REGARDING your article (LET, February 9) concerning council rent arrears and also the issue of council tax owed, why can't this money be taken at source?

When I was working, my Income Tax, National Insurance and pension contributions were taken from my wage before I got it.

I would have no objection to the council taking my council tax from my state pension at source.

It would remove the need for me to get this money together when due.

Whether getting a pension, wages, or benefits, the principle is the same - we have to pay our way. Why not this way?

MR R RAWCLIFFE, Springfield Avenue, Cherry Tree, Blackburn.

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