SIR STAFFORD CRIPPS LOOKS ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

The speaker expresses gratitude for support during tough times and highlights positive signs in coal production and export targets. Despite challenges, especially during Christmas, the spirit of the season and family happiness are emphasized as sources of strength. The speaker concludes with Christmas wishes and hopes for achieving goals in 1948.

What does the speaker express gratitude for in the first section?

• The support received over the past months

• The luxury of Christmas

• The coal production target

• The export targets

What positive signs does the speaker mention in the second section?

• The spirit of Christmas

• Family happiness

• A luxurious Christmas

• Reaching the coal production target

What challenge does the speaker acknowledge during Christmas?

• Facing difficulties cheerfully

• Reaching coal production

• Making a Christmas show

• Achieving export targets

What does the speaker believe makes the country strong?

• Achieving export targets

• Cheerful facing of difficulties

• Luxury Christmas celebrations

• Reaching coal production goals

What does the speaker hope for in the upcoming year?

• Reaching export targets

• More support from others

• A luxurious Christmas

• Closer accomplishment of their purpose