Whatgoes around...

Sir, - I read with interest the Scottish Government Brexit Minister Mike Russell bemoaning Prime Minister Theresa May’s dismissive attitude regarding the proposal made by the SNP to keep Scotland in the EU single market after Article 50 is triggered.

What I found most astonishing were Mr Russell’s complaints that Mrs May had failed to consult the Scottish Government on its proposal.

Doesn’t Mr Russell realise the staggering hypocrisy of his remarks?

When the SNP administration decided to lower the drinkdrive limit there was no consultation with the licensed trade.

When the Scottish Government decided to abolish all unitary constabularies in favour of Police Scotland there was no consultation with the rank and file.

Furthermore, The named person scheme has never been put out to

consultation with health visitors, social workers and teachers, the people who have been imposed upon to play surrogate parents.

Now, I do realise that it is not all one sided and that there are, at least on paper, certain merits to lowering the drink-drive level, having a strong, single police force, and an adult at hand to help kids, however, surely it is better to win hearts and minds and take people with you.

As it so happens, the licensed trade is in a bad way and morale in our public services such as police, social work and teaching has never been at a lower ebb.

I hear all the time in my line of work that middle-aged teachers, health professionals, police and prison officers are desperate to get out and pray for some early retirement deal.

So, when next the Scottish Government is complaining about Westminster failing to consult them, perhaps someone should remind Mr Russell and his colleagues that what goes around comes around. Jamie Buchan. Grove Road, Dundee.