31 JULY 1936, Page 3

It is a pity that Mr. Eden, who has so

rapidly improved as a speaker, should be so easily rattled by interruptions. On at least two occasions he was stung by some mildly offensive remark from the Opposition to weakly reminding them of the grave responsibilities of his position. Of course he has a desperately difficult task, but not even the Prime Minister, who is nearly thirty years older than Mr. Eden, is exempt from foolish and unmannerly criticism. It is the penalty of holding a great position. * * *