Mr. Drew Harris:

I must not put personal information about individuals or information which could derail the disciplinary process into the public domain. I must be responsible regarding the information I hold and how I use it. As the process goes on, we can provide more information. We are now in a position to release further information and we will do so to the Policing Authority and the committee. However, the figures contained in the letters of 16 January were firmed up no earlier than seven days before that date.

When we got to a position where we were sure about our figures, we immediately shared them with the Policing Authority. I could have waited some weeks until I had received this report but when we knew, we took the step of almost immediately sharing it, but certainly sharing it forthwith with our accountability bodies, including the committee.