IF WE had more men of Jack Walker's ilk and less of the mealy-mouthed variety, East Lancashire would be a better place. Perhaps Coun Marcus Johnstone (LET, January 25) has copies of Jack Walker's tax returns over the years. If not, I suggest he keeps his mouth firmly closed.

D PATEFIELD, Richmond Avenue, Cliviger.

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