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.REPORTS.

No. 15, Sess. 2, 1932. —Petition of T. W. Parsons, of Fiji. Praying for compassionate allowance on account of alleged unskilful treatment received while an inmate of the Auckland Hospital. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 17th November, 1932.

No. 64, Sess. 2, 1932. —Petition of P. McWilliam, of Wellington South. Pray'lNG for amendment of the Dentist's Amendment Act, 1926, to enable him to practice prosthetic dentistry. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 17th November, 1932.

No. 109, Sess. 2, 1932.—Petition of Alexander Tod Murray, of Carterton. Praying to be allowed to practice prosthetic dentistry under supervision. I have the honour to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 30th November, 1932.

No. 122, Sess. 2, 1932-33,—Petition of E. R. Jessen, of Dargaville. Praying for registration as a dentist or, alternatively, that he be allowed to practice under supervision. I have the honour to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6t.h March, 1933.

No. 202, Sess. 2, 1932-33.—Petition of W. T. H. Beaumont, of Christchurch. Praying for compensation for business losses allegedly caused by the Health Department. I have the honour to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration.. 6th March, 1933.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that the Public Health Committee desires to place on record its appreciation of the efficient services rendered by the Clerk of the Committee, Mr. E. A. Dobbie, and, further, desires that this resolution be recorded in the minutes of the Committee, and be reported to the House. 6th March, 1933.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that the Committee desires to record its appreciation of the ability and courtesy displayed by the Chairman, Mr. G. R. Sykes, in the discharge of his duties during the session ; and, further, desires that this resolution be recorded in the minutes of the Committee, and be reported to the House. J. W. Munro, 6t.h March, 1933. Member of the Committee.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Public Health Committee, consisting of ten members, has during the session held five meetings, with an average attendance at each meeting of seven members. Five petitions were considered and reported upon. 6th March, 1933. G. R. Sykes, Chairman.

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