15 NOVEMBER 1975, Page 4

Cosgrave, MP?

Sir: Mr Cosgrave's article 'Explain! Labour differences' (November 1) 'thought-provoking but unfair in accusation of Labour politicians 35i inherently and inevitably, lovers d secrecy and conspiracy. It is not mereli; Labour leaders who enjoy showing °' their current knowledge to lesser !knowing colleagues. The Conservative

'benches abound with such men. What about Mr Heath? What about Mr Powell? What about industry and big business? What about Lord Ryder? What about Lord Stokes? What about Sir Arnold Weinstock? Indeed, what about any man who runs his own business?

There are, prima facie, no mysteries. to anything to do with human affairs (and I think at once of Nietzsche and his "Menschliches Allzumenschliches"). There are, however, missing pieces of information and there are those people Who make mysteries of affairs for Whatever reason. But that is all. On the Other hand, there are indeed to be found in all spheres of life men who are interested in maintaining their own Position above all else and men who sometimes genuinely believe that as el(Petienced, astute and able politicians, businessmen, generals, headmasters, etc, they are in a better position to judge aSiven situation, from whatever point °T view, than less knowledgeable: though perhaps more energetic colleagues.

I fail to see how Mr Cosgrave's comments have any political significance whatsoever — and perhaps that is Why he may some day become a Politician himself.

Neil Goldman Frank Coleman (Luton) Ltd, Maulden 'Road, Flitwick, Beds.