How much money will this lot leave?

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In 2010 the retiring chief secretary of the treasury left his successor a note that said “I’m afraid there is no money”. How much will the present chief secretary be leaving?Peter GodfreyStonehouse, Gloucestershire

• Congratulations on sneaking in a Randy Newman quote as a heading, (Oh Baltimore, ain’t it hard just to live, 29 April). I’ve always thought the Tories could adopt his My Life Is Good as an anthem, given Newman’s arrogant, swaggering narration.Martin LambSheffield

• Should I throw my hat into the ring with the SNP to make the trio?John HaddockWinchelsea, East Sussex