11 NOVEMBER 1938, Page 3

Wednesday's debate was a much brisker affair, speeches being for

the most part confined to foreign affairs. Sir Stafford Cripps demonstrated once again that he is the most formidable critic on the Labour front bench. He has always the appearance of being complete master both of his subject and his audience, and interruptions never appear to disturb him in the slightest degree. The Liberal spokesman was Mr. Ernest Evans, who intervenes all too seldom and who manages to deliver the most biting attacks with the air of a Cheeryble brother. Mr. Hunloke un- burdened himself of a competent maiden speech. The House was interested to hear that he was a descendant of Spencer Percival who was assassinated in the lobby in 1812.

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