WOULD I be right in remembering that it is only a few short weeks ago that Coun Steve Galloway assured York council tax payers that the increase in the coming financial year would not exceed five per cent?

Stop hiding behind the Chancellor's statements, Coun Galloway. Put your money where your mouth is.

R Hutchinson,

Manor Park Close,

York.

Updated: 10:59 Friday, December 09, 2005