote 21, 4663.
- Vote 37, 5714.
- Vote 40, 6104.
BREMER, Dr. K. (Graaff-Reinet) —
- Bills—
- Appropriation (3R.), 6469.
- Death Duties (Amendment) (2R.), 5355.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (2R.), 1273; (Committee), 2164, 2429.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (Committee), 3426.
- Natural Oil (2R.), 6385.
- Part Appropriation (3R.), 1956.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (3R.), 1114.
- Public Health Act (Amendment) (2R.), 2310.
- Rents (2R.), 4137.
- Health Services (motion), 2218.
- Supply—
- Vote 18, 4516, 4530.
- Vote 31, 5433, 5442.
- Vote 33, 5455.
- Taxation Proposals (Committee), 5025.
BRITS, Mr. G. P. (Losberg) —
- Bill—
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1767.
- Communistic Activities in the Union (motion), 1798.
- Supply—
- Vote 6, 4009.
BURNSIDE, Mr. D. C. (Durban, Umbilo) —
- Bills—
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (2R.), 3848.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1855.
- Social Security Code, Provision for (motion), 3309.
- Supply (motion), 3221.
- Vote 4, 3486, 3490.
CHAIRMAN AND DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN—(Rulings and Observations by)—
- Additional Estimates (see “Committee on Additional Estimates”).
- Amendments (see “Bills” and “Committee of Supply”).
- Bills—
- Amendments to—
- May not be moved—
- If it contains a new and important principle not contemplated by Bill as read a Second Time, 5769, 6363.
- If it proposes to extend provisions of Bill, without instruction of House, 4411, 6393.
- Involving expenditure, 5241, 6162, 6177, 6220, 6227, 6239, 6240.
- To consolidation measure, which would have effect of altering existing law, 4402, 4405.
- To previous part of clause after amendment to latter part agreed to, 2178, 2179.
- Ruled out of order, may not be discussed, 6179, 6181, 6183.
- Should be moved by member in his own name, 6219.
- May not be moved—
- Clauses—
- Motion to omit, not in order, 1021, 1234.
- Motion to stand over, discussion confined to, 4442.
- Principle of, may not be discussed in Committee, 1017, 1021, 1022, 2251.
- Amendments to—
- Committee of Supply—
- Amendments in—
- Must be moved to specific items in Estimates, 3401.
- Budget debate may not be continued in, 3639, 3640, 4295, 4303, 4628.
- Discussion confined to details of votes before Committee, 3395, 3397, 3404, 3476, 3508, 3639, 3669, 3673, 3674, 3700, 4005, 4085, 4086, 4103, 4105, 4293, 4301, 4305, 4307, 4310, 4311, 4315, 4316, 4317, 4318, 4321, 4322, 4335, 4360, 4390, 4504, 4742, 4921, 4922, 5069, 5076, 5077, 5080, 5311, 5332, 5680, 5684, 6282, 6284, 6288, 6304, 6309, 6310, 6395, 6399, 6403, 6404, 6409, 6414, 6415, 6446, 6448.
- Legislation: Matters involving, may not be discussed in, 4334, 4347, 5330, 6281, 6282, 6410.
- Sums, payment of which is deemed to be appropriated by Statute, if included in items of estimates to be voted, may be discussed and reduced, 4365, 4366.
- 30-minute speech rule—
- Request by member to avail himself of, refused, 6452.
- Amendments in—
- Committee on Additional Estimates—
- Discussion confined to details of Votes before Committee, 717, 718, 726, 730, 4118, 4122, 4126.
- Policy, matters of, may not be discussed, 718, 4127.
- Debate—
- Governor-General, criticism of conduct of, not in order, 3391, 3392, 3394.
- Interruption not in order, 3497, 3527, 3565, 4693, 5821, 6053, 6263.
- Language of speech—
- Must be continued by member in that in which he commenced, 4581.
- Newspapers, extracts from, referring to debates of current session, may not be read during, 5403.
- Order in—
- Member must address Chair, 728, 1176, 3641, 4101, 4376, 5571, 6444.
- Members may not converse aloud, 6451.
- Ruling of Chairman on question of, not subject to Speaker’s decision, 3602, 3603, 3640, 4476, 4477, 4478, 4949, 5070, 6221.
- Previous, may not be discussed, 3719.
- Quotations of comments on the debate from a newspaper or document not allowed, 4131.
- Reflections or accusations (see “Unparliamentary language” below).
- Relevancy in, 1016, 4071, 4079, 4088, 4089, 4093, 4457, 4463, 4464, 5134, 5158, 5401, 5492, 5496, 5513, 5517, 5801, 5855, 6172, 6173, 6231, 6269.
- Repetition of arguments previously used in, not in order, 3634, 3649, 3660, 3880, 4094, 4095, 4099, 4100, 4444, 4475, 4476, 4477, 4478, 4479, 5067, 5819, 5820 6242.
- Sub judice matter may not be discussed, 3629.
- Unparliamentary language—
- Expressions challenged—
- “Are we allowed to have this Botany Bay language here”, 3526; “The hon. member is a disgrace to the country of his origin”, 3546; “He was a Nazi like you”, 5793.
- Expressions ruled out of order (* and ordered to be withdrawn)—
- * “ … the same kind of gang that has been talking tonight”, 3526; *“The hon. member is the biggest saboteur in the country”, 3550; *“Bastard”, 3602, 3603, 3604; *“ … a person will not only be quite justified in calling you a lot of cowards, but a lot of skunks”, 3610, 3611; *“The hon. member is a communistic propagandist”, 4106; *“That’s a lie; you are a liar”, 4692; “ … the broadcast is not only vile and filthy, but pornographic as well”, 4933.
- Personal remarks should not be made, 729, 3515, 4460, 4549, 4931, 5078, 5308, 5388, 6076, 6212, 6411.
- Reflections or accusations may not be made on or against—
- Governor-General, 3391, 3392, 3394, 4948, 5059, 5151, 5516, 5565.
- Members, 3601, 4294, 5057, 5302, 5404.
- (If imputation was made outside House or by another hon. member during debate, should not be repeated), 4949, 5059, 5071.
- Presiding officer, 6452.
- Expressions challenged—
- Dilatory motions—
- Discussion confined to, 4416, 4830.
- Expenditure—
- Amendments involving, may not be moved without recommendation of Governor-General, 5241, 6162, 6177, 6220, 6227, 6239, 6240.
- Estimates of (see “Committee of Supply” and “Committee on Additional Estimates”).
- Governor-General, criticism of conduct of, not in order, 3391, 3392, 3394.
- Interruption (see “Debate”).
- Legislation, matters involving (see “Committee of Supply”).
- Member(s)—
- Ordered to apologise, 3602, 3603, 3610, 3611.
- Ordered to discontinue speech, 4479.
- Ordered to leave Chamber, 4106.
- Reflections may not be made on or against (see “Unparliamentary language” under “Debate”).
- (See also “Order in” under “Debate”).
- Motions—
- Dilatory (see “Dilatory Motions”).
- Policy, matters of (see “Committee on Additional Estimates”).
- Presiding Officer—
- Reflections or accusations (see “Unparliamentary language” under “Debate”).
- Ruling of—
- Appeal to Speaker from (see “Appeal from ruling of Chairman” under “Speaker”).
- May not be evaded, criticised or questioned, 3639, 4477, 4479, 5070, 5077, 6220.
- On question of relevancy or point of order, may not be referred to Speaker for decision, 3602, 3603, 3640, 4476, 4477, 4478, 4949, 5070, 6221.
- Relevancy (see “Debate”).
- Repetition (see “Debate”).
- Ruling of Chairman (see “Presiding Officer”).
- Select Committees, actions of, cannot be be discussed 4400, 4401, 4402, 4403.
- Supply (see “Committee of Supply”).
- Unparliamentary language (see “Debate”).
CHRISTOPHER, Mr. R. M. (East London, North) —
- Bill—
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 2022.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 460.
- Supply (motion), 3129.
- Vote 6, 3951, 4013, 4063.
- Vote 20, 4548.
- Vote 21, 4656.
- War Pensions (motion), 975.
CLARK, Mr. C. W. (Pretoria, East) —
- Bill—
- Rents (3R.), 6002.
CLARKSON, Senator the Hon. C. F.—
- [Minister of Posts and Telegraphs and Minister of Public Works.]
- Additional Estimates (Committee), 746, 747.
- Supply—
- Vote 26, 4922, 4935, 5062, 5081.
COLLINS, the Hon. Col.-Cdt. W. R., D.T.D., D.S.O. (Wakkerstroom)—
- [Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.]
- Additional Estimates (motion), 680, 695; (Committee), 742, 749.
- Bills—
- Finance (Committee), 6251, 6261.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1834.
- Maize, Price of (Statement), 5741.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 1389.
- Scarcity of Dairy Products (statement), 283.
- Supply—
- Vote 21, 4669, 4706, 4783.
- Vote 24, 4814.
- Vote 25, 4815, 4816, 4825.
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES, MINISTER OF—
- See Stuttaford, Hon. R.
CONRADIE, Mr. J. H. (Gordonia) —
- Additional Estimates (Committee), 723, 738.
- Bills—
- Banking (2R.), 2289.
- Base Minerals (Amendment) (Committee), 6235.
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 2872.
- Diocesan College, Rondebosch (Private) (2R.), 2047.
- Excise (Report Stage), 5602; (3R.), 5613.
- Finance (Committee), 6257.
- Hire Purchase (2R.), 1037; Committee), 1181, 1198, 1234.
- Income Tax (2R.), 5622.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (Committee), 5376; (3R.), 5632.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (Committee), 2164, 2170, 2173, 2177, 2430.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2776; (Committee), 3879, 3883 (3R.), 4043.
- Natural Oil (2R.), 6386.
- Rents (2R.), 4158; (Committee), 4416, 5494; (3R.), 6000.
- Special Taxation (2R.), 6034.
- Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (Private) (2R.), 1645.
- Unemployment Benefit (Amendment) (2R.), 1081.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 489.
- Social Security Code, Provision for (motion), 3333.
- Supply (motion), 2981.
- Vote 4, 3510.
- Vote 5, 3708.
- Vote 6, 4067.
- Vote 10, 4374.
- Vote 14, 4391.
- Vote 18, 4518, 4523.
- Vote 30, 5431.
- Vote 33, 5463, 5480.
- Vote 34, 5561.
- Vote 35, 5589.
- Vote 37, 5706.
- Vote 42, 6395.
- Vote 43, 6400.
- Vote 45, 6407.
CONRADIE, Mr. J. M. (Rustenburg) —
- Bills—
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (2R.), 5259; (Committee), 5372, 5374, 5386; (3R.) 5631.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (Committee), 3869, 3901.
- Rents (Committee), 5159.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6187.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 810.
- Supply—
- Vote 4, 3549.
- Vote 6, 3987.
- Vote 10, 4375.
