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1974 Front Matter Vol47

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

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

Elected w.e.f. 20 April 1972, vice Hon. P. M. K. le Roux, resigned w.e.f. 1 February 1972.

Elected w.e.f. 29 November 1972, vice Hon. B. Coetzee, resigned w.e.f. 23 August 1972.

Elected w.e.f. 29 November 1972, vice Dr. the Hon. C. de Wet, resigned w.e.f. 23 August 1972.

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

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

Elected w.e.f. 8 November 1972, vice J. W. van Staden, nominated as member of the Senate w.e.f. 23 August 1972.

Elected w.e.f. 8 November 1972, vice Hon. F. W. Waring, resigned w.e.f. 23 August 1972.

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

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

Elected w.e.f. 3 April 1973, vice M. J. de la R. Venter, resigned w.e.f. 27 January 1973.

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

Elected w.e.f. 29 November 1972, vice Hon. T. J. A. Gerdener, resigned w.e.f. 1 August 1972.

Elected w.e.f. 29 November 1972, vice Hon. H. E. Martins, resigned w.e.f. 23 August 1972.

Vacancy due to the resignation of Mr. J. H. Visse w.e.f. 27 December 1973.

One Vacancy: Gezina.

For more detailed index, see Volume 49.

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REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

DEBATES OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY (HANSARD)

FIFTH SESSION—FOURTH PARLIAMENT

1 to 27 February 1974

(Vol. 47-DEBATES; Vol. 48-QUESTIONS; and Vol. 49-INDEXES.)

CONTENTS

PAGES

The Ministry v Members of the House of Assembly and their Electoral Divisions vii Electoral Divisions and their representatives in House of Assembly ix State of Parties as at 27 February 1974 x Index to Proceedings xi Committees of Session xiii Errata xv Debates Cols. 1–1984 Indexes: Speeches See Appendix Questions See Vol. 48 Subjects See Vol. 49 Presiding Officers’ rulings, statements, etc.

THE MINISTRY

CABINET MINISTERS

Prime Minister

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

Minister of Transport (Leader of the House)

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

Minister of Finance

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

Minister of Defence

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

Minister of Foreign Affairs

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

Minister of Labour and of Posts and Telecommunications

The Hon. M. VILJOEN, M.P.

Minister of Bantu Administration and Development and of Bantu Education

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

Minister of Justice and of Prisons

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

Minister of Economic Affairs and of Police

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

Minister of Water Affairs and of Forestry

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

Minister of Information and of the Interior

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

Minister of National Education and of Social Welfare and Pensions

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

Minister of Planning and the Environment and of Statistics

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

Minister of Public Works and of Community Development

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

Minister of Mines, of Immigration and of Sport and Recreation

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

Minister of Agriculture

The Hon. H. SCHOEMAN, M.P.

Minister of Health and of Coloured Relations and Rehoboth Affairs

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

Minister of Indian Affairs and of Tourism

M.P. Senator the Hon. O. P. F. HORWOOD.

DEPUTY MINISTERS

Deputy Minister of Bantu Development

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

Deputy Minister of Finance and of Economic Affairs

The Hon. J. C. HEUNIS, M.P.

Deputy Minister of Transport

The Hon. J. W. RALL, M.P.

Deputy Minister of Justice, of Police, of the Interior, of Social Welfare and Pensions and of Prisons

The Hon. J. T. KRUGER, M.P.

Deputy Minister of Bantu Administration and Education

The Hon. T. N. H. JANSON, M.P.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture

The Hon. J. J. MALAN, M.P.

PRESIDING OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

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

DEPUTY SPEAKER AND CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES: Mr. A. L. Schlebusch, M.P.

DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES: Dr. P. S. van der Merwe, M.P. (Acting Speaker in absence of Speaker and Deputy Speaker.)

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

(As at 27 February 1974)

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

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

Vacancy: Gezina.

ELECTORAL DIVISIONS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

Electoral Division.

Name.

CAPE PROVINCE (54 Electoral Divisions).

Albany

Deacon, W. H. D.

Algoa

Engelbrecht, J. J.

Aliwal

Botha, H. J.

Beaufort West

Muller, Dr. the Hon. H.

Bellville

Pienaar, L. A.

Caledon

Munnik, Dr. L. A. P. A.

Cape Town Gardens

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

Ceres

Muller, Hon. S. L.

Colesberg

Van Heerden, R. F.

Constantia

Baxter, D. D.

Cradock

Morrison, Dr. G. de V.

De Aar

Vorster, L. P. J.

