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1948 NEW ZEALAND

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS (ANNUAL REPORT OF THE) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1948

Laid on the Table of the House of Representatives by Leave

Sir, — Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington, 16th September, 1948. I have the honour to submit herewith the annual report of the Department for the year ended 31st March, 1948. I have, &c., A. G. Harper, Acting-Under-Secretary. The Hon. W. E. Parry, Minister of Internal Affairs. REPORT I. CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS The necessary action was taken in regard to the following matters : (a) Summoning and proroguing of Parliament. (b) Appointments to and a resignation from the Legislative Council. (c) Appointments and resignations of Ministers. (d) Appointments of members of Executive Council. (e) Appointments and resignation of Parliamentary Under-Secretaries. (/) Resignation of the Clerk of the Executive Council. (g) Issue of writs and other steps for by-elections in Avon, Mount Albert, and Westland Electoral Districts.