31 JANUARY 1936, Page 13

LORD DE CLIFFORD

We understand that Lord de Clifford takes exception to certain references to him in " Marginal Comments," by Rose Macaulay in The Spectator of January 17th. The article was concerned primarily with inconsistencies in the administration of the laws affecting motorists. We regret that Lord de Clifford should regard it as directed against him personally and tender him a sincere apology for any inconvenience he may have been caused so far as that interpretation has been put on it. It is clear that Lord de Clifford was completely vindicated by his acquittal by the House of Lords and in the subse- quent proceedings. Miss Macaulay associates herself unreservedly with this expression of regret.