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June 3, 1942

CONCURRENCE IN FIRST REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE

Hon. J. E. MICHAUD (Minister of Fisheries) presented the first report of the special committee on the defence of Canada regulations, and moved that the report be concurred in. Motion agreed to.

QUESTIONS

(Questions answered orally are indicated by an asterisk.)

CANADIAN FORCES

PARTICIPATION IN PATRIOTIC

NAT

Mr. CHURCH:

National Government
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

1. What is the direct loss in man-hours and petrol in requiring soldiers, men and women's army, munitions workers and others to be used in patriotic campaigns?

2. Are any steps being taken to prevent this further cost and added expense to the victory and other loan campaigns?

Topic:   CANADIAN FORCES
Subtopic:   PARTICIPATION IN PATRIOTIC
Sub-subtopic:   CAMPAIGNS
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LIB

James Layton Ralston (Minister of National Defence)

Liberal
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

Mr. RALSTON:

It would be quite impossible to provide an intelligent answer to this question. In order to attempt an answer we would have to consider the Red Cross campaigns, war loan campaigns, war savings certificate campaigns, recruiting campaigns and all sorts of special occasions on which the army are asked to furnish personnel and equipment.

Topic:   CANADIAN FORCES
Subtopic:   PARTICIPATION IN PATRIOTIC
Sub-subtopic:   CAMPAIGNS
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NAT

Thomas Langton Church

National Government
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

Mr. CHURCH:

The practice referred to

in the question is being carried out in England to save the expenses of these loans. An estimate was given to parliament.

Topic:   CANADIAN FORCES
Subtopic:   PARTICIPATION IN PATRIOTIC
Sub-subtopic:   CAMPAIGNS
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LIB

James Layton Ralston (Minister of National Defence)

Liberal
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

Mr. RALSTON:

The practice has been

carried out here. This is being done at the insistent request of representatives of these organizations. I remember particularly a delegation that came down from my hon. friend's city in connection with the war loan committee and made representations that, what was being proposed was not sufficient, that we should do a good deal more in providing personnel and equipment, which we did. To estimate the number of gallons of petrol and the number of man-hours used in connection with these matters would be quite impossible.

Topic:   CANADIAN FORCES
Subtopic:   PARTICIPATION IN PATRIOTIC
Sub-subtopic:   CAMPAIGNS
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NAT

Thomas Langton Church

National Government
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

Mr. CHURCH:

Cut out these Hollywood

methods of selling bonds, and save expense.

Question dropped.

Topic:   CANADIAN FORCES
Subtopic:   PARTICIPATION IN PATRIOTIC
Sub-subtopic:   CAMPAIGNS
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CANADIAN FORCES-EXPORTS OF BEER AND LIQUOR TO FORCES OVERSEAS

CCF

Mr. CASTLEDEN:

Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (C.C.F.)
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

1. Have any permits been granted to navy, armv and air force institute to export beer and spirituous liquor to Canadian forces overseas?

2. If so, what are the amounts of each shipment so permitted during 1940 and 1941, respectively ?

Topic:   CANADIAN FORCES-EXPORTS OF BEER AND LIQUOR TO FORCES OVERSEAS
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LIB

Mr. MacKINNON (Edmonton West): (Minister of Trade and Commerce)

Liberal
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

1. The Navy, Army and Air Force Institute is the canteen organization of the United Kingdom armed forces. No information available as to what extent the Canadian forces use their facilities, and no permits have been issued to them for the exportation of beer and spirituous liquors for the use of Canadian forces.

2. Answered by No. 1.

Topic:   CANADIAN FORCES-EXPORTS OF BEER AND LIQUOR TO FORCES OVERSEAS
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QUESTIONS PASSED AS ORDERS FOR RETURNS

LEAGUE OF NATIONS

NAT

Mr. CHURCH:

National Government
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

1. What has been the yearly cost to Canada of the League of Nations since its inception to date?

2. Where are its head offices and who are the officers in charge?

3. Does it still function, and how was the vote for 1941 spent?

Topic:   QUESTIONS PASSED AS ORDERS FOR RETURNS
Subtopic:   LEAGUE OF NATIONS
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MILITARY SERVICE-CANADIANS IN UNITED STATES

NAT

Mr. MacKINNON (Kootenay East):

National Government
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

1. How many Canadians resident in the

United States have been made subject to the draft laws of that nation?

2. How many Canadians resident in the

United States have been actually drafted for service in the armed forces of that nation?

3. Are such persons given the right to elect to return to Canada and enter the armed forces of Canada?

4. If so, how many have done so?

5. Are those who do return to Canada automatically enlisted in the active armed forces of Canada and thus liable to service overseas or in any theatre of war?

Topic:   QUESTIONS PASSED AS ORDERS FOR RETURNS
Subtopic:   MILITARY SERVICE-CANADIANS IN UNITED STATES
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PLEBISCITE-COST OF TAKING VOTE

June 3, 1942