[MLehon]

Whilst Ben Boulos did an excellent job on Breakfast on Monday and Tuesday don't forget this cover came at a cost to you and me as a licence payer. At least two nights overnight in a Hotel plus Ben's travel costs from London would most likely have had to be paid out. Luxmy Gopal made a one day appearance and this too was most likely at a hotel and travel expenses cost. The cost of using London based Presenters travelling up and down to Salford for just one day given the required cost savings across the BBC generally seems excessive. I appreciate this week is a holiday time but whilst Roger Johnson has his own North West Tonight duties and he is a competent presenter, I would think that something could be done to make more use of him when required other than on a Saturday or Sunday. The likes of Rachel Burden could be more regularly used with someone covering her radio programmes when the main Presenters are unavailable for whatever reason. Annabelle Tiffin covered the News at Breakfast on a couple of mornings during this year's Olympics and I'm sure too would also be capable of presenting when relief is required. Just my view and the travel / hotel costs particularly for one day trips to Salford from London has bothered me for some time. I'm surprised a certain Newspaper group hasn't picked up the expenses issue rather than making a sensational story when a Breakfast Presenter takes a day off on annual leave!!