Here's a time-saving idea. All supermarkets should have some men-only check-out aisles.

We would not then have to queue behind women who faff about with purses, handbags and numerous coins, only then to hand over a wad of notes and money-off vouchers.

David Quarrie,

Lynden Way,

Holgate, York.

Updated: 09:28 Friday, April 22, 2005