Sir, I have followed with interest the correspondence regarding the proposed development in Amroth. I do not have an opinion on the merit or otherwise of this subject and I do not know whether your correspondent, Janet E. Bartlet, who was so roundly castigated for her temerity in broaching the subject, is a permanent resident in Amroth or a holidaymaker, but I was intrigued by the replies from Roscoe Howells and Margaret Howells. These seem to me to imply that only people who are born and bred in the locality have the right to express an opinion on this matter - indeed the lady was quite explicit in her belief. If this was the intended implication, I do of course respect their views, but I do not agree with them.
If someone from 'the off' moves into an area and lives there for 20 years or so, making every effort to integrate into the local community and pays their full council tax every year, then I believe that they have the same right to express an opinion relative to the area, as, for example, a local who, for whatever reason, may not even pay any council tax. And what is the position of someone born in Wales who chooses to live much of their life in England, or abroad, and comes back to live in retirement in their native land. Do they have any different rights? Just a thought.
Clifford Hall, Pentlepoir, Saundersfoot.