14 NOVEMBER 1987, page 32

Just Jealous

Sir: It is often said that it is only when you read a newspaper article on a subject you know a great deal about that you realise how shallow, inaccurate and misinformed the......

A Unique Record

Sir: I have noted your comments (`Times share', 8 November) on a brief letter of mine in the Times (2 November). Perhaps you will allow me a few words in reply? The......

Letters Reagan And Pickles

Sir: We are all economists these days, and newcomers to the dismal science may be interested to know that there is a very good primer in print: The Tale of Ginger and Pickles by......

Scots Achievement

Sir: You incorrectly say (Portrait of the week, 31 October) that Lord Mackay of Clashfern, whose appointment has delight- ed his friends of every and of no party, is the first......

A Scrubber Writes

Sir: I am the 'ghastly scrubber', referred to by J. Bernard (Low Life, 31 October), who wanted L. Piggott to get ten years. I only wanted him to get that sentence because he is......