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(a) Leader of the House w.e.f. 5 February 1975, on resignation of Dr. the Hon. N. Diederichs.
(b) The Hon. M. Viljoen acted as Minister of Defence from 2 June 1975 during the absence from South Africa of the Hon. P. W. Botha.

(a) The Hon. H. Schoeman acted as Minister of Water Affairs and of Forestry from 19 February and 15 May 1975 during the absence from South Africa of the Hon. S. P. Botha.
(b) The Hon. J. J. Loots acted as Minister of Water Affairs and of Forestry from 12 June 1975 during the absence from South Africa of the Hon. S. P. Botha.

The Hon. B. J. Vorster acted as Minister of Information and of the Interior from 4 May 1975 during the absence from South Africa of Dr. the Hon. C. P. Mulder.

The Hon. J. J. Loots acted as Minister of Mines, of Immigration and of Sport and Recreation from 14 April 1975 during the absence from South Africa of Dr. the Hon. P. G. J. Koornhof.

The Hon. J. J. Loots acted as Minister of Agriculture from 12 June 1975 during the absence from South Africa of the Hon. H. Schoeman.

The Hon. S. J. M. Steyn acted as Minister of Health and of Coloured, Rehoboth and Nama Relations from 24 May 1975 during the absence from South Africa of Dr. the Hon. S. W. van der Merwe.

Minister of Finance w.e.f. 5 February 1975, on resignation of Dr. the Hon. N. Diederichs.

Minister of Economic Affairs w.e.f. 5 February 1975, on appointment of Sen. the Hon. O. P. F. Horwood as Minister of Finance.

Minister of Indian Affairs and of Tourism w.e.f. 5 February 1975, on appointment of the Hon. J. C. Heunis as Minister of Economic Affairs.

The Hon. J. W. Rall resigned as Deputy Minister of Transport w.e.f. 22 February 1975; the Hon. W. A. Cruywagen, formerly Deputy Minister of the Interior, was appointed Deputy Minister of Bantu Affairs w.e.f. 25 February 1975; and the Hon. L. le Grange was appointed Deputy Minister of Information and of the Interior w.e.f. 25 February 1975.

Elected under provisions of South-West Africa Affairs Amendment Act, 1949 (Act No. 23 of 1949).

Elected w.e.f. 15 April 1975.

Elected w.e.f. 12 June 1974.

Elected w.e.f. 31 July 1974.

Elected w.e.f. 6 May 1974.

Elected w.e.f. 26 February 1975.

Elected w.e.f. 26 March 1975.

Elected w.e.f. 27 November 1974.

Vacancies: Caledon, Gezina and Middelburg.

Vacancy owing to resignation of Dr. L. A. P. A. Munnik w.e.f 1 June 1975.

Vacancy owing to resignation of Dr. J. C. Otto w.e.f. 1 May 1975.

Vacancy owing to resignation of Hon. J. W. Rall w.e.f. 1 March 1975.

Three vacancies: Caledon, Gezina and Middelburg.

For more detailed index, see Vol. 59.

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

DEBATES OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY (HANSARD)

SECOND SESSION—FIFTH PARLIAMENT

31 January to 19 June 1975

(Vols. 55, 56 and 57—DEBATES; Vol. 58-QUESTIONS; and Vol. 59-INDEXES.)

CONTENTS

PAGES

The Ministry v Members of the House of Assembly and their Electoral Divisions vii Electoral Divisions and their representatives in House of Assembly ix State of Parties as at 19 June 1975 x Index to Proceedings xi Committees of Session xv Errata xvii Debates Cols. 1—8992 Indexes: Speeches See Appendix Questions See Vol. 58 Subjects Presiding officers’ rulings, statements, etc. See Vol. 59

THE MINISTRY

CABINET MINISTERS
Prime Minister	The Hon. B. J. VORSTER, M.P.
Minister of Defence (Leader of the House)	The Hon. P. W. BOTHA, M.P.
Minister of Foreign Affairs	Dr. the Hon. H. MULLER, M.P.
Minister of Labour and of Posts and Telecommunications	The Hon. M. VILJOEN, M.P.
Minister of Bantu Administration and Development and of Bantu Education	The Hon. M. C. BOTHA, M.P.
Minister of Transport	The Hon. S. L. MULLER, M.P.
Minister of Water Affairs and of Forestry	The Hon. S. P. BOTHA, M.P.
Minister of Information and of the Interior	Dr. the Hon. C. P. MULDER, M.P.
Minister of National Education and of Social Welfare and Pensions	Senator the Hon. J. P. VAN DER SPUY.
Minister of Planning and the Environment and of Statistics	The Hon. J. J. LOOTS, M.P.
Minister of Public Works and of Community Development	The Hon. A. H. DU PLESSIS, M.P.
Minister of Mines, of Immigration and of Sport and Recreation	Dr. the Hon. P. G. J. KOORNHOF, M.P.
Minister of Agriculture	The Hon. H. SCHOEMAN, M.P.
Minister of Health and of Coloured, Rehoboth and nama relations	Dr. the Hon. S. W. VAN DER MERWE, M.P.
Minister of Finance	Senator the Hon. O. P. F. HORWOOD.
Minister of Economic Affairs	The Hon. J. C. HEUNIS, M.P.
Minister of Justice, of Police and of Prisons	The Hon. J. T. KRUGER, M.P.
Minister of Indian Affairs and of Tourism	The Hon. S. J. M. STEYN, M.P.

DEPUTY MINISTERS
Deputy Minister of Bantu Development	The Hon. A. J. RAUBENHEIMER, M.P.
Deputy Minister of Bantu Administration and Education	The Hon. T. N. H. JANSON, M.P.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture	The Hon. J. J. MALAN, M.P.
Deputy Minister of Social Welfare and Pensions and of Coloured, Rehoboth and Nama Relations	The Hon. H. H. SMIT, M.P.
Deputy Minister of Bantu Affairs	The Hon. W. A. CRUYWAGEN, M.P.
Deputy Minister of Information and of the Interior	The Hon. L. LE GRANGE, M.P.

PRESIDING OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

SPEAKER: The Hon. A. L. Schlebusch, M.P.

DEPUTY SPEAKER AND CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES: Dr. P. S. van der Merwe, M.P.

DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES: Mr. P. H. Meyer, M.P. (Acting Speaker in absence of Speaker and Deputy Speaker.)

MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY AND THE ELECTORAL DIVISIONS REPRESENTED BY THEM

(As at 19 June 1975)

PARTIES: National Party = N.P. United Party = U.P. Progressive Party = P.P. Reform Party = R.P.

Albertyn, J. T.—False Bay N.P.
Aronson, T.—Walmer U.P.
Aucamp, P. L. S.—Bloemfontein East N.P.

Badenhorst, P. J.—Oudtshoorn N.P.
Ballot, G. C.—Overvaal N.P.
Barnard, S. P.—Langlaagte N.P.
Bartlett, G. S.—Amanzimtoti U.P.
Basson, J. D. du P.—Bezuidenhout U.P.
Baxter, D. D.—Constantia U.P.
Bell, H. G. H.—East London City U.P.
Bodenstein, Dr. P.—Rustenburg N.P.
Boraine, Dr. A. L.—Pinelands P.P.
Botha, G. F.—Ermelo N.P.
Botha, J. C. G.—Eshowe N.P.
Botha, L. J.—Bethlehem N.P.
Botha, Hon. M. C.—Roodepoort N.P.
Botha, Hon. P. W.—George N.P.
Botha, Hon. S. P.—Soutpansberg N.P.
Botma, M. C.—Omaruru N.P.
Brandt, Dr. J. W.—Etosha N.P.

Cadman, R. M.—Umhlatuzana U.P.
Clase, P. J.—Virginia N.P.
Coetsee, H. J.—Bloemfontein West N.P.
Coetzee, S. F.—Karas N.P.
Cronje, P.—Port Natal N.P.
Cruywagen, Hon. W. A.—Germiston N.P.

Dalling, D. J.—Sandton R.P.
Deacon, W. H. D.—Albany U.P.
De Beer, S. J.—Geduld N.P.
De Jager, A. M. van A.—Kimberley North N.P.
De Klerk, F. W.—Vereeniging N.P.
De Villiers, D. J.—Johannesburg West N.P.
De Villiers, I. F. A.—Von Brandis U.P.
De Villiers, J. I.—Wynberg U.P.
De Villiers, R. M.—Parktown P.P.
De Wet, M. W.—Welkom N.P.
Du Plessis, Hon. A. H.—Windhoek N.P.
Du Plessis, B. J.—Florida N.P.
Du Plessis, G. C.—Kempton Park N.P.
Du Plessis, G. F. C.—Heilbron N.P.
Du Plessis, P. T. C.—Lydenburg N.P.
Du Toit, J. P.—Vryburg N.P.

Eglin, C. W.—Sea Point P.P.
Engelbrecht, J. J.—Algoa N.P.
Enthoven (’t Hooft), R. E.—Randburg R.P.

Fisher, Dr. E. L.—Rosettenville U.P.

Graaff, Sir De V., M.B.E. (Leader of the Opposition)—Groote Schuur U.P.
Greeff, J. W.—Aliwal N.P.
Greyling, J. C.—Carletonville N.P.
Grobler, M. S. F.—Marico N.P.
Grobler, W. S. J.—Springs N.P.

Hartzenberg, Dr. F.—Lichtenburg N.P.
Hayward, S. A. S.—Graaff-Reinet N.P.
Hefer, W. J.—Standerton N.P.
Henning, J. M.—Vanderbijlpark N.P.
Herman, F.—Potgietersrus N.P.
Heunis, Hon. J. C.—Helderberg N.P.
Hickman, T.—Maitland U.P.
Hoon, J. H.—Kuruman N.P.
Horn, J. W. L.—Prieska N.P.
Hourquebie, R. G. L.—Musgrave U.P.
Hughes, T. G. (Chief Opposition Whip)—Griqualand East U.P.

Jacobs, Dr. G. F., O.B.E.—Hillbrow U.P.
Janson, J.—Losberg N.P.
Janson, Hon. T. N. H.—Witbank N.P.

Kingwill, W. G.—Port Elizabeth Central U.P.
Koornhof, Dr. the Hon. P. G. J.—Primrose N.P.
Kotzé, G. J.—Malmesbury N.P.
Kotzé, S. F. (Chief Government Whip)—Parow N.P.
Kotzé, Dr. W. D.—Parys N.P.
Krijnauw, P. H. J.—Koedoespoort N.P.
Kruger, Hon. J. T.—Prinshof N.P.

Langley, T.—Waterkloof N.P.
Le Grange, Hon. L.—Potchefstroom N.P.
Le Roux, Francois J.—Brakpan N.P.
Le Roux, Frederick J.—Hercules N.P.
Le Roux, J. P. C.—Vryheid N.P.
Le Roux, Z. P.—Pretoria West N.P.
Lloyd, J. J.—Pretoria East N.P.
Loots, Hon. J. J.—Queenstown N.P.
Lorimer, R. J.—Orange Grove P.P.
Louw, E.—Durbanville N.P.

Malan, G. F.—Humansdorp N.P.
Malan, Hon. J. J.—Swellendam N.P.
Malan, W. C.—Paarl N.P.
Marais, P. S.—Moorreesburg N.P.
Maree, G. de K.—Namakwaland N.P.
McIntosh, G. B. D.—Pinetown U.P.
McLachlan, Dr. R.—Westdene N.P.
Meyer, P. H.—Vasco N.P.
Miller, H.—Jeppe U.P.
Mills, G. W.—Pietermaritzburg North U.P.
Mitchell, M. L.—Durban North U.P.
Morrison, Dr. G. de V.—Cradock. N.P
Mulder, Dr. the Hon. C. P.—Rand-fontein N.P.
Muller, Dr. the Hon. H.—Beaufort West N.P.
Muller, Hon. S. L.—Ceres N.P.
Murray, L. G., M.C.—Green Point U.P.

