Mr. GIROUARD:

However, it is my own

opinion. And, judging by the oases that came to my notice, in my district, such is the only practical way to be fair both to the creditor and the debtor.

If you will allow me, Mr. Chairman, I will mention a case to the minister of Finance. I think it was the only case, in Druimmond-Arthabaska, which was settled by the receiver.

I am ready to admit, however, that there might have been arrangements which did not come to my notice. A farmer went to the receiver's office; he had debts to the amount of $1,500. His creditors accepted a 50 per cent arrangement, payable in December 1935. At that time, that man will have to pay $750 to his various creditors. If he does not pay, that will be a case of bankruptcy under the act and his property will be sold by the receiver. If this farmer is to avoid ruin, Mr. Chairman, there must be an organization which will lend him the amount needed to keep him on his farm.

Cases similar to this one are quite numerous, and I was glad to hear the suggestion made by the hon. member for Provenoher. I wish I could be satisfied that these two acts are not on our statute book purely to remain there inoperative. Our farmers are actually in need of money, they must have credit, and if the government is willing to give them that credit, it is absolutely necessary to amend the Canadian Farm Loan Act, as I was saying, so that the Farm Loan Board would be obliged to make necessary advances when an arrangement is made and approved by the board of review.

1. Were any appointments made to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in the province of Quebec, during the years 1933 and 1934?

2. If so, what are the names of those appointed during each of the said years?

1. How many applications for loans, under tlie Farm Loan Act, were made by farmers in the province of Quebec during the years 1932, 1933, and' 1934?

2. How many of such applications were granted during each of the said years?

3. How many applications were refused during each of the said years?

4. What was the total amount of the loans asked during each of the years 1932, 1933, and 1934?

5. What was the total amount of loans granted during each of the said years?

Mr. GIROUARD:

Do I understand the Secretary of State, (Mr. Cahan) to say that this matter comes within the provincial jurisdiction? If so, is my hon. friend of the opinion that the provincial governments have the right to legalize sweepstakes for charitable purposes?

Mr. GIROUARD:

What is the total amount of the loans contracted by the dominion government from August 15, 1930, to March 31, 1934?