Mr. W. H. GOLDING (Huron-Perth) moved:

That the first report of the standing committee on standing orders, presented to the house on May 1, be concurred in.

1. From *whom was the land purchased in connection with the airport near Smithers, British Columbia?

2. What price was paid for such land?

1. After investigation and study of a number of possible sites for an airfield in the Prince Rupert area, the department, on the advice of its air officials, expropriated a portion of the farm property of Mr. Olaf Hanson, M.P., covering the east half of the southeast quarter of section 14, and the east half of the northeast quarter of section 11, containing approximately 155 acres; also arranged with the provincial government of British Columbia to place at the disposal of the dominion, by order in council for the same purpose, adjacent property consisting of the east half of the southeast quarter of section 11, the west half of section 12, and the southwest quarter of section 13, township 1A, containing approximately 320 acres.

The land thus expropriated was held to have the following advantages: It was sufficiently inland to be within the favourable weather area; it presented suitable flying approaches; it was close to the railroad and the main road; telephone, telegraph and power were available, also water supply from a lake adjoining the site. Topographical features also were such that it was possible to lay down the runway into the prevailing winds which are not of the high velocity encountered on the coast.

2. The consideration in respect of the provincial crown property will be nominal. No pa3'ment has as yet been made for the Hanson property.

1. Is Mr. Charles LaFerle's announcement, made in Toronto, of his appointment as national salvage director, correct?

2. If so, (a) what was his former employment; (b) with whom was he employed; (c) upon whose recommendation was his appointment made; (d) what salary or other emoluments did lie receive?

3. Has Mr. William Knightley been national salvage director?

4. When was he appointed?

5. Upon whose recommendation was his appointment made ?

6. What was his former employment?

7. Who were his former employers?

8. What salary or other emoluments did he receive in this office?

9. If a change has been made, upon -whose recommendation and for what reasons?

Questions

1. Yes; Mr. LaFerle's appointment as Natioiial Salvage Director was made by order in council under date of April 30, 1942.

2. (a) Transportation Manager; (b) Robert Simpson Company, Limited, Toronto;

(c) Hon. Mr. Justice T. C. Davis, associate deputy minister of the department; (d) no information.

3. No formal appointment as such was made, but Mr. Knightley, while on loan to the Department of National War Services from the Department of Transport, has been in charge of the salvage division of the department.

4. He began such duties in February, 1941.

5. He assumed such duties on the recommendation of Hon. Mr. Justice T. C. Davis, associate deputy minister of the department.

6. Supervisor of stores and plant.

7. Department of Transport, Ottawa.

8. Salary of $3,720 per annum.

9. The recommendation for Mr. LaFerle's appointment originated with Hon. Mr. Justice T. C. Davis, associate deputy minister. Because of the growing importance and rapid expansion of the salvage division, greater emphasis has to be placed on the organization of machinery for the collection of salvage of all kinds. It was felt that the appointment of a man of Mr. LaFerle's experience was necessary to organize effectively such machinery throughout Canada. Mr. Knightley continues as associate director with no change in salary.

1. Is the government considering the appropriation for war purposes of radio patents controlled by Thermionics Limited or by any other radio company or individual owning or controlling electrical or radio patent rights?

2. Has the government entered into any contract with any Canadian company or individual for the purchase or use of any electrical or radio patents for war purposes?

3. If so, what are the names of the companies or individuals?

4. What do the patents cover and what are the terms of the transaction?

1. All radio patents, some nine hundred in number, owned or controlled by Canadian manufacturers of radio equipment have been placed at the disposal of the government for the duration of the war, compensation to be such as the Commissioner of Patents may determine.

2. No, except as above.

3. Answered by 2.

4. Answered by 2.

1. Is the government aware that an explosion occurred recently at the works of the International Flare and Signal Company at Waterloo, Quebec, causing seven or eight deaths?

2. Has the government awarded any war contracts to this company?

3. If so, (a) what is the minimum salary or wages paid; (b) are employees injured in accidents occurring in -war industries entitled to workmen's compensation?