YOU will remember your article in the BEN regarding the proposed sell off of land and facilities of Bolton parks, and the denial by Councillor John Byrne that this would happen.

How do we react then to the proposals of Mr John Prescott given coverage in the national press that he is looking for someone to take over children's play areas and other facilities? Is this now government policy and have the local authority to conform with these proposals?

These are serious proposals and do need a public debate to discuss issues, and it seems to me this is being implemented without such a debate. All sports clubs that use Council facilities need to be aware of such developments and how it will affect them if implemented.

Reg Williams

Clayton Street

Bolton