Puzzling neglect of bridge players’ needs | Brief letters
TTIP democracy | Nicky Morgan 'finishing this job' | Theresa May and the ECHR | Bridge ignored | Falcon 9 rocket name | Keith Flett's productivityRobin Gill (Letters, 25 April) queries my comments about EU decision-making in relation to TTIP - the trade negotiations between the EU and the US. However, the European commission can only negotiate on the basis of the public mandate it has received from EU governments. TTIP can only enter into force if EU governments and the European parliament agree. Furthermore, the commission has given much evidence on its negotiations, including to the House of Lords - evidence that is publicly available. It cannot impose an agreement or bypass elected governments.
Joyce Quin
Labour, House of Lords
" Nicky Morgan tells MPs she will "finish this job" (Council-run schools 'beat academies in Ofsted inspections', 26 April). Really? Such an undemocratic approach; such an autocratic and threatening tone; such unwillingness to listen" Let's hope it doesn't follow the same path as the job Jeremy Hunt is trying to finish!
Liz Miles
Welton, Northamptonshire