“…1942-12-10 1942 1940s 2 pages (2) The acceptance of the Beveridge report would mean the betrayal of the millions of British workers and of the Left wing movement in this country, and would strike a grievous blow at the class consciousness which is now everywhere in evidence. …”

“…No wonder Attlee and Bevin resisted any suggestions from their own Left Wing, that the personnel of Ambassadorial and Colonial Governor rank should be changed. …”

“…Throughout the existence of this Beveridge Committee, its chairman has been in close association with Left Wing politicians. Their antipathy to commercial life assurance has for many years been a feature of their party propaganda. …”