FRENCH MINISTRY FORMED

Taranaki Daily News, 20 December 1932, Page 5

FRENCH MINISTRY FORMED

BONCOUR PRIME MINISTER TWELVE OF FORMER CABINET CONTINUITY OF POLICY ATTITUDE TO WAR DEBTS By Telegraph—Presu Assn.—Copyright. Rec. 5.5 p.m. Paris, Dec. 18. M. Paul Boncour lengthily conferred with the Socialists, but decided that their conditions for participation in the new Cabinet was too far-reaching. Accordingly he has formed a united Left Ministry. M. Herriot, the ex-Prime Minister, has promised support outside the Government. It is understood that M. Boncour believes that the Chamber's debt decision necessitates the new Ministry timmediately negotiating with America. The new Cabinet is as follows: — Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs: M- Boncour. Finance: M. Charon. Justice: M. Gardey. Public Works: M. Bonnet. Interior: M. Chautemps. War: M. Daladier. Air: M. Painleve. Navy: M. Leygues. ■ Mercantile Marine: M. Meyer. Agriculture: M. Queuille. Pensions: M. Miellet ' Education: M. Demonize. Colonies: M. Sarraut. Labour: M. Dalimier. Health: M. Danielou. Commerce: M. Durand. Post and Telegraphs: M. Laurent Eynac. Twelve" of the 17 new Ministers were members of M. Herriot’s Government. M. Boncour’s appointment to the Foreign Office ensures a continuity of M. Herriot’s policy.

The most remarkable appointment is that of M. Cheron to the Treasury, as the Socialists doubtless consider him over-orthodox. He is reputedly a clever financier. M. Boncour sent his affectionate respects to M. Herriot, “the leader yesterday and to-morrow,” the implication being that settlement of the debts question will enable him to return to office.