City schools are struggling with budgets

A Robertson's letter ("It makes sense to look at budgets", EveningExpress, October 4) makes reference to no cuts having been made atthe moment.

I presume, Mr Robertson has no connection with the schoolcommunity as the schools in Aberdeen are currently suffering fromhuge cuts to their budget.

Examples of this are schools struggling to purchase necessarymaterials such as jotters and books; restricted budgets resulting inprimary teachers having to teach specialised subjects to theirpupils, knowledgeable parents being called upon to assist in othersubjects.

Where does it end?

So I disagree with A Robertson - it is in no way too premature forthe citizens of Aberdeen to be concerned.

Let's look at it this way - Aberdeen's largest income comes fromthe business and tourism community.

Marischal College is one of the most beautiful buildings in theworld and would perhaps lend itself better to an upmarket hotel thana council headquarters.

Now is the time for the council to re-think its plans.

The money saved could be ploughed back into the area which needsit most ... education, education, education.

J MannDanestoneAberdeen