SIR,—Mr. Bernard Levin's article on the Liberal Assembly was—as we
have come to expect of him—witty and penetrating, which makes it all the more discomforting for his victims. The Berlin debate was a mess. But there were other debates at Edinburgh: Mr. Levin accuses us of being Charlies instead of 'sensible, practical, bold.' judging us—save for a fleeting reference to Scottish Home Rule—on the first and worst day only.
What about Mr. Jeremy Thorpe, who not only purchased braces more successfully than Mr. Levin. but also introduced a bold and important debate on Agriculture and the Common Market, with what is widely accepted as the best speech of the Assembly (other than Mr. Grimond's)?
What about Mr. Donald Leach's practical reso- lution on Regions of High Unemployment? What about the Five-Year Plan resolution and the debate on Education?
What about Mr. Grimond's inspiriting speech?
Was there nothing 'sensible, practical, bold and successful' here? Our consolation, I suppose, is that Mr. Levin's reviews of the Labour and Tory Conferences will be even more devastating: I look forward to them.
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FRANK WARE
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