If general opinion is anything to go by, the likelihood
of the Bishop of London becoming Archbishop of Canterbury is strong. I hope it is not irreverent to suggest that these things must be settled to some extent on the points system, a number of essential qualities being taken into account and each given its due weight. One factor mani- festly is physique, particularly when it is a case of replacing an Archbishop whose death must have been due in part, probably in large part, to overwork. Here Dr. Fisher has a considerable advan- tage over some possible candidates, as he has over others in point of age. If he does go to Lambeth the Prime Minister will have on his hands another problem almost as perplexing, for it will not be much easier to find a new Bishop of London than a new Archbishop
—though various names have been rather prematurely suggested. * * * * Minister of Social Security.
Minister of Social Insurance.
Minister of National Insurance.
Which is the best and worst? The last, I suggest, is quite the worst; which may or may not be why the House of Commons decided on it. The Atlantic Charter proclaimed the desire to achieve for all men economic advancement " and social security." But perhaps the idea is to stand no Atlantic Charter nonsense.
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