SUPPLYING local produce to the hospital service as suggested by the chef James Martin (The Press, June 9) is a great idea.

But what the gentleman does not realise is if the hospital runs on the system keeping the money in their bank for a month or two than paying the bills to the suppliers, everyone will go bust.

When I worked at Clifton Hospital, a meat company had to ask for bills to be paid as there were between £20,000 to £25,000 owing.

Best of luck with that idea.

Rodney Merrick, Shipton Road, York.