SIR,—Mr. Hugh Ross Williamson asks what proportion of the popula-
tion are consistent communicants or regular chapel-goers. For nearly two years before the war we made a detailed study of the churches and church-going, publication of which has only been delayed by war-time difficulties. Subsequent studies, including an intensive census taken on the recent National Day of Prayer, indicate that between 5 and to per cent, of the population could be classed as regular church-goers, that about a quarter go to church on some occasion (approximately once every three months). About half the population pray privately, with more or less regularity, during the present times. There are many difficulties about such figures, but we believe that these reflect the general situation with reasonable
accuracy.—Yours sincerely, Tom HARRISSON. Mass Observation, 8z Ladbroke Road, W. zr.
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