Nel, D. J. L.—Pretoria Central N.P.
Niemann, J. J.—Kimberley South N.P.
Nothnagel, A. E.—Innesdal N.P.

Oldfield, G. N.—Umbilo U.P.
Olivier, N. J. J.—Edenvale U.P.

Page, B. W. B.—Umhlanga U.P.
Palm, P. D.—Worcester N.P.
Pansegrouw, J. S.—Smithfield N.P.
Pienaar, L. A.—Bellville N.P.
Potgieter, J. E.—Brits N.P.
Potgieter, S. P.—Port Elizabeth North N.P.
Pyper, P. A.—Durban Central U.P.

Raubenheimer, Hon. A. J.—Nelspruit N.P.
Raw, W. V.—Durban Point U.P.
Reyneke, J. P. A.—Boksburg N.P.
Rossouw, W. J. C.—Stilfontein N.P.
Roux, P. C.—Mariental N.P.

Schlebusch, Hon. A. L.—Kroonstad N.P.
Schoeman, Hon. H.—Delmas N.P.
Schoeman, J. C. B.—Witwatersberg N.P.
Schwarz, H. H.—Yeoville R.P.
Scott, D. B.—Winburg N.P.
Slabbert, Dr. F. van Z.—Rondebosch P.P.
Smit, Hon. H. H.—Stellenbosch N.P.
Snyman, Dr. W. J.—Pieters burg N.P.
Steyn, D. W.—Wonderboom N.P.
Steyn, Hon. S. J. M.—Turffontein N.P.
Streicher, D. M.—Newton Park U.P.
Sutton, W. M.—Mooi River U.P.
Suzman, Helen—Houghton P.P.
Swiegers, J. G.—Uitenhage N.P.

Terblanche, G. P. D.—Bloemfontein North N.P.
Treurnicht, Dr. A. P.—Waterberg N.P.
Treurnicht, N. F.—Piketberg N.P.

Ungerer, J. H. B.—Sasolburg N.P.
Uys, C.—Barberton N.P.

Van Breda, A.—Tygervallei N.P.
Van Coller, C. A.—South Coast U.P.
Van den Berg, J. C.—Ladybrand N.P.
Van den Heever, S. A.—King William’s Town U.P.
Van der Merwe, Dr. C. V.—Fauresmith N.P.
Van der Merwe, H. D. K.—Rissik N.P.
Van der Merwe, Dr. P. S.—Middelland N.P.
Van der Merwe, Dr. the Hon. S. W.—Gordonia N.P.
Van der Merwe, W. L.—Meyerton N.P.
Van der Spuy, S. J. H.—Somerset East N.P.
Van der Walt, H. J. D.—Schweizer-Reneke N.P.
Van Eck, H. J.—Benoni U.P.
Van Heerden, R. F.—De Aar N.P.
Van Hoogstraten, H. A., E.D.—Cape Town Gardens U.P.
Van Rensburg, H. E. J.—Bryanston R.P.
Van Rensburg, Dr. H. M. J.—Mossel Bay N.P.
Van Tonder, J. A.—Germiston District N.P.
Van Wyk, A. C.—Maraisburg N.P.
Van Zyl, J. J. B.—Sunnyside N.P.
Venter, A. A.—Klerksdorp N.P.
Viljoen, Hon. M.—Alberton N.P.
Viljoen, Dr. P. J. van B.—Newcastle N.P.
Vilonel, Dr. J. J.—Krugersdorp N.P.
Vlok, A. J.—Verwoerdburg N.P.
Volker, V. A.—Klip River N.P.
Von Keyserlingk, Brig. C. C.—Umlazi U.P.
Vorster, Hon. B. J.—Nigel N.P.
Vosloo, Dr. W. L.—Brentwood N.P.

Waddell, G. H.—Johannesburg North P.P.
Wainwright, C. J. S.—East London North U.P.
Webber, W. T.—Pietermaritzburg South U.P.
Wentzel, J. J. G.—Bethal N.P.
Wiley, J. W. E.—Simonstown U.P.
Wood, L. F.—Berea U.P.

ELECTORAL DIVISIONS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

Electoral Division.	Name.
CAPE PROVINCE (55 Electoral Divisions)
Albany	Deacon, W. H. D.
Algoa	Engelbrecht, J. J.
Aliwal	Greeff, J. W.
Beaufort West	Muller, Dr. the Hon. H.
Bellville	Pienaar, L. A.
Caledon	[Vacant]
Cape Town Gardens	Van Hoogstraten, H. A., E.D.
Ceres	Muller, Hon. S. L.
Constantia	Baxter, D. D.
Cradock	Morrison, Dr. G. de V.
De Aar	Van Heerden, R. F.
Durbanville	Louw, E.
East London City	Bell, H. G. H.
East London North	Wainwright, C. J. S.
False Bay	Albertyn, J. T.
George	Botha, Hon. P. W.
Gordonia	Van der Merwe, Dr. the Hon. S. W.
Graaff-Reinet	Hayward, S. A. S.
Green Point	Murray, L. G., M.C.
Griqualand East	Hughes, T. G.
Groote Schuur	Graaff, Sir De V., M.B.E.
Helderberg	Heunis, Hon. J. C.
Humansdorp	Malan, G. F.
Kimberley North	De Jager, A. M. van A.
Kimberley South	Niemann, J. J.
King William’s Town	Van den Heever, S. A.
Kuruman	Hoon, J. H.
Maitland	Hickman, T.
Malmesbury	Kotzé, G. J.
Moorreesburg	Marais, P. S.
Mossel Bay	Van Rensburg, Dr. H. M. J.
Namakwaland	Maree, G. de K.
Newton Park	Streicher, D. M.
Oudtshoorn	Badenhorst, P. J.
Paarl	Malan, W. C.
Parow	Kotzé, S. F.
Piketberg	Treurnicht, N. F.
Pinelands	Boraine, Dr. A. L.
Port Elizabeth Central	Kingwill, W. G.
Port Elizabeth North	Potgieter, S. P.
Prieska	Horn, J. W. L.
Queenstown	Loots, Hon. J. J.
Rondebosch	Slabbert, Dr. F. van Z.
Sea Point	Eglin, C. W.
Simonstown	Wiley, J. W. E.
Somerset East	Van der Spuy, S. J. H.
Stellenbosch	Smit, Hon. H. H.
Swellendam	Malan, Hon. J. J.
Tygervallei	Van Breda, A.
Uitenhage	Swiegers, J. G.
Vasco	Meyer, P. H.
Vryburg	Du Toit, J. P.
Walmer	Aronson, T.
Worcester	Palm, P. D.
Wynberg	De Villiers, J. I.
NATAL (20 Electoral Divisions)
Amanzimtoti	Bartlett, G. S.
Berea	Wood, L. F.
Durban Central	Pyper, P. A.
Durban North	Mitchell, M. L.
Durban Point	Raw, W. V.
Eshowe	Botha, J. C. G.
Klip River	Volker, V. A.
Mooi River	Sutton, W. M.
Musgrave	Hourquebie, R. G. L.
Newcastle	Viljoen, Dr. P. J. van B.
Pietermaritzburg North	Mills, G. W.
Pietermaritzburg South	Webber, W. T.
Pinetown	McIntosh, G. B. D.
Port Natal	Cronje, P.
South Coast	Van Coller, C. A.
Umbilo	Oldfield, G. N.
Umhlanga	Page, B. W. B.
Umhlatuzana	Cadman, R. M.
Umlazi	Von Keyserlingk, Brig. C. C.
Vryheid	Le Roux, J. P. C.
ORANGE FREE STATE (14 Electoral Divisions)
Bethlehem	Botha, L. J.
Bloemfontein East	Aucamp, P. L. S.
Bloemfontein North	Terblanche, G. P. D.
Bloemfontein West	Coetsee, H. J.
Fauresmith	Van der Merwe, Dr. C. V.
Heilbron	Du Plessis, G. F. C.
Kroonstad	Schlebusch, Hon. A. L.
Ladybrand	Van den Berg, J. C.
Parys	Kotzé, Dr. W. D.
Sasolburg	Ungerer, J. H. B.
Smithfield	Pansegrouw, J. S.
Virginia	Clase, P. J.
Welkom	De Wet, M. W.
Winburg	Scott, D. B.
TRANSVAAL (76 Electoral Divisions)
Alberton	Viljoen, Hon. M.
Barberton	Uys, C.
Benoni	Van Eck, H. J.
Bethal	Wentzel, J. J. G.
Bezuidenhout	Basson, J. D. du P.
Boksburg	Reyneke, J. P. A.
Brakpan	Le Roux, Francois J.
Brentwood	Vosloo, Dr. W. L.
Brits	Potgieter, J. E.
Bryanston	Van Rensburg, H. E. J.
Carletonville	Greyling, J. C.
Delmas	Schoeman, Hon. H.
Edenvale	Olivier, N. J. J.
Ermelo	Botha, G. F.
Florida	Du Plessis, B. J.
Geduld	De Beer, S. J.
Germiston	Cruywagen, Hon. W. A.
Germiston District	Van Tonder, J. A.
Gezina	[Vacant]
Hercules	Le Roux, Frederick J.
Hillbrow	Jacobs, Dr. G. F., O.B.E.
Houghton	Suzman, Helen
Innesdal	Nothnagel, A. E.
Jeppe	Miller, H.
Johannesburg North	Waddell, G. H.
Johannesburg West	De Villiers, D. J.
Kempton Park	Du Plessis, G. C.
Klerksdorp	Venter, A. A.
Koedoespoort	Krijnauw, P. H. J.
Krugersdorp	Vilonel, Dr. J. J.
Langlaagte	Barnard, S. P.
Lichtenburg	Hartzenberg, Dr. F.
Losberg	Janson, J.
Lydenburg	Du Plessis, P. T. C.
Maraisburg	Van Wyk, A. C.
Marico	Grobler, M. S. F.
Meyerton.	Van der Merwe, W. L.
Middelburg	[Vacant]
Nelspruit	Raubenheimer, Hon. A. J.
Nigel	Vorster, Hon. B. J.
Orange Grove	Lorimer, R. J.
Overvaal	Ballot, G. C.
Parktown	De Villiers, R. M.
Pietersburg	Snyman, Dr. W. J.
Potchefstroom	Le Grange, Hon. L.
Potgietersrus	Herman, F.
Pretoria Central	Nel, D. J. L.
Pretoria East	Lloyd, J. J.
Pretoria West	Le Roux, Z. P.
Primrose	Koornhof, Dr. the Hon. P. G. J.
Prinshof	Kruger, Hon. J. T.
Randburg	Enthoven (’t Hooft), R. E.
Randfontein	Mulder, Dr. the Hon. C. P.
Rissik	Van der Merwe, H. D. K.
Roodepoort	Botha, Hon. M. C.
Rosettenville	Fisher, Dr. E. L.
Rustenburg	Bodenstein, Dr. P.
Sandton	Dalling, D. J.
Schweizer-Reneke	Van der Walt, H. J. D.
Soutpansberg	Botha, Hon. S. P.
Springs	Grobler, W. S. J.
Electoral Division	Name.
Standerton	Hefer, W. F.
Stilfontein	Rossouw, W. J. C.
Sunnyside	Van Zyl, J. J. B.
Turffontein	Steyn, Hon. S. J. M.
Vanderbijlpark	Henning, J. M.
Vereeniging	De Klerk, F. W.
Verwoerdburg	Vlok, A. J.
Von Brandis	De Villiers, I. F. A.
Waterberg	Treurnicht, Dr. A. P.
Waterkloof	Langley, T.
Westdene	McLachlan, Dr. R.
Witbank	Janson, Hon. T. N. H.
Witwatersberg	Schoeman, J. C. B.
Wonderboom	Steyn, D. W.
Yeoville	Schwarz, H. H.
SOUTH WEST AFRICA (6 Electoral Divisions)
Etosha	Brandt, Dr. J. W.
Karas	Coetzee, S. F.
Mariental	Roux, P. C.
Middelland	Van der Mewe, Dr. P. S.
Omaruru	Botma, M. C.
Windhoek	Du Plessis, Hon. A. H.

