I was interested in the recent article concerning the serving of pate de foie gras in local restaurants.

It is good to know that the production of this commodity in the United Kingdom is now banned and hopefully, eventually, its import will also be banned.

The attention of the public should always be drawn to all unacceptable cruelty in food preparation and furthermore I personally would cease to patronise any restaurant that had this dish on its menu.

I look forward to a time when these restaurant operators can accept that this commodity on a menu is just bad for business.

TERRY M HARDICK Bath Boating Station Forester Road Bathwick Bath