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Special Report. I have the honour to report that the Agricultural and Pastoral Industries and Stock Committee wishes to express its great appreciation of the tact, courtesy, and ability with which the Chairman, Mr. Lye, has presided over the business of the Committee during the session. It desires also that this resolution shall be recorded on the minutes of the Committee, and be reported to the House. 7th November, 1931. T. D. Burnett, Member of the Committee.

Special Report. I am directed to report that the Agricultural and Pastoral Industries and Stock Committee desires to record its high appreciation of the courtesy and ability with which the Clerk, Mr. Fox, has carried out his various duties during the session. It further desires that this resolution shall be recorded on the minutes of the Committee, and be reported to the House. 7th November, 1931. . F. Lye, Chairman.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Agricultural and Pastoral Industries and Stock Committee, consisting of ten members, has held nine meetings during the session, with an average attendance of eight members. Lengthy evidence was taken on one Bill, which was afterwards reported to the House, and three petitions were also considered and reported on. 7th November, 1931. F. Lye, Chairman.

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