POL00069056_012 - Email to Clive Burton from Diane Matthews RE Hughie Thomas - Suspended Postmaster Gaerwen Post Office (160/604)

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pyDiane Matthews To: Clive Burton/e/POSTOFFICE!
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03/11/2006 14:38 Subject: Re: HUGHIE THOMAS - SUSPENDED POSTMASTER
GAERWEN POST OFFICE (160/604) [>

Clive,

Mr Thomas has pleaded guilty to charges in relation to the shortages at Gaerwen and is due to be
sentenced this coming Monday, Nov 6th.

I will update you further when i return to the office on Tuesday
Thanks
Diane

Investigation Manager
Post Office Ltd

alford Quays, Salford, M50 2YY

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\ ) 03/11/2006 11:58 Subject: HUGHIE THOMAS - SUSPENDED POSTMASTER
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Diane,

Mr Thomas currently owes £50,257.89 to PO Ltd in respect of a final account shortage (£48,454.87) and a
Cheques To Processing error (£1,803.02).

I have written to Mr Thomas on 16th June 2006 and again on 23rd August 2006 seeking proposals for
repayment but have received no reply. I am about to send him a final demand before referring to Legal
Services to pursue the matter further.

I note from my records that I spoke to you about this case in June 06 and it was thought at the time that
Mr Thomas was to appear in Court in September and that a ‘Not Guilty’ plea was anticipated.

Before I send a final letter to the former Postmaster perhaps you would say if there has been any
developments regarding the Court case.

Many thanks.

Kind Regards

Clive Burton
Former Agents Debts
Finance

First Floor West Block, Post Office Ltd, 1 Future Walk, West Bars, CHESTERFIELD, S49 1PF
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Clive Burton To: Diane Matthews/e/POSTOFFICE!
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\ 03/11/2006 11:39 Subject: HUGHIE THOMAS - SUSPENDED POSTMASTER
V7 GAERWEN POST OFFICE (160/604)
Diane,

Mr Thomas currently owes £50,257.89 to PO Ltd in respect of a final account shortage (£48,454.87) anda
Cheques To Processing error (£1,803.02).

I have written to Mr Thomas on 16th June 2006 and again on 23rd August 2006 seeking proposals for
repayment but have received no reply. I am about to send him a final demand before referring to Legal
Services to pursue the matter further.

I note from my records that I spoke to you about this case in June 06 and it was thought at the time that
Mr Thomas was to appear in Court in September and that a 'Not Guilty’ plea was anticipated.

Before I send a final letter to the former Postmaster perhaps you would say if there has been any
developments regarding the Court case.

Many thanks.

Kind Regards

Clive Burton
Former Agents Debts
Finance

First Floor West Block, Post Office Ltd, 1 Future Walk, West Bars, CHESTERFIELD, S49 1PF

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