THE CITY CHURCHES
[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—The measure framed by Lord Hugh Cecil and the Bishop of London, affecting the City Churches, may come before Parliament any night during the present session. In Country Life, of November 12th, the case against the measure is presented with, we believe, fairness and clarity.
It is difficult to believe altogether in the protestations of Lord Hugh Cecil that this is a safeguarding measure, since his supporters are constantly pointing out the Church's need of money, and the large sums that could be obtained if these sites were sold. As, under the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act, ecclesiastical measures receive only one reading in either House, and escape altogether the committee stage of ordinary legislation, it is essential for the Press to acquaint the public with the true issues, of which, we believe, they are not sufficiently aware.—I am, Sir, &c.,
EDWARD HlUDSON.
20 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, W.C. 2.
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