I HAVE read the letter from Thomas Lydon (Stroud Life, May 19) in which he asks our newly-elected MP Neil Carmichael what his views are on fox hunting. I believe I can answer this one.

Just before the General Election, I sent an email to Mr Carmichael asking him how he would vote if the repeal of the Hunting Act came up in parliament. He replied, by email, which I have on file, that he would vote for the repeal of the Hunting Act.

I can only pray that, because of the present composition of the House of Commons, the Conservative promise to push for the repeal of the ban will be dropped and our wildlife can breathe more easily – until the next General Election.

Julian Brown, Nailsworth