Report on Petition of Wiremu Paratene and Others.
The petitioners, Natives of Mangonui, express a desire that some of them should have seats in the Mangonui County Council, and pray that the House should give effect to their wish.
I am directed to report as follows:—
That the Committee do not think it necessary to report an opinion on the subject-matter of this petition, the election of members of County Councils being duly provided for by law.
John Bryce,
Chairman.