Fat chance

There is something not quite right about an administration, led by a First Minister who is certainly overweight, urging the people of this country to "tackle obesity" (your report, 23 February). Much more effective would be, rather than a "Do as I say, not as I do" campaign, a Slim Down for Scotland effort by Alex Salmond, where he could set a real example, rather than have his ministers lecture us.

Alexander Mckay,

New Cut Rigg, Edinburgh