STATE OF PARTIES AS AT 19 JUNE 1975

PARTY	PROVINCES				SOUTH WEST AFRICA	TOTAL
PARTY	CAPE	NATAL	ORANGE FREE STATE	TRANSVAAL	SOUTH WEST AFRICA	TOTAL
National Party	36	5	14	59	6	120
United Party	15	15	—	7	—	37
Progressive Party	3	—	—	4	—	7
Reform Party	—	—	—	4	—	4
Vacancies	1	—	—	2	—	3
No. of Electoral Divisions	55	20	14	76	6	171

INDEX TO PROCEEDINGS

(Bills, motions, etc.)

Abbreviations:

1R. = First Reading

C. = Committee Stage

2R. = Second Reading

Re. = Report Stage

3R. = Third Reading

Sen. Am. = Senate Amendments

S.C. = Select Committee

Abortion and Sterilization Bill: 1R., 14; 2R., 471, 600, 694; C., 738, 858; 3R., 934.

Africa South of Sahara, co-operation among and assistance to countries in (motion), 2146.

Agricultural Land and Industrial Development (motion), 549.

Agricultural Produce Agency Sales Bill: 1R., 14; 2R., 1341, 1455; C., 1469; 3R., 1562.

Animal Slaughter, Meat and Animal Products Hygiene Amendment Bill: 1R., 14; 2R., 1461, 1469; C., 1562; 3R., 1566.

Appropriation Bills (Central Government)—Part: 1R., 675; 2R., 846, 1006, 1093, 1237; 3R., 1391; Additional, 1R., 1561; 2R., 1685; C., 1694; 3R., 1757; Main, 1R., 3293; 2R. (Budget Speech), 3383; allocation of time for, 3523; 2R. (resumed), 3602, 3671, 3715, 3836, 3913, 4025; Votes—Prime Minister, 4297, 4370; 4471; Defence, 4540, 4609; Foreign Affairs, 4733, 4803; Labour, 4901, 4976; Information, 5008, 5048; Interior, 5105, 5190; Bantu Administration and Development, 5229, 5278, 5393; Bantu Education, 5437, 5470; Transport, 5509, 5538; Water Affairs, 5572; Forestry, 5654, 5682; Health, 5718; Coloured Relations, 5777, 5852; National Education, 6265, 6315, 6383; Social Welfare and Pensions, 6393; Planning and Statistics, 6585, 6689; Public Works, 6695; Community Development, 6731, 6767, 6835; Justice and Prisons, 7323, 7465; Police, 7513; Agriculture, 7675, 7738; Mines, 7905, 7964; Immigration, 7977; Sport and Recreation, 8019; Treasury, etc., 8109; Indian Affairs, 8160; Tourism, 8239; Economic Affairs, 8294, 8377; 3R., 8408, 8489, 8571.

Architects’ Amendment Bill: 1R., 1340; 2R., 2001; C., 2726; 3R., 2824.

Bantu education and training of Bantu workers (motion), 1588.

Bantu Affairs, S.C. on, consideration of report on (consolidation proposals), 5925, 6070, 6153.

Bantu Laws Amendment Bill: 1R., 14; 2R., 429; C., 522, 590; 3R., 851.

Bantu, urban, Business Activities amongst (motion); 1801.

Budget Speeches:

Central Government, 3383.
Post Office, 2802.
Railways and Harbours, 1853.

Christian Institute, declaration of, as affected organization (statement), 7043.

Classen, Mr. A. J., of Sapa, tribute for services rendered, 8991.

Coloured Persons Representative Council Bill: Introduction, 3009; 1R., 3028; 2R., 3298, 3423; C., 3523; 3R., 3975, 4063.

Community Development Amendment Bill: 1R., 1455; 2R., 2005; C., 2731; 3R., 2824.

Co-operative Societies Amendment Bill: 1R., 1852; 2R., 3084, 3592; C., 4118; 3R., 4173.

Copyright Amendment Bill: 1R., 6153; 2R., 7657; C., 7665; 3R., 7669; Sen. Am., 8669.

Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill: 1R., 429; 2R., 2031; C., 2343, 2554, 3263, 3293; 3R., 3423.

Customs and Excise Amendment Bill: 1R., 7738; 2R., 8785; C., 8798; 3R., 8799.

Defence Act, Amendment to Schedule to (motion), 4100.

Defence of Southern Africa and of Indian Ocean (motion), 1346.

Detainees under Terrorism Act (adjournment motion), 2350.

Diamond Industry in South West Africa Protection Amendment Bill: 1R., 14; 2R., 898; C., 940; 3R., 1309.

Exchequer and Audit Bill: 1R., 6512; 2R., 7143, 7212, 7279; C., 7577, 7603; 3R., 7631; Sen. Am., 8820.

Electoral Consolidation Act, operation of, appointment of S.C. on, 177; report of S.C., 7737.

Explosives Amendment Bill: 1R., 2492; 2R., 4169; 3R., 4172.

Expropriation Bill: Resumption of proceedings, 14; referred to S.C., 15; Bill reported by S.C.: 1R., 6265; 2R., 7853; C., 7875, 7877; 3R., 7903.

Finance Bill: 1R., 7964; 2R., 8799; C., 8806; 3R., 8819.

Financial Institutions Amendment Bill: 1R., 1981.

Fishing Industry Development Amendment Bill: 1R., 429; 2R., 1333; C. and 3R., 1340.

Food and raw materials, supply of (motion), 765.

Forest Amendment Bill: 1R., 933; 2R., 1880; C., 4200; 3R., 4209.

General Law Amendment Bill: 1R., 6315; 2R., 7135; C., 7170; 3R., 7212.

Gold Mines Assistance Amendment Bill: 1R., 1778; 2R., 3074; C., 3081; 3R., 3083.

Groot Constantia State Estate Control Bill: 1R., 933; 2R., 1758; 3R., 1774; Sen. Am., 3083.

Group Areas Amendment Bill: 1R., 2491; 2R., 3058; C. and 3R., 3064.

Housing Amendment Bill: 1R., 1981; 2R., 3575; C., 4084, 4103; 3R., 4105.

Human Sciences Research Amendment Bill: 1R., 2491; 2R., 4161; C., 4167; 3R., 4168.

Income Tax Bill: 1R., 7601; 2R., 8669; C., 8753, 8756; 3R., 8768.

Industrial Development Amendment Bill: 1R., 3671; 2R., 4719, 4846; C., 4867; 3R., 4868.

Industries, decentralization of (motion), 1635.

Interest, Prescribed Rate of, Bill: 1R., 4802; 2R., 7104; C., 7106; 3R., 7108.

Israeli Consulate, Johannesburg, incidents at (statement), 4973, 4975 (adjournment motion), 5179.

Judges’ Remuneration and Pensions Bill: 1R., 1093; 2R., 1561; C. and 3R., 1562.

Katutura Compound in Windhoek, incident in (statement), 4673.

Labour situation in South Africa (motion), 1187.

Lake Areas Development Bill: 1R., 3523; 2R., 4143; C., 4177; 3R., 4188.

Land, Sale of, on Instalments: 1R., 3102; 2R., 4215, 4513, 4658, 4674; C., 5905, 6195; 3R., 6232.

Land Bank Amendment Bill: 1R., 675; 2R., 6235, 6486; C., 6512; 3R., 6860; Sen. Am., 7602.

Land Titles (Division of George) Adjustment Amendment Bill (Hybrid): 1R., 15; referred to examiners, 15; examiners’ report, 522; 2R., 1476; C. and 3R., 2744.

Law Societies Bill: 1R., 4540; 2R., 4878; 3R., 4892.

Liberia, Prime Minister’s visit to (statement), 845.

Liquor Amendment Bill: Resumption of proceedings and reference to S.C., 178: S.C. Bill: 1R., 4733; 2R., 6560, 6939, 7017. 7053; C., 7153; 3R., 7228.

Liquor Amendment Bill (Second): 1R., 5048; 2R., 7109; C., 7129; 3R., 7133.

Manpower, Training and Utilization of (motion), 3102.

Marketing Amendment Bill: 1R., 2069; 2R., 3597; 3R., 3600.

Medical Aid Scheme Bill, Parliamentary and Provincial: 1R., 2R., and 3R., 3670-1.

Medical Schemes Amendment Bill: 1R., 3205; 2R., 4233; C., 4701; 3R., 4715; Sen. Am., 6265.

Mines and Works, Occupational Diseases in, Amendment Bill: 1R., 2280; 2R., 5871; C., 5902; 3R., 5905.

Mineral Laws Supplementary Bill: 1R., 14; 2R., 910; C., 940, 1310; 3R., 1321.

Mineral resources, utilization of (motion), 2669.

Mines, workers disturbances at (adjournment motion), 1969.

Monopolistic Conditions, Regulation of, Amendment Bill: 1R., 4471; 2R., 4869; 3R., 4878.

Motor vehicle licences, fingerprint system in respect of (motion), 806.

Natal Ecclesiastical Properties and Trusts Amendment (Private) Bill: Petition for leave to introduce, report of Examiners on, 2585; 1R., 2586; 2R., 4189; petition in opposition, presented and appointment of S.C., 4609; report of S.C., 6968; C, 7670; 3R., 7672.

National Education Policy Amendment Bill: 1R., 1479; 2R., 2744; C., 2749; 3R., 2750.

National Institute for Metallurgy Amendment Bill: 1R., 1455; 2R., 3064; C. and 3R., 3073.

National Supplies Procurement Amendment Bill: 1R., 4901; 2R., 6897; C., 6968; 3R., 7045.

No-confidence debate (motion), 15, 101, 178, 277, 367.

Parliament—

House of Assembly: Condolences in respect of death of the Hon. P. C. Pelser and the Hon. Maj. P. V. G. van der Byl, 11; appointment of temporary Chairmen of Committees, 277; adjournment of, on definite matter of urgent public importance (refused), 1006; Standing Rules and Orders, Committee on—report (Parliamentary Advocate), 1320; sitting hours after Easter Recess, 3522; adjournment of under S.O. 25, notice of motion for (alleged leak of Budget information), 4061; sitting hours from 16 June, 8104.
Speaker: Ruling on sub judice rule, 2362.
Official Opening of, 3, 6835.

Pension Laws Amendment Bill: 1R., 6070; 2R., 6474; C., 6553; 3R., 6560.

Pensions Supplementary Bill: 1R., 7964; 2R., 8822; C., 8823; 3R., 8824.

Physical Planning and Utilization of Resources Amendment Bill: 1R., 4370; 2R., 8848; C., 8948; 3R., 8986.

Police Amendment Bill: 1R., 522; 2R., 1774; 3R., 1777.

Post Office Appropriation Bill: 1R., 2717; 2R., 2802 (Budget Speech), 2887; C., 2962; 3R., 3029.

Precious Stones Amendment Bill: 1R., 14; 2R., 1313; C., 1321; 3R., 1455.

Prisons Amendment Bill: 1R., 1455; 2R., 1777; 3R., 1778.

