I WAS interested to read that supporters of the Countryside Alliance plan to dump manure on the doorstep of anti-hunting MPs (July 1).

In the same issue, I read that owners of horse-drawn carriages are fighting for the right of their horses to defecate all over our beautiful city.

Cannot these two groups put their heads together to the benefit of us all (apart from the MPs, of course, but who will shed a tear for them)?

Any remaining ordure could be given to animal rights activists, who will no doubt want to see the fox-hunters hoist by their own petard.

Terry Gallogly,

Lowther Court, York.

...I WHOLEHEARTEDLY support the MPs who are opposed to hunting with dogs.

Could I please put in a request for some horse manure? Bagged, preferably in manageable sizes, and delivered round to the back garden. My vegetables will benefit enormously from this very kind and generous action.

Pat Onions,

Westgate, Pickering.

Updated: 11:41 Saturday, July 05, 2003