SIR -- I notice that county council leader Keith Mitchell wasted no time in his criticism of Mick Morley (Oxford Mail, April 21) for getting his facts wrong and also of you for your reporting of local government affairs.

What a shame he doesn't use the same speed when answering questions asked by the electorate in your paper.

More to the point, if he used the same speed and effort in sorting out the council's finances, they would be a few million pounds better off, and so would the taxpayer.

So, come on councillors, instead of trying to cover your tracks, do what you were elected for and stop wasting our money. There I go again, dreaming.

KEITH BROOKS

Gateley

Horspath

Oxford