30 JUNE 1961, Page 14

SIR,—Your correspondent Kenneth J. Robinson does not seem to have

much idea what the Blackheath inquiry has been about. It would take up too much of your space to explain the arguments against the Minister's decision. But I would just point out that those who think it was a bad decision include several hundred residents, the inspector at the inquiry, the local council, the MP for Greenwich, Mr. Richard Marsh, and both the Tory and the Labour candidates at this week's local by-election. By simply ignoring this body of opinion Mr. Robinson weakens the Spectator's reputation for well-informed comment.— Yours faithfully,