I HOPE Della Cannings and her top brass buddies in North Yorkshire police enjoy their new cars (July 7).

I thought this year's massive hike in council tax was to provide for police pensions, so will that be next year's excuse too?

Aside from politicians, who else can dip their hand in your pocket to top up their pension?

If Ms Cannings were to receive a performance-related vehicle, does anyone think a skateboard would be an unfair suggestion?

Dr R Greaves,

Morehall Close,

York.

Updated: 10:43 Saturday, July 10, 2004