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(d.) That the Government should pass a Compulsory Utilization of Lands Act. (c.) That the Government should provide country settlers with better facilities for obtaining (i) communication ; (ii) maternity nurses. 8. Immigration: The Commission states the need for a systematic and energetic policy of immigration, and the continuation of a similar scheme to that of the Sedgwick plan. The assisted immigration scheme for adult labour is also favoured. The immigration work should be undertaken by a special branch of the Labour Department, to act in conjunction with the High Commissioner's Office and the British Labour Exchange. 9. Transport: — (a.) That differential rates shall be abolished. {b.) That the permanent Board of Industrial and Social Investigation should inquire into the whole of the marine transport services, (c.) That steps be taken to give a trial to motor-trains. 10. Municipalization of markets and services : — (a.) The Commission is of opinion that municipal fish, fruit, and dairyproduce markets should be established. (b.y The Commission suggests that the permanent Board of Investigation should take steps to get an authoritative report on the municipalization of the supply of (i) bread, (ii) milk. 11. Money-lending and bailments: The Commission recommends: — (a.) That in all money-lending transactions the rate of interest computed at the annual rate should be embodied in the document confirming the-loan. (p.) That all bailments and documents of sale or mortgage must show the rate of interest computed annually. 12. Weights and measures: The Commission recommends that provision should be made to ensure the purity and correct weight and measure of all foodstuffs retailed to the public. 13. That the Commissions of Inquiry Act should be amended to widen the powers of Commissions of Inquiry. Reservations :— No. 1, by Mr. Tregear, on Chapter XI, p. lxxxv (par. 6). No. 2, by Mr. Fairbairn, on Recommendation No. 2. No. 3, by Mr. Tregear, on Recommendation No. 6. No. 4, by Dr. Hight, on Recommendation No. 7 (a). No. 5, by Messrs. Fairbairn, Hall, and Leadley, on Recommendation No. 7 (a). No. 6, by Messrs. Robertson and Veitch, on Recommendation No. 8.

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