24 JANUARY 1941, Page 3

Parliamentary Notes

Our Parliamentary Correspondent writes : The House gathered after the recess in a mood of expectancy. Captain Margesson made a successful debut with a long list of ques- tions and showed a grasp of detail. Mr. Herbert Morrison made a sensible statement about the suppression of the Daily Worker and the Week, but a minority of members feel that his action is too drastic and have called for a debate. Mr. Boothby's career as a Minister has been unhappily cut short by a careless disregard of the standards expected in Britiah public life. Colonel Bingham, who, I understand, is an excel- lent and devoted officer, has offended against King's Regula- tions. We shall await the result of the War Office enquiry.

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