WHEN GR Bushell describes Humphrey Smith and his brewery as a Scrooge, he neglects to mention the cost of a pint in such pubs.

A pint in the Kings Arms (a Sam Smith's pub) may cost around £1.40 and I should say this is more than generous considering up the steps at the Casa Bar I've paid £2.60 for a pint!

Tom Bradbury,

Whitby Avenue, York.

Updated: 10:09 Thursday, December 09, 2004