26 APRIL 1945, page 13

The Food Situation

Stn,—We are advised that the food sitoation in this Country is serious, and that there is little likelihood orally appreciable increase in rations for some time, but, as most......

' Doctors And The Public

Sus,—In your note on Dr. Moore's letter in The Spectator of April 13th you say: "The fundamental question is whether there is to be a compre- hensive National Health Service or......

The Coal Industry Snt,—most Of Those Who Are Wrangling About

the coal industry miss the - main point. After fourteen monthi as a " Bevin boy," I can see, of course, that mechanisation is needed—as Sir Miles Thomas, of the Nuffield......

Westminster Hall Oak

Stn,—The column "Country Life," by Sir W. Beach Thomas, is read week by week with great interest and enjoyment by the writer of this letter. In the issue of April 13th, under......

B.b.c. And Orchestras

Sitt,—The decision, as announced in the Sunday Times of 15th instant concerning the B.B.C. and the broadcasting of the leading Symphony Orchestras fills one with dismay.......

"foolish Posturing . . .

SIR, —Your adverse editorial comment on the unusual entry of the first Scottish Nationalist M.P. into Parliament indicates a misunderstanding of the issue involved. Dr.......

Two Presidents

Sin,—! should like to express my keen appreciation of the leading article " TWo. Presidents" in this week's Spectator. May I venture to point out, however, a small slip—the......

Mis-siting Monuments

Six,—Many people will agree with " Janus " that a Roosevelt statue in London is next door to a necessity, and we are not without sculptors fitted for the job. The only thing......

India's Population

Sta,—The claim of your correspondent, Mr. D. B. Srivastava, that India is not overpopulated and food supply has kept ahead of population is erroneous. Sir Azizul Huque, Food......