16 APRIL 1977, Page 22

The Scotch The Scotch

Sir: Permit me a reply to my critics. if Robert Burns prefers the word 'Scots' (1"larlii Wishart, 2 April) then that is good enoug for me. If the people of Scotland have consented to call themselves 'Scots' (14arve,.' Mitchell, 26 March) then that is even bette,i

really!

D.John Kenneth Galbraith—w

ally e" D. M. I. Richardson 170 Elm Park Mansions, Park Walk, London SW10