17 NOVEMBER 1950, Page 17

A Private Members' Victory

Sia,—May I correct a mistake in the paragraph entitled "A Private Members' Victory" in your issue of November -10th, 1950 ? You welcome the Government defeat on November Stir, but add: "The division was unexpected, and no whips had been issued." In fact, two- line whips had been issued by both sides, and many Members who could not be present had taken the precaution of pairing.—I am, Sir, your