23 APRIL 1954, Page 13

SIR—Your correspondent, Mr. Leigh Fermor, voices what a great many

people have been undoubtedly feeling but have lacked the ability to express. I venture to predict that whichever political party first declares its readiness. to examine this large social problem—which to some extent the economic conditions of The present time have served to accentuate— objectively and in an atmosphere free of the emotionalism and sensationalism which usually befog it, will be reWarded by an electoral support cutting right across the usual party affiliations. Where, as your correspondent suggests, is the spokesman or leader disinterested enough to take the step 7 —Yours faithfully,

16 'Halsey Street, S.W.3

HENRY MASNYELL