4 JUNE 1994, Page 28

Sir: Mr Auberon Waugh suggests that the Bible supports the

shooting of burglars. He laments, too, modern neglect of Bible-read- ing. That is as may be, but the text he refers to (Exodus xxii 2) is followed in the very next verse by an admonition that anyone who kills a burglar in daytime must himself die. Will Mr Waugh take his chance? I seem to remember that he opposes capital punishment.

Christopher Howse

Flat 10,

1 Ambrosden Avenue, London SW1