East London City

Moolman, Dr. J. H.

East London North

Wainwright, C. J. S.

False Bay

Heunis, Hon. J. C.

George

Botha, Hon. P. W.

Gordonia

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

Graaff-Reinet

Hayward, S. A. S.

Green Point

Murray, L. G., M.C.

Humansdorp

Malan, G. F.

Kimberley North

Swanepoel, J. W. F.

Kimberley South

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

King William’s Town

Van den Heever, S.A.

Kuruman

Hoon, J. H.

Maitland

Hickman, T.

Malmesbury

Louw, E.

Moorreesburg

Marais, P. S.

Mossel Bay

Rall, M. J.

Namakwaland

Maree, G. de K.

Newton Park

Streicher, D. M.

Oudtshoorn

Badenhorst, P. J.

Paarl

Malan, W. C.

Parow

Kotzé, S. F.

Piketberg

Treurnicht, N. F.

Pinelands

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

Port Elizabeth Central

Cillié, H. van Z.

Port Elizabeth North

Potgieter, S. P.

Prieska

Horn, J. W. L.

Queenstown

Loots, Hon. J. J.

Rondebosch

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

Salt River

Timoney, H. M.

Sea Point

Basson, J. A. L.

Simonstad

Wiley, J. W. E.

Somerset East

Van der Spuy, S. J. H.

Stellenbosch

Smit, H. H.

Swellendam

Malan, Hon. J. J.

Transkei

Hughes, T. G.

Tygervallei

Van Breda, A.

Uitenhage

Swiegers, J. G.

Vasco

Meyer, P. H.

Vryburg

Du Toit, J. P.

Walmer

Kingwill, W. G.

Worcester

Palm, P. D.

Wynberg

Taylor, Catherine D.

NATAL (18 Electoral Divisions).

Berea

Wood, L. F.

Durban Central

Pyper, P. A.

Durban North

Mitchell, M. L.

Durban Point

Raw, W. V.

Klip River

Volker, V. A.

Mooi River

Sutton, W. M.

Musgrave

Hourquebie, R. G. L.

Newcastle

Viljoen, Dr. P. J. van B.

Pietermaritzburg City

Smith, Capt. W. J. B.

Pietermaritzburg District

Webber, W. T.

Pinetown

Hopewell, A.

Port Natal

Winchester, L. E. D.

South Coast

Mitchell, D. E.

Umbilo

Oldfield, G. N.

Umhlatuzana

Bands. G. J.

Umlazi

Von Keyserlingk, Brig. C. C.

Vryheid

Le Roux, J. P. C.

Zululand

Cadman, R. M.

ORANGE FREE STATE (15 Electoral Divisions).

Bethlehem

Botha, L. J.

Bloemfontein District

Schlebusch, J. A.

Bloemfontein East

Aucamp, P. L. S.

Bloemfontein West

Coetsee, H. J.

Fauresmith

Van der Merwe, Dr. C. V.

Harrismith

Rall, J. J.

Heilbron

Du Plessis, G. F. C.

Kroonstad

Schlebusch, A. L.

Ladybrand

Keyter, H. C. A.

Odendaalsrus

Kotzé, Dr. W. D.

Parys

Klopper, Hon. H. J.

Smithfield

Pansegrouw, J. S.

Virginia

Van Wyk, H. J.

Welkom

De Wet, M. W.

Winburg

Van Wyk, A. C.

TRANSVAAL (73 Electoral Divisions).

Alberton

Viljoen, Hon. M.

Benoni

Van Eck, H. J.

Bethal

Wentzel, J. J. G.

Bezuidenhout

Basson, J. D. du P.

Boksburg

Reyneke, J. P. A.

Brakpan

Le Roux, Francois J.

Brentwood

Vosloo, Dr. W. L.

Brits

Potgieter, J. E.

Carletonville

Greyling, J. C.

Christiana

Van der Walt, H. J. D.

Ermelo

Botha, G. F.

Florida

Stephens, J. J. M.

Geduld

Jurgens, Dr. J. C.

Germiston

Cruywagen, W. A.

Germiston District

Van Tonder, J. A.

Gezina

[Vacant]

Heidelberg

Van der Merwe, W. L.

Hercules

Le Roux, Frederick J.

Hillbrow

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

Houghton

Suzman, Helen.

Innesdal

Prinsloo, M. P.

Jeppes

Miller, H.

Johannesburg North

Marais, D. J.

Johannesburg West

De Villiers, D. J.

Kempton Park

Du Plessis, G. C.

Kensington

Oliver, G. D. G.

