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| Penny Mordaunt, the international development secretary, is reported to have said that Oxfam has agreed not to bid for funding from the department until the government is satisfied that the charity can meet the “high standards” expected (Report, 17 February). Perhaps parliament should be dissolved until the public are satisfied that it can meet the “high standards” we expect (Parliament reports 24,000 attempts to access pornographic websites, 8 January).Mary GrayFarnham Common, Buckinghamshire | Penny Mordaunt, the international development secretary, is reported to have said that Oxfam has agreed not to bid for funding from the department until the government is satisfied that the charity can meet the “high standards” expected (Report, 17 February). Perhaps parliament should be dissolved until the public are satisfied that it can meet the “high standards” we expect (Parliament reports 24,000 attempts to access pornographic websites, 8 January).Mary GrayFarnham Common, Buckinghamshire |
| • The “right to keep and bear arms” was included as the second amendment to the US constitution in 1791 (Report, 17 February). Surely it would be logical to restrict that right to the types of guns available at the time: muskets and flintlock pistols? Semi-automatic guns have no place in private hands. Elaine YeoEnfield, Middlesex | • The “right to keep and bear arms” was included as the second amendment to the US constitution in 1791 (Report, 17 February). Surely it would be logical to restrict that right to the types of guns available at the time: muskets and flintlock pistols? Semi-automatic guns have no place in private hands. Elaine YeoEnfield, Middlesex |
| • Students picking crops is not as novel as it seems (Letters, 15 February). UK students are a leading source of seasonal labour on Australian vineyards and farms, for which they are actively recruited. Of course, there is sunshine and foreign travel.Dr Alan BullionTunbridge Wells, Kent | • Students picking crops is not as novel as it seems (Letters, 15 February). UK students are a leading source of seasonal labour on Australian vineyards and farms, for which they are actively recruited. Of course, there is sunshine and foreign travel.Dr Alan BullionTunbridge Wells, Kent |
| • Sad to see that Graham Long has departed from Country diary (17 February). I hope the role goes to someone equally erudite and literary. May I suggest a gentleman from a country family? A Mr William Boot? Richard CoxLeicester | • Sad to see that Graham Long has departed from Country diary (17 February). I hope the role goes to someone equally erudite and literary. May I suggest a gentleman from a country family? A Mr William Boot? Richard CoxLeicester |
| • So those over 65 favour the return of national service while under-25s do not (John Crace, 17 February). Clearly, the solution is to introduce national service for pensioners, thus satisfying both groups.Brian GogginCastleconnell, Co Limerick, Ireland | • So those over 65 favour the return of national service while under-25s do not (John Crace, 17 February). Clearly, the solution is to introduce national service for pensioners, thus satisfying both groups.Brian GogginCastleconnell, Co Limerick, Ireland |
| • Only one page left (Letters page, 16 February).Austen LynchGarstang, Lancashire | • Only one page left (Letters page, 16 February).Austen LynchGarstang, Lancashire |
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