THE PROBLEM OF THE FAMILY [To the Editor of the
SPECTATOR.] welcome criticism so vigorous as the letter of " Clinicus." But when he charges me with disingenuousneso for not mentioning the action of the Labour Party Conference over birth control this year, I must mildly protest. He will find this dealt with in the first article in the series, published in the Spectator for October 30th. " Clinicus " is, of course, aware that the opposition of the older members of the Labour Party, including Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, to Malthusianism is not solely because some of them are Roman Catholics.
Owing to a failure in the delivery of a corrected proof, last Week, may I further explain two points. My reference to Dr. Mary Scharlieb should have stated that while, in her evidence before the National Birth Rate Commission, she stated that the use of preventives is not physically dangerous, she also maintained that she does believe there is a danger of harmful nervous results from long continued prevention. ' ' It has been pointed out to me that the figures I gave for the cost of education at Charterhouse included certain optional outlays. The necessary charges are £174 98.—I am, Sir, &c.,
F. A. MACKENZIE.
7 Duke Street, Adelphi, London, W.C. 2.
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