22 JANUARY 1927, Page 3

If merit had counted Colonel Moore-Brabazon, for instance, Would have

been 'promoted long ago. He retires into commercial life ; the gain to commerce is a loss to -politics. His speeches on the Electricity Bill were admirable performances, marked by wide and accurate information and excellently clear arrangement. It is thought that since the Electricity Bill has been passed other Departments might easily carry on the remaining duties of the Ministry of Transport. The Ministry of Health; which is in close contact with the local authorities, might look after the roads and a Transport Department of the Board of Trade might do the rest.

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