AT what I consider to be the right time I would vote for Britain to leave the European Union.

I don’t think our future must be bound to a union with the countries of Europe because the configuration of trade will change over time and it would be to our advantage to part company with that entanglement If, however, a referendum is called during this Parliament I would vote to stay in on account of the delicate economic conditions. We need all the investment we can get. Political uncertainty would make matters worse.

I don’t expect an early referendum but, like other people, I have given the matter some thought.

G Bulmer, Billingham.