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REPORTS.

Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Amendment Bill. I have the honour to report that the Labour Bills Committee has carefully considered the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Amendment Bill, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 21st April, 1936, R. Mclveen, Chairman.

Factories Amendment Bill. I have the honour to report that the Labour Bills Committee has carefully considered the Factories Amendment Bill, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. A. Campbell, for Chairman. sth May, 1936.

Shops and Offices Amendment Bill. I have the honour to report that the Labour Bills Committee has carefully considered the Shops and Offices Amendment Bill, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 15th May, 1936.

Agricultural Workers Bill. I have the honour to report that the Labour Bills Committee has carefully considered the Agricultural Workers Bill, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 20th August, 1936.

No. 212.—Petition of A. Hansen, of Palmerston North. Praying for a compassionate allowance on account of injuries allegedly sustained while employed on relief works. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for most favourable consideration. 10th September, 1936.

No. 137.—Petition of H. Mitchell, of Wellington. Praying for a rehearing of his case for compensation under the Workers' Compensation Act, 1922. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for most favourable consideration. 17th September, 1936.

No. 144.—Petition of A. E. Raffle, of Denniston. Praying for compensation, and for amendment of the Workers' Compensation Act, 1922. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 17th September, 1936.

No. 270.—Petition of F. W. Garner, of Wellington. Praying for further compensation for injuries received while employed by the Railways Department. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for most favourable consideration. 16th October, 1936.

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