18 SEPTEMBER 1964, Page 10

Spectator's Notebook

Sir Glyn Jones, the Governor-General, is probably using his influence to bring the auto- cratic leader back to the dissident and able Ministers who still proclaim their loyalty to the Prime Minister. It will be a difficult exercise and Dr. Banda's position may be precarious if it does not succeed. But it is the best answer, and if Western aid can help it would be money well spent.