Circular letter from A Fenner Brockway, press secretary of the Independent Labour Party campaign (Keir Cottage, Thorpe Bay, Essex) to [WSC] enclosing and commenting on a copy of the new constitution of the Independent Labour Party [see CHAR 2/125/23] and asking WSC for his views on it.

"Socialism re-stated: the new constitution of the Independent Labour Party". Sent with CHAR 2/125/22.

Press statement by WSC proposing non-partisan alternatives to the installation of a Labour government, which, together with a continuation of the present party political strife, WSC believes would exacerbate Britain's problems at home and abroad. Annotated carbon copy.

Letter from J W Lomax, joint treasurer of the Bolton Liberal Association (Blair Athol, Heaton, Bolton, [Lancashire]) to WSC asserting his opposition to Socialism and arguing that Herbert Asquith [later Lord Oxford and Asquith] should consult Liberal opinion in the country before allowing a minority Labour government to take office.

Letter from [WSC] to Violet, Lady Bonham-Carter [earlier Violet Asquith, later Lady Violet Bonham Carter, later Lady Asquith of Yarnbury] arguing that the Liberals should not keep a Socialist government in office because this in time would lead to a strengthening of the Conservatives. Carbon copy.

Letter from Sir Alfred Goodson (Waddeton Court, Brixham, Devon) to WSC opposing the policy of Herbert Asquith [later 1st Lord Oxford and Asquith] and David Lloyd George of supporting the Labour party, arguing that the Liberals' success in the recent general election was due to their support for Free Trade and their opposition to Socialism, and assuring WSC of support if he takes a lead in this matter.

Letter from James Ramsay Macdonald (House of Commons) to WSC stating that the Labour Party will not vote for the second reading of the Trade Union Bill because of its provisions regarding union contributions to the political fund to support Labour MPs. Explains why a ballot among trade unions on the issue of labour representation would not at that juncture produce a fair result.

Letter from F Maddison (12 Acris Street, Wandsworth, London) to WSC proposing measures to protect the interests of trade union members who do not wish to contribute to the political fund for the support of Labour MPs. Returned with CHAR 2/52/26. Annotated by WSC that the letter be sent to the Attorney-General [Rufus Isaacs, later Lord Reading] for a suggested answer, 4 Jun.

Letter from Rufus Isaacs [later Lord Reading] [Attorney-General] to WSC suggesting responses to F Maddison's proposals to protect the interests of trade union members who do not wish to contribute to the political fund for the support of Labour MPs [see CHAR 2/52/25]. 2 sheets.

Letter from WSC (Home Office) to "Mr Manson" [F Maddison] responding to his proposals to protect the interests of trade union members who do not wish to contribute to the political fund for the support of Labour MPs. Typescript copy.

Letter from James Ramsay Macdonald (House of Commons) to WSC asking for a reply to his letter about aspects of the Trade Union Bill. Signed typescript. Annotated by "A J W": "will you reply to this, or see the Home Secretary about it?" Preceded by a piece of paper printed with the word "pressing".

Letter from H S Lindsay, Labour Party parliamentary assistant (House of Commons) to Edward Marsh asking for a reply to James Ramsay Macdonald's letter to WSC on the Trade Union Bill because a committee of the Labour Party needs the information. Signed typescript. Annotated by Marsh that an answer is promised that week.

Answers by Rufus Isaacs [later Lord Reading] (Attorney General) to the questions about the Trade Union Bill put by James Ramsay Macdonald in a letter to WSC [see CHAR 2/52/32-34]. Signed and annotated typescript. Includes note that the answers were embodied in a letter to Macdonald, 18 Jul.

Letter from WSC to Clement Attlee [Deputy Prime Minister and Lord President of the Council, leader of the Labour Party] proposing a continuation of the coalition until a decisive victory has been gained over Japan [carbon].

Letter from WSC to Clement Attlee [Leader of the Labour Party] marked "private" offering him facilities in the Cabinet Office to see papers on the main developments in foreign affairs and strategy, as well as freedom of map room [carbon].

Letter from WSC to Clement Attlee [Leader of the Labour Party] expressing his reservations about the powers possessed by the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party and quoting recent remarks made by the chairman, Harold Laski, at Scunthorpe [Lincolnshire], Croydon [Surrey], Watford [Hertfordshire], Welwyn Garden City [Hertfordshire] and Enfield [Middlesex] refusing to accept continuity of policy in foreign affairs [carbon].

Letter from WSC to Clement Attlee [Leader of the Labour Party] thanking him for his letter which "leaves a number of very important points unanswered" and commenting on the Labour Party constitution and the powers of the Party Conference and National Executive Committee [carbon].

Telegram from Sir Edward Grigg [later 1st Lord Altrincham, Minister of State, Middle East] to WSC marked "Personal" suggesting how WSC could respond to the controversy surrounding his [election] comments on "a socialist state" and its need for a "Gestapo".

Telegram from WSC [Cairo, Egypt] to Chief Whip [James Stuart] marked "Advance Copy", "From: Argonaut", "Jason 567", and "Personal and private" on his conditions for speaking in a [House of Commons] debate [on the Yalta Conference] and commenting on Conservative opponents to government policy on Poland and the Labour Party's attitude to events in Greece.