With regard to the letters from Charles Rushton and T Scaife, may I say: "Well said, Mr Scaife, and more power to your pen."

I, for one, always find Mr Scaife's writings interesting, honest and well put.

Could I suggest to the editor that you do away with the unfunny weekly rantings of the obnoxious Mike Bentley, and give his column over to Mr Scaife whom I'm sure has more readers than Bentley could ever have.

Mr D Elmer, Derwent Estate, Dunnington, York.