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1947 NEW ZEALAND

INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE) (Mr. C. R. PETRIE, Chairman)

Laid on the Table of the House of Representatives

ORDERS' OP REFERENCE

Extracts from the Joumals of the House of. Representatives Wednesday, the 16th Day of July, 1947 Ordered, " That a Select Committee be appointed, consisting of nine members, to consider all matters in connection with industries and commerce which may be referred to it: the Committee to consist of Mr. Bowden, Mr. Hanan, Mr. Hudson, Mr. R. Macdonald, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Petrie, Mr. Rae, Mr. Watts, and the Mover."—(Hon. Mr. Nordmeyer.) Thursday, the 9th Day op October, 1947 Ordered, " That the Control of Prices Bill be referred to the Industries and Commerce Committee."— (Hon. Mr. Nordmeyer.) Memorandum, for the Chairman, Industries and Commerce Committee : " 14th October, 1947. " MEMORANDUM for: " The Chairman, " Industries and Commerce Committee, " Wellington. " Control of Prices Bill " Arrangments have been made for Hansard reporters to be present for the purpose of taking the evidence to be tendered before your Committee iii connection with the above-mentioned Bill. " In terms of Standing Order 448, I hereby authorize the making of nine additional copies of the evidence. " Robt. McKeen, " Speaker of the House of Representatives."

REPORTS

No. 18. —Petition of C. J. Bax, of 19 Winchester Street, Kaiwarra, Wellington Praying for the grant of a licence to produce spirits in New Zealand. I have the honour to report that the Industries and Commerce Committee has carefully considered this petition, and has no recommendation to make. 15th August, 1947.