31 OCTOBER 1992, Page 29

Sir: Thank you for your acknowledgment of my letter of

last week. It was addressed to Mrs Peter Bottomley MP. In view of the importance clearly attached to the correct (or politically cor- rect) form of address, I apologise for refer- ences in my letter to 'Barbara Amiel' or Amiel'.

You may wish to alter them to Mrs Con- rad Black.

Virginia Bottomley

House of Commons, London SW1