- Vote 29, 5109.
- Vote 31, 5454.
- Vote 37, 6079.
- Vote 40, 6088.
CONROY, Senator the Hon. A. M.—
- [Minister of Lands.]
- Bill—
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1471, 1557.
- Irrigation Commission, Report of (Reference to S.C. on Irrigation Matters), 6020.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 141.
- S.C. on Irrigation Matters (Report) (Committee), 6014.
- Supply—
- Vote 37, 5723, 6046, 6081.
- Vote 40, 6095.
CONROY, Mr. E. A. (Vredefort) —
- Additional Estimates—
- Second Additional Estimates (Committee), 4127.
- Bills—
- Appropriation (2R.), 6462.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1349, 1448; (3R.), 1949.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (2R.), 766.
- Rents (Committee), 5152.
- Special Taxation (Committee), 6142.
- War Pensions (2R.), 5907.
- Business of the House—
- Precedence of Government Business on Fridays (motion), 3360.
- Condolence—
- Late Mr. A. L. Badenhorst (motion), 20.
- Late Right Hon. F. S. Malan (motion), 9.
- Late Mr. O. R. Nel (motion), 10.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 827.
- Oudstryders, Provision for (motion), 1813.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 2459.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 57.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5815.
- Supply (motion), 3212.
- Vote 4, 3468, 3580, 3584.
- Vote 5, 3720.
- Vote 6, 3949.
- Van der Walt, Johannes, Adjournment of the House on a definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance (motion), 2567.
DAVIS, Mr. A., K.C. (Pretoria, City) —
- Additional Estimates (Committee), 717.
- Bills—
- Hire Purchase (Committee), 1195.
- Income Tax (Committee), 5838, 5839.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (2R.), 1310; (Committee), 2174, 2177.
- Natural Oil (Committee), 6393.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1723.
- Rents (2R.), 4140; (Committee), 4418, 4430, 4434, 4449, 4454, 5776.
- Unemployment Benefit (Amendment) (2R.), 1099.
- War Damage Insurance (Amendment) (2R.), 4914.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6173, 6183.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 200.
DEANE, Hon. W. A. (Pietermaritzburg, City)—
- Bill—
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 4256.
DE BRUYN, Mr. D. A. S. (Heidelberg) —
- Supply—
- Vote 21, 4736.
- Vote 26, 4968.
DEFENCE, MINISTER OF—
- See Smuts, Gen. the Rt. Hon. J. C.
DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN (Rulings and Observations by)—
- See Chairman and Deputy-Chairman.
DEPUTY-SPEAKER (Rulings and Observations by) —
- See Speaker and Deputy-Speaker.
DERBYSHIRE, Mr. J. G. (Durban, Greyville)—
- Bills—
- Base Minerals (Amendment) (Committee), 6245.
- Rents (2R.), 4174; (Committee), 4414, 4437, 4458, 4471.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6183.
- Business of the House—
- Allotment of time on specified business: Committee of Supply (motion), 4752.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 505.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5813.
- Supply—
- Vote 4, 3553, 3609.
- Vote 7, 4319.
- Vote 10, 4378.
- Vote 11, 4387.
- Vote 21, 4724, 4796, 4811.
- Vote 31, 5437.
DE WET, Mr. H. C. (Caledon) —
- Bills—
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (2R.), 1307.
- Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (Private) (2R.), 2845.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 644.
- Supply—
- Vote 6, 3982.
- Vote 21, 4624, 4738, 4780.
- Vote 37, 6066.
DE WET, Mr. J. C. (Ladybrand)—
- Supply (motion), 3181.
DOLLEY, Mr. G. (Uitenhage)—
- Bill—
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 1896.
DONGES, Dr. T. E., K.C. (Fauresmith) —
- Bills—
- Appropriation (3R.), 6482.
- Base Minerals (Amendment) (2R.), 5938.
- Electoral Quota Consolidation (2R.), 2417.
- Finance (Committee), 6275.
- Hire Purchase (2R.), 931; (Committee), 1156, 1158, 1167, 1170, 1174, 1177, 1185, 1187, 1188, 1191, 1196, 1239, 1245.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2690; (Committee), 3428, 3431, 3444, 3450, 3877, 3884, 3894, 3895, 3901; (Report Stage), 3923; (3R.), 4040.
- Natural Oil (2R.), 6383.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1519.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (2R.), 859; (3R.), 1137.
- Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (Private) (2R.), 1641.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6197, 6200, 6201.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 191.
- Supply (motion), 2955.
- Vote 1, 3398.
- Vote 4, 3631.
- Vote 5, 3676, 3722, 3743, 3747.
- Vote 7, 4305, 4313.
- Vote 20, 4539, 4565, 4577.
- Vote 29, 5417.
- Vote 43, 6403.
- Taxation Proposals (motion), 4996; (Committee), 5025, 5029.
- Van der Walt, Johannes, Adjournment of the House on a definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance (motion), 2597.
DU PLESSIS, Mr. P. J. (Vryburg) —
- Bills—
- Appropriation (3R.), 6473.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2773.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1501.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (3R.), 2386.
- Supply (motion), 3133).
- Vote 21, 4768, 4794.
- Vote 37, 5715, 6082.
- Vote 41, 6300.
- Van der Walt, Johannes, Adjournment of the House on a definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance (motion), 2560.
DU TOIT, Rev. C. W. M. (Marico) —
- Bills—
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1560.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 1993; (3R.), 2378.
- Communistic Activities in the Union (motion), 1808.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 338.
- Supply—
- Vote 26, 4940, 5065.
- Vote 29, 5095, 5103.
- Vote 41, 6296, 6334.
DU TOIT, Mr. R. J. (Cape Flats)—
- Bills—
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1670.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6177.
- Supply—
- Vote 4, 3475.
- Vote 29, 5106.
- Vote 37, 5699.
EDUCATION, MINISTER OF—
- See Hofmeyr, Hon. J. H.
EGELAND, Mr. L. (Zululand) —
- Bills—
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (3R.), 4014.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 1989.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 1401.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 352.
- Supply (motion), 3176.
ERASMUS, Mr. F. C. (Moorreesburg) —
- Additional Estimates (motion), 674, 680; (Committee), 713, 740.
- Bills—
- Banking (2R.), 2280.
- Companies (Amendment) (Committee), 2252.
- Electoral Quota Consolidation (Reference to S.C.), 2659; (Committee), 4400, 4402, 4405; (3R.), 4486.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (2R.), 5248.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (Committee), 3875, 3886, 3893, 3898, 3902.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1497.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (2R.), 769.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 1395.
- Supply—
- Vote 1, 3397.
- Vote 4, 3623, 3634.
- Vote 6, 4073, 4094, 4102.
- Vote 10, 4366.
- Vote 20, 4562.
- Vote 21, 4654.
- Vote 29, 5424.
- Vote 37, 5701.
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, MINISTER OF—
- See Smuts, Gen. the Rt. Hon. J. C.
FAGAN, Hon. H. A., K.C. (Stellenbosch) —
- Bills—
- Hire Purchase (Committee), 1236, 1238.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (2R.), 1282.
- Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (Private) (2R.), 1628, 2848.
- Supply—
- Vote 5, 3958.
- Vote 6, 3980, 4065.
FINANCE, MINISTER OF—
- See Hofmeyr, Hon. J. H.
FOUCHE, Mr. J. J. (Smithfield)—
- Bills—
- Provincial Councils Continuance (3R.), 1146.
- Rents (Committee), 4458, 5146, 5161.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6199, 6211, 6214.
- Farm Mortgage Interest Act, Extension of Operation (motion), 1437.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 821.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 2463.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 245.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5810.
- Supply—
- Vote 5, 3694.
- Vote 9, 4345.
- Vote 21, 4797.
- Vote 34, 5546.
- Vote 41, 6293.
FOURIE, Mr. J. P. (Carolina) —
- Bill—
- Provincial Councils Continuance (3R.), 1129.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 472.
FRIEDLANDER, Mr. A. (Wynberg) —
- Bills—
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 4260.
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (2R.), 3841.
- Hire Purchase (2R.), 917; (Committee), 1175, 1198.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (Committee), 2166, 2167, 2176, 4830, 4832, 4836, 4847.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1765.
- Rents (Committee), 4423, 4463, 4464.
- Special Taxation (Committee), 6152, 6155.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6159, 6166, 6192, 6219, 6227, 6230.
FRIEND, Mr. G. A. (Klipriver) —
- Supply—
- Vote 21, 4761.
FULLARD, Mr. G. J. (Kroonstad) —
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 1226.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 1379.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 434; (Personal explanation), 439.
- Supply (motion), 3158.
- Vote 5, 3684.
- Vote 21, 4778, 4800.
GELDENHUYS, Mr. C. H. (Prieska) —
- Additional Estimates (motion), 585, 664; (Committee), 712, 727, 736, 746.
- Bills—
- Banking (Reference to S.C.), 2304.
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 4267.
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (2R.), 2821, 3816; (Report Stage), 3920; (3R.), 4013.
- Income Tax (Committee), 5836, 5838.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (Committee), 5392.
- Land Bank (Amendment) (2R.), 2324.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1851.
- Patents (Further Amendment) (2R.), 5841.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (Committee), 1018, 1021, 1022; (3R.), 1131.
- Public Health Act (Amendment) (2R.), 2311.
- Railways and Harbours Management (Amendment) (2R.), 2502.
- Farm Labour, Scarcity of (motion), 4219.
- Farm Mortgage Interest Act, Extension of Operation (motion), 1433.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 832.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 454.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5790, 5825, 5828, 5830.
- Supply (motion), 3075.
- Vote 1, 3391.
- Vote 4, 3489, 3638.
- Vote 5, 3682.
- Vote 6, 3930, 3944, 4070, 4099.
- Vote 7, 4299, 4321.
- Vote 9, 4338.
- Vote 18, 4521.
- Vote 26, 5076.
- Vote 34, 5582.
- Vote 37, 5684.
- Van der Walt, Johannes, Adjournment of the House on a definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance (motion), 2563.
GILSON, Mr. L. D. (East Griqualand)—
- Bills—
- Base Minerals (Amendment) (2R.), 5971.
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 4271; (Suspension of Proceedings), 6497.
- Finance (Committee), 6254, 6272.
- Natural Oil (2R.), 6385; (Committee), 6390, 6391.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6160.
- Business of the House—
- Morning Sittings (motion), 4398.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 2455.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5786, 5795, 5823, 5825, 5826, 5827, 5828, 5829, 5831, 5833, 5835.
- Supply—
- Vote 4, 3509.
- Vote 5, 3669.
- Vote 20, 4551.
- Vote 21, 4756.
GLUCKMAN, Dr. H. (Yeoville)—
- Bill—
- War Pensions (Committee), 6186, 6229.
- Health Services (motion), 2190.
- Supply—
- Vote 40, 6093.
