Foxed by Letwin's rubbish moment

If Adam Werritty was being funded by sponsors to provide support and advice to Dr Fox on a systematic basis, and Dr Fox knew this, then, however innocent the motives of all concerned, surely in effect Dr Fox was running a private office paid for by the sponsors? And this had to be declared, didn't it? Brian A Rutherford Canterbury, Kent • I have just contacted my best friend Mark for whom I was best man ( Fox's allies cast his 'Walther Mitty' friend adrift , 13 October). I've complained to him that he has never taken me away on his business trips. And he has never wanted me to tag along when he goes on holiday with his wife, either. Spencer Butler Bridport, Dorset • Scandal involving a defence minister, bungling incompetence, indecision, weak leadership, the press in full cry – it's like the final days of the Macmillan administration all over again. Paul Pastor Ormskirk, Lancashire • Is the David Cameron who has been congratulating himself on his patience in handling the Fox affair the same David Cameron who reacted so speedily to the urban riots? I suppose it's all a question of what he calls "judgment". Alan Shelston Altrincham, Greater Manchester • Is the Guardian at risk of breaking the law? I understand foxhunting is banned. John Leaver Bembridge, Isle of Wight • I've just walked through my local park where the rubbish bins are marked "litter", "plastic bottles" and "cans" – with neither a slot for confidential waste nor a shredder. Perhaps Eric Pickles could address this issue with the same urgency he used to deal with weekly domestic waste collections so that Oliver Letwin's work patterns are not disturbed ( Letwin caught dumping letters in park bins , 14 October). Les Bright Exeter, Devon • Liam Fox may have made some "serious errors of judgment" but he'd never have dumped confidential government papers into a park bin. He'd have got Adam Werritty to do that. Stefan Simanowitz London • Does the palace of Westminster not have recycling bins? Practice what you preach? Judith Morris Lewes, East Sussex • Has anyone used the phrase "Tory sleaze" recently? lan Pack Canterbury, Kent