24 JULY 1959, Page 17

LEUCOTOMY

SIR,—You recently published a letter over the signature 'J. W. Affleck'. I have to inform you that Dr. Affleck was not responsible for that communication. I was its author.

My action was inept and stupid. It was intended to be ludicrous—I now realise that it was merely offensive. I shall be obliged if you will accept my sincere apology.— Yours faithfully,

NORMAN SCWIRES

1/3 Dr. Begg's Buildings, Edinburgh 8 [The letter in question dealt with leu- cotomy. We too would like to express our regret to Dr. Affieck that the letter and the views it expressed should have been attributed to him.—Editor, Spectator.]