Letter: Queer logic

Sir: Peter Tatchell informs us ('Theological succour for bigots everywhere', 31 May) that 'as recently as the early 19th century, homosexuals were still being strung up on gallows in Britain with the blessing of the Catholic bishops'.

In view of the fact that there were no Catholic bishops in Britain until 1850, it would be fascinating to know the source of Mr Tatchell's information.

Yours faithfully

ALAN PAVELIN

Chislehurst, Kent