7 MAY 1977, page 18

Myth And Reality

Sir: Leo Abse (9 April) sees Christianity and Judaism as Son and Father locked in necessary combat; the Son makes his necessary rebellion, and the Father carries out his......

Representative Democracy

Sir: We understand that the National Executive Committee of the .Labour Party is about to launch an appeal to pay for the unsuccessful attempt by two left-wing officers of......

Washing Your Hands

Sir: Mr Beverley Nichols (9 April) writes of a hostess giving 'great offence' to a young American by asking him if he would care to 'wash his hands', and receiving the......

Over Many Laws

Sir: I applaud your journal's recent, very timely criticism of the weight of repres' sive legislation now burdening our once' free nation. At this time we might con sider the......

Sixth Form?

Sir: I have followed Christopher Booker's recent series of articles faithfully week ° Y week and to begin with I found them int er ; esting and controversial. But I now feel th......