1. Did the Post Office Department notify the branches of the Canadian Legion at either Preeceville or Endeavour, Saskatchewan, of the intention to appoint a new postmaster at Hinchcliffe?

2. Did the Post Office Department write to J. Ross Barrie of Pelly, Saskatchewan, on July 19, 1940, asking him to recommend a suitable person for the post of postmaster at Hinchcliffe, Saskatchewan? If so, for what reason ?

3. Is it customary for the Post Office Department to write to defeated government candidates in connection with recommending suitable postmasters ?

1. No. But in accordance with the usual practice a notice was sent to the provincial command.

2. Yes. To obtain a nomination.

3. Yes. Where revenue of the office is under $3,000.

defence OF CANADA REGULATIONS-PEACEFUL PICKETING

Mr. COLDWELL:

In view of the answer of the Minister of Justice at page 258 of Hansard, will the government give immediate consideration to the amendment of the Defence of Canada Regulations, so that labour's right to peaceful picketing may not be restrained?

Mr. LAPOINTE (Quebec East):

The

matter referred to in this question is before the courts, and when a decision has been rendered the question of whether it is advisable to amend the regulations will be considered.

Mr. CHURCH:

Is it not -the rule that the Minister of Justice who is the Attorney General of Canada shall not be asked to give legal opinions in the bouse?

Mr. LAPOINTE (Quebec East):

The hon. member is quite right.

1. Has the government made any representations to the government of Great Britain respecting the bombing by Britain of cities and other parts of any territory of the axis powers?

2. If so, what were they, and when were they made?

1. No.

2. Answered by No. 1.

Questions

suggested committee on war effort and SUBVERSIVE PROPAGANDA

Mr. CHURCH:

Does the government propose to move the appointment of a select committee of the house to (a) investigate and report any subversive anti-Canadian and anti-British propaganda in Canada; (b) to report on Canada's war effort, and how more direct and immediate aid can be afforded to enable Britain to take the offensive in the battle of Britain and other European war areas?

Mr. MACKENZIE KING:

The government's intentions in this regard will be made known in due course.

1. Is Dr. E. W. Stapleford employed in any department of the government?

2. If so, what is the annual salary paid to him?

3. What are his duties?

4. What allowance, if any, does he receive for expenses?

1. Yes.

2. $5,000 per annum.

3. Director of the division of voluntary services, Department of National War Services.

4. None. Actual expenses when travelling on business of the department.

1. How many tons of coal were purchased from the United States by the Canadian' National Railways during 1939 and 1940?

2. How many tons were purchased from other countries?

3. How many tons, and what was the actual cost per ton of this coal delivered at (a) Halifax, (b) Saint John, (c) lake ports?

4. Was any of this coal imported by rail? If so, how much, and what was the actual cost per ton?

1. Coal purchased from the United States for Canadian National railway lines in Canada: 1939, 1,055,375 net tons; i940 (to October 31), 1,546,080 net tons.

2. Coal purchased from other countries for Canadian National railways in Canada: 1939, from Canadian mines, 2,916.645 net tons; from British mines, 706 net tons; 1940 (to Oct. 31), from Canadian mines, 2,759,462 net tons; from British mines, 30,793 net tons.

3. Deliveries by water to various ports: 1939, Halifax, nil; St. John, nil; Midland, 72,771 net tons; Depot Harbour, 21,190 net tons; Fort William, 235,797 net tons; 1940 (Oct. 31), Halifax, nil; St. John, nil; Midland, 65,720 net tons; Depot Harbour, 21,307 net tons; Fort William, 215,987 net tons.

4. United States coal imported by rail: 1939, 724,802 net tons; 1940 (to October 31), 1,243,066 net tons.

Note: Re prices, Questions 3 and 4:

As the railway management feel it is not in the railway interest to do so, it has not been the practice to make public prices paid by the management for materials and supplies, though such information is made available to the standing committee on railways and shipping if requested.

1. What is the total number of enlistments for active service in Canada at the present time of the following racial origins: (a) Anglo-Saxon; (b) French; (c) Ukrainian; (d) German; (e) Polish; (f) Jewish?

2. What number of each of the above six groups on active service are there in each of the nine provinces?

3. What is the total number of officers on active service in Canada of the following origin: (a) Anglo-Saxon; (b) French; (c) Ukrainian; (d) German; (e) Polish; (f) J ewish ?