As far as we residents of Valletta were aware, the primary aim/s of the introduction of the CVC system were (a) to relieve some of the parking and circulation problems of Valletta residents; (b) help increase business growth in the city, and, (c) cut down on vehicle circulation to reduce pollution.

Without stopping to comment on (a) and (c), and granting that some things have changed, some for the better, others for the worse, may I voice my disagreement with Peter Montebello (Driven Out of Valletta, April 9) when he says that businesses are leaving Valletta. On the contrary, though some have closed down, others are opening up, and in larger numbers.

After having said this, may I add that I too would welcome some true and clear statistics on business movement in the city. This would set a base, for and when, a "fine-tuning" exercise of the whole system is carried out, as promised (to me) by people in authority.

As a final word, may I confirm my belief that, to liven up Valletta, other than new shops and businesses, we need more new/returned families setting up home in the city. After all, these live in Valletta 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and those who work outside Valletta return "within the walls" at the latest by 7 p.m.

Hopefully, they will take up responsibility for the many, many abandoned or derelict buildings found all over the capital city.