MAY I thank J Long of Bromley Cross (August 31) for a most supportive letter, in respect of the article by Mrs Elizabeth Lewis, which appeared in your issue of August 23.

Also thanks to Mrs B Tyldsley (August 2).

Mrs Lewis, as Bolton Life's chief carer, along with her devoted colleagues, is well placed to observe, week by week, the sad state of affairs when so many girls, often so young, are in fear of pregnancy.

Let us hope that teenagers will find the strength of character to resist the pressures they face and to say NO. They may be agreeably surprised how much they will be respected.

B H Tetlow

Chairman

Bolton Life