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No. 85—Petition of M. Castle and Others, of Upper Hutt Praying tliat the raising of rates by local bodies be brought within the Government's stabilization policy. I have the honour to report that the Local Bills Committee has given careful consideration to the whole of the evidence presented to it, and has no recommendation to make. 17th November, 1948.

Municipal Corporations Amendment Bill The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the Municipal Corporations Amendment Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the same, and taken evidence thereon, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed, with amendment as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 17th November, 1948.

Local Legislation Bill The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the Local Legislation Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the same, and taken evidence thereon, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed without amendment. D. W. Coleman, Chairman. 24th November, 1948.

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