School uniforms

Sir, – In his letter on Mary Feely's article criticising school uniforms, David Marlborough (September 10th) talks of "steering children towards some degree of professional attire", conveniently forgetting that this country was brought to its knees by bankers and politicians who "appreciate how a nice elegant tie sets off a neat suit".

I would prefer to be led by honest people whose primary concern was not conforming to an outmoded dress code. – Yours, etc,

ADRIAN J ENGLISH,

Kilcolman Court,

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Glenageary, Co Dublin.