SIR – We are told by our Prime Minister that we must all take the ‘financial pain’. Dave Cameron is worth millions – I hope he scrapes along okay.

Prince William, now in the Forces, does not want to live in the barracks, but at a private address, costing the taxpayer £1.4 million. How many nurses would this pay for?

In September when the Holy Father comes to Britain, his visit will cost £12 million. How many hospitals would this build?

Yes, David we’re all suffering!

J Shaw, Holme Lane, Bradford