SIR - Okay, so we have had the apology from Mr Khan, which was very selectively highlighted by the T&A. But where is the apology for the "non-Asian" yobs? Or are there no regrets on their part?

Surely we haven't forgotten there were two parties involved, one of which was Asian and the other, which the T&A have failed to highlight, weren't Asian? Or perhaps the T&A did not see it as newsworthy after initially reporting that the "non-Asian yobs" may have caused the disturbance.

Yes, a minority of Bradfordians did not show Bradford in a good light, but NO it was not all Asian "yobs", but also some unemployed, drug-dealing "non-Asian yobs" who many claim started the violence.

Shazia Raqib, Leeds Road, Bradford 3

l EDITOR'S NOTE: Mr Khan's letter did not refer specifically to the disturbances in Lidget Green but to problems with the general behaviour of some Asian youths. His views have received widespread support from Asian readers.

The T&A has faithfully reported full details of the disturbances and has not shirked from highlighting the backgrounds of those involved.

SIR - Mr Khan has shown a commendable frankness by highlighting the unacceptable behaviour of a significant minority of the Asian youth. His observations are most relevant. It is, however, most disappointing that the response from your other Asian correspondents has been less than enthusiastic.

The behaviour of the Asian youth is understandable within economic/social/cultural and political terms, as is the behaviour of their white counterparts.

However, there is a danger that unacceptable behaviour becomes justified through explanations.

It is now time for Asian community leaders, councillors and parliamentary candidates to acknowledge the extent of the problem.

They must be prepared to speak out against acts of lawlessness and properly co-operate with the authorities in ending racial conflict in Bradford.

Members of the indigenous community also have their part to play in this process. The situation will only worsen unless we all play a part in improving race relations.

Alec Suchi, Allerton Road, Allerton, Bradford.

SIR - All those who profit from illegal immigration are bleeding the country dry. It is now a billion-pound business, even more profitable than drugs, because detection is harder and the sentence is much lighter.

Our penal system should be tougher on these traitors, who are selling the country down the river.

Ideally they should be tried for treason, because they pose a risk to national security. The same should apply to anyone employing illegal immigrants.

Instead of staying in state-funded housing, "asylum seekers" should be allowed to reside rent-free at the homes of those who have smuggled them here.

Instead of welfare benefits, they should receive money from their smugglers for as long as they are here.

S Rahman, Hanover Square, Bradford.

SIR - I have just been in touch with Bradford Council about having some bulk refuse removed. After giving the gentleman a list of the things (which are currently on the pavement outside our house) to be removed, I asked him how long it would take them to collect the rubbish.

His answer was that they would try to do it within the next EIGHT weeks.

Surely it is not in their interest to have rubbish on the street for that long, especially during the summer when lots of children play outside and there is a possibility of injury?

Unfortunately we have no space to keep these things anywhere safe, and we thought that the whole point of advertising such a service was that rubbish would be removed swiftly.

Incidentally, the last time I used this service, several years ago, the rubbish was collected within a week.

Brita Burmester, Ashmount, Great Horton, Bradford.

SIR - I am trying to find out if I have any relatives in Bradford.

My late grandad, James Harrison, son of James and Maria Harrison (formerly Quinon), was born on August 12, 1876, at 14 Britannia Court, Bradford East.

His father was a quarryman. I know he had sisters, but not how many, and I don't know if he had any brothers.

My grandad came to Hull where he became a fisherman. He married my grandma when he was 21 on August 15, 1897. Her name was Florence Parkin. They had eight children.

My grandad was killed in 1917 when his trawler was torpedoed by a German submarine.

Mrs D Teale, 6 Ampleforth Grove, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU5 5HB.