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Shipping and Seamen Amendment Bill I have the honour to report that the Labour Bills Committee has carefully considered the Shipping and Seamen Amendment Bill, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed with the amendment shown in the copy of the Bill hereto annexed. 12th August, 1948.

No. 74/1947 —Petition of W. Smith, of Wellington Praying for additional compensation for an injury sustained during his employment. I am directed to report that the Committee has carefully considered the petition, and has no recommendation to make. 25th August, 1948.

No. 28-—Petition of R. E. Harrison and Others, of Palmerston North Praying for exemption from the provisions of section 18 of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Amendment Act, 1936. I am directed to report that the Committee has carefully considered the petition, and has no recommendation to make. 25th August, 1948.

Apprentices Bill I have the honour to report that the Labour Bills Committee has carefully considered the Apprentices Bill, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed with the amendments shown in the copy of the Bill hereto annexed. 14th September, 1948,

Trades Certification Bill I have the honour to report that the Labour Bills Committee has carefully considered the Trades Certification Bill, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed without further amendment. 15th September, 1948.

Tenancy Bill I have the honour to report that the Labour Bills Committee has carefully considered the Tenancy Bill, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed with the amendments shown in the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 30th November, 1948. C. H. Chapman, Chairman.

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