I quite agree with Ian Cummings (August 16). When the Tories are in power they run the public sector down. So when Labour are in power they throw money at the public sector. And so it goes on and on.
Utilities and health should be state-owned and the rest private.
I say this as a Lib-Dem voter. Sorry, an ex-Lib-Dem voter.
DENNIS BROWN, Queens Road, Carterton
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here