Provincial Powers Extension Amendment Bill: 1R., 2280; 2R., 2724; C. and 3R., 2726.

Public Accountants’ and Auditors’ Amendment Bill: 1R., 5777; 2R., 6507, 6540; C., 6550; 3R., 6552; Sen. Am., 7602.

Public Service Amendment Bill: 1R., 178; 2R., 1328; C. and 3R., 1333.

Railways and Harbours: Additional Appropriation Bill: 1R., 590; 2R., 675; C., 688; 3R., 694; Main Appropriation: 1R., 1778; 2R., 1853, 2193, 2280, 2363; C., 2393, 2492; 3R., 2587, 2717.

Railways and Harbours Acts Amendment Bill: 1R., 3523; 2R., 4892; 3R., 4900.

Rents Amendment Bill: 1R., 277; 2R., 1479, 1567, 1781, 1910, 1981; C., 2069, 2750; 3R., 2828.

Revenue Laws Amendment Bill: 1R., 7601; 2R., 8782; 3R., 8785.

Road Transportation Bill: 1R., 14; referred to S.C., 14; report of S.C., 7877.

SABC, programmes presented by (motion), 2617.

Sasol, explosion at (statement), 4101.

Simonstown Agreement, termination of (statement), 8489.

Sportsmen, Merit Selection of (motion), 3150.

State President, Address to (motion), 3711, 4469.

Trade Metrology Amendment Bill: 1R., 1852; 2R., 3507; C., 3571; 3R., 3575.

Trade Practices Bill: 1R., 1093; 2R., 2052, 2779, 2860, 3205; referred to S.C., 3263.

Transkei Constitution Amendment Bill: 1R., 6265; 2R., 7313; C., 7571; 3R., 7577.

Unauthorized Expenditure, Consideration of Report of S.C. on Public Accounts, 6234.

Unemployment Insurance Amendment Bill: 1R., 5851; 2R., 7305; C., 7312; 3R., 7313.

Universities Amendment Bill: 1R., 7964; 2R., 8824; C., 8843; 3R., 8847.

Universities, report of Commission of Inquiry into (motion), 2096.

University of Pretoria (Private) Amendment Bill: 1R., 6585; 2R., 7672; 3R., 7675.

Uranium Enrichment Bill: 1R., 522; 2R., 1778.

Bringing into operation of pilot uranium enrichment plant at Valindaba (statement), 3601.

Water Amendment Bill: 1R., 1391; referred to S.C., 1469; S.C. Bill: 1R., 5393; 2R., 5670; 3R., 5682.

Water Research Amendment Bill: 1R., 1852; withdrawn, 2887; re-introduced, 3009; 2R., 4213; 3R., 4215.

Wine and Spirit Control Amendment Bill (First): 1R., 1561; 2R., 2735; C. and 3R., 2744.

Wine and Spirit Control Amendment Bill (Second): 1R., 5851; 2R., 7650; C. and 3R., 7655.

Women, legal disabilities of (motion), 954.

Committees of Session

S.C. 1—’75—Public Accounts

Members: Mr. D. D. Baxter, Dr. P. Bodenstein, Messrs. G. F. Botha, J. I. de Villiers, R. M. de Villiers, M. W. de Wet, P. T. C. du Plessis, J. C. Greyling, W. C. Malan (Chairman), P. D. Palm, J. S. Pansegrouw, H. H. Schwarz, S. J. H. van der Spuy, H. A. van Hoogstraten, J. A. van Tonder, J. J. B. van Zyl and Dr. P. J. van B. Viljoen.

S.C. 2—’75—Railways and Harbours

Members: Messrs. P. L. S. Aucamp, G. S. Bartlett, L. J. Botha, G. C. du Plessis, J. M. Henning, T. Hickman, R. J. Lorimer, Dr. J. C. Otto, Messrs. W. V. Raw, P. C. Roux, J. C. B. Schoeman (Chairman), J. G. Swiegers, A. van Breda, V. A. Volker and J. W. E. Wiley.

S.C. 3—’75—Subject of the Liquor Amendment Bill

Members: Messrs. P. L. S. Aucamp, H. G. H. Bell, G. F. Botha, F. W. de Klerk, F. Herman (Chairman), T. Langley, F. J. le Roux (Brakpan), E. Louw, H. Miller, M. L. Mitchell, L. A. Pienaar, Dr. P. J. van B. Viljoen and Mr. G. H. Waddell.

S.C. 4—’75—Subject of the Expropriation Bill

Members: Mr. J. C. G. Botha, Dr. J. W. Brandt, Messrs. H. J. Coetsee, J. I. de Villiers, G. F. C. du Plessis, P. T. C. du Plessis, J. W. Greeff, R. G. L. Hourquebie, T. Langley (Chairman), Dr. L. A. P. A. Munnik, Mr. L. G. Murray, Dr. F. van Z. Slabbert, Messrs. D. M. Streicher and H. J. D. van der Walt.

S.C. 5—’75—Electoral Consolidation Act

Members: Messrs. J. T. Albertyn, P. L. S. Aucamp, M. C. Botma, C. W. Eglin, J. M. Henning, S. F. Kotzé (Chairman), L. G. Murray, W. V. Raw, H. H. Schwarz, A. van Breda, H. D. K. van der Merwe, J. A. van Tonder, A. C. van Wyk and V. A. Volker.

S.C. 6—’75—Subject of the Water Amendment Bill

Members: Dr. J. W. Brandt, Messrs. W. H. D. Deacon, J. W. L. Horn, Dr. W. D. Kotzé, Messrs. J. P. C. le Roux, J. J. Lloyd, R. J. Lorimer, J. E. Potgieter, W. M. Sutton, N. F. Treurnicht (Chairman), W. L. van der Merwe, H. E. J. van Rensburg, Dr. H. M. J. van Rensburg and Mr. C. J. S. Wainwright.

S.C. 7—’75—Subject of the Road Transportation Bill

Members: Messrs. P. L. S. Aucamp (appointed 10/4), S. P. Barnard, G. S. Bartlett, L. J. Botha, M. W. de Wet (discharged 10/4), F. Hickman, J. Janson, R. J. Lorimer, G. F. Malan, M. L. Mitchell, L. A. Pienaar, W. V. Raw, J. P. A. Reyneke, P. C. Roux, A. van Breda (Chairman) and A. A. Venter.

S.C. 8—’75—Frade Practices Bill

Members: Messrs. F. Aronson, D. D. Baxter, G. F. Botha, H. J. Coetsee, D. J. de Villiers, J. I. de Villiers, B. J. du Plessis, J. P. du Toit, W. C. Malan (Chairman), J. S. Pansegrouw, H. H. Schwarz, J. A. van Fonder and G. H. Waddell.

S.C. 9—’75—Bantu Affairs

Members: Messrs. M. C. Botma, R. M. Cadman, H. J. Coetsee, P. Cronje, J. P. du Toit, M. S. F. Grobler, Dr. F. Hartzenberg (Chairman), Messrs. F. Herman, J. H. Hoon, F. G. Hughes (appointed 27/3), Dr. G. de V. Morrison, Messrs. N. J. J. Olivier, W. J. C. Rossouw, Mrs. H. Suzman, Messrs. H. J. D. van der Walt and W. F. Webber (discharged 27/3).

S.C. 10—’75—Standing Rules and Orders (see also Minutes of Proceedings, p. 62).

Members: Mr. Speaker (Chairman), the Prime Minister, the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Labour, the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development, the Minister of Transport, Sir De Villiers Graaff, Dr. P. S. van der Merwe, Messrs. S. F. Kotzé, T. G. Hughes, J. D. du P. Basson, W. V. Raw and C. W. Eglin.

S.C. 11—’75—Pensions

Members: Dr. A. L. Boraine, Messrs. W. S. J. Grobler, T. Langley, F. J. le Roux (Hercules), J. P. C. le Roux, H. Miller, Dr. L. A. P. A. Munnik, Messrs. G. N. Oldfield, L. A. Pienaar, S. P. Potgieter, J. P. A. Reyneke, Dr. A. P. Treurnicht, Mr. C. A. van Coller, Drs. C. V. van der Merwe (Chairman) and W. L. Vosloo.

S.C. 12—’75—State-owned Land

Members: Messrs. J. C. G. Botha, R. M. Cadman, S. F. Coetzee, A. M. van A. de Jager, F. J. le Roux (Brakpan), R. J. Lorimer, G. F. Malan, G. de K. Maree, D. M. Streicher, J. C. van den Berg, S. A. van den Heever, R. F. van Heerden, A. C. van Wyk and J. J. G. Wentzel (Chairman).

S.C. 13—’75—Natal Ecclesiastical Properties and Trusts Amendment (Private) Bill

Members: Messrs. P. H. Meyer (Chairman), R. G. L. Hourquebie, H. Miller, D. J. L. Nel, P. Cronje, H. E. J. van Rensburg, P. J. Clase, S. J. de Beer and Dr. A. L. Boraine.

S.C. 14—’75—Irrigation Matters

Members: Dr. J. W. Brandt, Messrs. W. H. D. Deacon, G. F. C. du Plessis, S. A. S. Hayward, W. J. Hefer, J. W. L. Horn, Dr. W. D. Kotzé, Messrs. R. J. Lorimer, W. M. Sutton, N. F. Treurnicht (Chairman), C. Uys, W. L. van der Merwe and C. J. S. Wainwright.

Internal Arrangements

Members: Mr. Speaker (Chairman), the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Transport, the Minister of Public Works, the Minister of Economic Affairs, the Minister of Justice, Dr. E. L. Fisher, Messrs. T. G. Hughes, S. F. Kotzé, P. H. Meyer, J. E. Potgieter, P. C. Roux, W. M. Sutton and Mrs. H. Suzman.

Library of Parliament

Members: Mr. Speaker (Chairman), Messrs. J. D. du P. Basson, R. M. de Villiers, J. J. Engelbrecht, P. S. Marais, Dr. R. McLachlan, Messrs. M. L. Mitchell, D. J. L. Nel, G. P. D. Terblanche, H. D. K. van der Merwe and Dr. P. S. van der Merwe.

Parliamentary Catering

Members: The Minister of Transport, Mr. J. I. de Villiers, Drs. E. L. Fisher and J. C. Otto and Mr. A. van Breda.

ERRATA

Col. 196:

Lines 22-25: For “Minister of Justice, James Kruger, Room 516, H. F. Verwoerd Building, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa, Parliament Street, Cape Town.” read “Minister of Justice, James Kruger, Kamer 516, H. F. Verwoerd-gebou, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa, Parlementstraat, Kaapstad.”.

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Line 10: After “was” insert “seen”.

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Lines 4 and 5: For “anti-Afrikaans” read “anti-South African”.

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Lines 16 and 17: For “removal” read “renewal”.

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Lines 37-39: For “two-roomed flat is R140 per month and less for bachelor flats,” read “flat with two bedrooms is R140 per month and less for a flat with one bedroom,”.

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Lines 20-21: After “instituted” insert “or which are not required in criminal proceedings; and lastly of articles where criminal proceedings are instituted”.

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Line 38: For “that of the Transkei is R17 million;” read “that of the Transkei is R87 million;”.

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Line 55: For “acquitted” read “acquired”.
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For detailed subject analysis of speeches, see Vol. 59.

(a) Leader of the House w.e.f. 5 February 1975, on resignation of Dr. the Hon. N. Diederichs.
(b) The Hon. M. Viljoen acted as Minister of Defence from 2 June 1975 during the absence from South Africa of the Hon. P. W. Botha.

