The Suffolk Hyde Affair - Doc 155 East of England Fire and Rescue Control Centre

Lowestoft Fire station
PO Box 54
Lowestoft
NR 32 2QA

Tel 01502 403842

10th May 1999

Dear Presiding officer,

I am writing on behalf of Ff Hyde in my capacity as his representative. I Apologise for writing to you ahead of the tribunal as these matters are normally dealt with by the Investigating Officer. The latter has refused (21st April 1999) further correspondence.

I am currently reviewing the case of Ff Hyde and constructing his defence to the charge, CONDUCT PREJUDICIAL TO DISCIPLINE.

"which offence is committed where a member of the Fire Brigade WHILE ON DUTY or IN UNIFORM acts in a manner which is, or likely to be prejudicial to the discipline of the Brigade."

Using the above definition I ask you today (10th May 1999) to withdraw the document headed Note for Case, which begins, At 1800 hours on Friday 29th January."

I ask you to ensure the document is not viewed by any tribunal dealing with the above charge.

To reiterate, the above charge relates to actions or events while on duty and in uniform. Ff Hyde was not on duty, nor in uniform, on 29th January 1999.

I also draw your attention to the fact that the document is not competent, being without date or authorship.
I ask you to consider these points and inform me further as to your decision.

Yours faithfully

A Wigglesworth BSc, MBA, GIFireE.