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No. 123. —Petition of Martin P. Kenny, of Wellington. Petitioner alleges that owing to injuries received whilst carrying out his military duties he is unable to earn sufficient to support him, and he prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 14th August, 1923.

No. 132. —Petition of Irene Annie Dawson, of Wellington. Praying for reinstatement of pension to enable her to provide for her son, whose father was killed in action during the war. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 14th August, 1923.

No. 77.—Petition of A. G. Coleman, of Masterton. Praying for an increase of pension. I am directed to report that, as Parliament has now made provision for a Pensions Appeal Board, the Committee is of opinion that all claims for increase of pension should be referred to that Board before coming to Parliament. It therefore recommends that this petition should be referred to the Government without comment. 14th August, 1923. *

No. 11.—Petition of Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Ellis, of New Plymouth. Praying for a pension in recognition of her late husband's military services. I am directed to report that, as this petition refers to a matter of policy, the Committee makes no recommendation. 15th August, 1923.

No. 52.—Petition of Harriet Simeon, of Epsom, Auckland. Praying that she be granted the difference between the New Zealand and Imperial rates of gratuity for services on the nursing staff during the war. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 17th August, 1923.

No. 26.—Petition of Captain W. T. Beck, D.S.O. Praying for adequate compensation for loss of office through retrenchment from the Defence Department. I am directed to report that, as it has been reported to the Committee this case has been settled by the Government, no recommendation is made. 17th August, 1923.

No. 4, Sess. I.—Petition of Sydney Tovey, of Wellington. Praying for compensation for alleged neglect of treatment for injuries received whilst on duty on board H.M. troopship " Ulimaroa " during .the war. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion the petitioner has a case for the new Appeal Board, and therefore makes no recommendation. 20th August, 1923.

No. 139. —Petition of John Stevenson, of Waianiwa, Southland. Praying that his war pension may be increased to £60 per annum as from the date of granting the present pension. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 20th August, 1923.