The experts and converts to the Government’s increase in prices of beer, brandy, whisky, lager, cider and so on, are quite right to say these beverages in excess are a major cause of violence.

Look how peaceful life is in Muslim countries, where such beverages are forbidden: no violence, or repression, no injustice, no ill health.

My goodness, those lucky people are living in paradise.

GLYN LIMMER, Roosevelt Road, Long Hanborough