20 MAY 1995, Page 31

Young men forget

Sir: I am surprised and puzzled by the omis- sion of the abolition of Exchange Controls from the Moore family's list of improve- ments since 1979 (Another voice, 22 April). This must be one of the greatest freedoms enjoyed by the majority of people; many who will vote for the first time at the next election have no recollection or experience of being limited to £250 spending money when travel- ling abroad. It is certain that even Charles Moore seems to have forgotten that Labour was the party of rationing as well as taxation.

I hope that he and others will bear this in mind when next they stock up their car boots with cheap booze in France.

Colin Stevens 11 Parklands Crescent,

North Ferriby, North Humberside