20 JULY 1991, Page 24

Sir: In his interview John Mortimer was having fun with

me — which is perhaps not the best way to find out what a man believes.

I must take exception to one remark which he attributes to me — 'if he [a mythical Hindu] knew nothing about Christ he couldn't get to heaven.' I could not have said that even in the most relaxed and unguarded moment.

A. N. Gilbey

Travellers' Club, London SW1