5 MARCH 2005, page 21

Tutorials Are Sacred

From Bill Macmillan Sir: James Howard-Johnston suggests that some of the most stimulating students are the ‘hot-air specialists who concoct essays out of very little hard......

Poles Put Us To Shame

From Peter Whyte-Venables Sir: It is not only America in particular that puts our health system to shame, nor is it rich Western countries in general (‘Die in Britain, survive......

Save The Moon Bears

From Lynne O’Donnell Sir: Paul Johnson’s article (And another thing, 19 February) does not present the whole story of China’s moon bears. During a long stint as a correspondent......

Hunting Is No Mere Pastime

From Julia Pickles Sir: So Anthony Famularo thinks those of us who care about fox-hunting are ‘silly’ (Letters, 26 February). Much has been written in similar vein by those who......

Forbidden To Pay Taxes?

From Paul Magrath Sir: Can Bill Woodhouse (Letters, 19 February) tell me exactly which laws forbid us paying public money to organisations that do not keep proper accounts and......