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Special Report. I have the honour to report that at its final meeting the Public Petitions M_to Z Committee passed the following resolution: " That this Committee place on record its high appreciation of the care and ability with which the Chairman, Mr.. F. Lye, has conducted the business of the Committee, and directs that this resolution be reported to the House." J. Linklater, A Member of the Committee. 25th October, 1935.

—— Special Report. I have the honour to report that at its final meeting the Public Petitions M to Z Committee passed the following resolution: " That the Committee desires to place on record its appreciation of the efficient manner in which the Clerk, Mr. E. A. Dobbie, has carried out his duties during the session, and directs that this resolution be reported to the House." 25th October, 1935.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Public Petitions M to Z Committee, consisting of ten members, held seven meetings during the session; the average attendance at each meeting was six. The following table shows the disposal of the business that came before the Committee: — Petitions referred to the Committee . . . . .. .. 37 Petitions dealt with . . . . . . • • • • . . 16 Reports presented to the House . . . . . ■ • • 20 Petitions referred for favourable consideration .. . . . . 5 Petitions referred for consideration .. . . .. .. 3 Petitions referred for inquiry . . .. .. ■ ■ .. 1 Petitions given no recommendation . . . . . . . . 7 Petitions held over till next session (by request) . . . . • 8 Petitions held over till next session (received too late to be dealt with) 13 F. Lye, Chairman. 25th October, 1935.

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