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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 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)
(Vols. 55, 56 and 57—DEBATES; Vol. 58-QUESTIONS; and Vol. 59-INDEXES.)
CONTENTS
PAGES
THE MINISTRY
CABINET MINISTERS |
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Prime Minister |
The Hon. B. J. VORSTER, M.P. |
The Hon. P. W. BOTHA, M.P. |
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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. |
The Hon. S. P. BOTHA, M.P. |
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Dr. the Hon. C. P. MULDER, M.P. |
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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. |
Dr. the Hon. P. G. J. KOORNHOF, M.P. |
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The Hon. H. SCHOEMAN, M.P. |
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Dr. the Hon. S. W. VAN DER MERWE, M.P. |
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Senator the Hon. O. P. F. HORWOOD. |
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The Hon. J. C. HEUNIS, M.P. |
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Minister of Justice, of Police and of Prisons |
The Hon. J. T. KRUGER, M.P. |
The Hon. S. J. M. STEYN, M.P. |
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) |
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Albany |
Deacon, W. H. D. |
Algoa |
Engelbrecht, J. J. |
Aliwal |
Greeff, J. W. |
Beaufort West |
Muller, Dr. the Hon. H. |
Bellville |
Pienaar, L. A. |
[Vacant] |
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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. |
[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. |
[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 |
|||
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 |
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.”.
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:
- Line 5: Omit “no”.
Col. 2464:
- Line 19: After “is” insert “not”.
Col. 2516:
- Line 44: For “know” read “confirm”.
Col. 3507:
- 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”.
Col. 5048:
- Line 3: For “conversation” read “conservation”.
Col. 5301:
- Line 14: After * insert “The DEPUTY MINISTER:”.
Col. 5522:
- Line 24: After “record,” insert “to dwell for a moment on the”.
Col. 5854:
- Lines 4 and 5: For “diversion” read “reversion”.
- Line 21: After “has” omit “not”.
Col. 7366:
- Line 48: Insert * before “Dr. G. DE V. MORRISON