Mr. Ernest Brown was better on Monday, in the Unem-
ployment debate, than he has been for some time past. He did not have very much to say, but at least he convinced the House that he is thinking afresh about the problem. Most Members who have interested themselves in the subject, however, fear that the Government efforts are still confined too much to palliatives, and the possibility of major reforms is unconsidered. Sir George Schuster proved again how dangerous it is to have a big reputation outside the House. His speech disappointed those who had expected too much of him. Mr. Shinwell presented the Labour case efficiently, though it was surprising that he read his speech ; but the best contribution, as it so often is on a human topic, came from Mr. Buchanan. Mr. Griffiths added to his growing reputation ; he has found Front Bench stature very soon. And Mr. Lennox-Boyd wound up competently and almost too fluently for the Government.
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