Mr. BRASSET:

I was paired with the hon. member for St. Ann (Mr. Sullivan). Had I voted I would have voted for the motion.

Mr. BRASSET:

Mr. Speaker, this bill has reference to the province of Quebec and would require a petition to be filed in the judicial district wherein the debtor resides, such district to be as defined by the Quebec statutes. This bill would lessen the expenses of insolvents. For instance, at the present time the courts in Hull or in Montreal may accept a petition to declare insolvent a resident of Gaspe county, and that person is obliged to come to Hull or to Montreal in order to defend the petition. The purpose of this bill is to obviate that trouble and expense.

Motion agreed to and bill read the first time.

Mr. BRASSET:

I was paired with the hon. member for St. Ann (Mr. Sullivan). Had I voted I would have voted for the motion.

1. What amount was allotted out of the unemployment fund for the municipality of Cloridorme, county of Gaspe?

2. How many men were employed and for what work?

3. Is the government aware that the payroll has not yet been paid, although the work was completed in December last?

4. Will the government give the necessary instructions to have the cheques issued?

1. What is the name of the lighthouse keeper at Cap Chat, county of Gaspe, Quebec?

2. What is his age, and by whom was he

recommended?

3. Has he passed the examinations required by the Civil Service Commission?

4. Were notices given to the public advertising this position?

5. Does the Department of Marine know that there are some returned soldiers at Cap Chat who are qualified to occupy that position?