I WRITE in reply to OAP of Coleford, who asks me to explain who the so-called ‘experts’ are that I mentioned in an earlier letter.

According to the Oxford Dictionary, the word ‘expert’ refers to someone who is ‘very knowledgeable and skilful in a particular field.’

I should imagine that when it comes to economics, the dictionary is referring to someone like the Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, who pointed out when interviewed that he has been appointed, to be the custodian of the UK economy.

It is his duty to point out any measure that could bring risk to that economy, such as fluctuations in the global financial markets or the UK leaving the EU and I, for one, believe him.

As I stated in a previous letter, I believe that there is no economic case for the UK to leave the EU.

I also understand that people are worried that our democracy is being eroded, we have no control over our borders and that the European Parliament has too much power.

I think that it would be desirable to remain in the EU and work with others to address these problems from within.

David Cameron has only scratched the surface. I do not see the point of putting the economy at risk to achieve this.

I was encouraged by a letter to the Sunday Times from German, professors, industrialists and academics, who say it is imperative for the UK to remain a member of the EU to lead the drive for change for this very reason.

Euro-scepticism is on the increase, the UK is not the only member state who wishes to curb the EU’s powers.

It should be a priority for any future UK government to return the EU to what it was originally intended to be: a common market, not a political union.

To throw our toys out of the pram and go home is not the answer.

For me, the UK’s isolation is not something that I want to pass on to my children and grandchildren.

– P Young, Chepstow.