27 NOVEMBER 1999, page 39

The Knights And The Craft

From Mr Desmond Seward Sir: Neither Damian Thompson in his article ('Out of order', 30 October) nor I in my book The Monks of War queries the magnifi- cent work done by the St......

Interned By Winston

From The Hon. Mr Jonathan Guinness Sir: Paul Johnson calls General Pinochet Britain's only political prisoner since the 18th century (Another voice, 13 November). He forgets......

In Praise Of Palumbo

From The Hon. Mrs James Butler Sir: Sadakat Kadri should be more careful with his flimsy accusations ('Ministry of drugs', 30 October). Young James Palumbo is an entrepreneur,......

Letters

De haut en bas From The Rt Hon. the Viscount Cranbome Sir: I always read your magazine's conspira- cy theories about the House of Lords with huge amusement. Even by the low......