“WE have to be realistic and practicable as to what is possible with available funding at these times of very tight public budgets”, quote from John Griffiths AM, (Argus, May 7). Those in Cardiff Bay won’t invest a little more in an internationally recognised asset like the Newport Ship, yet buy an under-utilised airport for us at £52m. It’s not a logical statement.

Richard Lockett, Claremont, Malpas