Dear Sir,

Your report in today’s Royal Gazette (January 19), concerning the transparency that David Burt is offering concerning the Progressive Labour Party, brings to mind the adage that a leopard does not, and cannot, change its spots.

In 1998, there was a surplus of more than $1 million in the government coffers and, 14 years later, there was a deficit of more than $2 billion. Where did all that money go?

I would also like to remind Mr Burt, of Ewart Brown’s famous words: “We had to lie to you.”

In case Mr Burt feels that this is a new PLP, I would point out that one is judged by the company you keep.

As I said, a leopard does not change its spots.

ANTONY SIESE