Letter: Reassuring roots

Gerry Hassan (Comment, 30 September) writes that in a changing world, the Commonwealth is increasingly irrelevant.

By The Newsroom

Published 1st Oct 2010, 17:58 BST

Updated 1st Oct 2010, 21:58 BST

The opposite is the case - in a world of change, people need roots and familiar landmarks; our history is linked with the old empire, and the Commonwealth brings the reassurance of stability. As Hassan points out - some actually wish to join.

William Ballantine

Dean Road

Bo'ness, Lothian

Lothian