(a) The Hon. H. Schoeman acted as Minister of Water Affairs and of Forestry from 19 February and 15 May 1975 during the absence from South Africa of the Hon. S. P. Botha.
(b) The Hon. J. J. Loots acted as Minister of Water Affairs and of Forestry from 12 June 1975 during the absence from South Africa of the Hon. S. P. Botha.

The Hon. B. J. Vorster acted as Minister of Information and of the Interior from 4 May 1975 during the absence from South Africa of Dr. the Hon. C. P. Mulder.

The Hon. J. J. Loots acted as Minister of Mines, of Immigration and of Sport and Recreation from 14 April 1975 during the absence from South Africa of Dr. the Hon. P. G. J. Koornhof.

The Hon. J. J. Loots acted as Minister of Agriculture from 12 June 1975 during the absence from South Africa of the Hon. H. Schoeman

The Hon. S. J. M. Steyn acted as Minister of Health and of Coloured, Rehoboth and Nama Relations from 24 May 1975 during the absence from South Africa of Dr. the Hon. S. W. van der Merwe.

Minister of Finance w.e.f. 5 February 1975, on resignation of Dr. the Hon. N. Diederichs.

Minister of Economic Affairs w.e.f. 5 February 1975, on appointment of Sen. the Hon. O. P. F. Horwood as Minister of Finance.

Minister of Indian Affairs and of Tourism w.e.f. 5 February 1975, on appointment of the Hon. J. C. Heunis as Minister of Economic Affairs.

The Hon. J. W. Rall resigned as Deputy Minister of Transport w.e.f. 22 February 1975; the Hon. W. A. Cruywagen, formerly Deputy Minister of the Interior, was appointed Deputy Minister of Bantu Affairs w.e.f. 25 February 1975; and the Hon. L. le Grange was appointed Deputy Minister of Information and of the Interior w.e.f. 25 February 1975.

Elected under provisions of South-West Africa Affairs Amendment Act, 1949 (Act No. 23 of 1949).

Elected w.e.f. 15 April 1975.

Elected w.e.f. 12 June 1974.

Elected w.e.f. 31 July 1974.

Elected w.e.f. 6 May 1974.

Elected w.e.f. 26 February 1975.

Elected w.e.f. 26 March 1975.

Elected w.e.f. 27 November 1974.

Vacancies: Caledon, Gezina and Middelburg.

Vacancy owing to resignation of Dr. L. A. P. A. Munnik w.e.f. 1 June 1975.

Vacancy owing to resignation of Dr. J. C. Otto w.e.f 1 May 1975.

Vacancy owing to resignation of Hon. J. W. Rail w.e.f. 1 March 1975.

Three vacancies: Caledon, Gezina and Middelburg.

For more detailed index, see Vol. 59.

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

DEBATES OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY (HANSARD)

31st January to 19th June, 1975

SECOND SESSION—FIFTH PARLIAMENT

(Vols. 55, 56 and 57–DEBATES; Vol. 58–QUESTIONS; and Vol. 59—INDEXES.)

CONTENTS

PAGES

The Ministry v Members of the House of Assembly and their Electoral Divisions vii Electoral Divisions and their representatives in House of Assembly ix State of Parties as at 19 June 1975 x Index to Proceedings xi Committees of Session xv Errata xvii Debates Cols. 1—8992 Indexes: Speeches See Appendix Questions See Vol. 58 Subjects Presiding officers’ rulings, statements, etc. See Vol. 59

THE MINISTRY

CABINET MINISTERS
Prime Minister	The Hon. B. J. VORSTER, M.P.
Minister of Defence (Leader of the House)	The Hon. P. W. BOTHA, M.P.
Minister of Foreign Affairs	Dr. the Hon. H. MULLER, M.P.
Minister of Labour and of Posts and Telecommunications	The Hon. M. VILJOEN, M.P.
Minister of Bantu Administration and Development and of Bantu Education	The Hon. M. C. BOTHA, M.P.
Minister of Transport	The Hon. S. L. MULLER, M.P.
Minister of Water Affairs and of Forestry	The Hon. S. P. BOTHA, M.P.
Minister of Information and of the Interior	Dr. the Hon. C. P. MULDER, M.P.
Minister of National Education and of Social Welfare and Pensions	Senator the Hon. J. P. VAN DER SPUY.
Minister of Planning and the Environment and of Statistics	The Hon. J. J. LOOTS, M.P.
Minister of Public Works and of Community Development	The Hon. A. H. DU PLESSIS, M.P.
Minister of Mines, of Immigration and of Sport and Recreation	Dr. the Hon. P. G. J. KOORNHOF, M.P.
Minister of Agriculture	The Hon. H. SCHOEMAN, M.P.
Minister of Health and of Coloured, Rehoboth and Nama Relations	Dr. the Hon. S. W. VAN DER MERWE, M.P.
Minister of Finance	Senator the Hon. O. P. F. HORWOOD.
Minister of Economic Affairs	The Hon. J. C. HEUNIS, M.P.
Minister of Justice, of Police and of Prisons	The Hon. J. T. KRUGER, M.P.
Minister of Indian Affairs and of Tourism	The Hon. S. J. M. STEYN, M.P.

DEPUTY MINISTERS
Deputy Minister of Bantu Development	The Hon. A. J. RAUBENHEIMER, M.P.
Deputy Minister of Bantu Administration and Education	The Hon. T. N. H. JANSON, M.P.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture	The Hon. J. J. MALAN, M.P.
Deputy Minister of Social Welfare and Pensions and of Coloured, Rehoboth and Nama Relations	The Hon. H. H. SMIT, M.P.
Deputy Minister of Bantu Affairs	The Hon. W. A. CRUYWAGEN, M.P.
Deputy Minister of Information and of the Interior	The Hon. L. LE GRANGE, M.P.

PRESIDING OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

SPEAKER: The Hon. A. L. Schlebusch, M.P.

DEPUTY SPEAKER AND CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES: Dr. P. S. van der Merwe, M.P.

DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES: Mr. P. H. Meyer, M.P. (Acting Speaker in absence of Speaker and Deputy Speaker.)

MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY AND THE ELECTORAL DIVISIONS REPRESENTED BY THEM

(As at 19 June 1975)

PARTIES: National Party = N.P. United Party = U.P. Progressive Party = P.P. Reform Party = R.P.

Albertyn, J. T.—False Bay N.P.
Aronson, T.—Walmer U.P.
Aucamp, P. L. S.—Bloemfontein East N.P.

Badenhorst, P. J.—Oudtshoorn N.P.
Ballot, G. C.—Overvaal N.P.
Barnard, S. P.—Langlaagte N.P.
Bartlett, G. S.—Amanzimtoti U.P.
Basson, J. D. du P.—Bezuidenhout U.P.
Baxter, D. D.—Constantia U.P.
Bell, H. G. H.—East London City U.P.
Bodenstein, Dr. P.—Rustenburg N.P.
Boraine, Dr. A. L.—Pinelands P.P.
Botha, G. F.—Ermelo N.P.
Botha, J. C. G.—Eshowe N.P.
Botha, L. J.—Bethlehem N.P.
Botha, Hon. M. C.—Roodepoort N.P.
Botha, Hon. P. W.—George N.P.
Botha, Hon. S. P.—Soutpansberg N.P.
Botma, M. C.—Omaruru N.P.
Brandt, Dr. J. W.—Etosha N.P.

Cadman, R. M.—Umhlatuzana U.P.
Clase, P. J.—Virginia N.P.
Coetsee, H. J.—Bloemfontein West N.P.
Coetzee, S. F.—Karas N.P.
Cronje, P.—Port Natal N.P.
Cruywagen, Hon. W. A.—Germiston N.P.

Dalling, D. J.—Sandton R.P.
Deacon, W. H. D.—Albany U.P.
De Beer, S. J.—Geduld N.P.
De Jager, A. M. van A.—Kimberley North N.P.
De Klerk, F. W.—Vereeniging N.P.
De Villiers, D. J.—Johannesburg West N.P.
De Villiers, I. F. A.—Von Brandis U.P.
De Villiers, J. I.—Wynberg U.P.
De Villiers, R. M.—Parktown P.P.
De Wet, M. W.—Welkom N.P.
Du Plessis, Hon. A. H.—Windhoek N.P.
Du Plessis, B. J.—Florida N.P.
Du Plessis, G. C.—Kempton Park N.P.
Du Plessis, G. F. C.—Heilbron N.P.
Du Plessis, P. T. C.—Lydenburg N.P.
Du Toit, J. P.—Vryburg N.P.

Eglin, C. W.—Sea Point P.P.
Engelbrecht, J. J.—Algoa N.P.
Enthoven (’t Hooft), R. E.—Randburg R.P.

Fisher, Dr. E. L.—Rosettenville U.P.

Graaff, Sir De V., M.B.E. (Leader of the Opposition)—Groote Schuur U.P.
Greeff, J. W.—Aliwal N.P.
Greyling, J. C.—Carletonville N.P.
Grobler, M. S. F.—Marico N.P.
Grobler, W. S. J.—Springs N.P.

Hartzenberg, Dr. F.—Lichtenburg N.P.
Hayward, S. A. S.—Graaff-Reinet N.P.
Hefer, W. J.—Standerton N.P.
Henning, J. M.—Vanderbijlpark N.P.
Herman, F.—Potgietersrus N.P.
Heunis, Hon. J. C.—Helderberg N.P.
Hickman, T.—Maitland U.P.
Hoon, J. H.—Kuruman N.P.
Horn, J. W. L.—Prieska N.P.
Hourquebie, R. G. L.—Musgrave U.P.
Hughes, T. G. (Chief Opposition Whip) —Griqualand East U.P.

Jacobs, Dr. G. F., O.B.E.—Hillbrow U.P.
Janson, J.—Losberg N.P.
Janson, Hon. T. N. H.—Witbank N.P.

Kingwill, W. G.—Port Elizabeth Central U.P.
Koornhof, Dr. the Hon. P. G. J.— Primrose N.P.
Kotzé, G. J.—Malmesbury N.P.
Kotzé, S. F. (Chief Government Whip) —Parow N.P.
Kotzé, Dr. W. D.—Parys N.P.
Krijnauw, P. H. J.—Koedoespoort N.P.
Kruger, Hon. J. T.—Prinshof N.P.

Langley, T.—Waterkloof N.P.
Le Grange, Hon. L.—Potchefstroom N.P.
Le Roux, Francois J.—Brakpan N.P.
Le Roux, Frederick J.—Hercules N.P.
Le Roux, J. P. C.—Vryheid N.P.
Le Roux, Z. P.—Pretoria West N.P.
Lloyd, J. J.—Pretoria East N.P.
Loots, Hon. J. J.—Queenstown N.P.
Lorimer, R. J.—Orange Grove P.P.
Louw, E.—Durbanville N.P.

Malan, G. F.—Humansdorp N.P.
Malan, Hon. J. J.—Swellendam N.P.
Malan, W. C.—Paarl N.P.
Marais, P. S.—Moorreesburg N.P.
Maree, G. de K.—Namakwaland N.P.
McIntosh, G. B. D.—Pinetown UP.
McLachlan, Dr. R.—Westdene N.P.
Meyer, P. H.—Vasco N.P.
Miller, H.—Jeppe U.P.
Mills, G. W.—Pietermaritzburg North U.P.
Mitchell, M. L.—Durban North U.P.
Morrison, Dr. G. de V.—Cradock N.P.
Mulder, Dr. the Hon. C. P.—Randfontein N.P.
Muller, Dr. the Hon. H.—Beaufort West N.P.
Muller, Hon. S. L.—Ceres N.P.
Murray, L. G., M.C.—Green Point U.P.

Nel, D. J. L.—Pretoria Central N.P.
Niemann, J. J.—Kimberley South N.P.
Nothnagel, A. E.—Innesdal N.P.

