14. A special appeal could be made t¢ trade unions to support this work, Trade councils in particular could help very considerably. Their model rules include provision for the support of educational activites, and the approach outlined in this memorandum should evoke widespread sympathy amongst them. 15. If such a venture is to embarked upon, sponsors need to be assembled, and initial preparations made in time to launch it before the present debate on labour education has exhausted itself. It is therefore urgent to settle the matter quickly. 16. This document is being cirlculated for discussion purposes only, and the authors of it would appreciate comments upon beer ae there is sufficient interest to indicate that a meeting on it would be useful, then we are willing, either to convene such a meeting, or to support any other initiative to do so. We would emphasise that we are as interested in adverse commentary, as we are in support for the project, because whether it can be launched or not will depend on the attitude of all the existing left forces in the field. 17. Until a more permanent arrangement can be made, this address can be used as a postboxs-
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