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No. 294. —Petition of Ernest Alexander Ozanne, of Sydenham. Praying that a reduction be made in the dental-examination fees, or alternatively that he may be licensed to practise dentistry. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that the University fees for the dental examination are excessive, and should be reduced by one-half ; that the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration of this point. 10th October, 1922.

No. 149. —Petition of Beatrice Mary Buckingham, of Wellington. Praying that compassionate allowance be granted as compensation for injuries received while an inmate at St. Helens Hospital. I am directed to report that the Committee, having carefully considered this petition, has no recommendation to make. 28th October, 1922.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that this Committee records its high sense and deep appreciation of the oapable and impartial manner in which the Chairman, Dr. A. K. Newman, M.P., has presided over the deliberations of the Health Committee, and desires that this resolution be reported to the House. 28th October, 1922. J. Craigie, Acting-Chairman.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that this Committee records its high appreciation of the services of the clerk, Mr. F. E. Tomlinson, for the able manner in which he has carried out the duties which have been entrusted to him, and desires that this resolution be reported to the House. 28th October, 1922. J. Craigie, Acting-Chairman.

Final Reeori. I have the honour to report that the Committee held eight meetings ; one Bill and six petitions were referred to the Committee, all of which were considered and reported to the House. 28th October, 1922. J. Craigie, Acting-Chairman.

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