Turkey dilemma

THE Prime Minister, David Cameron, is reported (28 July) to be stating in Ankara his frustration at the slow progress of negotiations in establishing Turkey's membership of the European Union.

By The Newsroom

Published 29th Jul 2010, 18:31 BST

Updated 29th Jul 2010, 21:36 BST

It is right, of course, that we, as a nation, should encourage trade links to our mutual advantage.

In no way, in my opinion, can this be a justification for a Muslim country, with a tiny foothold the size of Sicily in Europe, becoming a member of a European union.

MICHAEL CONN

Braid Mount

Edinburgh