WITH reference to “What if it was the other way round?” (Soapbox, December 3). Rubbish.

So Mr Jeffrey has no sympathy with the British sailors caught by the Iranians, but would have plenty of sympathy if Iranians, Afghans or Iraqis were caught in our waters, because he says they would be subjected to very thorough investigations.

What planet does he live on?

If they were caught here, they would be handed fists full of cash, told to go home to bring relatives, given more cash and mansions to live in. Get real Mr Jeffrey, it’s happening daily.

A Myers, Hull Road, York.