THANK-you for highlighting the case of Simon Lee, in prison for nine years for attempted murder.

I think this raises the question of how many more are in such a situation through the use of organophosphates?

It is now an established fact that the use of these products causes personality changes, indeed one Government document refers to a feeling of madness which overwhelms people who have used these products without personal protection.

It is a pity that all the facts weren't known before the shepherds were forced to use them.

I am now forwarding all relevant facts to the Health Committee in Brussels in the hope that they will take the necessary action and order an inquiry.

I have also had a meeting with Mr Michael Meacher, the Minister for the Environment, and am hopeful that this will bear some result. It is possible to raise many issues at such a meeting, especially when there is such a mountain of scientific evidence to back up the claims.

B Sutcliffe

Littleborough