I HAVE never been inclined to party politics or party politicians but feel I must pay tribute to MP Jacqui Smith for her personal treatment of individual problems.

I have written to her on several occasions on a variety of subjects and, unlike the majority of our local and county councillors, she always acknowledges the correspondence promptly and ensures an answer is sent if it is not her department.

I feel this should be the norm but as sadly it isn't, I feel her response should be acknowledged publicly.

M Morley

Tennyson Road

Headless Cross