IN his letter to you Cllr Andrew Gardiner misrepresented my words at full council last week.

He only has to click on the icon on the council website to listen to a recording of the debate. Anyone can.

I tried very hard to be balanced and fair in my presentation. I checked my facts against official sources like the Defra (Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) website and from listening to Kevin Stannard, the Deputy Surveyor for the Forest of Dean.

You might care to avail yourself of this facility. I did not advocate the use of a shotgun as you reported.

– Cllr Don Pugh, Yorkley.