They have been attacked on many foolish counts; let us in justice to them and ourselves be quite clear as to what is wrong with them.

Some people say that there are too many Boards, but it is to be remembered that for every new function with which we endow the State it must have a new organ.

Others say that they are over-staffed; but all government departments in the world are over-staffed.

Still others say that they are stupid and corrupt.

As for corruption, it certainly does exist under many discreet veils, but its old glory is fading.