IS it just a coincidence that on the day the Plain English Campaign issue a list of unpopular sayings Councillor Ann Reid comes out with one of her own.

In reply to concerns about the effect that the new parking charges and restrictions will have on local businesses she states: "I think it's early days yet to decide what the impact will be" (March 24).

If, in time, she is proved wrong what good will this be to the businesses that have closed and the people who have lost jobs as a result?

No doubt, whatever the result, Coun Reid will keep her job.

AP Cox,

Heath Close,

Holgate,

York.

Updated: 10:07 Friday, March 26, 2004