GOLDBERG, Mr. A. (Durban, Umlazi) —
- Bills—
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 4264.
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (2R.), 3851; (3R.), 4019.
- Hire Purchase (2R.), 943; (Committee), 1162, 1163.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1610.
- Rents (Committee), 5501.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6163, 6181, 6221.
- Supply—
- Vote 5, 3697.
- Vote 7, 4316.
- Vote 9, 4335.
- Vote 43, 6399.
- Railways and Harbours, Head 1, 6446.
GROBLER, Mr. J. H. (Brits)—
- Bills—
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 2882.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2682.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1684.
- Rents (Committee), 5159.
- Special Taxation (2R.), 6030; (Committee), 6137, 6141.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6197.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 1382.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 217.
- Supply (motion), 3044.
- Vote 4, 3504, 3586, 3651.
- Vote 6, 3953.
- Vote 9, 4326.
- Vote 21, 4627.
- Vote 35, 5587, 5640.
- Vote 37, 5688, 6072, 6079.
- Vote 40, 6085.
- Vote 41, 6121.
- Vote 42, 6394.
HARE, Capt. W. D. (Mowbray) —
- Bills—
- Death Duties (Amendment) (2R.), 5359.
- Diocesan College, Rondebosch (Private) (2R.), 2049.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (2R.), 1304.
- Public Health Act (Amendment) (2R.), 2315.
- War Damage Insurance (Amendment) (2R.), 4913.
- Supply—
- Vote 2, 3404.
- Vote 18, 4503.
- Vote 34, 5552.
HAYWARD, Mr. G. N. (Port Elizabeth, District)—
- Additional Estimates (Committee), 723.
- Bills—
- Finance (Committee), 6259.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1848.
- Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (Private) (2R.), 1644.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 653.
- Supply—
- Vote 4, 3503, 3598.
- Vote 21, 4743, 4804.
- Vote 37, 5718, 6081.
- Vote 40, 6106.
HAYWOOD, Mr. J. J. (Bloemfontein, District) —
- Bills—
- Electoral Quota Consolidation (2R.), 2419; (Committee), 4404.
- Finance (Committee), 6250.
- Income Tax (Committee), 5837.
- Messina-Limpopo Railway (Supplementary Agreement) (2R.), 5116.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (Committee), 3881.
- Pensions (Supplementary) (3R.), 6377.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 1901; (3R.), 2356.
- Rents (Report Stage), 5866.
- War Pensions (2R.), 5883; (Committee), 6170, 6177, 6193, 6194, 6195, 6200, 6205.
- Farm Mortgage Interest Act, Extension of Operation (motion), 1442.
- Oudstryders, Provision for (motion), 1820.
- S.C. Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5787, 5797, 5802, 5803, 5807, 5824, 5826, 5829.
- Supply—
- Vote 5, 3690.
- Vote 9, 4356.
- Vote 21, 4651.
- Vote 26, 4957.
- Vote 29, 5321.
- Vote 41, 6285, 6306.
- Vote 42, 6394.
- Vote 45, 6419.
- Railways and Harbours, Head 1, 6424, 6431.
HEMMING, Mr. G. K. (Transkei) —
- Bills—
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (2R.), 3863.
- Hire Purchase (2R.), 1039; (Committee), 1237.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (2R.), 1311.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 167.
- Supply (motion), 3055.
- Vote 6, 3965.
- Vote 9, 4350.
HENDERSON, Hon. R. H., C.M.G. (Hospital) —
- Additional Estimates (motion), 579.
- Second Additional Estimates (Committee), 4124.
- Bills—
- Building Societies (Amendment) (2R.), 4491.
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 2875.
- Part Appropriation (3R.), 1975.
- Rents (2R.), 4156.
- Health Services (motion), 2225.
- Supply—
- Vote 20, 4558.
HEYNS, Mr. G. C. S. (North East Rand) —
- Bills—
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) Committee, 5375, 5378.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1510.
- Communistic Activities in the Union (motion), 1802.
HIGGERTY, Mr. J. W. (Von Brandis) —
- Bill—
- Base Metals (Amendment) (2R.), 902.
HIRSCH, Mr. J. G. (Port Elizabeth, South)—
- Additional Estimates (motion), 671.
- Bills—
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (3R.), 4018.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1588.
- Railways and Harbours Management (Amendment) (2R.), 2505.
- Supply—
- Vote 4, 3516.
- Vote 20, 4605.
- Vote 31, 5453.
HOFMEYR, Hon. J. H. (Johannesburg, North)—
- [Minister of Finance and Minister of Education.]
- Additional Estimates (motion). 542, 551, 708; (Committee), 712, 713, 714, 737, 738, 746.
- Second Additional Estimates (motion), 4115; (Committee), 4120.
- Bills—
- Appropriation (3R.), 6484.
- Banking (2R.), 1876, 2298; (Reference to S.C.), 2304; (Committee), 6042, 6044; (3R.), 6131.
- Building Societies (Amendment) (2R.), 4489, 4493.
- Cape Pensions (Amendment) (2R.), 1427.
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 2858.
- Customs (Amendment) (2R.), 5367; (Committee), 5525.
- Death Duties (Amendment) (2R.), 5351, 5364.
- Excise (2R.), 3411, 3423; (Committee), 5199, 5202, 5203, 5206, 5208, 5211, 5214, 5215, 5220, 5222, 5225, 5236, 5237; (Report Stage), 5603, 5606.
- Finance (2R.), 6247; (Committee), 6273, 6277.
- Higher Education (2R.), 1516.
- Income Tax (2R.), 5614, 5629; (Committee), 5836, 5838, 5839; (Message from H.E. the Governor-General), 6458.
- Land Bank (Amendment) (2R.), 2318, 2329; (Committee), 2428.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (2R.), 1266, 1313; (Committee), 2163, 2165, 2166, 2167, 2168, 2169, 2171, 2175, 2178, 2179, 2180, 2181, 2429, 2430, 2431, 4828, 4829, 4831, 4834, 4836, 4839, 4840, 4847, 4848, 4904, 4908, 4909; (Report Stage), 5196, 5197.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1318, 1549, 1865; (3R.), 1978.
- Rents (Committee), 5154.
- Special Taxation (2R.), 6021, 6038; (Committee), 6132, 6133, 6135, 6136, 6138, 6145, 6154, 6155; (Report Stage), 6246.
- Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (Private) (2R.), 1635.
- War Damage Insurance (Amendment) (2R.), 4910, 4915; (Committee), 5241.
- War Pensions (2R.), 5874, 5927; (Committee), 6156, 6160, 6164, 6165, 6168, 6169, 6172, 6174, 6176, 6180, 6185, 6186, 6187, 6189, 6190, 6191, 6193, 6195, 6196, 6200, 6202, 6203, 6204, 6205, 6207, 6208, 6211, 6216, 6217, 6218, 6221, 6222, 6223, 6225, 6226, 6229, 6231; (Report Stage), 6336.
- Exemption of Certain Area from Provisions of the Gold Law relating to Occupation of Land by Coloured Persons (motion), 6377.
- Farm Mortgage Interest Act, Extension of Operation (motion), 1429, 1446.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 632, 1230.
- Industries, Development of (motion), 3803.
- Oudstryders, Provision for (motion), 1826.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 385.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5804, 5815, 5824.
- Supply (motion), 2605, 3363.
- Vote 1, 3398.
- Vote 2, 3406.
- Vote 7, 4300, 4308, 4322.
- Vote 9, 4340, 4344, 4353, 4358.
- Vote 10, 4360, 4361, 4367, 4380.
- Vote 11, 4386, 4389.
- Vote 14, 4390.
- Vote 15, 4391.
- Vote 16, 4496, 4500.
- Vote 17, 4502.
- Vote 18, 4507, 4513, 4525.
- Vote 19, 4538.
- Taxation Proposals (motion), 4859, 4881, 4903, 5004; (Committee), 5015, 5018, 5022, 5027, 5032, 5045, 5052.
- Leave to Committee of Ways and Means to report forthwith (motion), 4971.
- War Pensions (motion), 976, 980.
HOOPER, Mr. E. C. (Durban, Berea)—
- Bills—
- Banking (2R.), 2293; (3R.), 6127.
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 2886; (Suspension of Proceedings), 6494.
- Hire Purchase (2R.), 1041.
- Rents (2R.), 4165.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 240.
- Supply—
- Vote 29, 5314.
HOWARTH, Mr. F. T. (Rosettenville)—
- Bills—
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (2R.), 1283.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 2018.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 228.
- Supply (motion), 3062.
- Vote 26, 4946, 4953, 5058, 5070, 5079.
HUGO, Mr. P. J. (Paarl) —
- Additional Estimates (motion), 706.
- Bills—
- Finance (Committee), 6255.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2708; (3R.), 4042.
- Rents (Committee), 5160.
- Communistic Activities in the Union (motion), 2065.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 844.
- Supply—
- Vote 2, 3408.
- Vote 4, 3615.
- Vote 9, 4345.
- Vote 18, 4515.
- Vote 21, 4806.
- Vote 25, 4824.
- Vote 34, 5579.
- Vote 35, 5599.
- Vote 44, 6405.
- Vote 45, 6418.
HUMPHREYS, Mr. W. B. (Kimberley, City) —
- Supply (motion), 3070.
- Vote 36, 5651, 5657.
INTERIOR, MINISTER OF—
- See Lawrence, Hon. H. G.
JACKSON, Mr. D. (Ermelo)—
- Bills—
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (Committee), 4831.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1649.
- Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (Private) (2R.), 1639, 2849.
- Communistic Activities in the Union (motion), 2078.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 661.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 1410.
- Supply—
- Vote 4, 3558.
- Vote 9, 4358.
- Vote 10, 4372.
- Vote 20, 4612.
- Vote 21, 4643, 4734.
- Vote 25, 4823.
- Vote 26, 5074.
- Van der Walt, Johannes, Adjournment of the House on a definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance (motion), 2584.
JOHNSON, Mr. H. A. (Port Elizabeth, North) —
- Bill—
- Unemployment Benefit (Amendment) (2R.), 1084; (Committee), 1252.
- Supply (motion), 3151.
- Vote 20, 4554.
- Vote 34, 5535.
JUSTICE, MINISTER OF—
- See Steyn, Dr. the Hon. C. F.
KEMP, Gen. the Hon. J. C. G. (Wolmaransstad) —
- Bills—
- Base Minerals (Amendment) (2R.), 5854.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (2R.), 848; (3R.), 1106.
- Railways and Harbours Management (Amendment) (2R.), 2509.
- Rents (Committee), 5142, 5153.
- Business of the House—
- Allotment of Time on Specified Business—
- Committee of Supply (motion), 4748.
- Morning Sittings (motion), 4398.
- Precedence of Government Business on Fridays (motion), 3358.
- Allotment of Time on Specified Business—
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 649.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 1361.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 84.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5804, 5808, 5831.
