Even if they are - and Mrs Follett has provided no alternative figures, only generalisations - Ms Spencer's statistically-supported statement that there are 93 different cultures and 100 different languages in Peterborough alone makes one shudder at Mrs Follett's statement that "The Government was on top of the situation".
When will we have some honesty from this Government on this and on all the other problems suffocating this country?

Mrs Follett's political dishonesty is entirely predictable and in keeping with her party's response to any valid criticism – and that is why it will never crawl out of the hole it has created for itself.
Ken Bennison
via email

>> I commend the Chief Constable for taking her stance on achieving fairer funding for the police due to the number of migrants coming to the area (Town Crier, May 29).

But she won't be making many friends in the Government because it and others still appear to be in denial about the large number of migrants in this country and the effect on the country's infrastructure. 
For some who come to this country with the intent to commit crime or not adhere to its laws and conventions, the soft attitude to crime and with the high value on political correctness it must be Utopia.
To back up the Chief Constable's concerns it would be interesting to be aware of the number arrests and police cautions/warnings given to foreign nationals along with the number of foreign migrants in our county courts each month compared to, say, 10 years ago.

But I guess this is the type of information might be a bit to sensitive for some.
Mrs Follett says the Government has a pretty good idea of how many migrants are here and they tell the public the truth, it gives an indication of how little she is in touch with public perception.
Malcolm O'Neil
via email

We need to raise M.E. awareness
>> Thank you for telling your readers about Jeff Gerrard and his 27-year struggle with M.E., (Town Crier, May 15). 
It is vitally important to raise awareness about the reality of this chronic, debilitating illness.

Your readers may be interested to know that Action for M.E. can provide information and support for those affected.
To find out more about our fact sheets and support lines call 0845 123 2380.
Many of our publications can be downloaded for free from our website www.afme.org.uk.
Sir Peter Spencer,
Chief Executive
Action for M.E.

Do we really need more homes?
>> We all know things take an age to achieve, and taking this into account the planning of a new regional college on the old outdoor swimming pool site in St Neots would have been looked at long ago.
I would go so far as to say it was a deliberate idea to not doing any maintenance on the site for a few year until it became unsafe to use so it can be disposed of.

What if the committee looking after the site do not wish to sell the land? Oh, but I forgot - the committee has been infiltrated by members of the council. I suppose a compulsory purchase will be made.
When the council goes ahead with its proposals (and I have no doubt they will), what happens to all the established trees at the rear of the site?

Similarly what will happen to the beautiful avenue of trees which originally led to the old Rowley home, which is now known as Priory Park?
Will they suddenly develop a disease and have to be removed to make way for 55 new homes?

Previously quoted figures put the new Creative Enterprise Centre in Longsands School (which will be an eyesore) at £1.7 million. A new stand at Huntingdon Racecourse is to cost £3.7 million. So I cannot see why a hole in the ground for swimming pool would cost an estimated £6 million. Neither do I understand how a cinema could be so expensive.
All the land that may become available for either a swimming pool or cinema is earmarked for houses, no doubt mainly for people who will be commuting to London.

They will not need shops, a swimming pool or a cinema as they will spend most of their time in the capital.
Even the land where the youth centre once stood is to be used for houses.

There is land in Church Street that could be used for a cinema, but I guess this will be used for houses too.
When will the building in St Neots stop? Do we really need all these new houses?
John Howell
Sunny Bank
St Neots


Will health centre see GP closures?
>> IN response to the proposed health centre for St Neots offering a seven-day service from 8am to 8pm (Town Crier, May 29), this will certainly cater for a minority of people who are unable to get to a surgery during usual working hours, particularly those commuting away from the area.

The consideration is what will be taken away if this gets the go-ahead.
I understand that our local GP centre, which caters for several villages in the Papworth area will be closed.

This would not be acceptable to most who use this local GP, the alternative would mean travelling to St Neots, not a very happy idea.
If the local GP Practice is to close then we say NO to St Neots Health Centre.
Keith & Glenda Sells
Papworth Everard