HC Deb 01 March 1948 vol 448 cc40-2W
Mr. Parker

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what is the present approximate population and what was it at the censuses of 1935 and 1945 for St. John's city and for each of the nineteen magistrates' districts in Newfoundland for their present day areas.

Mr. P. Noel-Baker

Figures of population for magisterial' districts are not available without lengthy compilation, census of 1935 and 1945 having been compiled on basis of electoral districts as defined in the House of Assembly Act No. 7 1932. Since however magisterial districts are drawn up by the Departments of Justice solely on the basis of jurisdiction convenience and are subject to constant change, and since magisterial districts roughly correspond to electoral districts. I submit hereunder figures requested but on the basis of electoral districts.

Mr. Parker

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations if he will place a copy of the 1945 census for Newfoundland in the Library.

Mr. P. Noel-Baker

I understand that volumes 1 and 2 of the 1945 Newfoundland Census will be published in July and September, respectively. Copies when received, will be placed in the Library of the House.