- Supply (motion), 2913.
- Vote 1, 3396.
- Vote 4, 3478.
- Vote 9, 4328.
- Vote 10, 4359, 4360, 4361.
- Vote 18, 4503, 4511.
- Vote 21, 4702, 4758.
- Vote 26, 5055.
- Vote 29, 5173, 5307.
- Van der Walt, Johannes, Adjournment of the House on a definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance (motion), 2558.
KENTRIDGE, Mr. M. (Troyeville) —
- Additional Estimates (Committee), 721, 737.
- Bills—
- Banking (2R.), 2277.
- Industrial Development (Amendment) (2R.), 5277; (Committee), 5398.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (2R.), 1297; (Committee), 2430.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2751.
- Rents (2R.), 4167.
- Unemployment Benefit (Amendment) (2R.), 1069.
- Supply (motion), 2965.
- Vote 5, 3692.
- Vote 6, 3948.
- Vote 9, 4325.
- Vote 31, 5453.
- Vote 34, 5544.
KLOPPER, Mr. L. B. (Boksburg) —
- Additional Estimates (motion), 581.
- Bill—
- Finance (Committee), 6271.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 813.
- Supply—
- Vote 9, 4325, 4348.
- Vote 10, 4381, 4382 (Personal Explanation).
- Vote 20, 4591, 4614.
LABOUR, MINISTER OF—
- See Madeley, Hon. W. B.
LABUSCHAGNE, Mr. J. S. (Delarey)—
- Bills—
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (2R.), 1312.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2680; (Committee), 3433, 3451; (3R.), 4049.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (3R.), 1117.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 2130.
- Special Taxation (2R.), 6037; (Committee), 6139, 6146.
- War Pensions (2R.), 5916.
- Health Services (motion), 2237.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 1413, 2445.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5818.
- Supply—
- Vote 2, 3405, 3407.
- Vote 4, 3548.
- Vote 5, 3738.
- Vote 6, 4089.
- Vote 26, 5080.
- Vote 29, 5110, 5180, 5324.
- Vote 37, 6069.
- Vote 40, 6094.
- Taxation Proposals (Committee), 5052.
LANDS, MINISTER OF—
- See Conroy, Senator the Hon. A. M.
LAWRENCE, Hon. H. G., K.C. (Woodstock) —
- [Minister of the Interior and Minister of Public Health. ]
- Additional Estimates (Committee), 748.
- Bills—
- Electoral Quota Consolidation (2R.), 2396, 2425; (Reference to S.C.), 2658, 2660; (3R.), 4488.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2516, 2784; (Committee), 3436, 3447, 3871, 3882, 3893, 3894, 3902, 3905; (Report Stage), 3922, 3928; (3R.), 4054.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1530.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (2R.), 751, 886; (Committee), 1014, 1018, 1021; (3R.), 1147.
- Public Health Act (Amendment) (2R.), 2304, 2316.
- Communistic Activities in the Union (motion), 2090.
- Health Services (motion), 2239.
- Supply—
- Vote 29, 5188, 5294, 5314, 5326, 5406, 5426.
- Vote 30, 5431.
- Vote 31, 5439, 5446.
- Vote 33, 5471, 5480.
LE ROUX, Mr. S. P. (Oudtshoorn) —
- Additional Estimates (motion), 566.
- Bills—
- Death Duties (Amendment) (2R.), 5361.
- Excise (Committee), 5206, 5209, 5225, 5226; (Report Stage), 5606.
- Industrial Development (Amendment) (2R.), 5273.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1839.
- Farm Mortgage Interest Act, Extension of Operation (motion), 1430.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 1220.
- Irrigation Commission, Report of (Reference to S.C. on Irrigation Matters), 6018.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 234.
- S.C. on Irrigation Matters (Report) (motion), 6016.
- Supply (motion), 3121.
- Vote 5, 3672, 3712, 3746.
- Vote 16, 4493, 4499.
- Vote 18, 4512.
- Vote 20, 4585.
- Vote 21, 4645, 4726.
- Vote 29, 5316.
LIEBENBERG, Mr. J. L. V. (Heilbron)—
- Additional Estimates—
- Second Additional Estimates (Committee), 4126.
- Bills—
- Banking (2R.), 2276.
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 4244.
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (3R.), 4018.
- Electoral Quota Consolidation (2R.), 2409; (Committee), 4401, 4405, 4407.
- Income Tax (2R.), 5620.
- Industrial Development (Amendment) (2R.), 5285.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1755.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (3R.), 1108.
- Railways and Harbours Management (Amendment) (2R.), 2502.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 641.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 124, 125.
- Supply (motion), 3067.
- Vote 4, 3540.
- Vote 5, 3711.
- Vote 18, 4512.
- Vote 34, 5551.
LINDHORST, Mr. B. H. (Johannesburg, West) —
- Bills—
- Base Minerals (Amendment) (2R.), 5970; (Comittee), 6352.
- Rents (Report Stage), 5871.
- Unemployment Benefit (Amendment) (2R.), 1091.
- War Pensions (2R.), 5924.
- Supply (motion), 2968.
- Vote 29, 5109.
- War Pensions (motion), 1002.
LONG, Mr. B. K. (Cape Town, Gardens)—
- Bills—
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 4251.
- Diocesan College, Rondebosch (Private) (2R.), 2043.
- Electoral Quota Consolidation (2R.), 2405.
- Supply—
- Vote 31, 5452.
LOUBSER, Mr. S. M. (Malmesbury) —
- Additional Estimates (motion), 702.
- Second Additional Estimates (Committee), 4117, 4120.
- Bills—
- Base Minerals (Amendment) (Committee), 6363.
- Excise (2R.), 3422; (Committee), 5211.
- Finance (Committee), 6260.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (Committee), 5373.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (Committee), 4903, 4906, 4908.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1666.
- Farm Labour, Scarcity of (motion), 4225.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 1215.
- Industries, Development of (motion), 3795.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 2479.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5785, 5792, 5795, 5819.
- Supply—
- Vote 4, 3512.
- Vote 9, 4357.
- Vote 21, 4636.
- Vote 24, 4813, 4814.
- Vote 33, 5469.
- Vote 41, 6290.
- Vote 43, 6399.
- Vote 45, 6414.
- Taxation Proposals (Committee), 5027, 5040, 5049.
LOUW, Mr. E. H. (Beaufort West)—
- Additional Estimates (Committee), 734;
- Bills—
- Base Metals (Amendment) (2R.), 902.
- Base Minerals (Amendment) (2R.), 5931.
- Hire Purchase (2R.), 913; (Committee), 1157, 1262.
- Industrial Development (Amendment) (2R.), 5266; (Committee), 5396.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (2R.), 5245.
- Mineral Law (Amendment) (2R.), 1265.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2754; (Committee), 3432, 3443.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1483; (3R.), 1970.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (3R.), 1110.
- War Damage Insurance (Amendment) (2R.), 4911; (Committee), 5241.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6175.
- Communistic Activities in the Union (motion), 2052.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 113.
- Supply—
- Vote 4, 3483, 3493, 3522.
- Vote 26, 4944, 5064.
- Vote 29, 5333, 5413.
- Vote 33, 5478.
- Vote 41, 6116, 6120.
MADELEY, Hon. W. B. (Benoni) —
- [Minister of Labour and Minister of Social Welfare.]
- Additional Estimates (motion), 687.
- Bills—
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1601.
- Rents (2R.), 4108, 4132, 4175; (Committee), 4408, 4414, 4415, 4419, 4428, 4432, 4435, 4443, 4447, 4452, 4466, 4471, 4474, 4481, 4482, 5123, 5131, 5136,. 5142, 5150, 5167, 5486, 5492, 5502, 5507, 5514, 5763, 5766, 5769, 5772, 5778, 5781, 5783; (Report Stage), 5871; (3R.), 6007.
- Unemployment Benefit (Amendment) (2R.), 1048, 1100; (Committee), 1248, 1253, 1255, 1257, 1258, 1259.
- Wage (Amendment) (2R.), 4180, 4197.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 420.
- Supply—
- Vote 34, 5564, 5585.
- Vote 35, 5633, 5643.
MALAN, Dr. the Hon. D. F. (Piketberg)—
- Bills—
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2737.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1319; (3R.), 1933.
- Business of the House—
- Allotment of Time on Specified Business (motion), 27.
- Rents Bill (motion), 5745.
- Precedence of Government Business on Tuesdays (motion), 2339.
- Condolence—
- Late Mr. A. L. Badenhorst (motion), 19.
- Late Senator A. P. J. Fourie (motion), 21.
- Late Right Hon. F. S. Malan (motion), 8.
- Late Mr. O. R. Nel (motion), 10.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 33, 512.
- Supply (motion), 3007.
- Vote 4, 3461, 3477, 3577.
- Van der Walt, Johannes, Adjournment of the House on a definite matter of Urgent Public Importance (motion), 2551.
MARWICK, Mr. J. S. (Illovo) —
- Bills—
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (2R.), 3856.
- Death Duties (Amendment) (2R.), 5357.
- Industrial Development (Amendment) (2R.), 5282.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (3R.), 2375.
- Special Taxation (2R.), 6033.
- War Pensions (2R.), 5891; (Committee), 6158, 6163, 6165, 6170, 6173, 6182, 6186, 6190, 6195, 6217, 6224, 6229.
- Condolence—
- Late Mr. O. R. Nel (motion), 10.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 179.
- Supply (motion), 3053.
- Vote 7, 4311, 4325.
- Vote 20, 4587.
- Vote 29, 5310.
- Vote 31, 5434, 5437, 5443, 5450.
- Vote 45, 6411.
- War Pensions (motion), 964, 979.
MILES-CADMAN, Rev. C. F. M., O.B.E. (Durban, North) —
- Bills—
- Banking (2R.), 2297.
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (2R.), 2819.
- Death Duties (Amendment) (2R.), 5362.
- Diocesan College, Rondebosch (Private) (2R.), 2046.
- Hire Purchase (2R.), 938.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1544.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (2R.), 864.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 2002.
- Unemployment Benefit (Amendment) (2R.), 1092.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6167, 6179.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 498.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5797.
- Supply (motion), 3186.
- Vote 9, 4347.
- Vote 10, 4370.
- Vote 18, 4514.
- Vote 20, 4596.
- Vote 29, 5319.
- Vote 31, 5440.
MINES, MINISTER OF—
- See Stallard, Col. the Hon. C. F.
MINISTERS—
- See under names of respective Ministers.
MOLL, Dr. A. M. (Rondebosch)—
- Bills—
- Banking (2R.), 2297.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2771.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1573.
- Rents (Committee), 4437.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6167.
- Supply—
- Vote 4, 3542.
- Vote 5, 3681.
- Vote 33, 5470.
MOLTENO, Mr. D. B. (Cape, Western)—
- Bills—
- Appropriation (2R.), 6468.
