AS a visitor to Malvern I was so pleased to read that the town is aiming for Fairtrade status.

I find it surprising Coun Tuthill would take the view this is inappropriate to town council business. Surely the presence of Fairtrade in a town like Malvern could only make a positive impact and create awareness of the world-wide problems of poverty. Well done Malvern for taking this initiative.

JESSICA BARNES, Wimbledon, London.