21 JANUARY 1966, Page 12

SIR. —Mr. Angus Maude's article betrays an arro- gant attitude which

is regrettably common even now among certain sections of the Tory party—that of regarding office as a divine right. People like Mr. Maude have not yet realised that it has to be won back by the whole party, not just by the leaders.

I have not noticed Mr. Maude stumping the marginal constituencies—of which this is one— trying to win over the waverers. Had he been doing so, his criticisms might carry more weight.

BRYAN CASSIDY

Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Wandsworth Central 229 Balham High Road, London, SW17