I am troubled by the number of asylum seekers risking their lives attempting to cross the Channel in order to get to this country (Letters, 11 August).
I am surprised I have not heard mention of this solution: with French agreement would it not be possible for Britain to establish an office in Calais to process the asylum applications there? Those who were accepted could then be brought safely to Britain.
It is right that this country should give refuge to those in great need through no fault of their own. We have done this over the years and this country has reaped many benefits from their contribution to life here.
This solution would mean lives would not be put at risk and the traffickers would be put out of business. It would also reduce the amount being spent on rescuing those seeking asylum here.
Mary Harvey
Maidstone, Kent
