16 MARCH 1974, Page 5

Sir: There could never be a stronger case for a

National Coalition government than at the present time, when the welfare of the whole nation is in grave peril. Now is the time, not for all good men to come to the aid of the party, but for all men to sink their political differences for the good of their country. B. L. Howarth Ian Dalton & Howarth Ltd, 39/41 Kent Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire