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Special Report. I have the honour to report that at its final meeting the Labour Bills Committee passed the following resolution : " That the members of this Committee desire to record their appreciation of the ability and courtesy shown by the Chairman, Mr. R. McKeen, whilst presiding over the business of the Committee, and directs that this resolution be reported to the House." P. Neilson, Member of the Committee. 13th September, 1938.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that at its final meeting the Labour Bills Committee passed the following resolution : " That the Committee place on record its appreciation of the efficient manner in which the Clerk, Mr. R. L. Cross, has carried out his duties during the session, and directs that this resoluton be reported to the House." 13th September, 1938.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Labour Bills Committee has held three meetings during the session, with an average attendance at each meeting of five members. Three petitions have been considered by the Committee and reported upon to the House, and the hearing of one petition has been held over until the next session of Parliament. R. McKeen, Chairman. 13th September, 1938.

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