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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 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.

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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 Governement 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.—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

CAPE

NATAL

ORANGE FREE STATE

TRANSVAAL

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

2R. = Second Reading

3R. = Third Reading

C. = Committee Stage

Re. = Report Stage

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), 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”.

Col. 2045:

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Col. 2464:

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Col. 2516:

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Col. 3507:

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

Col. 4380:

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Col. 4393:

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Col. 5301:

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Col. 5522:

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REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

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SECOND SESSION—FIFTH PARLIAMENT

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