AM I being cynical in thinking perhaps Tony Blair & Co are quite happy to monitor the often passionate debates on hunting with hounds?

The issue, which although important to the liberties of the hunted, but more so the liberties and existence of the country folk, is perhaps a smokescreen around the overall disgraceful lack of support for our farming industry from both the transparent Minister of Agriculture Nick Brown and the Government. Soon there will be no farmers, no farms, and no debate.

BRIAN HUNT,

Lansdowne Rise,

Worcester.