22 DECEMBER 1961, Page 10

O'BRIEN'S INDICTMENT

Sta.—The indictment of the British Government by Dr. Conor O'Brien may have been unwise, possibly injurious to the ultimate outcome in the Congo—but there is little doubt in the minds of a large number of people in this country that there is an uncom- fortable amount of truth in what he said.

Hence the interview which he gave to the press on Independent Television must have been of intense interest to many people. The impression of an honest, courteous and intelligent, if somewhat chastened, mall has done nothing to allay the fears of those people who are wondering where the truth lies.

Much abuse has been levelled at Dr. O'Brien; the Establishment and its press have had a great deal tit say about 'hysterical outbursts,' but they confirm,. to ignore the facts upon which his statement ■■.IN based, which were enumerated so clearly by NI r. Erskine Childers in the Spectator!

ROSALIND NI %Ski 1.1

Broome Hill, Bedhampton, Hampshire.