LIKE many, I’m sure, I empathise with Ray Mallon’s column about the rescued Chilean miners (Echo, Oct 15).

Probably, Mr Mallon accurately reflects the views of very many of us with his thoughtful contribution.

However, while gladly joining with him in prayer and also supporting his advocation of action towards stronger Chilean mines health and safety regulations, plus enforcement thereof, let’s also remember one other well documented/defined group of victims in that country: the many killed/disappeared and their loved ones (that they may yet get justice) during the regime of one General Pinochet – he, sadly, shamefully an admired friend of our own erstwhile Prime Minister of that period, Lady Thatcher.

Yet, for all that, and in Christian charity, we pray – bless her, Lord.

Eamonn Murtagh, Sedgefield, Co Durham.