HUNDREDS of you have supported our Stop Silent Calls Campaign since we launched it four weeks ago.

Nearly 900 people have sent in our End the Sound of Silence coupons and dozens of you have written letters describing the menace of silent calls.

Since The Echo backed Radio Solent's campaign, Which?, formerly known as The Consumer's Association, has called on Ofcom to get tough on companies that misuse computer dialling systems and make silent calls.

Government minister Mike O'Brien, responsible for telecommunications, has pledged to take action to solve the problem.

Although Ofcom, the regulator for the telecommunications industry has the power to fine persistent offenders £5,000 under the Communications Act 2003 it has never issued this penalty.

The Echo is still appealing for people to send in their coupons so that we can try and break through the 1,000 barrier and show decision makers the strength of support in Hampshire for a change in the law.