SIR - I see the savage cuts were voted through by the city council. Isn't it rather disappointing to see that one councillor actually couldn't stand up and be counted - Councillor Layland abstaining. You were either in favour or against!

You, in fact, voted for it by abstaining, but then you will raise your hands if you ever meet anyone from Nunnery by saying "I didn't vote for it" .

RICHARD BIRD, Worcester.