Klerksdorp

Pelser, Hon. P. C.

Koedoespoort

Otto, Dr. J. C.

Krugersdorp

Nel, J. A. F.

Langlaagte

Van Vuuren, P. Z. J.

Lichtenburg

Hartzenberg, Dr. F.

Losberg

Diederichs, Dr. the Hon. N.

Lydenburg

Du Plessis, P. T. C.

Maraisburg

Schoeman, Hon. B. J.

Marico

Grobler, M. S. F.

Mayfair

De Jager, P. R.

Middelburg

Rall, Hon. J. W.

Nelspruit

Raubenheimer, Hon. A. J.

Nigel

Vorster, Hon. B. J.

North Rand

Bronkhorst, Brig. H. J.

Orange Grove

Malan, E. G.

Parktown

Emdin, S.

Pietersburg

Erasmus, A. S. D.

Potchefstroom

Le Grange, L.

Potgietersrus

Herman, F.

Pretoria Central

Nel, D. J. L.

Pretoria District

Reinecke, C. J.

Pretoria West

Pieterse, R. J. J.

Primrose

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

Prinshof

Kruger, Hon. J. T.

Randburg

Schoeman, J. C. B.

Randfontein

Mulder, Dr. the Hon. C. P.

Rissik

Van der Merwe, H. D. K.

Roodepoort

Botha, Hon. M. C.

Rosettenville

Fisher, Dr. E. L.

Rustenburg

Bodenstein, Dr. P.

Soutpansberg

Botha, Hon. S. P.

Springs

Grobler, W. S. J.

Standerton

Schoeman, Hon. H.

Stilfontein

Rossouw, W. J. C.

Sunnyside.

Van Zyl, J. J. B.

Turffontein

Fourie, A.

Vanderbijlpark

Henning, J. M.

Vereeniging

De Klerk, F. W.

Von Brandis

De Villiers, I. F. A.

Wakkerstroom

Weber, W. L.

Waterberg

Treurnicht, Dr. A. P.

Waterkloof

Langley, T.

Westdene

McLachlan, Dr. R.

Witbank

Janson, Hon. T. N. H.

Wolmaransstad

Van den Berg, G. P.

Wonderboom

Botha, R. F.

Yeoville

Steyn, S. J. M.

SOUTH WEST AFRICA (6 Electoral Divisions)

Etosha

Brandt, Dr. J. W.

Karas

Coetzee, S. F.

Mariental

Roux, P. C.

Middelland

Van der Merwe, Dr. P. S.

Omaruru

Botma, M. C.

Windhoek

Du Plessis, Hon. A. H.

STATE OF PARTIES AS AT 27 FEBRUARY 1974

PARTY

PROVINCES

SOUTH WEST AFRICA

TOTAL

CAPE

NATAL

ORANGE FREE STATE

TRANSVAAL

National Party

36

3

15

58

6

118

United Party

18

15

—

13

—

46

Progressive Party

—

—

—

1

—

1

No. of Electoral Divisions

54

18

15

73

6

165

INDEX TO PROCEEDINGS

(Bills, motions, etc.)

Abbreviations:

1R. = First Reading

C. = Committee Stage

2R. = Second Reading

Re. = Report Stage

3R. = Third Reading Sen.

Am. = Senate Amendments

S.C. = Select Committee

Affected Organizations Bill: 1R., 1085; 2R., 1614, 1821; C., 1897; 3R., 1930.

Agricultural Land, Subdivision of (Bill), 1R., 15; 2R., 1070; 3R., 1358.

Appropriation Bills (Central Government)—

  • Additional: 1R., 831; 2R., 968; C., 972; 3R., 1045.
  • Part: 1R., 831; 2R., 953, 1085, 1213, 1377; 3R., 1394.

Bantu Laws Amendment Bill: 1R., 15.

Bantu Transport Services Amendment Bill: 1R., 103.

Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill: 1R., 1324; 2R., 1667; C., 1673; 3R., 1674.

Customs and Excise Amendment Bill: 1R., 449; 2R., 1049; 3R., 1053.

Defence Amendment Bill: 1R., 14; 2R., 872; C., 1045; 3R., 1046.

Defence Special Account Bill: 1R., 15; 2R., 911; C. and 3R., 1049.

Electoral Laws Amendment Bill: 1R., 15; withdrawn, 579; re-introduced, 701; 2R., 894; 3R., 909.

Expropriation Bill: 1R., 15.

General Law Amendment Bill: 1R., 1085; 2R., 1474; C., 1514; 3R., 1664.

