The Press on Wednesday (July 17) contained six pages plus the Comment column talking about City of York Council’s planned drive to eradicate poverty in York. It was stated that 13,795 people in York are living in poverty but, although I searched for it, nowhere could I find an explanation of how poverty is measured. I assume that they do have a measure because, if not, how do they know how many are suffering from it and how will they know when it is eradicated?

I am sure I am not alone in thinking this is a strange omission and would welcome clarification from the council if they are prepared to provide it.

J M Reid, Moor Lane, Strensall, York.