17 APRIL 1947, Page 18

THE POSTAL TAX

Sra,—So far, no answering letters have appeared against my plea for a reduction in the truly exorbitant fee—or tax—of 21d. for a letter instead, I have read in your issue of the 4th the cri de cur from Scotland in which your correspondent is more concerned about the poor service from the mainland—obviously a long way below the standard attained by the Post Office more than a century ago! The only consolation, I fear, is the fact that " it is everywhere alike." The standard of performance in the public services (as well as the stan- dard of education and living) has fallen sensibly, and the life of man tends to become dark (as well as cold), brutish and short!—I am, Yours, &c., D. GWYTHER MOORE.

Carr Villa, York.