26 MAY 1979, page 16

The Chancellor's Dilemma

Hugh Stephenson Denis Healey produced his first budget within 24 days of becoming Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1974. He must have regretted the rush, for he spent the greater......

A Rt Hon Gentleman

Sir: It was strange, and perhaps signific ant, that your `Profile' of Sir Keith Joseph (19 May) was unsigned. To all those who have met or followed the career of Sir Keith......

Lesser Evil

Sir: In the conclusion to his otherwis e well-informed comment on Francois Mit terrand's personal success at the recent Socialist Party congress, Mr White ( 21 April) tends to......