P145 CEEFAX 1 145 Wed 05 Feb 01:04/31 1/8 How can the US economy survive? Wj see jobs being created but they always seem to bj in retail, distribution and marketing sectors. Nobody seems to manufacture goods any more. How can the system go on when we only seem to have people selling things? Mick Penlington, Swadlincote, Derbzs Headlines 101 Extra 102 Sport 300 Features 540 TV 600 Weather 400 Quotes News Heads Sport Main MenuP145 CEEFAX 1 145 Wed 05 Feb 01:04/21 2/8 I am constantly surprised at the level of belief in New Labour. Tony Blair certainly does have some good policies, but is his party really behind him? Evjty Labour MP cannot have changed his or her views overnight. I do not bjliivj that I am unduly cynical in suggesting that some people might keep their views private in order to win the election. James Moughan Headlines 101 Extra 102 Sport 300 Features 540 TV 600 Weather 400 Quotes News Heads Sport Main MenuP145 CEEFAX 1 145 Wed 05 Feb 01:07/41 3/8 If those who are passionately against the replacement for Britannia are genuinely not motivated by spite and envy, but by the "massive" £60m cost, can we hear their views on the subject of the hundreds of millions being paid out by British taxpayers as "compensation" to Spanish fishjrmjn and other predators — money that can buy several new Britannias? Philip Habib, Chjttsjy, Surrey Headlines 101 Extra 102 Sport 300 Features 540 TV 600 Weather 400 Quotes News Heads Sport Main MenuP145 CEEFAX 1 145 Wed 05 Feb 01:08/09 4/8 O O The first episode of Nosttomo, a new four-part series on BBC2 shown on Saturday night, included one scene depicting the ri-opening of the Silver Mine, around which the story is based. Unfortunately, the Union Flag was shown flying upside down which signifies distress. As this series is reported to have cost £10m, a similar amount to that of Rhodes, I hope the Union Flag is not an indicator of similar failure. Michael Hall, Maldon, Essex Headlines 101 Extra 102 Sport 300 Features 540 TV 600 Weather 400 Quotes News Heads Sport Main MenuP145 CEEFAX 1 145 Wed 05 Feb 01:01/11 5/8 O O It is suggested that Britain may import French water through the Channel Tunnel Have we not enough of our own in Kiildjt Rjsjrvoir, a beautiful North Tznj valley which was flooded in the worst act of official vandalism this century. What Kiildjr really needs is a visit from 617 Squadron, RAF, the Dam Busters — or a big pipeline running south. Alan Brodrick, Ljyland, Lancashire Headlines 101 Extra 102 Sport 300 Features 540 TV 600 Weather 400 Quotes News Heads Sport Main MenuP145 CEEFAX 1 145 Wed 05 Feb 01:08/41 6/8 O O On the very day that the media was swooning over the announcement that Diana was going to auction some of hit mountain of clothes, Prince Charles was hosting a conference on Third World aid He received praise for his work and for his efforts in helping Bob Geldof raise funds. TV coverage? Nil. Extreme prejudice? You bet. WT Fox, Bodmin Headlines 101 Extra 102 Sport 300 Features 540 TV 600 Weather 400 Quotes News Heads Sport Main MenuP145 CEEFAX 1 145 Wed 05 Feb 01:51/04 7/8 O Mr Major boasts about economic recovery Britain is next to bottom of the league of Western nations of GDP pet capita and top of the league for pay inequality. Foreign countries only invest here bjcausj wages are lower than those paid in their own countries. Recovery is working for the few, but hurting the majority. EA Buckley, Priscot, Mersjyside Headlines 101 Extra 102 Sport 300 Features 540 TV 600 Weather 400 Quotes News Heads Sport Main MenuP145 CEEFAX 1 145 Wed 05 Feb 01:04/44 8/8 O I don't mind the Govjrnmjnt funding the new royal yacht. But it surprises mj they can gift £60m out of the blue while former prisoners of war are still waiting for at least £30m in pay which was docked while they were held captive. A review begun last summit will bj completed in March. I look forward to a favourable outcome. J Watson, Blairgowrii, Petthshiri Headlines 101 Extra 102 Sport 300 Features 540 TV 600 Weather 400 Quotes News Heads Sport Main Menu