19 JANUARY 1974, Page 5

The Oxford Union

Sir: With reference to the article by C,hristine Pemberton in your edition of anuary 5, I would point out two Inaccuracies: Disraeli was never a member of the Oxford Union, and the Present Treasurer is Michael Suole, not Your correspondent.

David Sherratt

Dean Incent's, Berkhamsted High street, Herts.

Pie, footnote description of Miss Pemoerton as Treasurer of the Union was 0n editorial error, for which we (1.12ologise to both her ad Mr Suole. 44,.iss Pemberton is, in fact, ubrarian.—Editor, The Spectator.