In The Vineyard

Sir: I understand that much of the Labour Party's thinking emanates from Methodist chapels, and I therefore venture to suggest as a proper subject for a sermon the parable of......

Grooming For Power

Sir: Many may be surprised by Sir Con O'Neill's reported statement (Notebook, July 15) that he is "convinced that the British want out" of Ulster. As far as I can assess it the......

Arabs And Jews

Sir: "I would suggest that the Continual exchange of recriminations serves no useful purpose ", Writes Sir John Glubb (July 15) after failing to take his own advice. As I......

Sir: It Is To Be Hoped That The New Independent

attitude adopted by the Egyptian government will lead to the realisation that, after all, Israel would be more useful as an ally than as a political scapegoat. The State of......

'easier , Murder

Sir: May I add a point or two to Mr Gadd's letter on easier murder? (July 15). The suggestion that the British people are turning with reduced compunction to the destruction of......

Sick And Absentee

Sir: Last year sick claims fell by 17 per cent. I wonder if we are I fully aware of the significance of the fact that this matches the one per cent unemployment rise last. year......

Staff Of Life

From Mrs Joyce Mew Sir: Mr Dixon's truculent attitude (July 15) rather takes away from the high scientific tone.. However, truculence is one thing, misrepresentation quite......