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No. 391. —Petition of Marian Cooper, of Wellington. Praying for reinstatement in the Public Service, with full superannuation rights. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 28th October, 1922. (Referred back to the Committee for further consideration.)

No. 365.—Petition of Frederick James Frazer, of Wellington. Praying for reinstatement in the Government service, preferably in the Defence Department, or for compensation. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee an endeavour should be made to obtain suitable employment in the Public Service for the petitioner, and that this petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 28th October, 1922.

No. 55.—Petition of John Ker, of Auckland. Praying for compassionate allowance for injuries received whilst in tho employ of the Justice Department. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 28th October, 1922.

No. 383.—Petition of Henry Alexander Lamb, of Wellington. Praying that a compassionate allowance may be granted to his mother, in recognition of services rendered to the State by her lato husband as Deputy Controller and Auditor-General. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 28th October, 1922.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that the Committee desires to place on record its high appreciation of the capable and impartial manner in which the Chairman, Mr. Wright, has presided over its deliberations during the session. James Horn, 28th October, 1922. Member of Committee.

Final Report. I am directed to report that the Committee, consisting of ten members, held fourteen meetings during the session, with an average attendance at each meeting of six members. Thirty-three petitions were referred to the Committee for consideration, and were dealt with as under :— Referred to the Government for favourable consideration .. .. 16 Referred to the Government for consideration .. .. .. .. 6 Referred to another Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Number on which the Committee had no recommendation to make .. 10 Number held over until next session .. .. .. .. .. 1 28th October, 1922.

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