[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR, —The libel actions brought
by Miss Violet Douglas- Pennant, which were settled on Thursday, Mardi 4th, trium- phantly in her favour, were the best possible demonstration of the way in which she has suffered through not knowing what the charges against her are. One newspaper had said
that Miss Douglas-Pennant had " made allegations against the members of the W.R.A.F." when she was the Commandant of the Force. Naturally the newspaper was not able to produce any proof of its statement, as no charge against Miss Douglas-Pennant has ever been published. Another newspaper had remarked that the W.R.A.F., which had been " in a state of chaos " under Miss Douglas-Pennant, became a highly efficient corps " under her successor." This newspaper has since acknowledged that the result of Miss Douglas-Pennant's appointment as Commandant was the rapid reduction in the chaos that had previously existed. Such charges which have to be withdrawn in Court with apologies are the result of not knowing what the real charges against Miss Douglas-Pennant are.—I am, Sir, &c.,
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