RE correspondent AJ Cummings’ letter about me and in particular comments about a donation from Thompsons solicitors (HAS, May 29).

Not for the first time, Mr Cummings is being a little selective in his comments.

He knows that in the past I have praised Thompsons for the pioneering legal work it has done, but with regard to deducting money from miners’ compensation claims, this is not right, which has been evidenced by the fact that the company has now been paying money back.

The donation which Mr Cummings mentions from Thompsons was to my Constituency Labour Party for attendance at their annual dinner. This is a matter between them and my constituency party.

At no time did I solicit such a donation.

Kevan Jones, Labour MP, North Durham.