IT IS not very often that I ever agree with the Prince of Wales, but I was pleased to hear that he frequently writes to MPs.

I agree that he should write and say what he thinks - after all this is supposed to be a "free" country. I agree with his views on the plight of the countryside, our becoming a USA-style culture of litigation threats and the absurdity of political correctness.

Of course many MPs object to Prince Charles speaking out because he airs views they do not like and he writes common sense and applies logic to some topics, whereas they never do!

We have no idea what the Queen thinks, but we do know how Prince Charles feels and that is no bad thing.

David Quarrie,

Lynden Way,

Holgate,

York.

Updated: 15:45 Friday, September 27, 2002