27 JANUARY 1923, Page 24

If ever the Labour Party possesses a majority in the

House of Commons and forms a Ministry it will find itself confronted with the problems described in this pamphlet. It will soon learn that a Poor Law of some kind must continue to be, and that the old State relief principles so clearly laid down in the Report of the Poor Law Commissioners of 1832 will have to be adhered to for its own security. It seems well, therefore, to keep these principles constantly before the public eye. They are very well kept there by Sir William Chance. Those who realize the great importance of the matter should read this pamphlet. It will amply repay the trouble.