- Base Minerals (Amendment) (2R.), 5972; (Committee), 6342, 6346, 6351, 6360, 6361, 6363.
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (Suspension of Business), 6496.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1606.
- Rents (Committee), 4410, 4421 4462, 5519, 5767.
- Unemployment Benefit (Amendment) (2R.), 1062; (Committee), 1247, 1250.
- War Pensions (2R.), 5909; (Committee), 6208, 6209, 6212, 6225, 6230.
- Communistic Activities in the Union (motion), 1808, 2070.
- Condolence—
- Late Rt. Hon. Sir James Rose-Innes (motion), 541.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 2008.
- Supply (motion), 2941.
- Vote 4, 3583.
- Vote 6, 3988.
- Vote 9, 4333.
- Vote 20, 4608.
- Vote 21, 4651.
- Vote 26, 4942.
- Vote 33, 5462.
- Vote 34, 5558, 5580.
- Vote 35, 5596, 5639.
- Vote 37, 5704.
- Vote 43, 6397.
- Railways and Harbours, Head 1, 6442.
- Taxation Proposals (motion), 5001.
- War Pensions (motion), 1009.
MUSHET, Mr. J. W. (Maitland) —
- Industries, Development of (motion), 3784.
- Supply (motion), 2945.
NATIVE AFFAIRS, MINISTER OF—
- See Reitz, Col. the Hon. D.
NAUDÉ, Mr. J. F. Tom (Pietersburg) —
- Bills—
- Appropriation (3R.), 6476.
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (2R.), 2814; (3R.), 4020.
- Mineral Law (Amendment) (Committee), 1419, 1421, 1422.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (Committee), 1024.
- Railways and Harbours Management (Amendment) (2R.), 2506.
- Business of the House—
- Allotment of time on specified business (motion), 29.
- Committee of Supply (motion), 4753.
- Allotment of time on specified business (motion), 29.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 325.
- S.C on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5834.
- Van der Walt, Johannes, Adjournment of the House on a definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance (motion), 2587.
NAUDÉ, Rev. S. W. (Potgietersrust)—
- Bills—
- Industrial Development (Amendment) (2R.), 5283.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (Committee), 5372, 5389.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2704.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1655.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 2015.
- Rents (Report Stage), 5870.
- Communistic Activities in the Union (motion), 1807, 2073.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 651.
- Health Services (motion), 2228.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 307.
- Social Security Code, Provision for (motion), 3350.
- Supply (motion), 3105.
- Vote 5, 3679.
- Vote 18, 4513.
- Vote 19, 4536.
- Vote 21, 4776.
- Vote 31, 5453.
- Vote 41, 6294.
- Van der Walt, Johannes, Adjournment of the House on a definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance (motion), 2595.
NEATE, Mr. C. (South Coast) —
- Additional Estimates (motion), 582.
- Bills—
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 4281.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1713.
- Republic:—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 487.
- Supply (motion), 3255.
- Vote 5, 3685.
- Vote 9, 4337.
- Vote 20, 4611.
- Vote 25, 4820.
OLIVIER, Mr. P. J. (Kuruman) —
- Bill—
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1726.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 375.
- Supply—
- Vote 4, 3500, 3618.
- Vote 6, 3984, 4086, 4093.
- Vote 26, 4954, 5066.
- Vote 29, 5334.
- Vote 37, 5720.
OOST, Mr. H. (Pretoria, District) —
- Bills—
- Appropriation (2R.), 6458.
- Base Metals (Amendment) (2R.), 904.
- Base Minerals (Amendment (2R.), 5957; (Committee), 6236, 6240, 6349.
- Electoral Quota Consolidation (2R.), 2401.
- Mineral Law (Amendment) (2R.), 1265.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2675; (3R.), 4027.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1539.
- Special Taxation (Committee), 6140.
- Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (Private), (2R.), 1637.
- War Pensions (2R.), 5919.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 814.
- Industries, Development of (motion), 3772, 3814.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 63, 69.
- Supply—
- Vote 7, 4304.
- Railways and Harbours, Head 1, 6440.
- Van der Walt, Johannes, Adjournment of the House on a definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance (motion), 2600.
PAYN, Mr. A. O. B. (Tembuland) —
- Bills—
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 4280.
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (2R.), 3864.
- Supply (motion), 3166.
- Vote 6, 3955.
PIETERSE, Maj. P. W. A. (Senekal)—
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 818.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 205.
- Supply (motion), 3163.
- Vote 4, 3625.
- Vote 6, 4076.
- Vote 9, 4347.
- Vote 18, 4520.
- Vote 21, 4781.
- Vote 34, 5557.
PIROW, Hon. O. (Gezina) —
- Additional Estimates—
- Second Additional Estimates (Committee), 4128.
- Bills—
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1462.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 1885; (3R.), 2347.
- Business of the House—
- Precedence of Government business on Tuesdays (motion), 2342.
- Communistic Activities in the Union (motion), 1780, 2091.
- Netherlands Subjects, Calling up for Military Service Overseas (Adjournment of the House on a Definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance) (motion), 4217, 4218.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 130.
- Supply (motion), 3100.
POCOCK, Mr. P. V. (Pretoria, Central) —
- Bills—
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (2R.), 3823.
- Income Tax (2R.), 5620.
- Industrial Development (Amendment) (2R.), 5270; (Committee), 5394.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (2R.), 856.
- Railways and Harbours Management (Amendment) (2R.), 2497.
- War Pensions (2R.), 5899; (Committee), 6162, 6230.
- Industries, Development of (motion), 3796.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 302.
- Supply—
- Vote 4, 3519.
- Vote 21, 4700.
- Taxation Proposals (motion), 4980.
PORTFOLIO, MINISTER WITHOUT—
- See Van der Byl, Maj. the Hon. P. V. G.
POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS, MINISTER OF—
- See Clarkson, Senator the hon. C. F.
PRIME MINISTER—
- See Smuts, Gen. the Rt. Hon. J. C.
PUBLIC HEALTH, MINISTER OF—
- See Lawrence, Hon. H. G.
PUBLIC WORKS, MINISTER OF—
- See Clarkson, Senator the Hon. C. F.
QUINLAN, Mr. S. C. (Germiston, North) —
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 132.
RAILWAYS AND HARBOURS, MINISTER OF—
- See Sturrock, Hon. F. C.
REITZ, Col. the Hon. D. (Barberton) —
- [Minister of Native Affairs.]
- Bill—
- Native Administration (Amendment) (2R.), 6381; (Committee), 6382.
- Supply—
- Vote 6, 3932, 3970, 4081, 4091, 4098.
REITZ, Mrs. L. A. B. (Parktown)—
- Bills—
- Hire Purchase (2R.), 1034; (Committee), 1169.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1743.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6186, 6189, 6191, 6202, 6221, 6226, 6228.
- Supply—
- Vote 29, 5171.
- Vote 34, 5578.
- Vote 35, 5599.
ROBERTSON, Mr. R. B. (Newcastle)—
- Bill—
- Rents (2R.), 4172.
- Supply (motion), 2971.
- Vote 21, 4636.
ROOD, Lt.-Col. K. (Vereeniging)—
- Additional Estimates (Committee), 724.
- Bills—
- Hire Purchase (2R.), 938.
- Industrial Development (Amendment) (2R.), 5286.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (2R.), 5254, 5389.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (2R.), 768.
- Rents (2R.), 4134.
- Industries, Development of (motion), 3809.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 2475.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 253, 286.
- Supply (motion), 3137.
- Vote 4, 3532.
- Vote 5, 3678, 3708.
- Vote 6, 4007.
- Vote 36, 5662.
ROOTH, Mr. E. A. (Zoutpansberg)—
- Supply—
- Vote 6, 4077.
SAUER, Mr. P. O. (Humansdorp)—
- Additional Estimates (motion), 550, 574; (Committee), 718, 741.
- Bills—
- Diocesan College, Rondebosch (Private) (2R.), 2045.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (Committee), 4829.
- Business of the House—
- Precedence of Government Business on Fridays (motion), 3359.
- Allotment of time on specified business: Rents Bill (motion), 5749.
- Supply—
- Vote 1, 3394, 3397, 3399, 3401.
- Vote 2, 3406.
- Vote 3, 3410.
- Vote 4, 3518, 3534.
- Vote 6, 3935.
- Vote 7, 4299.
- Vote 10, 4360, 4362.
- Vote 11, 4384.
- Vote 17, 4502.
- Vote 18, 4528.
- Vote 26, 4921, 4927, 5060.
- Taxation Proposals (Committee), 5037.
SCHOEMAN, Mr. B. J. (Fordsburg) —
- Additional Estimates (motion), 684.
- Bills—
- Messina-Limpopo Railway Supplementary Agreement) (2R.), 5116.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (2R.), 1288.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1593.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 1931, 1981.
- Rents (Committee), 4408, 4413, 4415, 4422, 4427, 4432, 4440, 4443, 4447, 4460, 4469, 4473, 4475, 4481, 5119, 5126 5131, 5132, 5135 5147, 5162, 5485, 5487, 5493, 5499, 5507, 5512, 5518, 5761, 5770, 5773, 5777, 5779, 5782; (Report Stage), 5855; (3R.), 5991.
- Unemployment Benefit (Amendment) (2R.), 1053; (Committee), 1246, 1251, 1254, 1257, 1258, 1259, 1260.
- Wage (Amendment) (2R.), 4182.
- Business of the House—
- Allotment of time on Specified Business.
- Rents Bill (motion), 5746.
- Social Security Code, Provision for (motion), 3321.
- Supply—
- Vote 6, 4092.
- Vote 26, 4964.
- Vote 29, 5167, 5403.
- Vote 33, 5481.
- Vote 34, 5528.
- Vote 36, 5682.
- Taxation Proposals (motion), 4985.
SCHOEMAN, Mr. N. J. (Lydenburg)—
- Bills—
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2782.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1862.
- Industries, Development of (motion), 3799.
- Oudstryders, Provision for (motion), 1829.
- Supply (motion), 3171.
- Vote 36, 5675.
SERFONTEIN, Mr. J. J. (Boshof) —
- Bills—
- Electoral Quota Consolidation (2R.), 2423.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (2R.), 5257.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2761; (3R.), 4029.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (2R.), 875; (Committee), 1016; (3R.), 1122.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 2133; (3R.), 2368.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 656.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 442.
- Supply—
- Vote 26, 4950.
- Vote 29, 5106, 5185, 5290.
- Van der Walt, Johannes, Adjournment of the House on a definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance (motion), 2577.
- War Pensions (motion), 988.
SHEARER, Dr. V. L. (Durban, Point) —
- Bill—
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 2849; (Suspension of Proceedings), 6492, 6500.
- Supply—
- Vote 29, 5183.
- Vote 33, 5466.
SMUTS, Gen. the Right Hon. J. C., P.C., C.H., K.C., D.T.D. (Standerton)—
- [Prime Minister, Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Defence.]
