Friday, March 17, 1967

said, “that if I were in the Opposition,” which he is, “and there was a Liberal Gov- ernment at Ottawa," which there is, “and they gave this province the support that we are getting from the present administration I would be the first man in this House to get up from my seat and give full and complete credit to the Government that has helped you out.” And he stood in this House yesterday, Mr. Speaker, for two hours, condemning and criticizing the treatment that was afforded ,Prince Edward Island. We didn’t get enough; of course we didn’t. There is not one Canadian Premier that is happy with the amount received, and we will always fight for more for this province from the federal treasury. But for a man to get in this House a few years ago and say that because he received $800,000 everybody should be happy, and if he were in the Opposition and there was a Liberal party in Ottawa he would give thanks and he would be the first man on his feet. Well where were you yesterday, Mr. Leader of the Opposition?

Walter R. Shaw: Who got the skunk bounty?

Honourable Alexander B. Campbell: That’s what you are going to get, and then you went on in the press, Mr. Speaker, he went on in the press, “If I had gone, he said, “I would have got four million.”

Walter R. Shaw: You’re the man that criticized the federal government. Honourable Alexander B. Campbell: Yes, Sir; yes, Sir. Walter R. Shaw: And you only got. . . .

Honourable Alexander B. Campbell: That wasn’t enough, and we can use a lot more.

Walter R. Shaw: Mr. Speaker, pardon the interruption, I would ask you to excuse me as this is the celebration of St. Patrick’s and I would like to go over and celebrate with the Irish people for half an hour and I suggest that the Honourable Premier might do likwise and we would go together. (Applause) In any event, with- out interrupting this very interesting address I would excuse myself.

Some Member: Getting pretty hot, anyway. Walter R. Shaw: Oh, no (Laughter and Applause).

Honourable Alexander B. Campbell: Mr. Speaker, I would be very happy to join the Leader of the Opposition in the particular celebration that is about to get underway. Perhaps we can straighten him out on a few of these facts, and come back in full agreement, perhaps even with him on this side of the House. 80 in any event, Mr. Speaker, I now move the adjournment of the Debate.

Walter R. Shaw: He will likely change his mind before we get back, Mr. Speaker. (Laughter).

Honourable Alexander 3. Campbell: I move the House adjourn, Mr. Speaker.

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