4 OCTOBER 1986, Page 23

Distress

Sir: In Low life of 20 September, Jeffrey Bernard wondered who qualified for aid from the Distressed Gentlefolks Associa- tion.

In Herefordshire they reckon assistance should be given to any gentleman who cannot shoot three days a week.

H. R. M. Porter

Brockham, Birlingham, Pershore, Worcestershire