24 JULY 1959, page 18

'sunday Break'

SIR,—What an admirable programme The Sunday Break seems to be whenever I am not watching! Frankly, I am a little surprised that after the last exchange Mr. Penry Jones has the......

The Legitimacy Bill

SIR,—The House of Lords was right in re- jecting clause one of Lord Chorley's Legitimacy Bill. The principle is that an illegitimate child is legitimated by the sub- sequent......

Leaves In Vallombrosa

SIR,—Taper usually throws a most reward- ing light into the darker recesses of West- minster, so it is a little sadly that I seek enlightenment about a remark in his latest......

Daily Bread

SIR,—And for those of us who find it really awkward to get fresh yeast regularly there is now dried baking yeast, in tins or in 2 oz. sachets. It is as easy to use as the fresh:......

' Roots '

SIR,—Seldom is one not entertained by Alan Brien's criticism and rarely does one quarrel with his opinions, but he seems to have been blinded by the art of Joan Plowright in......