SIR - First of all we have far too many MPs.

Per head of population, when you compare with America, we have many more.

And now they want an increase in their salary because they say it's failed to keep up with the price index.

So now they know how the pensioners feel. The Thatcher administration took the index link from pensioners and they've been waiting more than 10 years for it to be put back. So I strongly suggest that members of all parties look after pensioners, before they look after themselves.

JOHN SHEARON, Worcester.