20 AUGUST 1994, Page 27

Don't ring us

Sir: P. D. James (Diary, 13 August) asks for a form of words to silence 'poser' phone pests. I suggest: Did you know that exces- sive use of mobile telephones causes deaf- ness?' This should be mouthed silently, not spoken.

K S. Farr 15 Highfield Court, Twyford,

Berkshire