- Bill—
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1694.
- Business of the House—
- Allotment of time on Specified Business (motion), 25, 30.
- Committee of Supply (motion), 4746, 4753.
- Part Appropriation Bill (motion), 1832.
- Rents Bill (motion), 5742, 5757.
- Automatic Adjournment at 11 o’clock p.m. (motion), 6375, 6376.
- Easter Adjournment (motion), 4114, 4115.
- Evening Sittings and Precedence of Government Business (motion), 23.
- Friday Evening Sittings (motion), 5482, 5483.
- Morning Sittings (motion), 4397, 4398.
- Precedence of Government Business on Fridays (motion), 3357, 3361.
- Precedence of Government Business on Tuesdays (motion), 2338, 2342.
- Allotment of time on Specified Business (motion), 25, 30.
- Condolence—
- Late Mr. A. L. Badenhorst (motion), 19.
- Late Senator A. P. J. Fourie (motion), 21.
- Late Right Hon. F. S. Malan (motion), 7.
- Late Mr. O. R. Nel (motion), 9.
- Late Rt. Hon. Sir James RoseInnes (motion), 538.
- Farm Labour, Scarcity of (motion), 4229.
- Netherlands Subjects, Calling up for Military Service Overseas (Adjournment of the House on a Definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance (motion), 4216, 4217, 4218.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 50.
- Social Security Code, Provision for (motion), 3316.
- Supply (motion), 3019.
- Vote 4, 3559, 3646.
- Vote 5, 3724, 3747.
SOCIAL WELFARE, MINISTER OF—
- See Madeley, Hon. W. B.
SOLOMON, Mrs. B. (Jeppe) —
- Bills—
- Hire Purchase (Committee), 1180.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (2R.), 1279; Committee), 2167, 2169, 2172, 2175, 4833, 4838, 4839, 4848.
- Rents (Committee) 4473.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6168, 6192, 6203, 6227.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 2470.
- Supply (motion), 2975.
- Vote 9, 4328.
- Vote 21, 4648.
- Vote 26, 4956.
- Vote 41, 6279.
SOLOMON, Mr. V. G. F. (Fort Beaufort) —
- Bill—
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 2106.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 1217.
SONNENBERG, Mr. M. (South Peninsula) —
- Additional Estimates (motion), 681.
- Bill—
- Special Taxation (2R.), 6029.
- Industries, Development of (motion), 3789.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 2461.
- Supply—
- Vote 20, 4582.
- Vote 21, 4766.
SPEAKER AND DEPUTY-SPEAKER (Rulings and Observations by) —
- Acts of Parliament (including Constitution), reflections may not be made on, 1509, 1519, 1742, 3195.
- Additional Estimates, motion to go into Committee on—
- Discussion confined to matters in the Estimates, 546, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 585, 674, 683, 686.
- Policy, matters of general, may not be discussed on 551, 674.
- Adjournment—
- Of debate—
- Discussion confined to question of, 1645, 1808.
- Member who has proposed or seconded amendment cannot move, 1807.
- On definite matter of urgent public importance—
- May not be moved, if matter may be discussed on Order of the Day immediately following, 3096.
- Of debate—
- Allotment of time (see “Business of the House”).
- Amendments—
- May not be seconded by member who has previously spoken to main question, 1226.
- Member having moved or seconded, precluded from moving adjournment of debate, 1807.
- Member speaking to, after having spoken to main question, is confined to, 1229.
- To Bills (see “Bills”).
- Anticipation (see “Debate”).
- Appeal from ruling of Chairman of Committees—
- As to criticism of conduct of Governor-General (3391-3392), 3393.
- Bills—
- Amendments—
- On report stage—
- Notice required, unless moved as unopposed motion or to amendments already proproposed, 3923.
- When time allotted for Report stage has expired, only amendments put are those moved by Minister, 5873.
- On report stage—
- Consolidating or clarifying existing laws, procedure to be followed in connection with, 2657.
- Details of, should be discussed in Committee of Whole House, 4916.
- Instruction to Committee of Whole House on—
- May not be moved, if foreign to subject matter of Bill as read a second time, 3007.
- Part Appropriation—
- Scope of debate on motion for Second Reading of, 1518.
- Private—
- Duty of House itself to safeguard interests affected by, 12.
- Motion for suspension of proceedings on, discussion confined to, 6493.
- Report stage (see “Amendments” above).
- Amendments—
- Business of the House—
- General motion relating to motions for allotment of time for, discussion confined to, 30.
- Motions alloting time for, discussion confined to, 4752, 4753.
- Motion relating to, discussion confined to, 6376.
- Closure Motion—
- Not accepted, 4280.
- Consolidating Bills (see “Bills”).
- Constitution of Union, reflection may not be made on, 1509, 1519, 1742, 3195.
- Debate—
- Adjournment of (see “Adjournment”).
- Anticipation of matter on Order Paper not in order, 572, 573, 585, 646, 648, 679, 680, 704, 881, 1216, 1217, 1664, 1665.
- Discussion irregular—
- Upon merits of Bill, on motion for suspension of proceedings, 6493.
- Governor-General, criticism of conduct of, not in Order, 3393.
- Interruption not in order, 148, 367, 1333, 1478, 1537, 1942, 2689, 2797.
- Language of speech—
- Must be continued by member in that in which he commenced, 187.
- Newspapers—
- Extracts from, referring to debates of current session may not be read during, 1685, 4996.
- Order in
- Member may not be referred to by name, 249.
- Member may not converse aloud, 967.
- Member may not read his speech, 966.
- Member may not say that another member has abused the privileges of the House, 1458.
- Member must address the Chair, 315, 374.
- Previous of same session, or on matter already decided by House, may not be discussed, 2085, 2776.
- Quotations of comments on the debate from a newspaper or document not allowed, 3283, 4020.
- Reflection or accusations may not be made (see “Unparliamentary language” below).
- Relevancy in, 104, 234, 419, 652, 854, 865, 994, 995, 1133, 1140, 1143, 1145, 1222, 1399, 1415, 1505, 1687, 1717, 1741, 1746, 1749, 1789, 2020, 2067, 2072, 2077, 2078, 2081, 2446, 2447, 2511, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2595, 2596, 2700, 2713, 2721, 2722, 2765, 2770, 2775, 2776, 2895, 4014, 4176, 4259, 4275, 4276, 4277, 4278, 4487, 5277, 5355, 5921, 6016, 6017, 6026, 6476.
- (See also “Discussion confined to” under “Additional Estimates”, “Adjournment”, “Bills” and “Business of the House”).
- Repetition of arguments previously used in, not in order, 1680, 1687, 1746, 2581.
- Unparliamentary language—
- Expressions ruled out of order (*and ordered to be withdrawn)—
- *“Such a motion in war time is, in my judgment, treasonable and traitorous, 182; “God is now calling her (England) to account ‘God will laugh at your destruction’,” 315; *“It is a lie”, 323; “Let the British Empire fall, even if it falls to pieces”, 360; *“The Leader of the Opposition … is not honest in any of his activities or efforts”, 1473; *“Dingaan was a gentleman in comparison with the Leader of the Opposition. Dingaan never betrayed his people”, 1478; *“The hon. member who betrayed him (Gen. Hertzog), 3108; * … “it appears that the Minister is only concerned with one matter, and that is the material advantage of Walter Madeley”, 5993; * “I can ignore the remarks of the other hon. members who deliberately misrepresent”, 6010. *“… the letter … is one of the most disgraceful that could have been written by a member of our Parliamentary institution”, 6499.
- Personal remarks should not be made, 833, 1122, 1477, 1749, 1762, 1824, 2666, 3075, 3799, 5868.
- Reflections or accusations may not be made on or against—
- Acts of Parliament (including Act of Union), 691, 1509, 1519, 1742, 3195.
- Crown, 2721.
- Governor-General, 3393.
- Members, 230, 505, 2574, 3360, 4029 4044, 4179, 5750, 5782, 6487.
- Parliament, 332.
- Expressions ruled out of order (*and ordered to be withdrawn)—
- Dilatory motions (see “Motions”).
- Documents (see “Papers”).
- Governor-General, criticism of conduct of, not in order, 3393.
- Instruction (see “Bills”).
- Interruption (see “Debate”).
- Member (s)—
- Ordered to apologise, 3108.
- Reflections or accusations may not be made on or against (see “Unparliamentary language” under “Debate”).
- Word of, must be accepted in debates, 2788.
- See also “Order in” under “Debate”.
- Motions—
- For adjournment (see “Adjournment”).
- By private member superseded by Government motion having greater legislative effect, 3371.
- Newspapers—
- Extracts from, referring to debates of current session, may not be read during debate, 1685, 4996.
- Papers—
- May only be laid upon Table by a Minister, 1341.
- Presiding Officer—
- Ruling of, may not be evaded or commented upon, 3108.
- Questions—
- Supplementary—
- May not be asked when arising out of reply to question asked with leave of House, 4291.
- Must arise out of reply, 14.
- Should be placed on Order Paper in absence of responsible Minister, 2551.
- Unusual to read, 2444.
- Supplementary—
- Reflections or accusations (see “Debate”).
- Relevancy (see “Debate”).
- Repetition (see “Debate”).
- South Africa Act, reflection may not be made on, 1509, 1519,. 1742.
- Unparliamentary language (see “Debate”).
- Votes and Proceedings—
- Objection to phraseology in should be made at time when used or notice of motion should be given, 5992.
STALLARD, Col. the Hon. C. F., K.C., D.S.O., M.C.—
- [Minister of Mines. ]
- Bills—
- Base Metals (Amendment) (2R.), 893.
- Base Minerals (Amendment) (2R.), 5841 5975; (Committee), 6233, 6236, 6243, 6338, 6340, 6344, 6345, 6348, 6350, 6352, 6353, 6358, 6360, 6361, 6363.
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 4245.
- Mineral Law (Amendment) (2R.), 1263; (Committee), 1418, 1420, 1421, 1422, 1424, 1425; (Report Stage), 1515.
- Natural Oil (2R.), 6364, 6387; (Committee), 6391, 6392, 6393.
- Condolence—
- Late Rt. Hon. Sir James Rose-Innes (motion), 540.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 105.
- Supply (motion), 3210.
- Vote 36, 5662, 5677.
STEENKAMP, Dr. W. P. (Calvinia) —
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 183.
- Supply—
- Vote 37, 6074.
- Vote 40, 6106.
STEYN, Dr. C. F., K.C. (Bloemfontein, City) —
- [Minister of Justice.]
- Additional Estimates (Committee), 750.
- Second Additional Estimates (Committee), 4126, 4128.
- Bills—
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (2R.), 2803, 3866; (Report Stage), 3921; (3R.), 4023.
- Companies (Amendment) (2R.), 2161; (Committee), 2250, 2251, 2252.
- Patents (Further Amendment) (2R.), 5840.
