Well just how disappointing.....there I was thinking, wow we've reached the Prime Minister! The letter dropped onto the mat, 10 Downing Street on the back of the envelope, a very nice response from the Prime Minister I thought. Caring letter, bit of information and signed by Mrs E Adams.
Now of course it has come to light this past week Mrs E Adams is computer generated and we too like Sir Gerald Kaufman feel a bit miffed by all this! Not simply because the nature of our "correspondence" was of a personal and emotive subject but also it's not particularly honest is it??!
AND because I'm a polite sort of a person I even gave the courtesy of replying, how foolish do I feel now! Wonder if the computer will say yes to my latest request? I'll let you know.....
However, I have also had a reply From Paul Burstow MP - so the first communication I sent reached someones desk! - and he has taken the time to hand write my name and sign his letter. Well done and thank you.
I know it must be a bit wearing keep replying to people who are always requesting that more is done or more money spent...when money is very short and resources low, but we need to do it. Our cause is very close to our hearts and we see at first hand where the shortfalls are, so, that's why we keep on writing and lobbying. And that's why a proper letter makes us feel so much better and think maybe we are being heard and listened to.
Well I feel a bit calmer for airing all that with you and remember if you write check the signatory on the response!!
mimm
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