OVER the years we have heard about the billions of pounds we are paying into the EU and the billions of pounds divorce bill we will have to pay.

I have asked a lot of people how it is paid, and nobody seems to have a clue.

We can’t hand over sterling and we can’t print euros and send them over so I’m at a loss.

One friend made enquiries and came back with it is the gold reserves that are moved about electronically which doesn’t mean a great lot to me.

So, could someone enlighten me in words that the average person in the street will be able to understand and we will be eternally grateful. Thank you.

Terry Tucker, St Helen Auckland