A.—No. 17a,

FURTHER PAPERS RELATIVE TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS IN THE NORTH ISLAND.

(Being Beturn to an Order of the House of Bepresentatives, No. 14, dated 23rd June, 1870.)

That there be laid upon the Table of this House —" A Return showing, (1.) The total mileage of road work, chargeable on the £30,000 Vote, completed during the year and now ready for cart traffic, and the Districts within which they are made. (2.) The extent of the work now in progress in such or other Districts. (3.) The extent and cost of such work done by the Constabulary, Natives, or other persons in such Districts respectively. (4.) The nature of the work performed or undertaken, whether of a temporary or permanent character. (5.) The condition of the roads constructed, and whether they are calculated to satisfy the requirements of the Districts through which they pass. (6.) A Nominal Return of the Officers employed in the survey or superintendence of the work, or in any other manner engaged upon such roads, with a statement of the salary and allowances received by each of such Officers. (7.) The total cost of the work done s and the estimated cost of completing work on account of which liabilities have been incurred in each Province of the North Island respectively, and a statement of all other payments charged on the said sum of £30,000. " Also, a Map of the North Island, having marked thereon the various roads completed, in progress, and in contemplation, and chargeable on the appropriation above mentioned."

(Mr. Kelly.)

WELLINGTON.

1870.