SIR - Many people, through the pages of your newspaper, lament the state of shopping in Bradford city centre.

There was a time when the city could support exclusive shops and department stores.

I think it probably boils down to the old maxim of supply and demand' as there are smart shops on Gordon Terrace in Saltaire which I don't think would attract as many customers in the city centre.

Iain Morris, Caroline Street, Saltaire