6 JANUARY 1933, Page 17

THIR'TY SHILLINGS A WEEK.

A more serious rebellion—except for the loss of Mr. Robbins' skill—has taken place within the Farmers' Union in Norfolk, and is wholly regrettable. They have threatened a lock-out for the New Year, on the ground that the statutory wage of 30s. a week is an exorbitant tax on their resources. Outside the local situation, it is a great pity that such bad feeling should be aroused—and in a key county—at a moment when the organization of our production is in the midst of a rapid transition. Here the rebellion must interfere with the pro- gress of the revolution and the tests of its beneficence.

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