Thank you for the article on the East Sussex pension investment fund issues (May 3).

There are now more refugees in the world than at the end of the Second World War.

Much of this is directly caused by the many horrendous conflicts around the world, fuelled by corruption, easy access to modern armaments and the selfish interests of large companies.

For years, Unison has been trying to get East Sussex County Council and the other authorities to take responsibility for how invested money is used and profits are made.

The elected members of the local authorities have shown little real commitment so the article is very welcome.

We need to have balance sheets from companies not only showing money but also the social and environmental impacts of their activities.

Local authorities are in a position to demand this and to change what is produced and done with the money invested in the name of the citizens of East Sussex and Brighton and Hove.

You may find other pension providers, such as insurance companies, have an even worse investment record.

-Ted Collict, East Sussex Pension Fund Staff Observer, Unison East Sussex Area Branch, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes