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1891. NEW ZEALAND.

SERVICES PERFORMED BY MR. BLACKETT AS CONSULTING ENGINEER. [In Continuation of D.-9a, 1890.]

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated 16th July, 1890. Ordered, " That a return be laid before the House showing the total value of material which Mr. Blaokett, Consulting Engineer, has inspected in England on behalf of the colony since his appointment; the number of letters he has written to the Government since his arrival in London ; the amount paid for clerical assistance to him, both by way of salary for a clerk and otherwise ; and the total amount of salaries, extras, and contingencies which have been paid by the colony since his appointment."—(Mr. Cadman.)

Return showing- (1) The Total Value of Material which Mr. Blackett, Consulting Engineer, has ' inspected in England on behalf of the Colony since his Appointment; (2) the Number of Letters he has written to the Government since his arrival in London; (3) the Amount paid for Clerical Assistance to him, both by way of Salary for a Clerk and otherwise ; and (4) the Total Amount of Salaries, Extras, and Contingencies which have been paid by the Colons since his Appointment.

1. Total value of material which Mr. Blackett, Consulting Engineer, has inspected in England on behalf of the colony since his appointment: — For the Railway Commissioners ... ... ... • • ■ £31, 873 Note.—This information could not bo supplied in time for last session, until arrival of advices from England.

] Approximate Cost of Paper.— Preparation, nil ; prfnti ug (1,250 copies), ISs. 8c!.]

Bγ Authority : George Didsbtjby, Government Printer, Wellington.—1891.