8 MAY 1976, page 18

Electoral Reform

Sir: Since Hugo Page's letter (24 April) is the first I have read or heard of 'Conservative Action for Electoral Reform', it seems this group has been inclined to hide its light......

Tariffs And Trade

Sir: Is it not more ironic to Ian Bradley that the nervous voices, fearful of reciprocal action, should come from the right ? Why should we be so worried about tariff barriers......

Balls Of Fire Sir: Brian Inglis Welcomes The Recent Article

in Nature on 'Balls of fire' as you called it (24 April), or spontaneous combustion to use its proper name. But equal credit is due to the Spectator in taking up the subject for......

Sir: Regarding The Threat Of Rabies And, In Particular, The

fear that it may be introduced by animals being smuggled into the country by people returning from abroad or visitors, why not use dogs at the customs? If dogs can sniff out......

Naval Power And Pride Sir: Since I Stated In The

preface to my study of The Rise and Fall of British Naval Mastery that I expected that my questioning of traditional British assumptions about the influence of sea-power would......

Sir: The Best Writers About St Paul Have ' Often

been those who were not professiona l theologians. I look forward to seeing Michael Grant's new book, and Len Abse must have aroused the interest of many to whom the most human......