LITTER [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Stn,—The beauties of
our countryside are disfigured by the bottles, greasy sandwich papers and cigarette boxes left by thoughtless picnickers and trippers. The charabanc, motor- car and bicycle carry the despoilers far from the towns, and paper remains until destroyed by sun and rain, and bottles and tins are a perpetual reminder of the objectionable habits of the trippers.
If an Act of Parliament were passed making it an offence to leave litter in any place to which the public have access, the Government or member who introduced the measure would earn the gratitude of all who love the beauty of the country- side. The law-abiding citizen would obey the law. A few prosecutions would teach the careless that bottles, tins and paper must be carried away in the bag, parcel or pocket that brought them, until a proper place is found for their disposal.
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