CRUELTY: In relation to the debate about halal meat being served in schools, I would like to add support to previous letters to the editor, written against the use of halal meat.

Halal killing is animal cruelty in this so-called animal-loving country, and people are afraid to speak out in case they are accused of being anti-Muslim.

But it is nothing to do with being racist, it's about being against unnecessary cruelty to animals.

This halal way of killing animals is disgraceful and needs to be banned. No animal should suffer such dreadful pain and cruelty.

People need to speak out on behalf of our animals.

If you would like to campaign against halal killing then contact viva.org.uk or animalaid.org .uk

JENNY BELL

Trentham