1. What is the number of industries established by foreign countries, other than the United States, in Canada, since January 1, 1946, to the present time?

2. How many in each of the provinces, respectively?

3. In each case, what is (a) the country of origin: (b) the amount of capital invested; (c) the product being manufactured?

1. 136 plants were established during that period.

2. Ontario, 61; Quebec, 59; Newfoundland, 5; Nova Scotia, 5; Alberta, 3; British Columbia, 2; New Brunswick, 1.

3. (a) Ontario-United Kingdom, 52; Sweden, 3; Germany, 2; Australia, 1; Czechoslovakia, 1; France, 1; Holland, 1.

Quebec-United Kingdom, 31; France, 11; Czechoslovakia, 4; Germany, 3; Switzerland, 3; Belgium, 1; Columbia, 1; Greece, 1; Holland, 1; Hungary, 1; Italy, 1; Roumania, 1.

Newfoundland-Germany, 5.

Nova Scotia-United Kingdom, 3; Czechoslovakia, 1; Germany, 1.

Alberta-United Kingdom, 2; Sweden, 1.

British Columbia-United Kingdom, 1; France, 1.

New Brunswick-United Kingdom, 1.

3. (b) Non-resident (excluding United States) direct investments in manufacturing enterprises that have established or are in the course of establishing in Canada during the period January 1, 1946, to November 15, 1951, by provinces:

Ontario, $36,000,000; Quebec, $16,000,000; Newfoundland, not available; Nova Scotia, $1,700,000; Alberta, $560,000; British Columbia, $800,000 (estimated); New Brunswick, $500,000 (estimated).

3. (c) Ontario-Food and beverages, 6; Textiles (ex clothing), 4; Clothing (textiles and fur), 3; Wood products, 3; Paper products, 1; Printing and publishing, 1; Iron and steel products, 19; Electrical apparatus and supplies, 6; Non-metallic mineral products, 1; Chemical products, 9; Transportation equipment, 6; Miscellaneous products, 2.

Quebec-Food and beverages, 1; Health products, 2; Textiles (ex clothing), 14; Clothing (textiles and fur), 5; Wood products, 2; Iron and steel products, 10; Non-ferrous metals products, 3; Electrical apparatus and supplies, 2; Non-metallic mineral products, 3; Chemical products, 5; Transportation equipment, 4; Miscellaneous products, 8.

Newfoundland-Leather products, 2; Textiles (ex clothing), 1; Clothing (textiles and fur), 1; Iron and steel products, 1.

Nova Scotia-Food and beverages, 1; Clothing (textiles and fur), 1; Non-ferrous metal products, 1; Electrical apparatus and supplies, 1; Transportation equipment, 1.

Alberta-Wood products, 1; Iron and steel products, 1; Chemical products, 1.

British Columbia-Wood products, 1; Iron and steel products, 1.

New Brunswick-Printing and publishing, 1.

1. What quantity of wheat was sold under the international wheat agreement, during the crop year 1950-51?

2. What average price per bushel was obtained?

3. During the same period what quantity of class II wheat was sold?

4. What was the average price per bushel

obtained?

5. For the same period, what quantity was sold to Canadian millers for Canadian consumption as flour?

6. At what price per bushel was this wheat sold?

1. Answer to this question will be contained in the annual report of the Canadian wheat board for the crop year 1950-51, the compilation of which is now in process.

2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. See answer to No. 1.

1. What plan was followed by the Canadian National Railways in selecting train crews in the Atlantic region in connection with the royal visit?

2. Were the following factors considered (a) security; (b) good record; (c) experience?

3. Who recommended the selections?

4. Were they approved by the general manager of the Atlantic region?

5. What are the names, with length of service in

each case of (a) conductors; (b) trainmen; (c) locomotive engineers; (d) firemen; (e) electricians?

Mr. Chevrier:

Questions

1. How many veterans are now receiving medical treatment in sanatoria and tuberculosis hospitals in Canada?

2. Are disabled veterans, receiving medical treatment in hospital, entitled) to payment of the unemployment supplement?

3. Has consideration been given to providing for payment of the unemployment supplement to such veterans?

4. If not so entitled, upon what basis is payment denied?

Mr. Mulch:

Mr. Speaker, I have spoken to the hon. gentleman in whose name this question stands. It is impossible to answer it in its present form. He has agreed to drop it and reword it in such fashion that I can supply the information.

Mr. Speaker:

Dropped.

1. How many persons were employed temporarily and permanently in the Department of National Revenue, income tax division, London, Ontario, at the end of each calendar month from January, 1950, to October 31, 1951, inclusive?

2. How many persons were discharged or otherwise let out from the above division in each of the calendar months from January, 1950, to October 31, 1951, inclusive?

3. How many persons were taken on staff permanently and temporarily in the above division in each of the calendar months from January, 1950, to October 31, 1951, inclusive?

4. How many persons resigned from the above division in each of the calendar months from January, 1950, to October, 1951, inclusive?

1. The following is a list, by months, of the number of persons employed permanently and temporarily in the taxation division, London district office, from January, 1950, to October 31, 1951, inclusive:

Permanent Temporary Total

January ... 268 243 511February .... ... 266 242 508March ... 265 240 505April ... 264 239 503May ... 263 235 498June ... 263 229 492July ... 262 222 484August ... 259 208 467September ... . . . 256 193 449October ... 251 164 415November ... ... 246 119 365December .... ... 246 114 360January ... 241 110 351February .... .. . 237 109 346March ... 237 108 345April ... 236 110 346May ... 236 108 344June ... 234 109 343July ... 229 108 337August ... 224 103 327September ... ... 224 100 324October .. . 218 91 309

2. The following is a list, by months, of the number of employees of the taxation division, London district office, who were discharged, or otherwise let out, for the period January, 1950, to October 31, 1951, inclusive:

January Nil

February Nil

March Nil

April Nil

May Nil

June Nil

July Nil

August Nil

September Nil

October 13

November 34

December 2

January Nil

February Nil

March Nil

April Nil

May Nil

June Nil

July Nil

August 1

September 2

October 6

Total 58

3. The following is a list, by months, of the number of permanent and temporary appointments to the taxation division, London district office, from January, 1950, to October 31, 1951, inclusive:

1950 Permanent TemporaryJanuary ..

Nil 3February .

Nil 2March

Nil NilApril

Nil 1May

Nil 1June .... Nil 1July

Nil NilAugust ... .... Nil NilSeptember

Nil NilOctober ...

Nil NilNovember .... Nil NilDecember

Nil Nil1951 Permanent TemporaryJanuary ... ... Nil NilFebruary .. ... Nil NilMarch ... Nil NilApril ... Nil 4May ... Nil 1June ... Nil 5July ... Nil 1August .... ... Nil NilSeptember . ... Nil 1October .... .. . Nil NilTotal ... Nil 204. The following is a list, by months, of the number of persons from the taxation division, London district office, who resigned during the period January, 1950, to October, 1951, inclusive:January

6February

4March

2April

2May

9June

7July

15August

16September

27October

21November

14December

3January

7February

2March

1April

3May

6June

5July

3August

6September

2October

5Total

166

Mr. Boisvert:

What effect will the seaway project have on the water levels of lake St. Peter?

Mr. Chevrier:

The water levels of lake

St. Peter will not be affected.