Madam, - With reference to John Newman's proposals (October 11th) for turning Northern Ireland into a self-contained statelet again, perhaps some public-spirited citizen would offer the prize of a Cartier watch for the best solution that would ensure Northern Ireland ceases to be a bother and a burden to the UK and the Republic. - Yours, etc.,
MYLES McSWINEY,
Cricklewood Park,
Belfast 9.