Comments on: What the Opportunity and Fairness Commission’s interim report is for, by its chair

By: Stephen Giles

Stephen Giles — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 14:12:00 +0000

The argument about the word ‘chair’ may well be old, but still relevant. It is merely a question of correct description – chairman is masculine, and chairwoman is feminine. It’s as simple as that.

By: Sean Creighton

Sean Creighton — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 11:32:00 +0000

Oh come on Anne and Stephen haven’t you anything more serious to say about the Commission’s analysis and ideas. The argument about the word ‘chair’ is so old – and well past its sell by date. You may think it is a waste of time but the report is an important contribution to the debate about what the challenges facing Croydon are, how to improve the situation especially for the growing number who are finding life more and more of a struggle because of low income, rising rents, and the prospect of working families losing tax credits. And more and more middle earners are now feeling the squeeze and could plummet downwards if they lose their jobs or become ill. The debate also needs to take place around the Council’s Local Plan consultation because the planning framework is an important way to try and mediate the way in which future development happens.

By: Anne Giles

Anne Giles — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:08:00 +0000

I don’t use the word “chair” either.

By: Stephen Giles

Stephen Giles — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:54:00 +0000

I wasn’t aware that chairs could write – I always thought that one sat on a chair!