Dear Madame,

I see that your board is to rule shortly on allowing AM's to claim for accommodation costs even if they live in England.

I have absolutely nothing against England, having been born there of an English father and Welsh mother, but this proposal, is to me, completely wrong.

Here in Wales we have our own culture, language and sports teams, this makes Wales very different from our closest neighbour England. In my view if you intend to represent the people of Wales, then at the very least you should reside here.

If this proposal goes through, Wales will become a laughing stock.

Thank you for taking the time to read my comments.