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Special Report. I HAVE the honour to report that the Industries and Commerce Committee desires to record its appreciation of the services rendered by the Clerk, Mr. M. S. Paslev, 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. 25th October, 1935.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Industries and Commerce Committee, consisting of ten members, has held nine meetings during the session, with an average attendance of seven members. Seventy-three petitions were referred to the Committee; of these sixty-five were considered and reported on to the House. Sixty-four petitions asked that the Commercial Trusts Amendment Bill be not proceeded with, and one that a minimum price be forthwith fixed for the sale of motor-spirits. Eight petitions are held over until next year. The Committee considered and reported on to the House the following Bill: Commercial Trusts Amendment. . A, D. McLeod, Chairman. 25th October, 1935.

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