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Auckland Harbour Board Empowering Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill; that the Standing Orders have been complied with; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected. That the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 23rd October, 1935.

Hamilton Borough Council Empowering Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill; that the Standing Orders have been complied with; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected. That the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 23rd October, 1935.

Southland Land Drainage Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill; that the Standing Orders have been complied with, with the exception of Standing Order 366, which in so far as it relates to the number of days from the commencement of the session within which Local Bills may be introduced, was suspended by the House to enable the Bill to proceed; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are affected by the Bill as printed, in that clause 15 specifically purports to bind the Crown. If, however, the amendments suggested by the Committee are adopted by the House, the rights and prerogatives of the Crown will not be affected. That the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 23rd October, 1935.

Local Legislation Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the said Bill and taken evidence thereon, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed without amendment. A. E. Jull, Chairman. 25th October, 1935.

Special Report. The Local Bills Committee desires to place on record its high appreciation of the services rendered to it by the Chairman, Mr. A. E. Jull, whose intimate knowledge of all matters affecting local government has been of the utmost assistance to the Committee. R. A. Wright, a Member of the Committee. 25th October, 1935.

Special Report. The Local Bills Committee desires to place on record its sincere appreciation of the efficient services rendered to it by the Clerk of the Committee, Mr. W. N. Wood. 25th October, 1935.

Final Report. The Local Bills Committee, consisting of ten members, has held during the session fifteen meetings, with an average attendance of eight members per meeting. The Committee has had referred to it eighteen Local Bills and the Local Legislation Bill, all of which were considered and reported on. A. E. •) 11.1-, Chairman. 25th October, 1935. Approximate Cost of Paper.—Preparation, not given ; printing (310 copies), £2 10s.

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