No. 351.—Petition of Hera te Upokoiri.
Petitioner prays that alienation of any portion of the Horowhenua Block may be stopped until satisfactory arrangements are made in regard to the alleged trust in connection therewith.
I have the honour to report that the Committee is of opinion that the Government, before purchasing any portion of the Horowhenua Block, should cause inquiries to be made as to the alleged trust in connection with the same, and, if satisfied that a trust was implied, legislation should be introduced this session to protect the interests of the tribe.