The MP for Berwick starts:

I am writing on behalf of my constituent, Mr Michael Dawson, currently residing in Amble, NE65, who previously lived in South Shields, which is why he maintains an interest in this matter.

It relates to a boat repair shelter at Tyne Slipway, River Drive, South Shields which Mr Dawson tells me was constructed outside the remits of the approved plan, which was a stated height of 15.5m. According to my constituent, the actual height of the structure is some 3 metres higher, yet was signed off by the Council regardless.

There are then two paragraphs which may be subject to litigation and she finishes:

Mr Dawson maintains that the shelter is not appropriately located and is clearly concerned that planning conditions are being ignored and are not being enforced by the Council.

I would be grateful to receive your views on this matter, so that I can report back to my constituent.

This letter is copied to me.