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No. 115.—Petition of C. T. Mitchell, of Puhipuhi. Praying for an amendment of the Mental Defectives Act, 1911. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make 18th October, 1935.

No. 140,—Petition of A. Nathan and 981 Others, of Auckland, Praying for the reopening of the dental clinic in the Beresford Street School, Auckland. have the honour to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition shotdd be reierred to the Government for favourable consideration. or,,0 r,, „, , ino _ Gr. R. Sykes, Chairman. 25th October, 1935.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that at its final meeting the Public Health Committee passed the following resolution: That this Committee desires to place on record its appreciation ot the courteous manner displayed by the Chairman, Mr. G. R. Sykes, in the discharge of his duties during the session, and directs that this resolution be reported to the House.". oc ., „, . J- Young, A Member of the Committee. 25th October, 1935.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that at its final meeting the Public Health Committee passed the followmg resolution: " That this Committee desires to place on record its appreciation of the efficient manner m which the Clerk, Mr. E. A. Dobbie, has carried out his duties during' the session, and directs that this resolution be reported to the House." 25th October, 1935.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Public Health Committee, consisting of ten members has during the session held three meetings, with an average attendance at each meeting of six members. Three petitions were considered and reported upon. 0( - + i 4. v. moc Sykes, Chairman. 25th October, 1935. « Approximate Cost of Paper— Preparation, not given printing (310 copies), £1 ss.

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