YP Letters: Too many people in UK is cause of NHS and schools blight

YOU do not have to be a genius to work out why the NHS is in such a mess, or why there are not enough houses available and 
why schools are being so stretched.

The simple reason for all this mess is that there are too many people in this country. Until we control immigration, it will not be resolved (Steve Ballinger, The Yorkshire Post, February 9).

Why is it that politicians always appear to be the last people to see the obvious? This should not just include immigration from EU citizens but also, and more importantly, citizens from further afield.

I note, February 6, that the Minister responsible for the NHS, Jeremy Hunt, has at last announced, that as from April this year, all non-UK citizens should pay for their treatment, just as we UK citizens,by way of our taxes.

This policy should have been made law years since. It is like closing the stable door after the horse has bolted.

One good idea I heard was that part of entrance regulations to the UK should include mandatory health insurance to cover for potential medical costs whilst a visitor is in the UK.

If we, as UK citizens, travel anywhere outside the UK, we are strongly advised to purchase health insurance. If we do not have insurance, then we must pay, there and then.

I know this from experience when hospitalised during a holiday in France. Even though I had a European Health Insurance Card. I had to pay part of the costs, which I must admit, did surprise me.

I had no choice as the treatment was necessary.

I also cut my holiday short to continue my treatment back in the UK to avoid further costs to me.

I have listened to all the counter arguments, mainly from do-gooders and left wing politicians who do not live in the “real world”. Most of their arguments are not worth a mention, never mind being listened to!

I also strongly agree with the notion that all potential immigrants should be taught English. Most European immigrants, who I have met and worked with, at least try to speak our language whereas there are many others who still insist on speaking their mother tongue, even after being in this country for many years.

To be accepted as an immigrant, a person must contribute to our society – both socially and financially. Until this happens, this country will continue to be in the mess that it is and has been for some time.