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Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Amendment Bill. The Public Health Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the same, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed with the amendments as shown on the copy attached hereto. 21st August, 1923.

No. 150.—Petition of T. J. Eogers and 139 Others, of Te Kuiti. Praying that a certain portion of the Otorohanga County be not included in the rating-area for a cottage hospital at Te Kuiti. I am directed to report that the Committee, having carefully considered the petition, has no recommendation to make. 28th August, 1923. 4 Special Report. I have the honour to report that this Committee records its high sense and deep appreciation of the capable and impartial manner in which the Chairman, Mr. W. 11. Field, M.P., has presided over the deliberations of the Public Health Committee, and desires that this resolution be reported to the House. 28th August, 1923. J. A. Maopherson, Member of the Committee. Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Committee held five meetings and dealt with two Bills (Sale of Food and Drugs Amendment Bill, and Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Amendment Bill), and two petitions were referred to the Committee, and all were considered and reported upon. 28th August, 1923.

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