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Licensing Amendment Bill. I have the honour to report that, the member in charge of the Bill having stated to the Committee his intention of asking leave of the House to withdraw it, the Committee recommends that such leave be accorded. 4th October, 1928.

No. 261.—Petition of G. Gordon, of Auckland, and 299 Others. Praying for the abolition of the cash-on-delivery system. I am directed to report that, the subject-matter of this petition having been dealt with in an earlier report of this Committee during the present session, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 4th October, 1928.

Special Report. I have the- honour to report that the Industries and Commerce Committee desires to record its great appreciation of the ability and courtesy with which the Chairman, Mr. Girling, has conducted the business of the Committee during the-session. It further desires that the resolution shall be recorded in the minutes of the Committee, and be reported to the House. C. E. Macmillan, A Member of the Committee. 4th October, 1928.

Special Report. 1 have the honour to report that the Industries and Commerce Committee desires to express once more its complete satisfaction with the care and attention shown bv the Clerk, Mr. Fox, in the performance of the various duties of the position. 9th October, 1928.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Industries and Commerce Committee, consisting of eleven members, has held seven meetings during the session, with an average- attendance of seven. The Committee dealt with 104 petitions, of which 71 referred to the cash-on-delivery system (C.0.D.), and the remainder with the subject of motor taxation fees on heavy motor-vehicles. Favourable consideration was accorded to both groups. The Committee also considered one Bill and reported it to the House. 4th October, 1928. W. J. Girling, Chairman.

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