THE statement, “Forward-By the Right”, issued by the Tory Reform Committee (Pp. 16. Tory Reform Committee, House of Commons, London, S.W.I), is of considerable interest to scientific workers as indicating principles and objectives on which there is a large measure of general agreement, however widely opinions may differ as to the measures by which the objectives are to be attained. Eight principles are enunciated and illustrated: national unity ; empire unity ; the interdependence of nations ; the full development of resources ; the practical approach ; individual freedom ; trusting the people ; and finally, that of first things first. Much general support will be found for the view that in Imperial affairs attention should be transferred from abstract questions of political status to such practical problems as Imperial defence, air and sea transport, broadcasting and communications, education, research, economic development and migration. In regard to the interdependence of nations, it is urged first that those military organizations for consultation and joint action which exist between the United Nations should be maintained, and also those organizations such as the Middle East Supply Centre which could be adapted to the needs of peace and assist in removing the causes of dispute. The International Labour Office and the Hague Court should be revived and such joint enterprises as are exemplified in the Hot Springs Conference developed. While mutual co-operation and understanding between the British Commonwealth, the U.S.A., the U.S.S.R. and China must form the basis for establishing a framework of stability, the final framework of any world organization will require a broad foundation.