International Health Regulations Bill: 1R., 1474; 2R., 1664; C., 1666; 3R., 1667.

Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill: 1R., 103; 2R., 1060; C., 1354; 3R., 1357.

Mines and Works, Ocupational Diseases in, Amendment Bill: 1R., 831; 2R., 1362; C., 1375; 3R., 1474.

Motor Carrier Transportation Amendment Bill: 1R., 579; 2R., 1057; C., 1352; 3R., 1354.

Motor Vehicle Insurance (Compulsory) Amendment Bill: 1R., 579; 2R., 1053; 3R., 1352.

National Roads Amendment Bill: 1R., 103; 2R., 1068; 3R., 1358.

No-confidence debate (motion), 15, 103, 185, 288, 375.

Parliament, opening of, State President’s address at, 3.

  • House of Assembly—
    • Chairmen of Committees (temporary), 578.
    • Leader of (the Hon. B. J. Schoeman), motion of appreciation on retirement of, 1945.
    • Sitting hours of, 282, 1654.
    • Speaker (the Hon. H. J. Klopper), motion of appreciation on retirement of, 1967.
    • Speaker, deputy, appointment of, 14.
    • Standing Rules and Orders:
      • Suspension of rule 49, 1656.
      • Committee on, report of (staffs of Senate and House of Assembly), 1653.

Parliamentary Medical Scheme Bill: 1R., 953; 2R., 1324; 3R., 1326.

Pension Laws Amendment Bill: 1R., 103; 2R., 946; C. and 3R., 1049.

Post Office—

  • Additional Appropriation Bill: 1R., 449; 2R., 669; C., 672; 3R., 694.
  • Part Appropriation Bill: 1R., 449; 2R., 694, 764, 831; 3R., 845.
  • Amendment Bill: 1R., 701; 2R., 1327; 3R., 1346.

Publications and Entertainments Bill: 1R., 15.

Railways and Harbours—

  • Additional Appropriation Bill: 1R., 375; 2R., 449; 3R., 476.
  • Part Appropriation Bill: 1R., 375; 2R., 476, 579, 702; 3R., 725.

Riotous Assemblies Amendment Bill: 1R., 1085; 2R., 1477, 1525; C., 1674; 3R., 1779.

Soil Conservation Amendment Bill: 1R., 15; 2R., 1079; 3R., 1360.

Strategic Mineral Resources Development Amendment Bill: 1R., 15; 2R., 909; 3R., 1048.

Unemployment Insurance Amendment Bill: 1R., 103; 2R., 941; 3R., 1327.

Veterinary Amendment Bill: 1R., 15; 2R., 1076; 3R., 1360.

“Vlaglied” Copyright Bill: 1R., 14; 2R., 893; 3R., 1048.

Water Research Amendment Bill: 1R., 103; 2R., 1346; 3R., 1352.

Weather Modification Control Amendment Bill: 1R., 288; 2R., 1064; 3R., 1358.

Workmen’s Compensation Amendment Bill: 1R., 103; 2R., 915; 3R., 1327.

Committees of Session.

Standing Rules and Orders (Report: see Minutes of Proceedings, p. 67).

  • Members: Mr. Speaker (Chairman), the Prime Minister, the Minister of Transport, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Justice, Sir De Villiers Graaff, Messrs. A. L. Schlebusch, J. E. Potgieter, A. Hopewell, D. E. Mitchell and T. G. Hughes.

Parliamentary Catering

  • Members: The Minister of Transport, Messrs. W. A. Cruywagen, A. Hopewell, J. O. N. Thompson and H. J. van Wyk.

ERRATA

Col. 454:

  • Line 27: For “Forward” read “Foreign”.

Col. 1092:

  • Line 3: For “in-training” read “in-service training”.

Col. 1600:

  • Line 19: For “One finds a frustrated attempt at change on the part of the other side of the House, which has now gone over to a change—not from Opposition members but from opposition to this Government—which is associated with force and which is aimed at overthrowing the entire system of government in South Africa.” read “One finds a frustrated attempt at change on the part of the other side of the House. Then one finds amongst those opposing this Government an attempt at change which is associated with force and which is aimed at overthrowing the entire system of government in South Africa.”.

Col. 1758:

  • Line 49: For “[Inaudible.]” read “That is not so.”.

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY DEBATES (HANSARD)

FIFTH SESSION—FOURTH PARLIAMENT

The sign * indicates that the speech was delivered in Afrikaans and then translated.

Where both official languages are used in the same speech, †indicates the original and * the translated version.