24 JANUARY 1976, page 4

Statistics

Sir: In his article about statistics relating to minority groups (January 10), Patrick Cosgrave states that the CRC and I have opposed the collection of statistics of children......

The New Learning

Sir: The new learning that has recently been the subject of growing alarm among parents and others because of its baleful influence on primary school standards has its origins......

21b King's Avenue, Londons. W5 Sir: Your Leading Article On

the educational system (January 10) gave a good vindication of the interests of parents against politicians, bureaucrats and teachers, but it gave no attention to the group......

Sponger

Sir: Nearly a page and a half about my book on Rousseau, and that on publication day and at the head of the book section! Who could ask for more? So even though your reviewer......

Irish History

Sir: Through your column may I take issue with Mt Enoch I re l ando ch Powell (your i ssue two o points f ja January u a o r arising y s i n g lofrom bo t h his a t h o concern......