BARRIE Dobson appears to regard my views over the future governance of what is now the United Kingdom as fanciful (You Say, Saturday, January 17).

Let me point out to Barrie that it is the least expected which often happens.

That is why it is so important to have an ability to think ahead and try to ensure that any changes take place in an orderly manner.

For example, when I was a lad, most people thought that the British Empire would last for ever.

It was the Empire on which "The sun never set". Few foresaw the Empire's demise within the lifetime of so many of those then living. Furthermore, few anticipated the "wind of change" in Africa.

There will be many more surprises during the next 25 years.

Sorry Barrie - I cannot increase my dosage of tablets, except on doctor's orders!

D E MARGRETT,

Worcester.