James Malcolm
Liberal
Mr. MALCOLM:
Has the government entered into, or concluded any arrangements for the free importation into Canada, from Great Britain, of omnibus chassis or complete omnibuses?
Subtopic: IMPORTATION OF OMNIBUS CHASSIS
Bill No. 101, for the relief of Angelo Stav-row. Mr. Bell (St. Antoine).
Fifth report of the select standing committee on miscellaneous private bills.-Mr. Stinson.
(Questions answered orally are indicated by an asterisk).
Mr. MALCOLM:
Has the government entered into, or concluded any arrangements for the free importation into Canada, from Great Britain, of omnibus chassis or complete omnibuses?
Mr. RHODES:
There have been no arrangements other than those disclosed in the amendments to the tariff which have already passed the house this session.
1. How much of the $13,000 grant for oyster culture W'as spent in the Bideford, Malpeque and Grand River areas?
2. 'What are the particulars in connection with the balance spent in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick?
3. What is the total number of lobster patrol boats engaged in lobster protection in the straits of Northumberland and around Prince Edward Island for the season of 1932?
4. If boats are rented, chartered, or owned by the department, what is the cost in each :ase?
5. What is the number of men engaged on each boat, their names, and amount paid in each case?
6-.What is the total cost of the lobster patrol service in the county of Prince. Prince Edward Island, for the season of 1932?
Mr. DURANLEAU:
Return now tabled.
1. Has the government any official information as to whether or not the certificate of the
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master and first officer of the steamship Bright Fan has been suspended or cancelled in consequence of the findings of the investigation presided over by Judge Hellish?
2. How- much did the last owner of the Bright Fan pay for it?
3. How much net insurance did the owner of said boat receive, and was the full claim paid?
4. Had the master or first officer of the Bright Fan any monetary or proprietary interest in this boat?
5. If the government is not in possession of any part of this information, will they endeavour to secure it with reasonable dispatch?
1. Has any appointment been made by the Marine department to fill the vacancy as agent of the department at Picton. Nova Scotia, since the death of Mr. J. R. Davies, the late agent?
2. If not, is it the intention of the department to make an appointment to fill said vacancy? If so, when?
Mr. DURANLEAU:
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1 and 2. No