IN REPLY to his criticism of the libraries in Blackburn I am disgusted by the comments of J R Uttley regarding how the staff dress, and their holidays at Christmas (Letters, January 8).

Everyone is entitled to bank holidays and how the staff dress is irrelevant.

I would suggest he visits Darwen Library, where he will be met by friendly and courteous staff - something which is more important than how a person dresses.

KATHLEEN RILEY (Mrs), Atlas Road, Darwen.

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