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No. 123. —Petition of Thomas'Drummond and 33 Others (T.B. men), of Cashmere Hills Sanatorium. For improvement in the pensions and conditions of ex New Zealand Expeditionary Force tubercular soldiers. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration-, with the evidence, and information submitted to the Committee as attached hereto, along with any further information which may be hereafter supplied by the petitioners. 3rd November, 1920.

No. 222.—Petition of Major J. T. Bosworth, of Palmerston North. For inquiry into circumstances of his compulsory retirement before reaching the age-limit, and for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that, in view of the petitioner's services having been availed of during the term of his final leave, he should be paid an extra six mouths' salary. 3rd November, 1920.

No. 31.6. —Petition of A. L. E. Maysmor, of Wellington. For compensation for losses incurred through ill health contracted while training for war services. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 3rd November, 1920.

No. 36.—Petition of Thomas White, of Karioi. That he be granted a pension in recognition of his Maori War services. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. sth November, 1920.

No. 335. —Petition of Fred C. Pulse, of Wellington. For adequate payment for work done as gardener whilst interned on Somes Island. 1 am directed to report that the Committee is of opifcion that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. sth November, 1920.

No. 75. —Petition of A. E. and Matilda Wellbourn, of Broad Bay, Otago. Petitioners state that through ill health, the result of military services, the male petitioner is unable to earn a living, and they pray that maintenance be provided. 1 am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred Io the Government for favourable consideration. sth November, 1920.

No. 149.—Petition of Duncan Macpherson, of Wellington. Petitioner states that owing to injuries received while on duty on the hospital ship " Marama " he is unable to earn a living, and he prays that he may be granted a pension. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. sth November, 1920.

No. 369. —Petition of James Cannon, of Canterbury. For remission of the remainder of the sentence he is now serving in the Auckland Gaol. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government, with the recommendation that the question of shortening the sentence now being served by the petitioner be taken into favourable consideration. sth November, 1920.

No. 320.—Petition of Patrick W. O'Sullivan, of Palmerston North. For compensation for loss and injury to health suffered through wrongful arrest as an alleged deserter. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. sth November, 1920.

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