IN his letter Adver May 16, Coun Thompson declared that he is proud of the university and urban development plan for Coate.
Those who agree with him obviously believe that surrendering to Bath is the only way Swindon will get a university.
This belief is false. The truth is that it is Bath which will reap more power and prestige, especially if it annexes the Great Western Hospital as a major medical faculty.
Perhaps Coun Thompson can quote an example of another town that has been claimed by a neighbouring university. Or is Swindon about to establish an unfortunate precedent?
ERIC BEINT
Lydgate
Burnley
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