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From: Chambers Anne
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Sent: Mon 07/08/2006 4:35:16 PM (UTC)
To: Sewell Peter (FELO1)§.
Ce: Jenkins Gareth Gif
Subject: I RE: P.O -v- Castleton: Transaction logs
Peter,
Don't think I have seen a copy of the letter so could you send it to me.
Since SSC resources are very stretched towards the end of August, from our point of view the sooner I can get started on
this the better.
Anne
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From: Jenkins Gareth GI
Sent: 07 August 2006 17:22
To: Sewell Peter (FELO1)
Cc: Chambers Anne O
Subject: RE: P.O -v- Castleton: Transaction logs
Peter,
Yes, I think I've seen the letter on an earlier email.
I spoke with Anne this morning and we've agreed that once the CP is approved, that she will carry out the initial analysis
(based on transactions that we get from Penny) and then we will review them together and I'll front up any report we
present to POL.
As I mentioned to Brian, my main problem is in having my priorities set between this work and my other work on Horizon
and HNG-X.
Regards
Gareth
Gareth Jenkins
Distinguished Engineer
Applications Architect
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From: Sewell Peter (FELO1)
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Sent: 07 August 2006 16:44
To: Jenkins Gareth GI
Subject: FW: P.O -v- Castleton: Transaction logs
Gareth
Looks like the POL want to proceed no matter whatever the costs.
Mr Dilley is asking for analysis of Mr Castleton’s solicitors comments in the attached letter in addition to the analysis of
the Transaction Logs. Is this something you was aware of.
Pete
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From: Stephen Dilley [mailto;
Sent: 07 August 2006 16:20
To: Pinder Brian
Cc: Peter.Sewell@
Subject: RE: P.O -v-
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ransaction logs
Dear Brian,
The P.O have considered the costs involved and have now authorised you to proceed with this task.
Please can I see the draft report before it is finalised and let me know if I can assist by supplying any further information
to you. What we'd like at the end is a reasoned analysis explaining whether the comments in Mr Castleton's solicitors
letter (attached) are wrong or right and if so, why. We may well have to produce it to the Court and rely on it, so it also
needs to make sense to a judge who might not be IT literate and who doesn't know anything about Horizon.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards.
Stephen Dilley
Solicitor
_for and on behalf of Bond Pearce LLP
uly
To: Pinder Brian
Cc: Peter.Sewell@
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Subject: P.O -v- Castleton: Transaction logs
Importance: High
Brian
Stephen Dilley (representing the Post Office) is asking if it is possible that someone undertakes an analysis of the figures
recorded on the transaction logs supplied by Fujitsu against the figures on the completed cash account for CAP 42
(08/01/04 - 14/01/04). It appears that the solicitor's for Castleton are saying that they've compared the transaction logs
with the cash accounts for week 42 themselves (just for an initial
analysis) and that they don't match. They conclude that Horizon is therefore only recording half the transaction. I've
attached below the letter dated 25th July from Castleton's solicitors which outlines details of the anomalies.
(See attached file: eCopy scanned document.pdf)
Given this is a 'test' case and that the integrity of the Horizon system is being challenged, my own opinion is that this
exercise should be completed by an ‘expert’ from Fujitsu. However it will obviously be extremely time consuming as all
the figures recorded will need to be methodically and carefully analysed. It is also important that we complete the
analysis and respond formally to the points raised as soon as possible, therefore my first question is :
1/\s this an exercise that Fujitsu could undertake, possibly by Gareth perhaps, who would presumably have a thorough
understanding of the figures recorded on both the transaction logs and the figures on an office cash account ?
2/ If the answer is yes, how soon could this exercise be performed and a formal response prepared ?
3/ Will there be a cost involved and if so how much ?
I would appreciate an early response
Regards
Graham
Casework Manager
Post Office Ltd Investigation Team
PO BOX 1, CROYDON, CR9 1WN
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