Straight to the POINT

WHY do MPs tap away on mobile phones in the House of Commons during debates? The Speaker should put the phones in a box, just as they do in schools. J. FOSTER, Ormskirk, Lancs. THE address in California of Facebook Community Support is 1, Hacker Way. GORDON TYLER, Market Deeping, Lincs. IT’S no surprise child asthma is caused by traffic fumes when babies in buggies are on the same level as car exhausts. FAY GOODWIN, Lutterworth, Leics. IS IT possible to buy a hairbrush without tiny beads of plastic on every bristle? A. LUCKETT, Romney Marsh, Kent. THE third plastic charity bag, enclosed in a plastic packet, lands on my doormat in a week. SANDRA BURNS, Withernsea, E. Yorks. IT IS not necessary to use stem cells from embryos to treat macular degeneration (Letters). These cells can be retrieved from the umbilical cord. ALISON ROWELL, Grimsby, Lincs. WHAT is the point of a Formula 1 ‘race’ at a circuit where it is impossible to overtake? MEL JONES, Plymouth, Devon. THE driving test needs to be updated to include motoring with one hand and parking on the pavement. RON EDWARDS, Leicester. I, TOO, enjoyed reading about Barbara Hulanicki (Letters). I had a Biba pink gingham dress and scarf for my first holiday abroad. MAUREEN THREADGOLD, Oldham, Lancs.