No. 232.—Petition of Hapia Hinaki and 207 Others.
The petitioners pray that the law which allows the sale of spirituous liquors in Native districts may be repealed, and that Committees and Native Assessors may have authority to suppress such traffic.
I am directed to report as follows:—
That the Committee recommend the prayer of the petitioners to the most favourable consideration of the House when the Licensing Bill is under consideration.