I FEEL the need to re-affirm to Alan Hodgson of Cornforth (HAS, Jan 8) that the Police Authority’s audited statement of allowances is correct and that the basic allowance for 2009-10 was indeed £8,623, as previously stated by me.
The difference is that some members received an adjustment relating to the backdating of allowances for the previous year.
I hope that this clarifies the position once and for all and the matter can be rested.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss any police authority issues which Mr Hodgson or, indeed any other member of the public might have.
My contact details are readily available on the police authority website and have been for many years.
Peter Thompson, chairman Durham Police Authority
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