2 FEBRUARY 1974, Page 4

Sir: I have read with interest Mr Edward Pearce's article of January 19.

In view of the contents of this article, am I to understarua that "Only a victory for Parliament . . and a defeat for the Marxists within the _Labour Party are acceptable solutions

" is meant to imply that Mr Pearce wants the Labour Party to be defeated at the general election? If so, would he say so clearly so that his own supporters should know exactly where he stands. -John Lee Prospective Labour Candidate for Handsworth, 2 Dr Johnson's Building, Temple, London EC4