I met Sir David a couple of times when he visited the Basildon training centre where I worked in 1995-96. He was most interested in the youth training work we were doing and was very friendly and charming. To know that he died in this way is appalling and completely unthinkable and as a regular watcher of PMQs I will miss his dedication to Southend on Sea where I lived for many years, particularly his references to the merit of awarding Southend city status and I hope this will now happen. My sincere condolences to his family and friends for their terrible loss.
Posted by Jane Peachey
