Long list of SNP achievements

Sir, - I was a bit gobsmacked to read Mr Derek Farmer’s letter (July 25). Once again another of your unionist contributors looks to deride the Scottish Government with a sweeping statement totally without foundation.

In his letter of reply to K. Heath, he says the SNP has an unenviable reputation of being unable to translate words into actions that are beneficial to Scotland.

Let me remind Mr Farmer about benefits the SNP has delivered. These include free public transport for the elderly, a freeze on council tax, free tuition for Scotland’s students, free prescriptions for all, free school meals up to a certain age and financial assistance with childminding.

In addition, we are heading towards 100% renewable power supply, free car parking in all hospitals (bar two who have contracts to complete) and we have all tolls removed from our bridges. I know there are quite a few that I may have missed, but I am

certain Mr Farmer will still reply with some negativity regarding these wonderful benefits. Robert Donald. Denhead Farm, Ceres.