25 FEBRUARY 1899, Page 14

THE PROMOTER IN PARLIAMENT.

[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."] SIB.—To prohibit "M.P.'s " from holding directorships would be unwise, if it were possible, but might not something be done towards eliminating from Parliament the professional pro- moter and the financier of damaged reputation ? Our party leaders and managers should see to this if we are to maintain the dignity of the House of Commons as well as that "high level of integrity which," Mr. Balfour tells us, "has been our greatest glory."—I am, Sir, &c., HUGH E. M. STUTFIELD.

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