SIR,

I write to express my concern at the arrangements for the collection of incontinence waste, which was introduced this month by Monmouthshire County Council.

On a Monday morning, I can look out of my window and identify everyone in my street who is incontinent by the yellow bags they are forced to use to dispose of this waste.

Where is the dignity in forcing vulnerable, elderly people to do this? I am horrified that MCC is able to intrude on peoples' privacy in this way.

Incontinence is classed as a disability, so surely this discriminates against people who suffer in this way? What about the right people have to privacy and the confidential nature of medical information?

I have written to MCC and to Age Cymru and our MP, David Davies, about this matter and would ask the council to consider alternative solutions to this very sensitive issue.

Mrs M Stephens

(Chepstow)