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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.