No two persons, especially if they are actively engaged in
politics, will ever agree about the precise composition of a Ministry. Mr. Churchill's list has contained a fair number of surprises. On the whole he seems to have decided on a compromise. The claims of the various Party organisations have not been ignored, but neither have they been allowed to insist on their own nominees. The Prime Minister exercised his personal judgement and his selection has confounded the prophets. He himself will perform a dual function. He will preside over the War Cabinet and also, in his capacity as co-ordinator of Defence, over the meetings of the three Service Ministers. Presumably the day-to-day conduct of the War will be left in the hands of the latter body. In other words, it is not improbable that the War will be directed by two Com- mittees, each under the supervision of Mr. Churchill. It is an interesting and novel arrangement.
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