- Stock Theft (Amendment) (2R.), 2331, 2336.
- Supply (motion), 3113.
- Vote 41, 6310.
- Vote 42, 6397.
- Vote 43, 6399, 6401, 6405.
- Vote 44, 6406.
- Vote 45, 6420.
- Van der Walt, Johannes, Adjournment of House on a definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance (motion), 2569, 2587.
STEYN, Mr. G. P. (Willowmore) —
- Bills—
- Hire Purchase (2R.), 927.
- Land Bank (Amendment) (2R.), 2329.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 841.
- Supply—
- Vote 26, 4967.
STEYTLER, Mr. L. J. (Kimberley, District) —
- Bills—
- Banking (2R.), 2272.
- Land Bank (Amendment) (2R.), 2327.
- Part Appropriation (3R.), 1952.
- Rents (Report Stage), 5868.
- Stock Theft (Amendment) (2R.), 2333.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 612.
- Oudstryders, Provision for (motion), 1824.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 93.
- Supply—
- Vote 4, 3481, 3594.
- Vote 5, 3717.
- Vote 36, 5674.
- Van der Walt, Johannes, Adjournment of the House on a definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance (motion), 2582.
STRAUSS, Mr. E. R. (Harrismith) —
- Bills—
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (3R.), 4037.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (3R), 1144.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 805.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 479.
- Supply—
- Vote 4, 3599.
- Vote 6, 4095.
- Vote 21, 4791.
STRAUSS, Mr. J. G. N. (Germiston) —
- Bills—
- Hire Purchase (Committee), 1175, 1184, 1189, 1198, 1242.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1662.
- Supply—
- Vote 6, 3997.
- Vote 37, 6077.
STRYDOM, Capt. G. H. F. (Aliwal) —
- Additional Estimates (motion), 571.
- Second Additional Estimates (Committee), 4118, 4121, 4130.
- Bills—
- Appropriation (3R.), 6473.
- Excise (Report Stage), 5603.
- Finance (Committee), 6252.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendments), (Committee), 5385.
- War Pensions (2R.), 5890.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 1372.
- Oudstryders, Provision for (motion), 1817.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 508.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5797, 5801.
- Supply (motion), 3196.
- Vote 4, 3620.
- Vote 5, 3666.
- Vote 9, 4357, 4358.
- Vote 20, 4607.
- Vote 21, 4688, 4697.
- Vote 29, 5291.
- Vote 41, 6278.
STRYDOM, Mr. J. G. (Waterberg) —
- Bills—
- Electoral Quota Consolidation (2R.), 2400.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (2R.), 5250; (Committee), 5369, 5381.
- Land Bank (Amendment) (2R.), 2321; (Committee), 2428.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (Committee), 2176, 2178.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2668.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (Committee), 1022.
- Railways and Harbours Management (Amendment) (2R.), 2508.
- Special Taxation (2R.), 6026; (Committee), 6144.
- Communistic Activities in the Union (motion), 2081.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 394; (Personal explanation), 406.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5811.
- Supply (motion), 3026.
- Vote 9, 4335.
- Vote 10, 4361.
- Vote 18, 4504.
- Vote 20, 4575, 4580.
- Vote 21, 4631.
- Vote 29, 5311.
- Van der Walt, Johannes, Adjournment of the House on a definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance (motion), 2564.
STURROCK, Hon. F. C. (Turffontein) —
- [Minister of Railways and Harbours.]
- Additional Estimates (Railways and Harbours) (motion), 2344.
- Bills—
- Finance (2R.), 6249.
- Hire Purchase (2R.), 906, 1043; (Committee), 1157, 1158, 1159, 1160, 1162, 1163, 1165, 1168, 1172, 1174, 1179, 1183, 1184, 1186, 1188, 1193, 1195, 1196, 1198, 1235, 1239, 1240, 1244, 1245, 1261, 1262.
- Messina-Limpopo Railway (Supplementary Agreement) (2R.), 5114, 5116; (Committee), 5118.
- Railways and Harbours Appropriation (2R.), 6489; (3R.), 6491.
- Railways and Harbours Management (Amendment) (2R.), 2491, 2511.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 1885, 2140; (3R.), 2389.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5829, 5830.
- Supply (motion), 2722, 3381.
- Vote 2, 3408.
- Railways and Harbours, Head 1, 6433, 6450.
STUTTAFORD, Hon. R. (Claremont) —
- [Minister of Commerce and Industries.]
- Additional Estimates (motion), 553, 563; (Committee), 730, 736, 737.
- Bills—
- Industrial Development (Amendment) (2R.), 5265, 5287; (Committee), 5395, 5397, 5399, 5402.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (2R.), 5242, 5260; (Committee), 5370, 5380; (Report Stage), 5526; (3R.), 5633.
- Citrus Boxwood, Suspension of Preference under Agreement with Canada (motion), 6380.
- Crawfish, Suspension of Preference under Agreement with United Kingdom (motion), 6379.
- Fresh Hake, Suspension of Preference under Agreement with United Kingdom (motion), 6379.
- Newfoundland, Prolongation of Preliminary Commercial Agreement with (motion), 6380.
- Supply—
- Vote 20, 4545, 4567, 4575, 4600.
SWART, Mr. A. P. (Lichtenburg) —
- Bills—
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (Committee), 5374.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2711.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 2472.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5800.
- Supply (motion), 3265.
- Vote 36, 5654.
SWART, Mr. C. R. (Winburg) —
- Bills—
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (2R.), 2805; (3R.), 4017.
- Death Duties (Amendment) (2R.), 5352.
- Electoral Quota Consolidation (Reference to S.C.), 2659.
- Finance (2R.), 6250.
- Hire Purchase (2R.), 1040; (Committee), 1193.
- Incorporated Law Society of the Orange Free State Further Amendment (Private) (2R.), 2040.
- Land Bank (Amendment) (2R.), 2326.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (Committee), 4199, 4828, 4905.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (Committee), 3424, 3441, 3868, 3870, 3874, 3899, 3905; (Report Stage), 3926; (3R.), 4035.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1704.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (2R.), 755; (Committee), 1015, 1019.
- Railways and Harbours Management (Amendment) (2R.), 2494.
- Rents (Committee), 5140, 5154.
- Stock Theft (Amendment) (2R.), 2331, 2336.
- Business of the House—
- Allotment of Time on Specified Business:
- Committee of Supply (motion), 4750.
- Easter Adjournment (motion), 4115.
- Friday Evening Sittings (motion), 5483.
- Precedence of Government Business on Fridays (motion), 3360.
- Allotment of Time on Specified Business:
- Condolence—
- Late Rt. Hon. Sir James Rose-Innes (motion), 540.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 654.
- Industries, Development of (motion), 3791.
- Supply—
- Vote 2, 3402.
- Vote 4, 3529, 3628, 3637.
- Vote 5, 3715.
- Vote 26, 5069.
- Vote 29, 5101, 5177, 5415.
- Vote 41, 6107, 6298, 6327.
- Van der Walt, Johannes, Adjournment of the House on a definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance (motion), 2573.
- War Pensions (motion), 995.
TOTHILL, Mr. H. A. (Bezuidenhout)—
- Bill—
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1758.
- Supply—
- Vote 45, 6407.
TROLLIP, Mr. A. E. (Brakpan) —
- Bills—
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 2862.
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (2R.), 2808; (3R.), 4014.
- Death Duties (Amendment) (2R.), 5354.
- Electoral Quota Consolidation (Committee), 4404.
- Hire Purchase (2R.), 920; (Committee), 1169, 1174, 1187, 1234, 1244.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (Committee), 2168, 2171, 2172, 2173.
- Rents (Committee), 5500.
- Special Taxation (2R.), 6035.
VAN COLLER, Mr. C. M. (Queenstown) —
- Bills—
- Excise (2R.), 3421; (Committee), 5204.
- Hire Purchase (2R.), 1027.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (2R.), 1286.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (Committee), 1014.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 1924.
- Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (Private) (2R.), 2844.
- Health Services (motion), 2208.
- Supply (motion), 2987.
- Vote 6, 3942.
- Vote 21, 4695.
VAN DEN BERG, Mr. C. J. (Bethal) —
- Bills—
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2749.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1738.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 428.
- Supply (motion), 3192, 3195.
VAN DEN BERG, Mr. M. J. (Krugersdorp) —
- Bills—
- Banking (2R.), 2282.
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (2R.), 3857.
- Hire Purchase (2R.), 945.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (3R.), 4045.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1493; (3R.), 1962.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (2R.), 771.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 2115.
- Rents (Committee), 4456.
- Unemployment Benefit (Amendment) (2R.), 1076.
- Oudstryders, Provision for (motion), 1815.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 207.
- Social Security Code, Provision for (motion), 3297.
- Supply (motion), 3037.
- Vote 4, 3495, 3590.
- Vote 9, 4330.
- Vote 21, 4630.
- Taxation Proposals (Committee), 5035, 5038.
VAN DER BYL, Maj. P. V. G., M.C. (Bredasdorp)—
- [Minister without Portfolio.]
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 315.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5789.
- Supply (motion), 3241.
VAN DER MERWE, Mr. II. (Potchefstroom)—
- Bills—
- Finance (Committee), 6269.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) Committee), 5384.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1341.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (3R.), 1119.
- Special Taxation (Committee), 6148.
- Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (Private) (2R.), 1640.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 2488.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 363.
- Supply—
- Vote 4, 3546.
- Vote 5, 3703.
- Vote 21, 4691.
- Vote 40, 6091.
- Vote 41, 6287, 6329.
VAN DER MERWE, Mr. R. A. T. (Behtlehem) —
- Bills—
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (Date for 2R.), 2490.
- Hire Purchase (2R.), 947, 1024; (Committee), 1173, 1180, 1183, 1188, 1190, 1197.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2720; (Committee), 3435, 3869.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1614, 1646.
- Railways and Harbours Management (Amendment) (2R.), 2510.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 172.
- Supply (motion), 3280.
- Vote 4, 3551, 3612, 3641.
- Vote 6, 3995.
- Taxation Proposals (Committee), 5026.
VAN NIEROP, Dr. P. J. (Mossel Bay) —
- Additional Estimates (Committee), 750.
- Bills—
- City of Durban Savings and Housing Department (Private) (2R.), 2894.
- Hire Purchase (Committee), 1241.
- Natural Oil (2R.), 6366, 6383.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (Committee), 1016.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 2122.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6172, 6193, 6213.
- Business of the House—
- Automatic Adjournment at 11 o’clock p.m. (motion), 6375.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2671; (Committee), 3429, 3871; (3R.), 4052.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5788, 5792, 5796, 5798, 5800, 5804, 5807, 5816, 5820, 5827.
- Supply—
- Vote 1, 3395.
- Vote 2, 3404, 3408.
- Vote 4, 3513.
- Vote 6, 3967.
- Vote 9, 4343.
