In the same issue which you report the sad death of John Laurie, who campaigned so resolutely against mobile phone masts, you also report objections to a mast near Seaford by Lewes MP Norman Baker (The Argus, August 5).

When applications are made for these masts there are frequently objections from neighbours who are concerned about possible health dangers caused by their transmissions.

Invariably, the objectors lose and another mast is erected. Is it not time all of those elected to represent us demanded a thorough independent investigation of the health hazards caused by these masts (if any) so we have definitive advice.

In the meantime, our MPs and councillors must resist all applications until we know for sure the masts are no risk.

This seems particularly urgent when we are told that another 25,000 masts need to be sited nationwide to cater for the 3G class of mobiles.

It is not acceptable that masts continue to be erected on the basis that "no risk has been proved to date".

-Tony Sturley, Telscombe Cliffs, Peacehaven