7 MAY 1977, page 14

The Fourth R

Patrick Cosgrave All British education is governed by the Butler Education Act of 1944. The last occasion on which there was widespread debate about whether a new Act was needed......

The Tories At Perth

Adam Fergusson Unless Mrs Thatcher is very careful, a Conservative victory at a general election within the next twelve months will present her with one particular nightmare:......

Racing

First time out Jeffrey Bernard It's highly unlikely that any of you will hav e noticed the 2.15 last Monday °t Wolverhampton, the Lichfield Maidt Fillies' Stakes, run over five......