Greedy shoppers

Over the last week, with the extreme weather hitting Scotland, we have seen the best of community spirit at times, but we have also seen a negative side with people ravaging the supermarket shelves of essential items like bread and milk, leaving vulnerable and elderly people disadvantaged.

It is irresponsible for people to overbuy and leave shelves empty. How much of that food would be wasted and how much bread and milk does one family or person need?

In situations like this happening again a ration should be placed on how much milk and bread people are allowed to buy so that everyone has a chance to get these essential items. GORDON KENNEDY Simpson Square, Perth The present weather raises some questions about electric cars. Could a night be spent on a snowbound motorway with the heater on in an electric car? Would an electric snowplough be as effective as a diesel one? Would an electric police car be able to stay on patrol for 24 hours?

Before we abandon conventional vehicles that work well the electric enthusiasts might like to comment? MALCOLM PARKIN Kinnesswood, Kinross