The recent discussion on Agriculture has been followed by another
on Food. Everyone, and not least his father, rejoiced to see Major Gwilym Lloyd George make a highly successful debut in his new and responsible post. He is neither an orator nor a meticulous speaker, but he has two golden assets, a rich fund of common sense and a sense of perspective and humour. In his opening speech, and still more in his reply, he very nearly satisfied the House on the most sticky of wickets. Mr. David Robertson made a forceful attack on the fish policy of the Ministry. The main criticism, however, was directed against unfair distribution of unrationed foods and differential rationing of cheese. Mr. Walkden made a business-like maiden speech in this debate and Mr. Moelwyn Hughes showed an exceptional mastery of an intricate subject when making his maiden speech on the Liabilities Adjustment Bill. These two new recruits, together with Captain Dugdale, a former Private Secretary of Mr. Attlee's, are a welcome reinforcement of the Labour Party. Parliament in war-time needs continuous reinvigoration, if it is to function'as the grand jury of the nation. It is only through by-elections that it can secure it.
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