Oldfield, G. N.—Umbilo U.P.
Olivier, N. J. J.—Edenvale U.P.

Page, B. W. B.—Umhlanga U.P.
Palm, P. D.—Worcester N.P.
Pansegrouw, J. S.—Smithfield N.P.
Pienaar, L. A.—Bellville N.P.
Potgieter, J. E.—Brits N.P.
Potgieter, S. P.—Port Elizabeth North N.P.
Pyper, P. A.—Durban Central U.P.

Raubenheimer, Hon. A. J.—Nelspruit N.P.
Raw, W. V.—Durban Point U.P.
Reyneke, J. P. A.—Boksburg N.P.
Rossouw, W. J. C.—Stilfontein N.P.
Roux, P. C.—Mariental N.P.

Schlebusch, Hon. A. L.—Kroonstad N.P.
Schoeman, Hon. H.—Delmas N.P.
Schoeman, J. C. B.—Witwatersberg N.P.
Schwarz, H. H.—Yeoville R.P.
Scott, D. B.—Winburg N.P.
Slabbert, Dr. F. van Z.—Rondebosch P.P.
Smit, Hon. H. H.—Stellenbosch N.P.
Snyman, Dr. W. J.—Pietersburg N.P.
Steyn, D. W.—Wonderboom N.P.
Steyn, Hon. S. J. M.—Turffontein N.P.
Streicher, D. M.—Newton Park U.P.
Sutton, W. M.—Mooi River U.P.
Suzman, Helen—Houghton P.P.
Swiegers, J. G.—Uitenhage N.P.

Terblanche, G. P. D.—Bloemfontein North N.P.
Treurnicht, Dr. A. P.—Waterberg N.P.
Treurnicht, N. F.—Piketberg N.P.

Ungerer, J. H. B.—Sasolburg N.P.
Uys, C.—Barberton N.P.

Van Breda, A.—Tygervallei N.P.
Van Coller, C. A.—South Coast U.P.
Van den Berg, J. C.—Ladybrand N.P.
Van den Heever, S. A.—King William’s Town U.P.
Van der Merwe, Dr. C. V.—Fauresmith N.P.
Van der Merwe, H. D. K.—Rissik N.P.
Van der Merwe, Dr. P. S.—Middelland N.P.
Van der Merwe, Dr. the Hon. S. W.— Gordonia N.P.
Van der Merwe, W. L.—Meyerton N.P.
Van der Spuy, S. J. H.—Somerset East N.P.
Van der Walt, H. J. D.—Schweizer-Reneke N.P.
Van Eck, H. J.—Benoni U.P.
Van Heerden, R. F.—De Aar N.P.
Van Hoogstraten, H. A., E.D.—Cape Town Gardens U.P.
Van Rensburg, H. E. J.—Bryanston R.P.
Van Rensburg, Dr. H. M. J.—Mossel Bay N.P.
Van Tonder, J. A.—Germiston District N.P.
Van Wyk, A. C.—Maraisburg N.P.
Van Zyl, J. J. B.—Sunnyside N.P.
Venter, A. A.—Klerksdorp N.P.
Viljoen, Hon. M.—Alberton N.P.
Viljoen, Dr. P. J. van B.—Newcastle N.P.
Vilonel, Dr. J. J.—Krugersdorp N.P.
Vlok, A. J.—Verwoerdburg N.P.
Volker, V. A.—Klip River N.P.
Von Keyserlingk, Brig. C. C.— Umlazi U.P.
Vorster, Hon. B. J.—Nigel N.P.
Vosloo, Dr. W. L.—Brentwood N.P.

Waddell, G. H.—Johannesburg North P.P.
Wainwright, C. J. S.—East London North U.P.
Webber, W. T.—Pietermaritzburg South U.P.
Wentzel, J. J. G.—Bethal N.P.
Wiley, J. W. E.—Simonstown U.P.
Wood, L. F.—Berea U.P.

ELECTORAL DIVISIONS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

Electoral Division.	Name.
CAPE PROVINCE (55 Electoral Divisions)
Albany	Deacon, W. H. D.
Algoa	Engelbrecht, J. J.
Aliwal	Greeff, J. W.
Beaufort West	Muller, Dr. the Hon. H.
Bellville	Pienaar, L. A.
Caledon	[Vacant]
Cape Town Gardens	Van Hoogstraten, H. A., E.D.
Ceres	Muller, Hon. S. L.
Constantia	Baxter, D. D.
Cradock	Morrison, Dr. G. de V.
De Aar	Van Heerden, R. F.
Durbanville	Louw, E.
East London City	Bell, H. G. H.
East London North	Wainwright, C. J. S.
False Bay	Albertyn, J. T.
George	Botha, Hon. P. W.
Gordonia	Van der Merwe, Dr. the Hon. S. W.
Graaff-Reinet	Hayward, S. A. S.
Green Point	Murray, L. G., M.C.
Griqualand East	Hughes, T. G.
Groote Schuur	Graaff, Sir De V., M.B.E.
Helderberg	Heunis, Hon. J. C.
Humansdorp	Malan, G. F.
Kimberley North	De Jager, A. M. van A.
Kimberley South	Niemann, J. J.
King William’s Town	Van den Heever, S. A.
Kuruman	Hoon, J. H.
Maitland	Hickman, T.
Malmesbury	Kotzé, G. J.
Moorreesburg	Marais, P. S.
Mossel Bay	Van Rensburg, Dr. H. M. J.
Namakwaland	Maree, G. de K.
Newton Park	Streicher, D. M.
Oudtshoorn	Badenhorst, P. J.
Paarl	Malan, W. C.
Parow	Kotzé, S. F.
Piketberg	Treurnicht, N. F.
Pinelands	Boraine, Dr. A. L.
Port Elizabeth Central	Kingwill, W. G.
Port Elizabeth North	Potgieter, S. P.
Prieska	Horn, J. W. L.
Queenstown	Loots, Hon. J. J.
Rondebosch	Slabbert, Dr. F. van Z.
Sea Point	Eglin, C. W.
Simonstown	Wiley, J. W. E.
Somerset East	Van der Spuy, S. J. H.
Stellenbosch	Smit, Hon. H. H.
Swellendam	Malan, Hon. J. J.
Tygervallei	Van Breda, A.
Uitenhage	Swiegers, J. G.
Vasco	Meyer, P. H.
Vryburg	Du Toit, J. P.
Walmer	Aronson, T.
Worcester	Palm, P. D.
Wynberg	De Villiers, J. I.
NATAL (20 Electoral Divisions)
Amanzimtoti	Bartlett, G. S.
Berea	Wood, L. F.
Durban Central	Pyper, P. A.
Durban North	Mitchell, M. L.
Durban Point	Raw, W. V.
Eshowe	Botha, J. C. G.
Klip River	Volker, V. A.
Mooi River	Sutton, W. M.
Musgrave	Hourquebie, R. G. L.
Newcastle	Viljoen, Dr. P. J. van B.
Pietermaritzburg North	Mills, G. W.
Pietermaritzburg South	Webber, W. T.
Pinetown	McIntosh, G. B. D.
Port Natal	Cronje, P.
South Coast	Van Coller, C. A.
Umbilo	Oldfield, G. N.
Umhlanga	Page, B. W. B.
Umhlatuzana	Cadman, R. M.
Umlazi	Von Keyserlingk, Brig. C. C.
Vryheid	Le Roux, J. P. C.
ORANGE FREE STATE (14 Electoral Divisions)
Bethlehem	Botha, L. J.
Bloemfontein East	Aucamp, P. L. S.
Bloemfontein North	Terblanche, G. P. D.
Bloemfontein West	Coetsee, H. J.
Fauresmith	Van der Merwe, Dr. C. V.
Heilbron	Du Plessis, G. F. C.
Kroonstad	Schlebusch, Hon. A. L.
Ladybrand	Van den Berg, J. C.
Parys	Kotzé, Dr. W. D.
Sasolburg	Ungerer, J. H. B.
Smithfield	Pansegrouw, J. S.
Virginia	Clase, P. J.
Welkom	De Wet, M. W.
Winburg	Scott, D. B.
TRANSVAAL (76 Electoral Divisions)
Alberton	Viljoen, Hon. M.
Barberton	Uys, C.
Benoni	Van Eck, H. J.
Bethal	Wentzel, J. J. G.
Bezuidenhout	Basson, J. D. du P.
Boksburg	Reyneke, J. P. A.
Brakpan	Le Roux, Francois J.
Brentwood	Vosloo, Dr. W. L.
Brits	Potgieter, J. E.
Bryanston	Van Rensburg, H. E. J.
Carletonville	Greyling, J. C.
Delmas	Schoeman, Hon. H.
Edenvale	Olivier, N. J. J.
Ermelo	Botha, G. F.
Florida	Du Plessis, B. J.
Geduld	De Beer, S. J.
Germiston	Cruywagen, Hon. W. A.
Germiston District	Van Tonder, J. A.
Gezina	[Vacant]
Hercules	Le Roux, Frederick J.
Hillbrow	Jacobs, Dr. G. F., O.B.E.
Houghton	Suzman, Helen
Innesdal	Nothnagel, A. E.
Jeppe	Miller, H.
Johannesburg North	Waddell, G. H.
Johannesburg West	De Villiers, D. J.
Kempton Park	Du Plessis, G. C.
Klerksdorp	Venter, A. A.
Koedoespoort	Krijnauw, P. H. J.
Krugersdorp	Vilonel, Dr. J. J.
Langlaagte	Barnard, S. P.
Lichtenburg	Hartzenberg, Dr. F.
Losberg	Janson, J.
Lydenburg	Du Plessis, P. T. C.
Maraisburg	Van Wyk, A. C.
Marico	Grobler, M. S. F.
Meyerton	Van der Merwe, W. L.
Middelburg	[Vacant]
Nelspruit	Raubenheimer, Hon. A. J.
Nigel	Vorster, Hon. B. J.
Orange Grove	Lorimer, R. J.
Overvaal	Ballot, G. C.
Parktown	De Villiers, R. M.
Pietersburg	Snyman, Dr. W. J.
Potchefstroom	Le Grange, Hon. L.
Potgietersrus	Herman, F.
Pretoria Central	Nel, D. J. L.
Pretoria East	Lloyd, J. J.
Pretoria West	Le Roux, Z. P.
Primrose	Koornhof, Dr. the Hon. P. G. J.
Prinshof	Kruger, Hon. J. T.
Randburg	Enthoven (’t Hooft), R. E.
Randfontein	Mulder, Dr. the Hon. C. P.
Rissik	Van der Merwe, H. D. K.
Roodepoort	Botha, Hon. M. C.
Rosettenville	Fisher, Dr. E. L.
Rustenburg	Bodenstein, Dr. P.
Sandton	Dalling, D. J.
Schweizer-Reneke	Van der Walt, H. J. D.
Soutpansberg	Botha, Hon. S. P.
Springs	Grobler, W. S. J.
Standerton	Hefer, W. F.
Stilfontein	Rossouw, W. J. C.
Sunnyside	Van Zyl, J. J. B.
Turffontein	Steyn, Hon. S. J. M.
Vanderbijlpark	Henning, J. M.
Vereeniging	De Klerk, F. W.
Verwoerdburg	Vlok, A. J.
Von Brandis	De Villiers, I. F. A.
Waterberg	Treurnicht, Dr. A. P.
Waterkloof	Langley, T.
Westdene	McLachlan, Dr. R.
Witbank	Janson, Hon. T. N. H.
Witwatersberg	Schoeman, J. C. B.
Wonderboom	Steyn, D. W.
Yeoville	Schwarz, H. H.
SOUTH WEST AFRICA (6 Electoral Divisions)
Etosha	Brandt, Dr. J. W.
Karas	Coetzee, S. F.
Mariental	Roux, P. C.
Middelland	Van der Mewe, Dr. P. S.
Omaruru	Botma, M. C.
Windhoek	Du Plessis, Hon. A. H.

