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1950 NEW ZEALAND

EDUCATION COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE) (Mr. D. M. RAE, Chairman)

Laid on the Table of the House of Representatives

ORDERS OF REFERENCE Extracts from the Journals of the House of Representatives Wednesday, the 12th Day op Judy, 1950 Ordered, " That a Select Committee be appointed, consisting of ten members, to consider all matters relating to school-teachers, education, and public instruction generally, training of publicschool teachers, higher education, technical education, manual instruction, and such other matters affecting education as may be referred to it; the Committee to consist of the Rev. Mr. Carr, Mr. Freer, Mr. Hanan, Mr. Harker, Mr. S. I. Jones, Mr. Keeling, Mr. McCombs, Mr. D. M. Rae, Mr. Tennent, and the Mover."—(Hon. Mr. Algie.) Wednesday, the 22nd Day of November, 1950 Ordered, " That the New Zealand University Amendment Bill be referred to the Education Committee."—(Hon. Mr. Algie.) Ordered, " That the Education Amendment Bill be referred to the Education Committee."— (Hon. Mr. Algie.) Friday, the 24th Day of November, 1950 Ordered, " 'That the Education Lands Amendment Bill be referred to the Education Committee." — (Hon. Mr. Algie.)

REPORTS No. 24—Petition of Intellectually Handicapped Children's Parents' Association (Incorporated) and Others Praying for the appointment of a Committee to inquire into and make proposals relating to various matters concerning intellectually handicapped children. I have the honour to report that the Committee has carefully considered the petition, and recommends that it be referred to the Government for most favourable consideration. 2nd November, 1950,