7 NOVEMBER 1992, Page 30

One or the other

Sir: I do wish the people who prattle on so much about our European 'partners' and 'competitors' could settle for one term or the other. Not to do so is either disingenu- ous or mischievous as the terms are plainly incompatible.

M.J.D. Player

Boharm House, Mulben, Banffshire