Yet more ineptitude from Government

Why can’t our governments get it right for people on the front line of our vital services? After guns that seized up in hot climates, boots that fell apart on soldiers’ feet in the heat and aircraft carriers with no planes, now we have more ineptitude with the shortage of personal protective equipment for medical staff.

Denis Bruce, Glasgow

A few weeks ago we were assured that the NHS was well prepared to cope. Now we know it is struggling and the virus is spreading more quickly.

It seems that no one in Government really had a grip. They should have taken stronger measures several weeks ago and stopped all flights from China. M. McCleave, Whitby

Boris Johnson says the NHS is on the brink. It’s a pity this shambles of a Government has only just realised it. The Tories have run it into the ground.

Nigel Jones, Crewe