Hon. R. B. HANSON (York-Sunbury):

Mr. Speaker, on a question of privilege, when I rose yesterday at the conclusion of the Prime Minister's speech and asked the questions which I did, I based my position on a statement which I understood the Prime Minister had made in the early part of his speech, which I shall now read and which will be found in the second column, page 20 of yesterday's Hansard. This is what the Prime Minister said:

I hope that, in the course of reading this statement, I may not be interrupted-

And may I interject that that hope was fulfilled.

-but when the statement is concluded, if there are any questions in the minds of hon. members arising out of what I have said I shall be very glad to attempt to answer them.

It was on the basis of that statement, which is there without limitation, qualification or equivocation, that I asked the questions which I did. I hope therefore, in view of the discussion that ensued after the Prime Minister had spoken and I had asked those questions, that I shall not be debarred from the privilege of taking part in this debate if I so desire.

Mr. SPEAKER:

In answer to the hon. member for York-Sunbury I was fully aware that he was under a misapprehension in regard to the procedure, and I intended-and I think

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the house would agree with me-that he should be allowed to take part in the debate if he so desired.

Mr. HANSON (York-Sunbury):

I thank

Your Honour for that, but I do not concur in the suggestion that I was under a misapprehension. I will let it go at that.

1. When did Samuel Carr first make application for naturalization as a Canadian citizen?

2. When were his naturalization papers granted him?

3. What were the reasons for giving a decision in his favour and granting naturalization papers?

4. Where was Samuel Carr born?

5. When did he come to Canada?

6. What name did he bear when he first came to Canada?

7. What name or names has he assumed since then?

8. What is his present occupation?

1. First application made in name of Samuel Kogan in court of general sessions of the peace, Waterloo county, Ontario, 29th January, 1931. Certificate issued 23rd June, 1931, but not delivered. This certificate revoked by order of governor general in council 17th December, 1932. Second application made in court of general sessions of the peace for county of York, Uth September, 1936.

2. Certificate issued March 2, 1945.

3. Finding by a judge of the county court of York, that the applicant was a fit and proper person to be naturalized and possessed the required qualifications. This finding was made under date 4th February, 1937. Consideration of the case by Secretary of State.

4. According to application, Kharkov, U.S.S.R.

5. According to immigration report, August 29, 1924.

6. According to immigration report, Shmil Kogan.

7. Second application made in name of Sam Carr.

8. According to application, secretary.

1. Since September 1, 1944, has the government of the province of Quebec requested the cooperation or financial assistance of the

dominion government in the building and equipping of hospitals, insane asylums or other similar institutions?

2. If so, (a) on what dates; (b) for what projects; (c) what was the answer of the federal authorities?

1. No.

2. Answered by 1.

1. To date, what properties have been purchased in Lincoln county to be used for the establishment of returned men on the land?

2. From whom were such properties purchased?

3. What was the total amount paid in each instance?

4. What acreage was obtained from each purchase made?

1. Pt. S.E.i Lot 19, concession 3, Grantham township; Pt. lot 21, concession 8, Grantham township; Pt. S-i lot 22, concession 8, Grantham township; Pt. lot 17, concession 4, Grantham township; Pt. lot 14, concession 5, Grantham township; Pt. lot 7, concession 2, North Grimsby township.

2. German, William J. and Clara E.; Wel-stead, Iiatheryn L.; Welstead, G. A.; Jansen, Peter A.; Battal, Charles P.; Jarvis, T. D. and Edna Mary.

3. 84,300; $8,800; $12,500; $4,000; $3,984; $4,800; including improvements valued at S13,620.

4. 10, 25, 50, 2i, -23, -5.

1. Was an R.C.A.F. station opened at Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, on or about August 21, 1944? If so what was the purpose of opening this station?

2. Was the road between the said station and the highway gravelled sometime between August and December of this year? If so, what was the purpose of the gravelling?

3. Was a winter supply of coal delivered to the above station after August 21, 1944? If so, what quantity of coal was supplied; when was the last delivery of coal made to the station, and ivhat was the total cost of the coal?

4. On what date was it decided to close this R.CA.F. station at Assiniboia?

5. Was an investigation undertaken at the R.C.A.F. station at Assiniboia because of certain alleged irregularities in the equipment section?

6. If so, (a) on what date was it commenced; (b) who was in charge of same; (c) was the R.C.M.P. notified of such investigation; (d) was

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it completed; (e) what were the findings; (f) if such investigation was not completed, -what is the reason?

1. On the disbandment of No. 34 EFTS Assiniboia, the premises were allocated to accommodate No. 41 Pre-aircrew training school and No. 403 aircraft holding unit, effective 21 August, 1944. Effective the same day a small RCAF Station was formed at Assiniboia to provide services and maintenance for the PATS and AHU.

2. Yes. The gravelling of this road was considered necessary to enable maintenance of the bulidings on the station to be carried out.

3. A three months' supply of coal consisting of 947 tons of lignite stoker and 56 tons of sub-bituminous lump. The last delivery was made on November 30, 1944, and the total cost was $3,782.10.

4. When it became apparent that sufficient aircrew had been trained No. 41 PATS was no longer required and was disbanded effective 15 November, 1944. A new and more efficient method of handling stored reserve equipment allowed of the disbandment of No. 403 AHU, effective 1 December, 1944. As RCAF Station, Assiniboia, had been formed to maintain services for these units, it was no longer required after their closing and was disbanded effective 1 December, 1944.

5. No information is available indicating that any such investigation was ever undertaken.

6. Not applicable.

1. Were the Indians of Canada residing on the reserves, included in the national registration of 1940?

2. Are Indians residing on Indian reserves in Canada subject to compulsory military call under government regulations?

3. How many Indians, in each military district, have been compelled to take military training in Canada under existing regulations?