The many new members will doubtless buy and study with
care Mr. G. F. M. Campion's Introduction to the Procedure of the House of Commons (Philip Allan, 12s. 6d.), for Mr. Campion is Second Clerk Assistant of the House, and his chief vouches for his knowledge of the subject. But this very opportune book has an interest for a far wider audience. The procedure of the Mother of Parliaments cannot be under- stood apart from its long history ; moreover, though appar- ently complex, it yields far better results than the procedure of most legislatures. Erskine May's familiar and formidable treatise is not very easy to use, Redlich's massive work is now somewhat out of date, and Anson's book is mainly historical. Now comes Mr. Campion with a thoroughly practical manual in a moderate compass, containing the very latest rules and orders, with a modicum of historical matter. to explain ancient usages. It is the very book that has long been needed, and it deserves a hearty welcome.
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