Next the Government promised extensive slum clear- ance and provision
of new urban and rural housing for which, of course, Mr. Neville Chamberlain has been preparing the ground. There is to be a Royal Commission upon the sale and supply of intoxicating liquor. We hope that the advantage of Lord D'Abernon's experience will not be lost through his public-spirited acceptance of his approaching mission to South America. A Bill will be introduced to amend the Pensions Act of 1925, and another to "remedy the situation created by the Trade Disputes and Trade Unions Act of 1927." We cannot tell whether this will satisfy those who cry for stark repeal of the Act. Lastly, the Government undertakes to examine the working of the extended franchise in the light of the first election in which it has been in operation. This seems to promise to Mr. Lloyd George a chance to air the admitted grievance of the Liberal Party. We make our comments on the Speech in a leading article.
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