Sir - It is interesting to see that, while county council leader Keith Mitchell makes a song and dance over fox hunting (Oxford Mail, November 19), at best a pastime of a small minority, he is not similarly incensed to read your excellent coverage of the shortfall in services for elderly people and vulnerable children in the county. We also read of his failure to support the expansion of library services.

Surely even some hunt supporters would agree that these are far more important issues for many people?

Because of his 'position', Mr Mitchell won't be risking arrest by continuing to hunt.

Cheering though it would be to see him parcelled into the back of a Black Maria, can I remind people that his 'position' is only temporary?

Concerned voters will have an opportunity to eject him and his Tory colleagues in May 2005 - after which, with more time on his hands, he can break the law to his heart's content.

Bill Turner

Aston Street

Oxford