AS a signatures collector for the Save Our Barbican petition I call upon Coun Richard Watson to substantiate his allegation that a number of people signed because they had been told the Barbican was being demolished (Letters, May 4).

Please supply addresses so we can ask for them for ourselves.

It may have escaped Coun Watson's attention but there is going to be substantial demolition at the Barbican, ie. the two pools and gym etc, if he and his colleagues get their way.

We will not be treated with contempt by this ruling council.

Edna Glowala,

Barbican Road, York.

Updated: 10:12 Thursday, May 06, 2004