STATE OF PARTIES AS AT 19 JUNE 1975

PARTY	PROVINCES				SOUTH WEST AFRICA	TOTAL
PARTY	CAPE	NATAL	ORANGE FREE STATE	TRANSVAAL	SOUTH WEST AFRICA	TOTAL
National Party	36	5	14	59	6	120
United Party	15	15	—	7	—	37
Progressive Party	3	—	—	4	—	7
Reform Party	—	—	—	4	—	4
Vacancies	1	—	—	2	—	3
No. of Electoral Divisions	55	20	14	76	6	171

INDEX TO PROCEEDINGS

(Bills, motions, etc.)

Abbreviations:

1R = First Reading

C. = Committee Stage

2R. = Second Reading

Re. = Report Stage

3R. = Third Reading

Sen. Am. = Senate Amendments

S.C. = Select Committee

Abortion and Sterilization Bill: 1R., 14; 2R., 471, 600, 694; C., 738, 858; 3R., 934.

Africa South of Sahara, co-operation among and assistance to countries in (motion), 2146.

Agricultural Land and Industrial Development (motion), 549.

Agricultural Produce Agency Sales Bill: 1R., 14; 2R., 1341, 1455; C., 1469; 3R., 1562.

Animal Slaughter, Meat and Animal Products Hygiene Amendment Bill: 1R., 14; 2R., 1461, 1469; C., 1562; 3R., 1566.

Appropriation Bills (Central Government)—Part: 1R., 675; 2R., 846, 1006, 1093, 1237; 3R„ 1391; Additional, 1R„ 1561; 2R., 1685; C., 1694; 3R., 1757; Main, 1R., 3293; 2R. (Budget Speech), 3383; allocation of time for, 3523; 2R. (resumed), 3602, 3671, 3715, 3836, 3913, 4025; Votes—Prime Minister, 4297, 4370; 4471; Defence, 4540, 4609; Foreign Affairs, 4733, 4803; Labour, 4901, 4976; Information, 5008, 5048; Interior, 5105, 5190; Bantu Administration and Development, 5229, 5278, 5393; Bantu Education, 5437, 5470; Transport, 5509, 5538; Water Affairs, 5572; Forestry, 5654, 5682; Health, 5718; Coloured Relations, 5777, 5852; National Education, 6265, 6315, 6383; Social Welfare and Pensions, 6393; Planning and Statistics, 6585, 6689; Public Works, 6695; Community Development, 6731, 6767, 6835; Justice and Prisons, 7323, 7465; Police, 7513; Agriculture, 7675, 7738; Mines, 7905, 7964; Immigration, 7977; Sport and Recreation, 8019; Treasury, etc., 8109; Indian Affairs, 8160; Tourism, 8239; Economic Affairs, 8294, 8377; 3R., 8408, 8489, 8571.

Architects’ Amendment Bill: 1R., 1340; 2R., 2001; C., 2726; 3R., 2824.

Bantu education and training of Bantu workers (motion), 1588.

Bantu Affairs, S.C. on, consideration of report on (consolidation proposals), 5925, 6070, 6153.

Bantu Laws Amendment Bill: 1R., 14; 2R., 429; C, 522, 590; 3R„ 851.

Bantu, urban, Business Activities amongst (motion); 1801.

Budget Speeches:

Central Government, 3383.
Post Office, 2802.
Railways and Harbours, 1853.

Christian Institute, declaration of, as affected organization (statement), 7043.

Classen, Mr. A. J., of Sapa, tribute for services rendered, 8991.

Coloured Persons Representative Council Bill: Introduction, 3009; 1R„ 3028; 2R., 3298, 3423; C., 3523; 3R., 3975, 4063.

Community Development Amendment Bill: 1R., 1455; 2R„ 2005; C., 2731; 3R., 2824.

Co-operative Societies Amendment Bill: 1R., 1852; 2R., 3084, 3592; C., 4118; 3R., 4173.

Copyright Amendment Bill: 1R., 6153; 2R., 7657; C., 7665; 3R., 7669; Sen. Am., 8669.

Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill: 1R., 429; 2R., 2031; C., 2343, 2554, 3263, 3293; 3R., 3423.

Customs and Excise Amendment Bill: 1R., 7738; 2R., 8785; C., 8798; 3R., 8799.

Defence Act, Amendment to Schedule to (motion), 4100.

Defence of Southern Africa and of Indian Ocean (motion), 1346.

Detainees under Terrorism Act (adjournment motion), 2350.

Diamond Industry in South West Africa Protection Amendment Bill: 1R., 14; 2R., 898; C., 940; 3R., 1309.

Exchequer and Audit Bill: 1R., 6512; 2R., 7143, 7212, 7279; C., 7577, 7603; 3R., 7631; Sen. Am., 8820.

Electoral Consolidation Act, operation of, appointment of S.C. on, 177; report of S.C., 7737.

Explosives Amendment Bill: 1R., 2492; 2R., 4169; 3R., 4172.

Expropriation Bill: Resumption of proceedings, 14; referred to S.C., 15; Bill reported by S.C.: 1R., 6265; 2R., 7853; C., 7875, 7877; 3R„ 7903.

Finance Bill: 1R., 7964; 2R., 8799; C., 8806; 3R., 8819.

Financial Institutions Amendment Bill: 1R., 1981.

Fishing Industry Development Amendment Bill: 1R., 429; 2R., 1333; C. and 3R., 1340.

Food and raw materials, supply of (motion), 765.

Forest Amendment Bill: 1R., 933; 2R., 1880; C., 4200; 3R., 4209.

General Law Amendment Bill: 1R., 6315; 2R., 7135; C., 7170; 3R., 7212.

Gold Mines Assistance Amendment Bill: 1R., 1778; 2R., 3074; C., 3081; 3R., 3083.

Groot Constantia State Estate Control Bill: 1R., 933: 2R., 1758; 3R., 1774; Sen. Am., 3083.

Group Areas Amendment Bill: 1R., 2491; 2R., 3058; C. and 3R., 3064.

Housing Amendment Bill: 1R., 1981; 2R., 3575; C., 4084, 4103; 3R., 4105.

Human Sciences Research Amendment Bill: 1R., 2491; 2R., 4161; C., 4167; 3R., 4168.

Income Tax Bill: 1R., 7601; 2R., 8669; C., 8753, 8756; 3R., 8768.

Industrial Development Amendment Bill: 1R., 3671; 2R., 4719, 4846; C., 4867; 3R., 4868.

Industries, decentralization of (motion), 1635.

Interest, Prescribed Rate of, Bill: 1R., 4802; 2R., 7104; C., 7106; 3R., 7108.

Israeli Consulate, Johannesburg, incidents at (statement), 4973, 4975 (adjournment motion), 5179.

Judges’ Remuneration and Pensions Bill: 1R., 1093; 2R., 1561; C. and 3R., 1562.

Katutura Compound in Windhoek, incident in (statement), 4673.

Labour situation in South Africa (motion), 1187.

Lake Areas Development Bill: 1R., 3523; 2R., 4143; C., 4177; 3R., 4188.

Land, Sale of, on Instalments: 1R., 3102; 2R., 4215, 4513, 4658, 4674; C., 5905, 6195; 3R., 6232.

Land Bank Amendment Bill: 1R., 675; 2R., 6235, 6486; C., 6512; 3R., 6860; Sen. Am., 7602.

Land Titles (Division of George) Adjustment Amendment Bill (Hybrid): 1R., 15; referred to examiners, 15; examiners’ report, 522; 2R., 1476; C. and 3R., 2744.

Law Societies Bill: 1R., 4540; 2R., 4878; 3R., 4892.

Liberia, Prime Minister’s visit to (statement), 845.

Liquor Amendment Bill: Resumption of proceedings and reference to S.C., 178; S.C. Bill: 1R., 4733; 2R., 6560, 6939, 7017. 7053; C., 7153; 3R„ 7228.

Liquor Amendment Bill (Second): 1R., 5048; 2R., 7109; C., 7129; 3R., 7133.

Manpower, Training and Utilization of (motion), 3102.

Marketing Amendment Bill: 1R., 2069; 2R., 3597; 3R., 3600.

Medical Aid Scheme Bill, Parliamentary and Provincial: 1R., 2R., and 3R., 3670-1.

Medical Schemes Amendment Bill: 1R., 3205; 2R., 4233; C., 4701; 3R., 4715; Sen. Am., 6265.

Mines and Works, Occupational Diseases in, Amendment Bill: 1R., 2280; 2R., 5871; C., 5902; 3R., 5905.

Mineral Laws Supplementary Bill: 1R., 14; 2R., 910; C., 940, 1310; 3R„ 1321.

Mineral resources, utilization of (motion), 2669.

Mines, workers disturbances at (adjournment motion), 1969.

Monopolistic Conditions, Regulation of, Amendment Bill: 1R., 4471; 2R., 4869; 3R., 4878.

Motor vehicle licences, fingerprint system in respect of (motion), 806.

National Education Policy Amendment Bill: 1R., 1479; 2R., 2744; C., 2749; 3R. 2750.

National Institute for Metallurgy Amendment Bill: 1R., 1455; 2R., 3064; C. and 3R„ 3073.

National Supplies Procurement Amendment Bill: 1R„ 4901; 2R., 6897; C., 6968: 3R., 7045.

No-confidence debate (motion), 15, 101, 178, 277, 367.

Parliament—

House of Assembly: Condolences in respect of death of the Hon. P. C. Pelser and the Hon. Maj. P. V. G. van der Byl, 11; appointment of temporary Chairmen of Committees, 277; adjournment of, on definite matter of urgent public importance (refused), 1006; Standing Rules and Orders, Committee on—report (Parliamentary Advocate), 1320; sitting hours after Easter Recess, 3522; adjournment of under S.O. 25, notice of motion for (alleged leak of Budget information), 4061; sitting hours from 16 June, 8104.
Speaker: Ruling on sub judice rule, 2362.
Official Opening of, 3, 6835.

Pension Laws Amendment Bill: 1R., 6070; 2R., 6474; C., 6553; 3R., 6560.

Pensions Supplementary Bill: 1R., 7964; 2R, 8822; C., 8823; 3R., 8824.

Physical Planning and Utilization of Resources Amendment Bill: 1R., 4370; 2R., 8848; C., 8948; 3R., 8986.

Police Amendment Bill: 1R., 522; 2R., 1774; 3R., 1777.

Post Office Appropriation Bill: 1R., 2717; 2R„ 2802 (Budget Speech), 2887; C., 2962; 3R., 3029.

Precious Stones Amendment Bill: 1R., 14; 2R., 1313; C., 1321; 3R., 1455.

Prisons Amendment Bill: 1R., 1455; 2R., 1777; 3R., 1778.

Provincial Powers Extension Amendment Bill: 1R., 2280; 2R., 2724; C. and 3R., 2726.

Public Accountants’ and Auditors’ Amendment Bill: 1R., 5777; 2R., 6507, 6540; C., 6550; 3R., 6552; Sen. Am., 7602.

Public Service Amendment Bill: 1R., 178; 2R., 1328; C. and 3R., 1333.

Railways and Harbours: Additional Appropriation Bill: 1R., 590; 2R., 675; C., 688; 3R., 694; Main Appropriation: 1R., 1778; 2R., 1853, 2193, 2280, 2363; C., 2393, 2492; 3R., 2587, 2717.

