15 DECEMBER 1923, Page 12

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Stn,—I put the question

on the Referendum in written form to Mr. T. E. Harvey, who has been elected M.P. for Dewsbury, on December 5th. His reply to my question, and to another inquirer about the Referendum was that, although he would not pledge himself, he would make further inquiries as to its application in Switzerland before com- mitting himself. Mr. Harvey stated that the Poll of the People raises an interesting discussion and that he is willing to give the proposal his consideration. I find that supporters of the three political parties are, in principle, in favour of the Referendum, but the objections are its cost and frequency.