Flag furore takes the biscuit

Sir, – I feel sorry that Walkers Shortbread felt it necessary to respond to the small-minded and churlish criticism that has flooded social media in recent days regarding the British flag being on shortbread tins.

It really takes the biscuit – pun intended!

The tins were made as a commemoration of the 2012 London Olympics and a celebration of all things British.

They were totally appropriate, as Scotland is part of Britain – thank goodness we did not gain independence if this is the way nationalists are going to behave.

Have people really got nothing better to do than complain about such trivial matters?

As a reputable British company with an international reputation for quality, I really don’t think Walkers have anything to worry about. Gordon Kennedy. 117 Simpson Square, Perth.