- Vote 11, 4387.
- Vote 18, 4531.
- Vote 26, 4916, 4921, 5071.
- Vote 29, 5330, 5420.
- Vote 41, 6288, 6331.
- Vote 44, 6405.
- Vote 45, 6409, 6416.
- Railways and Harbours, Head 1, 6426, 6447.
- Van der Walt, Johannes, Adjournment of House on a definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance (motion), 2590.
- War Pensions (motion), 1011.
Van ZYL, Mr. J. J. M. (Ceres) —
- Additional Estimates (Committee), 749.
- Bills—
- Appropriation (2R.), 6467.
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (3R.), 4022.
- Excise (2R.), 3419; (Committee), 5207, 5210, 5216; (Report Stage), 5604; (3R.), 5609.
- Finance (Committee), 6271, 6277.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (2R.), 5255.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (2R.), 1285.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2720.
- Public Health Act (Amendment) (2R.), 2315.
- Railways and Harbours Management (Amendment) (2R.), 2505.
- Rents (Committee), 5158.
- Special Taxation (2R.), 6030.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6206.
- Farm Mortgage Interest Act, Extension of Operation (motion), 1442.
- S.C. on Irrigation Matters (Report) (Committee), 6011, 6015; (motion), 6017.
- Supply—
- Vote 6, 4083.
- Vote 9, 4338.
- Vote 29, 5426.
- Vote 34, 5577.
- Vote 40, 6089.
- Vote 41, 6303.
- Railways and Harbours, Head 1, 6444.
VENTER, Mr. J. A. P. (Wonderboom) —
- Bills—
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 2101.
- Rents (2R.), 4164; (Report Stage), 5865.
- Special Taxation (2R.), 6036; (Committee), 6142.
- Unemployment Benefit (Amendment) (2R.), 1073.
- Industries, Development of (motion), 3801.
- Supply (motion), 3261.
- Vote 6, 4071.
- Vote 33, 5468.
- Vote 34, 5538.
- Vote 35, 5637.
- Vote 36, 5660.
VERSTER, Mr. J. D. H., D.T.D., M.C. (Zwartruggens)—
- Bills—
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment), 2R.), 2697.
- Special Taxation (Committee), 6148.
- War Pensions (2R.), 5925.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5806.
- Supply (motion), 3252.
- Vote 4, 3627.
- Vote 21, 4694.
- Vote 41, 6328.
VILJOEN, Mr. D. T. du P. (Victoria West) —
- Additional Estimates (Committee), 745.
- Second Additional Estimates (Committee), 4123.
- Bills—
- Base Minerals (Amendment) (Committee), 6244.
- Finance (Committee), 6253, 6275.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1549.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (2R.), 879; (3R.), 1140.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 1913.
- Rents (Committee), 4419, 5141; (Report Stage), 5861; (3R.), 6005.
- Special Taxation (Committee), 6147, 6149, 6154.
- Farm Mortgage Interest Act, Extension of Operation (motion), 1438.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 619.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 156.
- Supply (motion), 3085—
- Vote 4, 3543, 3643.
- Vote 5, 3687.
- Vote 6, 3962, 4068.
- Vote 9, 4349.
- Vote 10, 4363, 4382.
- Vote 21, 4802.
- Vote 25, 4822.
- Vote 26, 4958.
- Vote 29, 5086.
- Vote 41, 6304.
- Taxation Proposals (motion), 4975; Committee), 5030, 5035, 5042, 5051, 5053.
VILJOEN, Mr. J. H. (Hoopstad) —
- Bills—
- Death Duties (Amendment) (2R.), 5358.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (2R.), 5253.
- Mineral Law (Amendment) (2R.), 1266; (Committee), 1425.
- Railways and Harbours Management (Amendment) (2R.), 2498.
- Special Taxation (2R.), 6032.
- Business of the House—
- Allotment of Time on Specified Business (motion), 28.
- Committee of Supply (motion), 4751.
- Allotment of Time on Specified Business (motion), 28.
- Condolence—
- Late Rt. Hon. Sir James Rose-Innes (motion), 540.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 660.
- Industries, Development of (motion), 3780.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 294.
- Supply (motion), 2934
- Vote 5, 3669.
- Vote 21, 4763.
- Vote 26, 4963.
- Vote 29, 5175.
- Vote 37, 5697.
- Vote 41, 6119.
- Taxation Proposals (motion), 4901.
VOSLOO, Mr. L. J. (Somerset East)—
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 811.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 99.
- Supply—
- Vote 5, 3704.
- Vote 18, 4515.
WALLACH, Mr. I. (Pretoria West) —
- Bill—
- Base Minerals (Amendment) (2R.), 5947.
- Supply (motion), 3083.
WARES, Col. A. P. J., V.D. (Port Elizabeth, Central) —
- Bills—
- Rents (Committee), 5145.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5832.
- Supply—
- Vote 29, 5329.
- Vote 45, 6415.
WARREN, Mr. C. M. (Kingwilliamstown) —
- Supply (motion), 3204.
- Vote 6, 4002.
WARREN, Mr. S. E. (Swellendam) —
- Additional Estimates (motion), 691; (Committee), 712, 714, 740, 744, 747, 748, 749.
- Second Additional Estimates (Committee), 4121, 4125.
- Bills—
- Banking (2R.), 2265; (Committee), 6042, 6043,; (3R.), 6127.
- Base Minerals (Amendment) (2R.), 5949; (Committee), 6231, 6233, 6237, 6240, 6339, 6341, 6344, 6347, 6348, 6349, 6353, 6355, 6358.
- Civil Imprisonment Restriction (2R.), 3828.
- Companies (Amendment) (2R.), 2162; (Committee), 2250.
- Excise (2R.), 3414; (Committee), 5200, 5202, 5204, 5212, 5215, 5216, 5218, 5222, 5235, 5237; (Report Stage), 5607.
- Hire Purchase (2R.), 942; (Committee), 1159, 1160, 1161, 1163, 1164, 1165, 1171, 1173, 1176, 1182, 1184, 1185, 1186, 1187, 1192, 1194, 1237, 1243.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (Committee), 5370, 5387; (3R.), 5631.
- Messina-Limpopo Railway (Supplementary Agreement) (Committee), 5117.
- Motor Vehicle Insurance (2R.), 1299; (Committee), 2164, 2165, 2167, 2168, 2170, 2171, 2178, 2179, 2180, 2181, 4846, 4849, 4907, 4909; (Report Stage), 5197.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1759.
- Provincial Councils Continuance (2R.), 869.
- Railways and Harbours Management (Amendment) (2R.), 2500.
- Railways and Harbours Part Appropriation (2R.), 2006.
- Rents (2R.), 4146; (Committee), 4411, 4417, 4425, 4435, 4443, 4449, 4455, 4464, 4472, 4475, 4483, 5121, 5128, 5134, 5139, 5155, 5486, 5490, 5504, 5509, 5515, 5519, 5759, 5763, 5765, 5768, 5771, 5773, 5778, 5780; (Report Stage), 5858; (3R.), 5995.
- War Damage Insurance (Amendment) (2R.), 4912.
- War Pensions (Committee), 6212.
- Business of the House—
- Allotment of time on Specified Business:
- Rents Bill (motion), 5752.
- Allotment of time on Specified Business:
- Irrigation Commission, Report of (Reference to S.C. on Irrigation Matters), 6020.
- Price of Farm Products (motion), 1402.
- Supply (motion), 3231.
- Vote 2, 3403, 3407.
- Vote 5, 3699.
- Vote 6, 4004.
- Vote 9, 4331.
- Vote 10, 4371.
- Vote 14, 4389.
- Vote 15, 4391.
- Vote 16, 4498, 4501.
- Vote 21, 4666, 4809.
- Vote 26, 4961.
- Vote 31, 5455.
- Vote 35, 5637.
- Vote 37, 5684.
- Taxation Proposals (motion), 4902, 4972; (Committee), 5029, 5049.
WENTZEL, Mr. J. J. (Christiana) —
- Bills—
- Base Metals (Amendment) (2R.), 905.
- Base Minerals (Amendment) (2R.), 5960.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (Committee), 5378.
- Mineral Law (Amendment) (Committee), 1417, 1418, 1423, 1425.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2716; (Committee), 3881.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 658.
- Supply—
- Vote 16, 4498.
- Vote 21, 4641, 4661, 4805.
- Vote 29, 5100.
- Vote 35, 5601.
- Vote 36, 5645, 5680.
- Vote 40, 6092.
WERTH, Mr. A. J. (George) —
- Additional Estimates (motion), 545, 554; (Committee), 714, 716, 725, 729.
- Bills—
- Banking (2R.), 1883, 2253.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2538, 2660; (Committee), 3868; (3R.), 4024.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1578.
- Rents (Committee), 5157.
- S.C. on Public Accounts (First Report), 1415.
- Supply (motion), 2897.
- Vote 7, 4291, 4301, 4310.
- Vote 25, 4815, 4817.
- Vote 34, 5553.
- Taxation Proposals (motion), 4881; (Committee), 5017, 5020, 5024, 5033, 5041.
- Leave to Committee of Ways and Means to Report forthwith (motion), 4971.
WILKENS, Col. Jacob, D.S.O. (Ventersdorp)—
- Additional Estimates (motion), 583.
- Bills—
- Finance (Committee), 6252, 6271.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (Committee), 5391.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1771.
- War Pensions (2R.), 5901.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5799, 5824, 5825.
- Supply (motion), 3144.
- Vote 4, 3613, 3649.
- Vote 5, 3657, 3741.
- Vote 9, 4343, 4351, 4354.
- Vote 10, 4375.
- Vote 20, 4549, 4556, 4598.
- Vote 21, 4658, 4741.
- Vote 25, 4820.
- Vote 29, 5327, 5337.
WILKENS, Mr. Jan (Klersksdorp)—
- Bills—
- Finance (Committee), 6268.
- Part Appropriation (2R.), 1746.
- Republic—Participation in the war and establishment of a republic (motion), 411.
- Supply—
- Vote 5, 3718.
- Vote 21, 4772.
- Vote 43, 6399.
WOLFAARD, Mr. G. VAN Z. (Worcester) —
- Additional Estimates (Committee), 722.
- Bills—
- Base Minerals (Amendment) (2R.), 5966; (Committee), 6242.
- Excise (2R.), 3420; (Report Stage), 5605.
- Iron and Steel Industry (Amendment) (Committee), 5377.
- Naturalisation and Status of Aliens (Amendment) (2R.), 2713.
- Railways and Harbours Management (Amendment) (2R.), 2503.
- Rents (Report Stage), 5870.
- Farm Mortgages (motion), 837.
- S.C. on Pensions (Reports) (Committee), 5794, 5806.
- Supply—
- Vote 4, 3594.
- Vote 6, 4096.
- Vote 10, 4369.
- Vote 20, 4589.
- Vote 41, 6309.
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