5 JULY 2003, page 29

Fear Of Death

From Dr Andrew D. Lawson Sir: Richard Comber is right to point out the inappropriateness of some care offered to the elderly ('It could be you'. 28 June), and I am sure that he......

Taki's Testimonial

From Lord Black of Crossharbour Sir: After the letters Taki and I have exchanged in your columns over several years, I would be remiss if I did not express my gratitude for his......

I Thought Of It First

From Mr Daniel Hannan Sir: Stephen Glover returns to the question of who was first to suggest a referendum on the EU Constitution (Media studies. 28 June). I flagged up the idea......

A Curb, Not A Ban

From Mr Norman Baker Sir: Alan Judd's representations about my comments on 4x4 vehicles (Motoring, 26 June) are entirely wrong. I have absolutely not called for a ban on 4x4......

Against The Rope

From Mr Peter Leapman Sir: I don't suppose we should blame Paul Johnson for portraying George Orwell as a sort of instinctive Tory (And another thing, 28 June), but at least one......

Planes And Trains

From Mr Antony Bird Sir: Richard Branson (`Come fly with me', 28 June) mentions Lindbergh, the Wright brothers, Alcock and Brown, but omits the first aeroplane to fly the......

From Frances Slaymaker Sir: Perhaps Sir Richard Branson's...

might be better employed ensuring that there is a working boiler on his West Coast train service, so that passengers may enjoy a hot drink on the five-hour stint between Penrith......

Archer: There Was No Letter

From Julia Simpson Sir: Your correspondent Rod Liddle ('Some are more guilty than others', 14 June) made reference to a Home Office letter suggesting that Jeffrey Archer should......