Foreign policy (the Unionist statement continues) must be such as
will commend itself to the Dominions and must be conducted in close consultation with their Governments. Unionists, if returned to power, will examine afresh the position in which the defences of the Empire have been left by the present Government. As regards agriculture, Unionists would summon a con- ference in the hope of arriving at an agreed policy by which the arable acreage might be maintained and regular employment and adequate wages might be provided. It is recommended that a Royal Commission should be appointed to inquire into the cost of foodstuffs—Mr. Baldwin's favourite subject. The greatest tribute to the success of the Unionist Housing Act of 1923 was the fact that the Labour Government had prolonged its operation until the year 1939. Mr. 'Wheatley's Bill had unfortunately sent up the cost of houses, but much might be done to reduce costs by the use of new materials and new methods of construction.
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