IT’S comforting to note that the coalition appear to have an improved choice of ministers.

For instance, here are some of Labour’s selections: Alan Johnson (present Shadow Chancellor). Admitted he knew very little about economics. Jacqui Smith (Home Secretary).

Expenses “house-flipper” on a grand, deceptive scale. Bob Ainsworth (Defence Secretary). Ex-sheet metal worker, sadly out of depth in important role. Admitted not knowing Royal Air Force Regiment existed or what they did.

Richard Caborn (Minister for Sport). Admitted never having read Racing Post, which covers most sports, including soccer, rugby, snooker and even some politics. Liam Bryne (Chief Secretary to the Treasury), left note for successor saying: “Sorry, no money left. Good luck!” Dr John Reid (Health Secretary). At last – someone who knows about medicine?

No such luck! The ‘Dr’ was for a doctorate (PhD) in economic history, on 19th-century west Africa and the application of Marxism to non-industrial societies.

I can’t make my mind up if Labour rule was a sad joke or some sort of retribution directed at we Brits.

P W Selwood, Ainsty Road, Wetherby.