Railways and Harbours Acts Amendment Bill: 1R., 3523; 2R., 4892; 3R., 4900.

Rents Amendment Bill: 1R., 277; 2R., 1479, 1567, 1781, 1910, 1981; C., 2069, 2750; 3R., 2828.

Revenue Laws Amendment Bill: 1R., 7601; 2R., 8782; 3R., 8785.

Road Transportation Bill: 1R., 14; referred to S.C., 14; report of S.C., 7877.

SABC, programmes presented by (motion), 2617.

Sasol, explosion at (statement), 4101.

Simonstown Agreement, termination of (statement), 8489.

Sportsmen, Merit Selection of (motion), 3150.

State President, Address to (motion), 3711, 4469.

Trade Metrology Amendment Bill:1R., 1852; 2R„ 3507; C, 3571; 3R., 3575.

Trade Practices Bill: 1R., 1093; 2R., 2052, 2779, 2860, 3205; referred to S.C., 3263.

Transkei Constitution Amendment Bill: 1R., 6265; 2R., 7313; C, 7571; 3R., 7577.

Unauthorized Expenditure, Consideration of Report of S.C. on Public Accounts, 6234.

Unemployment Insurance Amendment Bill: 1R., 5851; 2R., 7305; C., 7312; 3R., 7313.

Universities Amendment Bill: 1R., 7964; 2R., 8824; C., 8843; 3R., 8847.

Universities, report of Commission of Inquiry into (motion), 2096.

University of Pretoria (Private) Amendment Bill: 1R., 6585; 2R., 7672; 3R., 7675.

Uranium Enrichment Bill: 1R., 522; 2R., 1778.

Bringing into operation of pilot uranium enrichment plant at Valindaba (statement), 3601.

Water Amendment Bill: 1R., 1391; referred to S.C., 1469; S.C. Bill: 1R., 5393; 2R., 5670; 3R., 5682.

Water Research Amendment Bill: 1R., 1852; withdrawn, 2887; re-introduced, 3009; 2R., 4213; 3R„ 4215.

Wine and Spirit Control Amendment Bill (First): 1R., 1561; 2R., 2735; C. and 3R., 2744.

Wine and Spirit Control Amendment Bill (Second): 1R., 5851; 2R., 7650; C. and 3R., 7655.

Women, legal disabilities of (motion), 954.

Committees of Session

S.C. 1—’75—Public Accounts

Members: Mr. D. D Baxter, Dr. P. Bodenstein, Messrs. G. F. Botha, J. I. de Villiers R. M de Villiers, M. W. de Wet, P. T. C. du Plessis. J. C. Greyling,. W. C. Malan (Chairman), P. D. Palm, J. S. Pansegrouw, H. H. Schwarz, S. J. H. van der Spuy, H. A. van Hoogstraten, J. A. van Tonder, J. J. B. van Zyl and Dr. P. J. van B. Viljoen.

S.C. 2—’75—Railways and Harbours

Members: Messrs. P. L. S. Aucamp, G. S. Bartlett, L. J. Botha, G. C du Plessis J. M. Henning, T. Hickman, R. J. Lorimer, Dr. J. C. Otto, Messrs. W. V. Raw, P. C. Roux, J. C. B. Schoeman (Chairman), J. G. Swiegers, A. van Breda, V. A. Volker and J. W. E. Wiley.

S.C. 3—’75—Subject of the Liquor Amendment Bill

Members: Messrs. P. L. S. Aucamp, H. G. H. Bell, G. F. Botha, F. W. de Klerk F Herman (Chairman), T. Langley, F. J. le Roux (Brakpan), E. Louw, H. Miller, M. L. Mitchell L. A. Pienaar, Dr. P. J. van B. Viljoen and Mr. G. H. Waddell.

S.C. 4—’75—Subject of the Expropriation Bill

Members: Mr. J. C. G. Botha, Dr. J. W. Brandt, Messrs. H. J. Coetsee, J. I. de Villiers G. F. C. du Plessis, P. T. C. du Plessis, J. W. Greeff, R. G. L. Hourquebie, T. Langley(Chairman), Dr. L. A. P. A. Munnik, Mr. L. G. Murray, Dr. F. van Z. Slabbert, Messrs. D. M. Streicher and H. J. D. van der Walt.

S.C. 5—’75—Electoral Consolidation Act

Members: Messrs. J. T. Albertyn, P. L. S. Aucamp, M. C. Botma, C. W. Eglin, J. M. Henning, S. F. Kotzé (Chairman), L. G. Murray, W. V. Raw, H. H. Schwarz, A. van Breda, H. D. K. van der Merwe, J. A. van Tonder, A. C. van Wyk and V. A. Volker.

S.C. 6—’75—Subject of the Water Amendment Bill

Members: Dr. J. W. Brandt, Messrs. W. H. D. Deacon, J. W. L. Horn, Dr. W. D Kotzé Messrs. J. P C. le Roux J. J. Lloyd, R. J. Lorimer, J. E. Potgieter, W. M. Sutton N. F. Treurnicht (Chairman), W. L. van der Merwe, H. E. J. van Rensburg, Dr. H. M. J. van Rensburg and Mr. C. J. S. Wainwright.

S.C. 7—’75—Subject of the Road Transportation Bill

Members: Messrs. P. L. S. Aucamp (appointed 10/4), S. P. Barnard, G. S. Bartlett L. J. Botha, M. W. de Wet (discharged 10/4), T. Hickman, J. Janson, R. J. Lorimer, G. F. Malan, M. L. Mitchell, L. A. Pienaar, W. V. Raw, J. P. A. Reyneke, P. C. Roux, A. van Breda (Chairman) and A. A. Venter.

S.C. 8—’75—Trade Practices Bill

Members: Messrs. T. Aronson, D. D., Baxter, G. F. Botha, H. J. Coetsee, D. J. de Villiers, J. I. de Villiers, B. J. du Plessis, J. P. du Toit, W. C. Malan (Chairman), J. S. Pansegrouw, H. H. Schwarz, J. A. van Tonder and G. H. Waddell.

S.C. 9—’75—Bantu Affairs

Members: Messrs. M. C. Botma, R. M. Cadman, H. J. Coetsee, P. Cronje, J. P. du Toit, M. S. F. Grobler, Dr. F Hartzenberg (Chairman), Messrs. F. Herman, J. H. Hoon, T. G. Hughes (appointed 27/3), Dr. G. de V. Morrison, Messrs. N. J. J. Olivier, W. J C Rossouw, Mrs. H. Suzman, Messrs. H. J. D. van der Walt and W. T. Webber (discharged 27/3).

S.C. 10—’75—Standing Rules and Orders (see also Minutes of Proceedings, p. 62).

Members: Mr. Speaker (Chairman), the Prime Minister, the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Foreign Affairs the Minister of Labour, the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development the Minister of Transport, Sir De Villiers Graaff, Dr. P. S. van der Merwe, Messrs. S. F. Kotzé, T. G. Hughes, J. D. du P. Basson, W. V. Raw and C. W. Eglin.

S.C. 11—’75—Pensions

Members: Dr. A. L. Boraine, Messrs. W. S. J. Grobler, T. Langley, F. J. le Roux (Hercules), J. P. C. le Roux, H. Miller, Dr. L. A. P. A. Munnik, Messrs. G. N. Oldfield, L. A. Pienaar, S. P. Potgieter, J. P. A. Reyneke, Dr. A. P. Treurnicht, Mr. C. A. van Coller, Drs. C. V. van der Merwe (Chairman) and W. L. Vosloo.

S.C. 12—’75—State-owned Land

Members: Messrs. J. C. G. Botha, R. M. Cadman, S. F. Coetzee, A. M. van A. de Jager, F. J. le Roux (Brakpan), R. J. Lorimer, G. F. Malan, G. de K. Maree, D. M Streicher, J. C. van den Berg, S. A. van den Heever, R. F. van Heerden, A. C. van Wyk and J. J. G. Wentzel (Chairman).

S.C. 13—’75—Natal Ecclesiastical Properties and Trusts Amendment (Private) Bill

Members: Messrs. P. H. Meyer (Chairman), R. G. L. Hourquebie, H. Miller, D. J. L. Nel, P. Cronje, H. E. J. van Rensburg, P. J. Clase, S. J. de Beer and Dr. A. L. Boraine.

S.C. 14—’75—Irrigation Matters

Members: Dr. J. W. Brandt, Messrs. W. H. D. Deacon, G. F. C. du Plessis, S. A. S. Hayward, W. J. Hefer, J. W. L. Horn, Dr. W. D. Kotzé, Messrs. R. J. Lorimer, W. M. Sutton, N. F. Treurnicht (Chairman), C. Uys, W. L. van der Merwe and C. J. S. Wainwright.

Internal Arrangements

Members: Mr. Speaker (Chairman), the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Transport the Minister of Public Works, the Minister of Economic Affairs, the Minister of Justice Dr. E. L. Fisher, Messrs. T. G. Hughes, S. F. Kotzé, P. H. Meyer, J. E. Potgieter, P. C. Roux, W. M. Sutton and Mrs. H. Suzman.

Library of Parliament

Members: Mr. Speaker (Chairman), Messrs. J. D. du P Basson, R. M. de Villiers, J. J. Engelbrecht, P. S. Marais, Dr. R. McLachlan, Messrs. M. L. Mitchell, D. J. L. Nel, G. P. D. Terblanche, H. D. K. van der Merwe and Dr. P. S. van der Merwe.

Parliamentary Catering

Members: The Minister of Transport, Mr. J. I. de Villiers, Drs. E. L. Fisher and J. C. Otto and Mr. A. van Breda.

ERRATA

Col. 196:

Lines 22–25: For “Minister of Justice, James Kruger, Room 516, H. F. Verwoerd Building Pretoria, Republic of South Africa, Parliament Street, Cape Town.” read “Minister of Justice, James Kruger, Kamer 516, H. F. Verwoerd-gebou, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa, Parlementstraat, Kaapstad.”.

Col. 202:

Line 10: After “was” insert “seen”.

Col. 205:

Lines 4 and 5: For “anti-Afrikaans” read “anti-South African”.

Col. 1511:

Lines 16 and 17: For “removal” read “renewal”.

Col. 1966:

Lines 37–39: For “two-roomed flat is R140 per month and less for bachelor flats,” read “flat with two bedrooms is R140 per month and less for a flat with one bedroom,”.

Col. 2034:

Lines 20–21: After “instituted” insert “or which are not required in criminal proceedings: and lastly of articles where criminal proceedings are instituted”.

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Line 5: Omit “no”.

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Line 44: For “know” read “confirm”.

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Lines 36, 40 and 49: For “metres” read “meters”.

Col. 4380:

Line 38: For “that of the Transkei is R17 million;” read “that of the Transkei is R87 million;”.

Col. 4393:

Line 55: For “acquitted” read “acquired”.
Line 56: For “because” read “became”.

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Line 14: After * insert “The DEPUTY MINISTER:”.

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Line 24. After record,” insert “to dwell for a moment on the”.

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Lines 4 and 5: For “diversion” read “reversion”.
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For detailed subject analysis of speeches, see Vol. 59.

(a) Leader of the House w.e.f. 5 February 1975, on resignation of Dr. the Hon. N. Diederichs.

(b) The Hon. M. Viljoen acted as Minister of Defence from 2 June 1975 during the absence from South Africa of the Hon. P. W. Botha.

(a) The Hon. H. Schoeman acted as Minister of Water Affairs and of Forestry from 19 February and 15 May 1975 during the absence from South Africa of the Hon. S. P. Botha.

(b) The Hon. J. J. Loots acted as Minister of Water Affairs and of Forestry from 12 June 1975 during the absence from South Africa of the Hon. S. P. Botha.