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Special Keport. I have the honour to report that the Committee desires to record its appreciation of the efficient manner in which the Clerk of the Public Petitions M to Z Committee, Mr. E. A. Dobbie, has carried out his duties during the session ; and, further, that this resolution be recorded in the minutes of the Committee and be reported to the House. 7th November, 1931.

Final Eepoet. I have the honour to report that the Public Petitions M to Z Committee, consisting of ten members, has held fifteen meetings during the session ; the average attendance of members at each meeting was six. The following table shows the disposal of the business that came before the Committee : —■ Petitions referred to the Committee .. .. .. • • .. 30 Petitions dealt with .. .. .. .. . • ■ • .. 30 Eeports presented to the House .. .. .. • ■ .. 34 Petitions referred for favourable consideration .. .. .. .. 7 Petitions referred for consideration .. .. .. • • .. 5 Petitions given no recommendation .. .. .. • • .. 18 Petition withdrawn .. .. .. . • • • • ■ .. 1 7th November, 1931. F- Lye, Chairman.

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