8 MARCH 1980, page 15

The Homosexual Factor

The homosexual factor Sir: Richard Ingrarns's review of Auberon Waugh's book is a model of reasoned argument (23 February). But, as always, the subject of homosexuality defeats......

Irish Talents

Irish talents Sir: It is not unusual at the present time for reviewers in English journals to treat Irish artists, living or dead, with a mixture of' condescension and......

Psychojokes

Psycho jokes Sir: I am compiling an anthology of jokes, humour and wit about psychologists and psychology. Any contributions your readers may care to make will be gratefully......

Big Bullies

Big bullies Sir: Mr Ingrains's review of his friend Mr Waugh's book about Mr Thorpe demonstrates why so disconcertingly few rise to defend the principle of freedom for the......

The Bedford Incident

The Bedford incident Sir: In his review of The Last Edwardian at Number 10: An Impression of Harold Mac'fillan by George Hutchinson (1 March), Enoch Powell wrote that the 'never......

What Is A Whig?

Letters What is a Whig? Sir: Mr Enoch Powell classifies Harold Macmillan as a Grand Whig (I March) on the grounds that he was in favour of the Common Market; he classifies......

Poor Cornwall

Poor Cornwall Sir: I would never dream of buying a British car (except possibl> a Morgan). but Tim Congdon (23 February ) has got it all wrong. In fact, Cornwall's near-total......

Egyptian Manners

EgYptian manners Sir: Iread Auberon Waugh's piece about Egypt with someamazement (16 February). His description of Egyptians as 'kindly, hospitable and well-mannered' is widely......

Sex Theory And Practice

Sex theory and practice Sir: Alexander Chancellor's memory is sound when he says that Eton's biology master 'Sexy' Morris was an invaluable source of information (Notebook, 1......