15 JUNE 1974, Page 5

Flixborough

Sir: When the inquiry is held I hope you will draw attention to the slack

ness and lack of discipline in the British labour force.

It is significant that the explosion took place on a Saturday afternoon: a drastic investigation should be held into the usual routine and behaviour over the weekend.

Somebody may have been too busy watching the telly (if any) or checking his pools.

Arnold Knight 6 Clanricarde Gardens, London W2