Thursday, February 4, 1984, THE TRIBUNE, WILLIAMS LARS, 8.8. This Week In Ottawa By E. D. Fulton, M.P. January 30th, 1954. INDEMNITIES Hostility is building up towards the Government's proposal to in- crease the annual indemnities to Members of Parliament and Senators from $4000 to $8000. There was ne increase in the remuneration for the Federal Legislators from the early 1920's when the indemnity was set at $4000, until 1945 when the Gov- ernment of Mr. King added an ex pense allowance of $2000. This al- lowance was made tax exempt to Members of Parliament, but is tax- able in the hands of Senators. The indemnity itself remained at $4000. The present proposal of Mr. St. Laurent’s Government would double it to $8000, and leave the allowance to continue as at present- BASIS There are probably very few, if any, Members who do not agree that some increase in the indemnity leve! could properly be considered as due. after some 34 years. The increase in the volume of business handled by Government, with the resultant great increase in the length of ses- sions here in Ottawa, of themselves mean that the task of being an M.P. has greatly increased since the 20's. The average Session of Parliament is now from 5% to 6 months, which means that Members are living away from home for virtually half the year. An M.P. is thus fa¢ed with the alternative of having practically no family life at all, or of greatly in- creased expenses in bringing his family down to Ottawa and_main- taining two establishments. And any- ‘one who has been exposed to hotel rates or rentals for apartments on a non-permanent basis, will know what that involves. When there is added to these considerations the igeneral increases in the level of costs over the last few years, the basis tor ~ some adjustment can fairly be said to thave been established. PACKAGE But the Government's proposal is a “package” proposition. First, the indemnity it to be doubled — a pret- ty substantial hike. Second, the ex- pense allowance is to continue to be exempt from tax. Third, the same in- crease is provided for Senators as for | M.P.’s Fourth, there are to be very substantial additional salary in- creases for Ministers, the Prime Min- ister, and Leaders of the Opposition. Fifth, unless there is an amendment to the Act providing pensions for M.P.’s the Parliamentary pension will be doubled — and so will the cost thereof to the Treasury. - - OPPOSITION The Government has introduced ‘this proposal on its own responsibil- ity, with no prior consultation with representatives of the other Parties in the House, and with no opportun- fty to the people of the country to express their opinions. The Govern- ment therefore must — and does — assume full responsibility for this measure, and for any disfavour into which Parliament may fall as a re- sult. The resolution preceding the Bill has already countered opposi- tion on five main grounds: first, that there was no mandate from the peo- ple. In 1945, Mr. King announced during the election campaign that he would give an increase if his Govern- ‘ment was returned. Second, there has been and will be no opportunity Dog Creek News WE ARE PLEASED to report Mrs. C. R. Place is slowly recovering from @ severe cold which confined her to bed for a few days. VISITORS from Town over the week-end included Miss Dionne Eagle, Miss Shirley Brown, Tony Parrott and Bob Armes, HAROLD LANNING, Vancouver, was a week-end guest at Dog Creek House. HELGE JOHANSEN was in Wil- Jiams Lake recently for medical ut- tention. We are glad to see him around again and reporting feeling much improved. WITH the thermometer register- ing in the sixties again by day and the thirties during the night every- ‘one seems to be relaxing but casting woeful glances at the woodpiles. V. Ellison Elected To Agriculture Fed. V. Ellison of Oyama, noted Here- ford breeder and a member of the British Columbia Federation of Agriculture, was elected a director of the 400,000 strong Canadian Fed- eration of Agriculture at the annual meeting in London, Ont. for impartial study to determine the Proper measure of any increase, if one is found to be justified. Even the Parliamentary pension plan was re- ferred to a committee of the House for study and consideration pefore Parliament was asked even to pass apon the principle of the plan. Mr. Drew has stated the view of the Offi- cial Opposition that this present pro- posal should similarly be referred or impartial consideration, prefer- vbly by a Royal-Commission in the first instance, but if not, then by a committee of the House, hefore whom Ml the relevant statistics and con- siderations: could be laid. Thirdly, here appears to be no justification tor an increase to Senators, without ‘ome assurance of reform which vould result in the Senate doing the work to earn their remuneration. Fourth, our remuneration should not ‘e increased without necessary omendments to the Senate and House of Commons Act to eliminate absen- ‘eeism. Fifth, no increase in indemni- ‘ies can be supported without an as- surance that the Pension Act will be amended to prevent Parliamentary nensions from being automatically loubled. WATER USED INTERNALLY AS WELL ‘AS EXTERNALLY BENEFICIAL TO HEALTH It appears to be well understood that water is palatable when mixed | with rye and that it is a useful meai- jum in which to angle for trout and }in which to float warships. However, it was recently brought out at the7 ger [Vancouver Province Medical Forum a healthful drink when taken néat and that five or six glasses la day could be expected to have bene- | ficial results on the digestive organs. This we ‘endor: states Dr. H. M. Brown, of the Cariboo Health Unit. We have recently receiv from several school teachers that some (a very small minority, we be- lieve) of the students are insuffi- ciently aware that lack of cleanli- ness may be offensive to others. Al- though such action is rarely taken, it is within the rights of the school teacher to exclude from school any child who is obnoxiously unclean. | A daily bath is an ideal for which we should all strive. Although this may not be feasible in all instances, it should be possible for us to bathe at least twice a week. Hands should be washed before each meal and after each visit to the toilet. | Parents should teach their chil- jdren that good grooming will assist d reports a child to gain popularity and. the respect of others. The hair should be washed at least once a week and the teeth should be brushed after each meal and at bed time. Regular attention should be given to the fin- rails. Clothes need not he ex- pensive hut should be clean and neat. Quite a number of people suffer from excessive perspiration of their Teet. These should take particular re to bathe their feet and change their socks daily. The feet should be dried thoroughly after washing and a good dusting powder or tale ar plied. In some cases this condition is aggravated or brought about by con- stant wearing’ of rubber foot wear. It is not advisable to wear rubber footwear throughout the day. ne ee From famous egg laying strains R.O.P. Sired New Hampshire pul- Jets, Vaccinated against Newcastle and Bronchiti: Ten weeks old $ , 3 months old $1.50, and quantities, year round. KROMHOFF FARMS R.R. No. 5, New Westminster, B.C. mported and blended s syst Pepe EaG Se ee This advertisement is not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by the Province of British Columbia. . The Big Change youve been hoping for ! Buick had before. ful face-lifting. 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