REGARDING the prospect of regional government, presented by Labour leader Tony Blair (LET, March 11), although he says this proposal "will not impose another layer of bureaucracy," I find this hard to believe.

But then I have no faith in politicians.

Currently, I am to pay a further £100 per annum on my council tax. Regional government, I am sure, will make further inroads upon my battered wallet.

However, as all this lies in the future, I might get lucky - I could be dead!

DAVID BULLEN, Albany Road, Blackburn.

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