11 OCTOBER 1940, Page 3

The country is wonderfully united. London has shown a magnificent

spirit for five weeks, but Parliament in two brief days has revealed that its meetings are indispensable. The searchlight of publicity must be kept on Government, criticism must be accepted by the Government. These are powerful war weapons to be used with discrimination. There is no sign that they are being abused. The news that increased allowances are to be given to soldiers' dependants was received with general satisfaction. -