IN reply to Maurice Cowell's claims of a "scramble for publicity" by the Conservative candidate for Hyndburn, Councillor Peter Britcliffe, it seems that Hyndburn Labour Party are worried that Greg Pope is in danger of losing his seat at the general election.

Peter has only made one presentation since being selected as prospective parliamentary candidate which was in December in his capacity as chairman of the Local Area Council -- to A-level student James Riley.

Similar presentations have also been made by chairmen of the other area councils, which is in keeping with area council workings. Another presentation at which Peter was present was made to Mrs Alice Horne by Coun Mrs Sheila Hindle.

JOHN FARRER, Mallard Place, Oswaldtwistle.