DOES International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell realise what he is saying when he compares the bravery of our troops to him giving away £12billion in foreign aid to countries that do not need it and countries where the aid goes towards the buying of arms to subjugate the people of that country?

I would much rather the monies were spent on our own poor people, who throughout their lives have paid taxes and in a lot of cases served their country in the forces.

Put the money into the pockets of the people who have supported this country all their lives.

TJ Ryder, Priory Gardens, North Lane, Dringhouses, York.