§ Mr. G. Thomasasked the Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs the number of co-operative societies in 1934, 1939 and today in Newfoundland; the approximate number of members; and total turnover at those respective dates,
§ Mr. ParkerIn 1934 there were two co-operative societies in the island, one of which had a membership of 814 and a total turnover of 275,321 dollars. Detailed information as to the second society is not available. In 1939 there were 34 societies with 3,148 members and a total turnover of 449,113 dollars and in 1944, 121 societies with 11,260 members and a total turnover of 2,262,210 dollars.