In view of the forthcoming transformation of our society into a Big Society, might I suggest a small addition to the burden of bureaucracy which will surely be welcomed by our Government?

We have, open to scrutiny, registers of members’ business and financial interests and their expenses.

But what about a register of members’ volunteering? Then we could see how much unpaid voluntary work our MPs put in, and express our thanks for their selflessness.

We might even be inspired to follow their example. After all, we’re all in it together, aren’t we?

Martin Roberts Stone Close Botley Oxford