SIR - Different reports show the European Union is always low on the lists of priorities of most voters - perhaps as low as ninth.

Ironically, almost all items more highly placed are dependent on the EU for resolution.

Even when this is not directly the case, shortfalls in public funding - £50.6 billion net - can be laid at its door. The recent Bruges Group report is well worth reading in this context - visit www.brugesgroup.com/mediacentre/releases.live?article=13998.

Secondly, as more than 70 per cent of legislation now originates in Brussels, how can the EU be in any place other than top for an informed electorate?

Jason Smith, UK Independence Party Bradford Chairman, Woodlands Avenue, Queensbury