12 AUGUST 1960, Page 16

BUTLER ON THROWING

SIR,—My copy of the Spectator did not reach me until late this week, thus it is only now that I write to congratulate you on your fine article on the throwing controversy by Mr. R. A. Butler—surely a 'scoop' of the first order.

Here at last is a finely balanced opinion upon a grave issue, here speaks the true spirit of modern England. As usual this statesman contrives to bring a breath of stale air to bear upon each fresh approach and we are dazzled by the breadth of view and panoramas of the obvious. One feels truly in touch with the great heart of the Preservative Party. —Yours faithfully,