19 FEBRUARY 1977, Page 17

Late in the day

Sir: All this reporting of Lady Falkender's important role in the Wilson cabinets makes interesting reading. But why has the press taken so many years to get round to doing this? Surely it was their duty to keep the public informed of factors affecting the government in this country.

George Loftus 78 Carlton Avenue East, Preston Road, Wembley, Middlesex