If Councillor Gwyn-Jones is really advocating democracy, the referendum should contain the question: "Do you want the cabinet system or a return to the committees where debate was open and opinions could be expressed?" That is real democracy.

If, as we are told, Tony Blair is seeking to impose the cabinet system upon us, he would be wise to tread carefully with the general election looming.

-J Denman, Bramber Avenue, Hove