26 MARCH 1937, page 3

Pleasure At The Victory Of Mr. T. E. Harvey In

the by- election in the Combined English Universities is not confined to the Oppositions. There is a feeling of satisfaction among the more progressive sections of the......

The Future Of Birching The Enquiry Announced By The Home

Secretary into the birching of boys is to be welcomed. The reaction of public sentiment against any form of corporal punishment has been carried far—perhaps too far—but......

The Debates On The Service Estimates Which Were Continued...

week were again notable for some valuable contributions from the Labour Benches. Particularly effective was Mr. Garro Jones on the subject of profiteering in armaments. He......

Commander Fletcher Also Spoke Well. He Is Another Rising Man

on the Labour back benches, but he will not do himself real justice until he learns to restrain his desire to raise a laugh from his own supporters at almost any cost. Carefully......

Parliament - 4u Correspondent Writes : A Measure...

by Mr. Dingle Foot under the ten minutes rule and bearing the unpromising title of " Unemployment Insurance (Amendment) Bill to amend section 44 of the Unemployment Insurance......

The Worst Dangers Of The Fenland Floods Appear To Have

been averted, though they may recur if there is another heavy downfall of rain or snow, as there well may be. The problem of Fen drainage has baffled experts for centuries ; the......

The Tyneside Commission In A Letter In Our Correspondence...

Dr. Henry Mess points out some of the difficulties involved in the recommendations of the Royal Commission on Local Govern- ment in the Tyneside Area. The Report is indeed......