Conservative candidate David Gold expresses the hope other members of the public get better value for money from Labour members of Parliament than he does (Argus, October 28).

I can reassure him that on several occasions when I have contacted David Lepper and Desmond Turner I have always received helpful and prompt responses. We are fortunate to have two hard-working local members representing Brighton constituencies.

Since Mr Gold is new to the town and been politically active, he says, for only eight months, it may assist him to know Mr Lepper and Mr Turner have been diligent local councillors, respected and well-liked by the electorate they have served, for almost 20 years.

-Andy Winter, Brighton