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No. 171. —Petition of Edwin Bezar, of Wellington. That his long and faithful services as a soldier may be taken into consideration, and adequate pecuniary assistance be granted to him. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 16th September, 1924.

No. 205.—Petition of John Earl, of Wellington. Praying that he be granted a compassionate allowance, or provided with light work, on account of his having been disabled whilst serving in the Navy. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. ,16th September, 1924.

No. 204. —Petition of Jaspar George William Salt, of Wellington. Petitioner complains that he has been wrongfully treated in regard to questions of pay, leave, and removal expenses, also in the matter of an alleged breach of the Treasury Regulations. He prays for inquiry and relief. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that all matters referred to in this petition, except the question as to leave raised in paragraph 2 thereof, should bo referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 16th September, 1924.

No. 91. —Petition of Sydney Tovey, of Wellington. Praying for compensation for alleged neglect in treatment of his injuries received during his service with the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces. I am directed to report that, in face of the medical evidence tendered to the Committee, no recommendation can be made. 16th September, 1924.

No. 1.93. —Petition of Charles Harte and 9 Others, of the Heihei Settlement, Hornby, Canterbury. (First Report.) Petitioners, who are T.B. soldiers placed on poultry-farms in the Heihei Settlement, Hornby, Canterbury, by the Repatriation Department, complain that they are unable to live on their present pension-;, and pray for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that the subject of this petition is one for attention by the Repatriation Department, and therefore recommends the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 17th September, .1924. (Referred back to Committee for further consideration.)

No. 37. —Petition of Alfred Robert Daniel Box, of Port Chalmers. PioriTioNEß complains that he was wrongfully detained in a, mental hospital, and ho prays for redress. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 3rd October, 1924.

No. 263. —Petition of C. N. Clark, of Tauranga. Petitioner prays that he may be granted an adequate pension for his war disabilities, and that the same be made retrospective. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1924.

No. 193. —Petition of Charles Harte and 9 Others, of the Heihei Settlement, Hornby, Canterbury. (Second Report.) Petitioners, who are T.B. soldiers placed on poultry-farms in the Heihei Settlement, Hornby, Canterbury, by the Repatriation Department, complain that they are unable to live on their present pensions, and pray for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that the subject of this petition is one for attention by the Repatriation Department, and therefore recommends the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 3rd October, 1924.