26 MAY 1925
In the House of Lords a debate took place on the growth of Civil Service expenditure.
The Finance Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons by 331 votes to 139.
The Mental Deficiency Amendment Bill passed Committee stage and was read a third time in the House of Commons.
Mr Baldwin, broadcasting an Empire Day message from 2LO, said it should be the ambition of all to pay at least one visit, however brief, to Britain overseas.
An account is given of the steps taken by the Egyptian police to track the alleged murderers of the Sirdar.
The Duke of Northumberland has been appointed a Knight of the Garter.
The Right Honourable Sir John Baird, C.M.G., D.S.O., has been created a Baron.