11 JANUARY 2003, Page 24

Set in his sexist ways

From Sian Vallis-Davies Sir: Is there perhaps a connection between David Lovibond's perception of professional women as 'girlies in skirts' (`Rock of ageism', 4 January) and potential employers' perception of men in his age-group as 'resistant to change'?

Sian Vallis-Davies

Glastonbury, Somerset