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HEALTH QUESTIONS.
 
So far as the control of epidemics are concerned
the essential part to be played by international action 
is already clearly recognised. There is also a growing 
realisation of the value of international discussion and 
collaboration in the whole field of preventive medicine.
 
        The prevention of disease and the securing of pos-
itive health is a subject which cannot be deal with from 
the medical standpoint alone. This has been conclusively 
demonstrated by the League's work on Nutrition, where 
experts on health, economics and agriculture, have colla-
borated in a most fruitful way.
 
SOCIAL QUESTIONS.
 
        Here there is also general recognition of the need 
for international discussions and four conventions in 
order to ensure that the world movement towards 
greater social equity, the protection of the weak, the 
suppression of anti-social activities shall not be too 
greatly retarded by the failure of some countries to 
take action in these directions. The virility of the 
International Labour Office in comparison with the 
political side of the League of Nations is clear 
evidence that no difficulties are likely to be en-
countered in arrangements for international action 
on social questions.
 
THE IMMEDIATE TASK ON THE ECONOMIC AND 
                             SOCIAL SIDE.
 
     It is impossible to attempt to enumerate in detail
 
the many economic and social questions which will need to
 
be considered from an international standpoint since
 
changing circumstances will constantly create new problems.
 
     It is more feasible toindicate some of the questions
 
that require immediate consideration if the peace settle-
 
ment is to be constructive.
 
     There is need for inter-governmental discussions
 
and for the formulation of proposals on subjects which
 
can be classified under four main heads:
 
A.GREATER ECONOMIC EQUALITY BETWEEN NATIONS
 
     Under this heading the follaing subjects would arise:
 
(i) Colonies.
(ii) Raw materials
 
(iii) Demographic questions
 
                                   (iv) Trade