Resettle refugees in their own countries

Sir, - There has been much furious comment on the decision by the US authorities to take a much tougher position on the matter of controlled entry and residence in the US.

Neither the US nor Europe should be seen as the never-ending lifebelt for all the people in the world displaced by regional conflict or economic preference.

Surely the solution is to resettle such people in their countries of origin and culture.

Consequently, it would seem necessary to crack down severely on the suppliers of weaponry to the world’s dissidents and the channels through which international aid is provided to the poorer economies of the world and which has, in the past, enriched corrupt officials instead of assisting the poor.

The unlimited settlement of people outwith their countries of origin is going to lead to future problems and the socalled “richer” economies of the world cannot continue to increase national populations beyond the ability to sustain their indigenous populations economically and culturally, irrespective of the wellintentioned clamour of those who cannot see the wood for the trees. Derek Farmer. Knightsward Farm. Anstruther.

People protest against Donald Trump’s immigration moves at Indianapolis airport.