The reader who suggests that Melita Norwood should be "swinging from a tree" for her treachery (No mercy, Feedback, 26 October 1999) should put his (or her) name to their letter if they are not as ashamed of their barbarity as they should be.

Let the punishment fit the crime: What about packing Melita Norwood off to Russia, where I am sure she would be provided with a nice Moscow flat for services rendered?

Or would that be too hash a punishment?