11 FEBRUARY 1949, Page 20

BY THE BANKS OF THE AVON

SIR,—You will have seen from retorts in the Press that theHill Wootton power-station project has been Withdrawn and that our beautiful country- side has been spared from spoliation. My most`grateful thanks are due to you and to the host of others who have rallied round in protest and have jointly been successful in securing the.cancellation of this project.—Yours

faithfully, GEORGE PURCELL. The Mayor's Parlor, Royal Leamington Spa.