LABOUR BILLS COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE). (Mr. S. G. SMITH, Chairman.)

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1932 Session I-II, I-09

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1932-33. NEW ZEALAND.

LABOUR BILLS COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE). (Mr. S. G. SMITH, Chairman.)

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ORDERS OP REFERENCE.

Extracts from the Journals of the House of Representatives. Wednesday, the 12th Day of October, 1932. Ordered, " That the Workers' Compensation Amendment Bill be referred to the Labour Bills Committee."— (Mr. H. E. Holland.) Thursday, the 13tii Day of October, 1932. Ordered, " That all petitions not finally dealt with during the session of 1931 be again referred to the same Committees as they were referred to during the said session, and that all petitions received during the first session of 1932 be dealt with as if they had been received this session."—(Right Hon. Mr. Forbes.) Wednesday, the 19th Day of October, 1932. Ordered, " That a Select Committee be appointed, consisting of ten members, to consider all Bills or other matters relating to labour which may be referred to it: the Committee to consist of Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Clinkard, Mr. Harris, Mr. H. Holland, Mr. McKeen, Hon. Mr. McLeod, Mr. W. Nash, Mr. Poison, Mr. Smith, and the mover."—(Hon. Mr. Hamilton.) Wednesday, the 2nd Day of November, 1932. Ordered, " That the New Zealand Institute of Clerks of Works Bill be referred to the Labour Bills Committee."—(Mr. Fkaser.) Thursday, the 3rd Day of November, 1932. Ordered, " That the Shops and Offices Amendment Bill be referred to the Labour Bills Committee."— Mr. Fkaser.) Tuesday, the 22nd Day of November, 1932. Ordered, " That the Apprentices Bill be referred to the Labour Bills Committee."—(Hon. Mr. Hamilton.)

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EE POETS.

No. 53, Sess. 1, 1932. —Petition of J. Roberts and 13 Others. Praying that representatives of the industrial workers be allowed to give evidence at the Bar of the House. I have the honour to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 2nd November, 1932.

Apprentices Bili. I have the honour to report that the Committee, having been unable to hear all desirable evidence, is of the opinion that the Bill should not be allowed to proceed this session. 6th March, 1933.

New Zealand Institute of Clerks of Works Bill. I have the honour to report that the Committee, having carefully considered the evidence tendered, is of the opinion that the Bill should not be allowed to proceed. 6th March, 1933.

Workers' Compensation Amendment Bill. I have the honour to report that the Committee, having had no opportunity of taking evidence in connection with the Bill, recommends that it be not allowed to proceed. 6th March, 1933.

Shops and Offices Amendment Bill. I have the honour to report that the Committee was unable to hear full evidence on the Bill, and therefore cannot recommend that it be allowed to proceed. 6th March, 1933.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that the members of the Labour Bills Committee desire to record their great appreciation of the ability, tact, and unfailing courtesy manifested in the conduct of the business of the Committee by its Chairman, Mr. S, G. Smith ; and the members of the Committee further desire that this resolution be reported to the House. A. D. McLeod, 6th March, 1933. Member of the Committee.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that the members of the Labour Bills Committee desire to place on record their appreciation of the satisfactory manner in which the Clerk, Mr. Llewellyn Meredith, carried out the duties of his office during the session. 6th March, 1933. S. G. Smith, Chairman.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Labour Bills Committee, consisting of ten members, has during the session held six meetings with an average attendance at each meeting of six members. One petition and four Bills were referred to the Committee and have been reported upon to the House. 6th March, 1933. S. G. Smith, Chairman. Approximate Cost of Paper.—Preparation, not given; printing (340 copies), £1 15s.

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