28 FEBRUARY 1941, Page 3

Lard Samuel raised some important points of reconstruction policy in

his opening speech in the House of Lords. Lord Reith outlined the framework of his Ministry. He is to give general guidance and supervision on planning ; a central planning authority will be set up; " physical reconstruction " is his special responsibility. An enquiry of a test character is to be made in Birmingham, Coventry and Bristol. This is a good beginning.