12 DECEMBER 1925, Page 3

On Wednesday Mr. Neville Chamberlain made the interesting announcement that

the Poor Law Reform. Bill will be postponed. We cannot regret this, though we admit the urgent need of reform. It is essential that these delicate changes should be most carefully correlated with Unemployment Insurance. No avoidable mistakes must be made and more time is needed for preparation. Examination of the draft proposals by the local authorities has revealed countless pitfalls.

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