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REPORTS.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that the Local Government (Amalgamation Schemes) Bill Committee has passed the following Resolution : " That the proceedings of the Committee during the taking of evidence be open to accredited representatives of the press." 2nd November, 1937.

Local G-oveenment (Amalgamation Schemes) Bill. I have the honour to report that the Local Government (Amalgamation Schemes) Bill Committee has been unable, in the time at its disposal, to hear the greater portion of the evidence offering for consideration, or to deliberate on the Bill. The Committee therefore directs me, in view of the approaching close of the session and the expiry thereupon of the powers of the Committee, to report the Bill back to the House for such further action as it. deems fit. 11th March, 1938. W. E. Barnard, Chairman.

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