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banking operations in the Colony, including also the
savings banks system, the examination of which was
requested in Mr. Malcolm MacDonald's circular despatch
of the 3rd of July, 1935. This Committee, which is
referred to in paragraph 1 of the "Objects and Reasons"
for the draft Bill, underwent in the course of its
existence considerable changes in personnel through
withdrawals and co-options, and has recently reported
its matured conclusions, which are embodied in the present
draft Bill.
3. The work of drafting the Bill was largely in the
hands of Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg, M.C., Crown Solicitor, who
was a member of the Committee from its inception.
Mr.
Hazlerigg goes home on leave on the 23rd of January, 1937,
and in considering the draft Bill, opportunity might be
taken of his presence in England, if it is desired to
elucidate further any point in it or any question in
regard to those parts of local banking operations with
which the Bill deals.
The.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
aameerk
Governor, &c.