PLEASE pass on my support to Laurie Pycroft in his stand against Animal Rights extremists. I do support limited use of animals in medical (not cosmetic) research under the stringent legislation in this country, understanding that the results also help veterinary medicine.

I am also strongly in favour of the search for alternatives to vivisection. Please make sure your campaign and arguments do not become as extreme as theirs.

(Mrs) CATHY GIBBS

Swindon