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No. 127. —Petition of J. A. Thomson, of Christchurch. Praying for compensation for loss of his wife and financial loss incurred consequent on the influenza epidemic. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 29th September, 1930.

No. 179. —Petition of Margaret Warner, of Lower Hutt. Praying for redress for loss of position in the Education Department. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration by the Special Committee set up to deal with the whole question of superannuation ; and that the Committee urges that, in view of the large number of cases in all Departments of the Public Service already referred to the Government, the Special Committee be instructed by the Government to meet at an early date. Bth October, 1930.

New Zealand Institute op Architects Amendment Bill. The Education Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the said Bill, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with amendment as shown on the copy of the Bill attached hereto. Bth October, 1930.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that the Education Committee desires to record its hearty appreciation of the able and tactful manner in which the Chairman, Colonel McDonald, has controlled the business of the Committee during the session. It further desires that this resolution shall be recorded on the minutes of the Committee and reported to the House. H. Holland, 15th October, 1930. Member of Committee.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that the Education Committee desires to record its satisfaction at the efficiency and courtesy shown by the Clerk, Mr. M. S. Pasley, in the discharge of his various duties during the session ; and it also desires that this resolution shall be recorded on the minutes of the Committee and be reported to the House. 15th October, 1930.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Education Committee, consisting of ten members, has held nine meetings during the session, with an average attendance of six members. The New Zealand Architects Amendment Bill was fully considered by the Committee and duly reported to the House. Nine petitions were also considered and reported upon. 15th October, 1930. T. W. McDonald, Chairman.

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