Sir- There has to be a first time for everything but I find myself in total agreement with Tim Young (EADT, Aug 8) and his objection to the Colchester stall holder who is selling drugs paraphernalia.

However; the leader of Colchester council's Labour group should be careful not to find himself "off message" with No 10's "thought police" and the decidedly softly softly approach to drugs by the Home Office.

They are already failing to meet (yet another) promise to provide professional help to released drug offenders.

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