30 APRIL 1942, page 2

Mr. Lyttelton Looks Forward

Mr. Oliver Lyttelton's broadcast last Sunday should do something to dispel the gloom of those who insist on taking a sombre view of our economic and social prospects after the......

The Unemployment Fund's Prosperity

When the Unemployment Insurance Fund was put on a sound financial basis shortly after the financial crisis of 1931 it inherited a heavy debt whose repayment within ten years few......

Fuel Rationing

Sir William Beveridge's report on fuel rationing has been pu lished as a White Paper, and it becomes obvious to critics that limiting factor in its discussion is the necessity......

Canada And Conscription

The Canadian plebiscite has resulted in a very large majority, probably about two to one on the final count, in favour of releasing the Government from its election pledge not......

Disasters And Investigation

The suggestion thrown out by Mr. G. M. Young in last Sunday Observer for the creation of a " grand jury " of the House Commons, or the two Houses of Parliament, to conduct......