rid of restrictions which the War has for a time rendered
necessary, to restore liberty of action, and to stop the expenditure
occasioned by State interference wherever such interference is no longer
needed.

Using the term "reform" to include all improvements which can be made
either by restoring former conditions or by introducing beneficial
changes, it will be necessary to look into each question separately and
see in what cases and to what extent action by the State is required to
accomplish the end desired. The most convenient course will be to draw
up a list of subjects which ought to be dealt with, and then see how far
(i) legislation, and (ii) executive action by some department are called
for in each case, and how far private action will be effective.

The following appear to be the most important and most urgent matters
which require to be considered either during the War or immediately
after peace is declared. All of them will involve some action on the
part of the State, although in many cases that action will be to enable
voluntary associations or private individuals to take up the work and to
aid them in doing so.

The list, though by no means complete, looks formidable:--

1. Restore constitutional law and liberty.

2. Remove the fetters on trade, commerce and industry.

3. Demobilise the army and decide what naval and military forces will
still have to be maintained, and what provision ought to be made in
regard to military training in the future.

4. Reform the War Office.[9] Reconsider the constitution and procedure
of courts martial, and provide for really judicial inquiry into
grievances. Revive and use the Territorial system.

5. Complete the arrangements for adequate pensions and develop means for
giving such technical training and providing such openings for work as
will enable partially disabled men to earn comfortable subsistence in
addition.

6. Provide permanent homes and sanatoria for those who are more
seriously injured, and find suitable light employment for those who can
undertake it.

7. Arrange the best places and provide proper training for discharged
soldiers and sailors (and others) who may be willing to settle on the
land.

8. Consider how to restore the discharged men to their former places or
accustomed work, and how to meet the needs of the temporary workers who
will be displaced.

9. Curtail the vast expenditure on the departments organised for War
work, reducing