No. 17, Session II., 1879.—Petition of Tamati Paora and Others.

The petitioners pray that the Maoris of the East Coast may be allowed two members to represent them in the House of Representatives.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That, as the question of Maori representation is before the House, the Committee makes no specific recommendation on this particular claim, but would call the attention of the Government to the petition when considering the subject.