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REPORTS* Special Report. Resolved, That this Committee desires to place on record its high appreciation of the splendid services rendered to the Dominion by the late Sir Walter Clarke Buchanan, who was for many years a valued and active member of this Committee ; and that this resolution be reported to the House, and a copy forwarded to the relatives of the late Sir W. C. Buchanan. '20th August, 1924.

No. 197/11/23. Petition of B. W. ALISON, Jun., of Auckland, and 23 Others. Praying that the compulsory clauses of the Dairy-produce Export Control Bill be rejected. I am directed to report that, the Bill the subject-matter of this petition having become law, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th October, 1924.

No. 57. Petition of John Rickerby, of Marshland, Canterbury. (First Report.) Braying for compensation for loss of stock and farm implements alleged to have been wrongfully seized by the Crown. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 10th October, 1924. (Referred back for further consideration.)

No. 296.— Petition of Ethel Mackay, of Lower Moutere, Nelson (and 12 similar Petitions, as per Schedule attached). Praying that the Fruit Control Bill may be passed. J. am directed to report that, as the Bill the' subject-matter of those petitions is now under consideration by the Committee, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th October, 1924. Schedule. No. 307.— H. L. Austin and 59 others. No. 313.—F. W. Farley and 7 others. No. 308. —A. W. Roberts and 13 others. No. 315. —R. Dagger and 17 others. No. 309. —A. E. Holdaway and 2 others. No. 329. —F. 0. Hurst and 6 others. No. 310.—A. E. Lindup and 5 others. No. 355.—H. E. Cole and 18 others. No. 311.—C. H. Mackay and 5 others. No. 356.—Joseph Stewart and 13 others. No. 312.—C. E. Lowe and 6 others. No. 357.—A. Taylor and 17 others.

No. 271.—Petition of L. S. Pearse, of Ripponvale, Otago, and 25 Others (and 22 similar Petitions, as per Schedule attached). Praying that the Fruit Control Bill, if passed, may be made non-operative in Otago. I am directed to report that, as the Bill the subject-matter of these petitions is now under consideration by the Committee, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th October, 1924. Schedule. No. 272.—Thomas Hickmott and 20 others. No. 300.—A. J. Warren and 12 others. No. 273.—V. Rowling and 16 others. No. 301. —Charles Sisson and 25 others. No. 274. —W. H. Owen and 24 others. No. 304.—Thomas Morrow and 6 others. No. 275.—Alfred Allport and 25 others. • No. 305.—W. A. Elder and 4 others. No. 276.—W. Bolton and 11 others. No. 306.—E. Dunlay and 5 others. No. 277. —A. Paynter and 4 others. No. 321.—J. Oxley and 8 others. No. 288.—H. Turner and 3 others. No. 322.—C. S. Watson and 12 others. No. 294.—Robert A.. Vanes and 8 others. No. 323. —C. Boyea and 24 others. No. 297.—T. J. Houston and 26 others. No. 330.—G. M. Marshall and 3 others. No. 298.—H. E. Morgan and 14 others. No. 332.—5. M. Askew and 18 others. No. 299.—F. Sisson and 16 others. No. 333.—Bisley Bros, and 4 others.

No. 57. —Petition of John Rickerby, of Marshland, Canterbury. (Second Report.) Praying for compensation for loss of stock and farm implements alleged to have been wrongfully seized by the Crown. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 28th October, 1924.