The opposition to the Brandt Report in Britain springs mainly from ideological differences with respect to the causes of the present crisis and the proper role of government in the economy, which are heightened under conditions of uncertainty. Other factors are the alleged muddling of the ethical and self‐interest arguments for aiding development and pessimism about Britain's ability to respond creatively to change in the international economic environment. Each of the objections to the Brandt Report is dismissed and suggestions are made to promote the cause of the Brandt Report further.