14 MAY 1927, Page 17

THE DRINK TRADE

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sot,—Mr. Whitaker is wrong in the motives he imputes to those whom he calls the " promoters " of the Oxford Bill. I can assure him that many who support the Bill are as opposed to Prohibition as he is. If the Bill were passed, the carrying of No Licence or of Reorganization or the maintenance of the present system of No Change would depend upon the wishes of the people. Undoubtedly there are areas in England now that desire a change from the existing system. The Oxford Bill gives them liberty to make the experiment.—I