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May 19, 1921

BUSINESS OP THE HOUSE

SUSPENSION OF RULE 103.

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Right Hon. S@

moved:

That in view of the late period of the session, Private Bills sent 'by the Senate to this House for concurrence be read twice on the same day, and that Rule 103 relative to posting of such bills be suspended for the remainder of the session.

He said: This is a motion which has been passed by this House jn previous sessions under similar conditions.

Topic:   BUSINESS OP THE HOUSE
Subtopic:   SUSPENSION OF RULE 103.
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L LIB

Georges Henri Boivin (Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole of the House of Commons)

Laurier Liberal
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Mr. DEPUTY SPEAKER:

This is

merely a formal motion, but in the absence of notice it cannot be passed without unanimous consent.

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Motion agreed to.

PRIVATE BILLS

FIRST AND SECOND READINGS

Bill No. 165 for the relief of Lily Maude McCormack.-Mr. Glass. Bill No. 166 for the relief of Herbert Henry Brown-Mr. Copp.

PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE

Mr. H. B. MORPHY (North Perth) presented the first report of the Select Stand- IMr. Denis.] ing Committee on Public Accounts, and moved concurrence therein.
L LIB

Georges Henri Boivin (Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole of the House of Commons)

Laurier Liberal
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Mr. DEPUTY SPEAKER:

This motion requires unanimous consent as notice .has not been given. Is it the pleasure of the, House to adopt the motion?

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William Lyon Mackenzie King (Leader of the Official Opposition)

Liberal
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Mr. MACKENZIE KING:

Is it a unanimous report?

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UNION
LIB

Motion agreed to.

QUESTIONS

(Questions answered orally are indicated by an asterisk).

CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS- ST. ALEXIS

L LIB

Mr. MARCIL (Bonaventure) :

Laurier Liberal
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1. Was any portion of the Station ground at St. Alexis Station, Bonaventure county, leased to O. J. Levesque? If so, for how long and at what price?

2. Has the Management of the Canadian National Railways leased the said ground to one Arsenault, of Blaquiere and Arsenault and to Ludger Gallant? If so, what was the reason of the change and who recommended it?

3. Is the Management of the Canadian National Railways aware that the Station ground at St. Alexis Station is very limited?

4. Have any applications been received for the erection of a platform at that place, for the loading and unloading of freight? If so, why was this not granted?

5. Will the Management inquire as to whether or not the public Interest is not being made subservient to that of individuals at this station?

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UNION

Hon. Mr. REID: (Minister of Railways and Canals)

Unionist
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1. No.

2. Yes. Recommendation of general superintendent and superintendent.

3. Station grounds considered large enough to accommodate all requirements at this point.

4. Application received in August, 1919, but work was deferred in that and succeeding years on account of large amount of more important work at other points.

5. Licenses of occupation are dated April 1, 1921, and are at pleasure of minister. They may he cancelled on short notice. It is not considered that they are detrimental to the interest of the public.

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Subtopic:   CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS- ST. ALEXIS
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May 19, 1921