The House of Commons has been inflicting all-night sittings upon
itself without increasing its dignity or efficiency in debate. The Pensions Bill was again taken in Committee on Thursday, July 2nd, when Mr. Neville, Chamberlain made some concessions towards women: and children, but the progress made was less remarkable than the bickerings over the closure and the accusations of obstruction. On Friday more progress was made and some useful discussion showed the dangers in the Bill of contributors over many years seeing greater benefits fall to those who, by design or by chance, might benefit after a minimum period of contribution. Mr, Chamberlain has well maintained the high reputation he has made for himself in the House in a short time. On Tuesday the Unemployment Insurance Bill was taken. In connexion with the Pensions and Insurance policy of the Government Mr. Broad has issued an addition to his pamphlet on " All-in " insurance, designed to compare his scheme with those before Parliament, which are, of course, less comprehensive and, as he contends, of less benefit in detail. He believes that governments will never do so well by expanding and tinkering at the old systems as might be done by a clean sweep and a new start on his " All-in " lines.
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