7 MARCH 1941, Page 3

We are fighting the battle of our existence under a

united leadership and on a united front. But the Prime Minister's speech raised a root-question. Members saw a danger that they might all become functionaries of the Government. This would speedily mean a suspension of critical faculties, and possibly of representation, at the order of the uniteds' leader. If specific opposition is to be interpreted as general opposi- tion, members might just as well enrol for the duration. The overwhelming majority are solidly behind the Government.