I was surprised to read Carol Ramsden's letter (November 26) suggesting David Lepper does not have the good manners to reply to letters sent to him.

This has certainly not been my experience. He has not only acknowledged receipt of my letters, but has also taken the trouble to familiarise himself with the questions involved and generally answered at some length.

I am not a member of the Labour Party but am happy with David Lepper's performance.

-Jonthan Chiswell Jones, Osborne Road, Brighton