INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE) (Mr. J. HODGENS, Chairman)

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1943 Session I, I-13

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1943 N E W ZEA L A N D

INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE) (Mr. J. HODGENS, Chairman)

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ORDERS OF REFERENCE Extracts from the Journals of the House of Representatives Thursday, the 4th Day of March, 1943 Ordered, "That a Select Committee be.. appointed, consisting, by leave, of twelve members, to consider all matters m connection with industries and commerce which may be referred to it: the Committee to consist of Mr. Barrell, Mr. Doidge, Mr. Goosman, Mr. Hodgens, Mr. Meachen, Mr. Osborne, Mr Petrie Mr. Richards, Mr. Robertson, Mr. W. Sullivan, Mr. Wilkinson, and the Mover."—(Right Hon Mr 'Fraser' for Hon. Mr. Sullivan.) i Friday, the sth Day of MAitCH, 1943 Ordered, " That all petitions not Anally dealt with during the session of 1941-42 be again referred to the same Committees as they were referred to during the said session."—(Right Hon. Mr. Feaser.) Thursday, the 20th Day of May, 1943 Ordered, " That Select Committees have leave to sit for the remainder of the session on days on which the House does not meet." —(Right Hon. Mr. Eraser.) Wednesday, the 16th Day of June, 1943 Ordered, " That the Industries and Commerce Committee have leave to sit during the present sittinc of the House." —(Mr. Hodgens.) Thursday, the 19th Day of August, 1943 Ordered, " That the Industries and Commerce Committee have leave to sit on Friday, the 20th day of August, during the sitting of the House." —(Mr. Hodgens.)

REPORTS No. 23/1942. —Petition of J. Parlane and Others, of Christchurch Praying for an increase in the price paid to producers of milk for Christchurch City. I have the honour to report that, in view of the fact that since this petition was presented a Milk Commission has been appointed to investigate the matter of milk-supply in the main centres, the Committee did not see fit to call evidence, and has no recommendation to make. 10th June, 1943.

No. 48/1942. —Petition of E. R. Greenfield, of Auckland Praying for an investigation into the supply of first-run films to the Dominion Road area, Auckland, and for a more equitable distribution of films. I have the honour to report that the Industries and Commerce Committee has heard evidence on, and has carefully considered, this petition, and recommends that the Government investigate the present distribution of films in New Zealand, with a view to securing a more equitable service for all exhibitors. The Committee recommends that this report be referred to the Government. 10th June, 1943.

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No. 15/1942.—Petition of G. W. Arlidge, of Palmerston North, Fruit and Produce Merchant Praying for restoration of a fruit distributor's license and for compensation. I have the honour to report that the Industries and Commerce Committee has carefully considered this petition, and has no recommendation to make. 18th June, 1943.

No. 68/1941. —Petition of H. Thompson, of Invercargill, Fish-merchant Praying that he be granted a fish wholesale license. I have the honour to report that the Industries and Commerce Committee has carefully considered this petition, and recommends that it be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 28th July, 1943.

No. 17/1942. —Petition of Hedda Dyson and Others (representing the Auckland Public Opinion Group), of Auckland Praying that the essential foods for health be distributed in sufficient quantities for the fullest consumption, and that, prices be strictly controlled and fixed as low as possible. I have the honour to report that the Industries arid Commerce Committee has heard evidence on, and has carefully considered, this petition, and has no recommendation to make. 28th July, 1943.

No. 78.—Petition of C. J. Taylor, of Bond Street, Wellington, Merchant Praying (a) that he may be enabled to become a member of the Wellington Fencing Materials Association; (b) that he be ensured an equitable allocation of baling-wire imported by the Ministry of Supply; and (c) that in the event of the Ministry of Supply ceasing to import baling-wire, he be granted licenses to import such baling-wire. I have the honour to report that the Industries and Commerce Committee has carefully considered this petition, and has no recommendation to make. 20th August, 1943. J. Hodgens, Chairman.

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