I WAS astonished at the sentiments expressed by Mr Whitehouse towards the Accession States that joined the European Union just over a year ago, (letter entitled "That old three-card trick", published May 6).
The EU is, after all, European and states such as the Czech Republic and Poland are at the heart of Europe, not only in the geographical sense but also historically, culturally and indeed in economic terms. He labels these and the rest as being "of little more than third world status" having "comparatively primitive existences," and so forth.
The Accession States have high growth rates, and so will be increasingly attractive for business and investment. Integration facilitates and stimulates the process.
Given the circumstances of their history, it seems not unreasonable to extend help and support.
Whatever the form and constitution that Europe may ultimately adopt, it is in the interests of all that the various states and regions realise their full potential.
MICHAEL DEWICK,
Wichenford,
Worcester.
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