Until this morning I thought that mosquitos were rather annoying little flying insects that liked to bite you on holiday. I now know that there is apparently a Teenage Deterrent Device – also called a Mosquito – which emits a high pitched noise which can only be heard by those under the age of 20. I can only surmise that these devices were not around when I was a teenager as I never recall hearing one! The sale of these devices raises interesting questions. On the one hand there is no law preventing their sale. On the other hand should anyone of the right to inflict discomfort on another group in society just because of their age. My instincts are always to think very carefully before any new laws or restrictions are introduced but in this case there seems at the very least a case for the effects of these devices to be investigated.
Last evening I attended a meeting of the Conservative Group on Bury Council where the main topic under discussion was the Budget although no detail was discussed. The detailed discussions have gone on strictly behind closed doors and I can not therefore give any details about what might be revealed at the Budget meeting next week.
David Nuttall 