I have just returned from Spain.

There are always differences in faraway countries, but what really astounded me was the abundance of water.

People were washing cars and watering plants with a hosepipe.

There were also free fresh water showers on the beach.

Given that areas of this country receive rain for spells of only 20 minutes three times a year, they must have a special management team whose sole job is to monitor available supplies.

While Britain receives more than adequate rainfall to satisfy our needs, this precious commodity is poured down the drain by Thames Water.

Perhaps if the company plugged a few leaks, it would not have to suck the aquifers dry.

May I suggest that Thames Water sends a delegation to Spain to ascertain how it manages this apparent miracle?

I can only assume that our own local management team is incapable of carrying out this task and should be replaced with one that consists of one made up of a couple of secretaries, two fitters, a storeman and the tea lady.

I'm sure that they could do a better job of it and let's face it, they couldn't do any worse.

I intend to pop down to the bank and halve the amount of money Thames Water takes from my account every month.

After all, if the paper boy delivered half a newspaper or the baker delivered half a loaf, they would not expect full payment, so why should I give Thames Water full payment for half a service?

I have brought two five-litre bottles back in my suitcase to make sure I have something to drink, but I'll have to go back for a shower in the coming weeks as I'll probably need a wash by then.

Tony Anchors, Didcot