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REPORTS Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Amendment Bill I have the honour to report that the Labour Bills Committee has carefully considered the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Amendment Bill, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed with the amendments shown on the copy of the Bill heretoattached. 28th August, 1947. No. 72/1946. —Petition of G. Finlayson and Others, of Christchurch Praying for participation in the profits of the stevedoring contract in Lyttelton. I have the honour to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 3rd September, 1947. No. 43.—Petition of E. Howells, of 2 Burns Avenue, Takapuna, and Others Praying for exemption from the provisions of section 39 of the Factories Act, 1946. I have the honour to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make.. 24th September, 1947. No. 12.—Petition of C. B. Carter, of Hill Eoad, Belmont Praying for compensation for alleged effect on his health of a mishap during his employment. L have the honour to report that the Labour Bills Committee has carefully considered this petition, and recommends that it be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 17th October, 1947. Workers' Compensation Amendment Bill I am directed to report that the Labour Bills Committee has carefully considered the Workers' Compensation Amendment Bill, and recommends that it be allowed to proceedwith the amendments shown on the copy of the Bill hereto attached. C. H. Chapman, Chairman. 20th November, 1947. Approximate Cost of Paper.—Preparation, not given; printing (360 copies), £3. By Authority: E. V. Paxil, Government Printer, Wellington. —1948. Price, 3d. J

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