1. During the last five years of the Quebec harbour commission, under the administration of commissioners Power, Gauvin, Boutin-Bourassa (a) how many automobiles were purchased; (b) of what make were they; (c) what was the price of each such automob le?

2. Under the administration of commissioners

O'Meara. Bertrand and Leblond (a) how many automobiles were purchased; (b) of what make were they; (e) what was the price of each such automobile ? .

3. What was the total amount of travelling expenses allowed to commissioners Power, Gauvin. Boutin-Bourassa during the last five years of their administration?

4. What was the cost of the upkeep of a garage for repairs to the automobiles of Messrs. Power, Gauvin, Boutin-Bourassa, during the last five years of their administration?

5. What was the total amount paid under the Power. Gauvin, Boutin-Bourassa administration for the purchase of automobiles, travelling expenses, chauffeurs and other personal expenses of such commissioners?

6. What was the total amount paid under the O'Meara, Bertrand' and Leblond administration for travelling expenses, purchase of automobiles, chauffeurs and other personal expenses of such commissioners?

Mir. F. J. LAFLECHE (Richmond-Wolfe) (Translation):

The hon. member for Temis-couata should first have an idea himself.

REHABILITATION OF DROUGHT AREAS On the orders of the day:

Mr. LAFLECHE:

What amount has been paid by the government in legal fees to Mr. Elie Beauregard, solicitor of Montreal, between 1921 and 1930?

Mr. LAFLECHE (Translation):

I was

paired with the hon. member for Drummond-Arthabaska (Mr. Girouard). Had I voted, I would have voted for the motion.

Mr. F. J. LAFLECHE (Riehmond-Wolfe) (Translation):

Mr. Chairman, the only interest I have in this matter is my desire to see to it that the fair name of the private bills committee should remain unassailed. A few days ago, this bill was brought before the committee and it was rejected by a big majority. I therefore feel bound to protest as far as it is in my power against the procedure followed by the sponsors of this motion.

So, I urge upon those who are desirous of safeguarding the rights of the several committees established by this parliament for a number of years as well as upon the protectors of widows and orphans, to vote against the motion.