3 SEPTEMBER 1977, Page 14

Diplomats' pay

Sir: Auberon Waugh (20 August) informs his readers that 'diplomats posted abroad pay no income tax on their salary'. In fact, diplomats pay thefull rate of income tax on their salary, whether posted at home or abroad. Has Mr. Waugh no diplomat among his acquaintance whom he could have asked before making this proannoucement'.

(Sir) Oscar Moiland The High Hall, Thornton-Le-Dale Pickering, Yorkshire