No. 442, Sess. II., 1884.—Petition of Robinson Spencer.

Petitioner states that he is employed by Government at Hokianga for an allowance of £40 per annum to supply the Maoris with medicine. He prays for a refund of all above that amount that he has spent during last yeas.

I am directed to report as follows: That when the petitioner was appointed in 1882 he was informed that his remuneration would be £40, including the necessary supply of medicine. The Committee has no recommendation to make.