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REPOET.

Shops and Offices Bill. The Labour Bills Committee, to which was referred the Shops and Offices Bill, has directed me to report that it has duly considered the said Bill and taken evidence thereon, and recommends that the same be allowed to proceed as amended, the amendments being shown in a copy annexed hereto, together with a copy of the minutes of evidence. J. F. Aenold, Chairman, Friday, the 6th day of November, 1903.