Arts and drama ‘non-productive’

From: Peter R Hyde, Kendale View, Driffield.

WITH reference to university tuition fees, I would suggest that courses such as engineering, science, medicine, denistry and other courses which produce graduates who can bring skills to manufacturing industry and health care should have their fees fully paid for on the clear understanding that they give a minimum of 10 years to this country.

The arts and drama courses should be charged for at a higher rate as they are basically non-productive and may allow such graduates to earn big money on TV etc or live off the state.

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Until we start to manufacture and export goods, we will never get the economy kickstarted.

Shelve the closures

From: Hilary Robinson, author, Lumby, South Milford, North Yorkshire.

MICHAEL GOVE is concerned that “we’re not picking up enough new books, not getting through the classics, not widening our horizons – and not reading enough” (Yorkshire Post, April 2).

He makes a valuable point.

So what is his view, then, of the demise of the rich resource that encourages an early love of literature – especially among those that can least afford it?

I am referring to the radical closure of many libraries.

Breaching the peace?

From: Terry Duncan, Greame Road, Bridlington.

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IF a youngster was heard constantly swearing in the street, he would be charged with a breach of the peace.

So why has Wayne Rooney not been arrested, charged and ordered to appear in court after swearing in front of millions on Saturday during Manchester United’s win at West Ham?