B.—No. 8.

RETURN OF THE EXPENDITURE OF THE NATIVE DEPARTMENT FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS. (Return to an Order of the House of Representatives, of the 29th June, 1870.)

That there be laid upon the Table of this House—" A Eeturn of the Annual Expenditure for the past three years of the Native Department; such Eeturn to include all Salaries paid to Officials over whom the Native Minister has control, and all Gifts or Bonuses which may have been paid or distributed during that period." (Mr. Mervt/n.) WELLINGTON. 1870.