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Resolved. That the word " amendment," in line 32, be struck out. Resolved, That the figure "5," in line 32. be struck out, and the figure " 8 " be inserted in lieu thereof. , Resolved, That the following new subclause (4) be inserted: " (4.) No permit shall be granted to any person who is not usually employed in the industry to xvhich the award applies." Resolved, That clauses 54, 55, and 56 be passed as printed. Clause 57. Moved by the Hon. Mr. Millar, That clause 57 stand part of the Bill. On the motion being put, the Committee divided, the names being taken down as follows : Ayes, 3—Messrs. Bollard, Hardy, and the Hon. Mr. Millar. Noes, -5 —Messrs. Arnold, Barber, Ell, Poole, and Tanner. It was thus passed in the negative. Clause struck out. Resolved, That clause 58 be passed at printed. Resolved, That the word " one " be inserted in line 42, after the word " twenty." Resolved, That the word "Magistrate," in line 1, be struck out, and the xvord "Commissioner " be inserted in lieu thereof. Resolved, That the xvord " an," in line 1, be struck out. Resolved, That the word " assessor," in line 1, be read " assessors." Resolved, That the word "Council," in line 3, be struck out, and the word "Commissioner be inserted in lieu thereof. Resolved, That the word "Council's" in line 9. be struck out, and the word Commissioner's " be inserted in lieu thereof. _ Resolved, That all tin- words after the word "the," in line 10, starting with the word " expiry," to the end of the clause, be struck out, and the words " date fixed by the, Court for the hearing' of the dispute " be inserted. Resolved, That clause 60 be struck out. Resolved, That the following new clause 60a be inserted :— 60a (I ) The provisions of an award shall continue in force until the expiration of the period for which it was made, notwithstanding that before such expiration any provision is made |, V an; , Act that is inconsistent with the award, unless in that Act the contrary is expressly provided. (2.) On the expiration of the said period the award, modified in accordance with the law then in force, shall continue in force until a new award is made, and every such new award shall be, in accordance xvith that law. Resolved, That further consideration of this Bill be postponed for a future meeting. Resolved, on the motion of Mr. Poole, That the Committee do noxv adjourn until II a.m. to morrow, the 11th instant. Friday, 11th September, 1908. The Committee met at 11 a.m., pursuant to notice. Present: Mr. Tanner (in the chair), Mr. Barber, Mr. Bollard, Mr. Ell, Mr. Hardy, Hon. Mr. Millar, Mr. Poole. The minutes of last meeting xvere read and confirmed. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Amendment Bill. Resolved, That this Bill be recommitted for the purpose of reconsidering certain points. Resolved', That, before the first word in subclause (3) of clause 6, the words " Every person xvho " be inserted. , • Resolved, That all the xvords after the word " lockout," in line 52, to end of the subclause be struck out", and the words "is liable to a fine not exceeding fifty pounds" be inserted in lieu Resolved. That the following new clause 56a be inserted: "Tn making its award the Court may, if in its discretion it thinks fit. direct that any provision of the award relating to the rate of wages to be paid shall have effect as from the date of the recommendation of the Commissioner." Resolved. That the following new clause 44a be inserted: "The definition of 'worker' in section 2 of 'The Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. 1908,' is hereby repealed, and the following substituted: ' "Worker" means any person of any ago of either sex emplox-ed by any employer to do any xvork for hire or reward." Resolved, That the following new clause 56p be inserted : " Notwithstanding anything in this Act. an award or industrial agreement shall not affect the employment of any xvorker xvho is empioved otherwise than for the direct or indirect pecuniary gain of the employer." ' Resolved. That the Chairman report this Bill, as amended, to-day, together with the minutes of deliberation, and evidence tendered. Resolved, That this Committee do meet again as soon as possible, and that the following gentle men be communicated xvith asking them to appear before the Committee to give evidence in con nection with the Workers' Compensation for Accidents Bill : General Manager, Government Accident Insurance Department ; General Manager, Ocean Accident Insurance Company : General Manager, Commercial Union Accident Insurance Company. Resolved, on the motion of Mr. Bollard, That this Committee do noxv adjourn until 11 am on Tuesday next, the 15th instant.