Mr. MacNTJTT:

1 Is it a ifact that locomotives are now run right through between Halifax and Mulgrave, on the Canadian National Railways, instead of changing at Truro, as formely, and that divisional headquarters have been moved from Truro and Bridgewater to Halifax?

2. If so, what has been the effect of the change, and the exact financial saving, if any, thereby?

1. Yes.

2. Increased efficiency in operation, and saving of $52,000 per annum.

Mr. DOUCET:

How many steel passenger cars have been added to the equipment of the Canadian National Railways during the years ending March 31st, 1923, 1924, 1925 and 1926?

Hon. Mr. DUNNING:

Year ending March 31, 1923-nil.

Year ending March 31, 1924-74.

Year ending March 31, 1925-66.

Year ending March 31, 1926-21.

1. Has Mr. J. A. Donaldson of the town o.f Kingsville, Ontario, who acted as returning officer for the south riding of Essex in the federal elections of 1925, been appointed to the position of harbour master at the port of Kingsville, Ontario?

2. If so, under Whose recommendation was he appointed?

3. Was an application for same position received from Mr. Ernest Harris of Kingsville and why was his application not favourably received?

4. Was said Donaldson duly qualified to fill the position of returning officer?

Ogilvie Flour Mills Limited 297.

Saskatchewan Co-operative Elevator

Co 462.

Canadian Government Elevator Co. 34.0

Port Arthur Elevator Co 256.85

Northwestern Elevator Co 284.5

Eastern Terminal Elevator Co. .. 122.

Empire Elevator Co 182.50

United Grain Growers Limited .... 388.

Thunder Bay Elevator Co 145.5

C. P. R. Co. Elevator 25.

Fort William Elevator Co 40.

Sale Price

$35 and $42.50 per ton 25 to 45.20 per ton 25 to 45.20 per ton

5. What qualifications are necessary for the position of harbour master?

6. What examinations were passed 'by Mr. Donaldson, or were any required?

7. What salary' is paid for the position?

1. No.

2. Answered by No. 1.

3. No.

4. The Department of Marine and Fisheries has no information.

5. Applicant must be of good character; be physically able to perform the duties of harbour master and have a fair knowledge of reading, writing and arithmetic.

6. The department has no information.

7. None.

PRINCE RUPERT ELEVATOR-^STAFF

1. What officials, if any have been appointed by the government or the Board of Grain Commissioners in connection with the government elevator at Prince Rupert ?

2. When were these appointments made and what is the salary of each official?

Hon. Mr. ROBB:

Hon. Mr. ROBB:

1. How many individuals in Canada paid personal income tax in the fiscal year 1924?

2. How many individuals paid income tax on incomes below $10,000 in the same fiscal year?

1. 225.514.

2. 218,474.

1. Is one Dr. J. F. McQuay a member of the Board of Pension Commissioners ?

2. If so, when was he appointed?

3. What is his salary?

4. When did he join the Canadian Expeditionary Force?

5. What date did he leave Canada?

6. What date did he leave England for France?

7. What unit or units was he with in France?

8. Was he in any engagements in France?

9. What service had he in the front line?

10. When did he return from France to England; (b) front England to Canada?

11. Were there any other applicants for the positiom at the time of his appointment?

12. If so, what service did they have?

1. Yes.

2. December 2, 1921.

3. $6,000 per annum.

4. February 24, 1916.

5. June 24, 1916.

6. Did not serve in France.

7. 8, 9 and 10(a). Answered by No. 6.

10(b). Invalided to Canada for medical

treatment on March 28, 1918.

11 and 12. No information.

1. What was the amount of the sales tax remitted in each fiscal year since 1921?

2. When and to whom were such remissions made 7