1. In respect of the recent offer of the Montreal Light, Heat and Power Consolidated for the refinancing of the Beauharnois enterprise-has the Dominion government consented to permit its claim in respect of its guarantee of advances to the above enterprise to remain in abeyance?

2. In the event of an alternative offer being made on behalf of the $30,000,000 debenture holders would the government be willing to consider permitting its said claim to remain in abeyance in respect to such offer?

1. The holders of the $30,000,000 6 per cent collateral trust bonds of the Beauharnois Light, Heat and Power Company held a meeting called in accordance with the provisions of the trust mortgage deed securing the said bonds, default having been made in the payment of the interest thereon, and elected a committee to deal with the situation. A further meeting of such bond holders will consider a plan prepared by the committee, which involves certain action being taken by the Dominion government if 'the plan is acceptable to the bond holders.

2. The government is aware of no reason why any interested person might not submit a plan for reorganization of the company to the committee of the bond holders. In the event of any plan being submitted, it would be for the committee to consider what appropriate action should be taken, but the committee would undoubtedly ascertain the views of the government with respect to its guarantee. The committee of the bond holders is charged with the responsibility of dealing with the plans for reorganization of the enterprise, and not the government.

1. What were the ordinary expenses of the federal government for the fiscal year 1929-30?

2. What did such expenses for the fiscal year 1932-33 amount to?

Mr. RHODES:

1 and 2. The figures are shown at pp. 3446-7 unrevised Hansard, March 21, 1933.

1. What is the amount of loans or advances made by the Dominion government to the Saskatchewan relief commission (a) for general purposes; (b) for purchase of seed grain, during the years 1931 and 1932?

2. What were the dates and numbers of orders in council authorizing the said loans, or advances and amount covered by each such order in council?

3. How much has been repaid on the said loans or advances?

1. Loans and advances to province of Saskatchewan for Saskatchewan relief commission: (a) $10,250,000; (b) $6,000,000 for seed grain and seeding operations.

2. Date and Number of

Order in Council Amount

Sept. 19, 1931-P.C. 2336 S 500.000

Oct. 23, 1931-P.C. 2675

250,000Dec. 7, 1931-P.C. 3027

500,000Dec. 16, 1931-P.C. 3115

1,000,000Dec. 31, 1931-P.C. 3195

750,000Jan. 21, 1932-P.C. 131

750,000Feb. 3, 1932-P.C. 256

500,000Feb. 18, 1932-P.C. 377

500,000Feb. 29, 1932-P.C. 491

500,000May 18, 1932-P.C. 1172

1,500,000Aug. 17, 1932-P.C. 1828

1,500,000July 14, 1932-P.C. 1613

2,000,000Total (a) $ 10,250,000April 6, 1932-P.C. 767

2,000,000April 12, 1932-P.C. 789

2.000,000April 28, 1932-P.C. 974.. .. .. 2,000,000Total (b) $ 6,000,0003. When the accounts for the Dominion's share are settled, credits of approximately $10,000,000 will have been applied to loans and advances of $10,250,000 for general relief. The sum of $410,000 has been repaid in respect of loans for seed grain and seeding operations.

1. What amounts were advanced or loaned by the Dominion government to cover accrued interest on treasury bills deposited as security for loans made to the province of Saskatchewan?

2. What were the dates and numbers of orders in council authorizing the said advances or loans and amount covered by each such order in council?

3. How much has been repaid on said advances or loans?

1. $387,375.34.

2. Dec. 17, 1932, P.C. 2757, S179,9S9.73; Mar. 4, 1933, P.C. 385, $207,385.61.

3. Nil.

Questions

1. What is the amount of loans or advances made by the Dominion government to the government of the province of Saskatchewan to defray cost of approved public works payable by the province and/or to loan money to the municipalities in order that their share may be paid (a) during the year 1931; (b) during the year 1932?

2. What were the dates and numbers of orders in council authorizing the said loans or advances and amount covered by each such order in council?

3. How much has been repaid on the said loans or advances?

Mr. RHODES:

1, 2 and 3. See answers to preceding enquiry re loans to Saskatchewan.

1. What is the amount of loans or advances by the Dominion government to the government of the province of British Columbia to defray cost of approved public works payable by the province and/or to loan money to the municipalities in order that their share may be paid (a) during the year 1931; (b) during the year 1932?

2. What were the dates and numbers of orders in council authorizing the said loans or advances and amount covered by each such order in council?

3. How much has been repaid on the said loans or advances?

Mr. RHODES:

1, 2 and 3. See answer to preceding enquiry re loans to British Columbia.

1. WTiat is the amount of loans or advances by the Dominion government to the government of the province of Alberta to defray cost of approved public works payable by the province and/or to loan money to the municipalities in order that their share may be paid (a) during the year 1931; (b) during the year 1932?

2. What were the dates and numbers of orders in council authorizing the said loans or advances and amount covered by each such order in council?

3. Plow much has been repaid on the said loans or advances?

Mr. RHODES:

1, 2 and 3. See answers to preceding enquiry re loans to Alberta.