17 AUGUST 1945, Page 13

SIR, - Is there any reason why the following system of counting

votes should not be adopted in constituencies like Cambridge University? First preference counts 5 (or whatever is the number of candidates standing), second preference 4, and so on. This method seems to me very simple and fair, but of course would give no indication of the number of electors voting, which would have to be published separately.—I am, Sir,