Ffeil A1/407. - Ken[neth] W. Thomas, Rhianfa, Russell Road, Rhyl, Finance Officer of the Clwyd and Deeside Hospital Management Committee. Wishes to explain ...,

Ken[neth] W. Thomas, Rhianfa, Russell Road, Rhyl, Finance Officer of the Clwyd and Deeside Hospital Management Committee. Wishes to explain his attitude in order that Huw T. Edwards and the Committee can understand. Outlines the long-term problems within his Department and the efforts which he had made over the years to solve them. Has never taken his full quota of holidays because of an excessive work-load. The main difficulty was the depreciation in the rates of pay available. There is also a lack of properly qualified staff on the junior level. Because of the resultant decline in the quality of his own work and his inability to treat staff fairly, he wishes to leave the post. Was unhappy with the attitude of the senior audit staff. Is consequently seeking a lower grade post which will give him a little more leisure time. The Group Secretary has suggested that the writer drafts a report setting out the immediate problems and the need for qualified accountancy assistance. Will be tempted to accept any reasonable post which is offered him, but will not take any step without a discussion with Huw T. Edwards for whose unfailing support he is most grateful.