Today I ve been made aware that Stephen Taylor is not paranoid. When completing the form for the Older Persons Freedom Pass, applicants sign this declaration: I understand that my information may be shared with other organisations (for example, other lo

Today I've been made aware that Stephen Taylor is not paranoid. When completing the form for the Older Persons Freedom Pass, applicants sign this declaration: ''I understand that my information may be shared with other organisations (for example, other local authorities, Transport for London, Government departments and law enforcement agencies) where it is legal to do so (for example, to detect and prevent crime and protect public funds)...''

Perhaps Stephen's conspiracy theory is not merely theoretical.

ANN EASTMAN

Swiss Cottage, NW3