May I thank the members and staff of Malvern Hills District Council who put so much into the organisation of the recent public debate on GM. It was a wonderful example of participatory democracy and debate - a local authority engaging with local people on an issue of vital importance to so many of us. The excellent turnout was testimony to the interest within the district - both in the subject of GM and in public debate - and I look forward to further events of this nature being organised by the leaders of the council.

Sue Davies, Clay Green, Alfrick.