Chris Loder MP – what a relief to learn that the Parliamentary gravy train does in fact call at West Dorset in the form of MPs’ expenses.

Perhaps with all that cash Mr Loder can buy a couple of stamps to answer my ignored letters concerning the dilution of planning controls.

Both of Mr Loder’s predecessors as West Dorset MP always had the great courtesy not only to acknowledge and indeed discuss any points drawn to their attention, but apparently claimed a lot less for the privilege.

Yours in despair.

David Hedworth

Burton Bradstock

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