27 AUGUST 1954, Page 16

SPECTATOR COMPETITION No. 237 Set by Tom Bowling Mr. Petrov

has revealed that the Russians have a Disinformation Service, whose task is the dissemination of misleading information. A prize of £5 is oftered JOr an extract from the report of a disinformation agent on a Test Match, a Promenade Concert, a House of Lords debate, a society wedding, or a day at the races. Limit 150 words.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition No. 237,' 99 Gower Street, London, W.C.1, must be received not later than September 7. Results in the Spectator of September 17.