MRS GIBSON'S letter (February 5) about the Iranian family is right. They came on a six month visa and that is what it should have been. They knew what they were doing. How many more will try doing it?

They think we are a soft touch - as we are. If we did the same in their country we would end up in prison or something worse. They are a burden on our country.

Who is going to keep them? Not me. I have worked all my life and paid insurance. They have put nothing in, it's not fair on the people of this country.

MRS E ALLEN, Hedge End.