12 DECEMBER 1931, Page 8

On Tuesday a full-dress debate on India was begun in

the Upper House, where is concentrated far more experi- ence than the Commons can show. Lord Lloyd whose love for India is a passion, urged steadier progress from below instead of the hasty imposing of reform from above. To the pleasure of all Lord Irwin spoke hopefully. The Lord Chancellor, who was supported -by the Archbishop of Canterbury, begged for approval of the Government's policy at the point where the Conference left off. CUSTOS.