15 MARCH 1935, Page 3

There was a marked absence on the part of the

supporters of the Governthent of any jingoism or indeed of any exultation in the increased estimates. Sir John Simon displayed a fine courage in contending that for his part he was still of the opinion that armaments did not mean security. His speech suggested many interesting lines on which the Government were \ con- templating action in pursuit of a more vital collective security. Altogether the Government had a good day and the Oppositions once more missed their chance, by directing their fire where the Government was strongest instead of on the points where they were obviously vulnerable.