SIR – As a bachelor aged 74, who even worked when I was in Powick Mental Hospital (1961-1980), I was surprised to learn that only one in 14 claimants for benefits are incapable of work.
This must cost us all millions of pounds.
GEORGE COWLEY
Worcester
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