Mr Haigh says rural affairs minister Alun Michael stated his intention to find an honourable and fair solution to hunting with hounds (Letters, February 7).

Well, Mr Haigh, most of the country thinks he has found a fair solution - "no more foxes and hares and deer chased and torn to pieces". You, Mr Haigh, and the rest of your animal tormentors are out of date, out of touch and will soon be outlawed.

And not before time.

D Fillingham,

The Crossway,

Muncaster, York.

Updated: 10:31 Monday, February 17, 2003