P191 CJEFAX 191 Thu 28 Oct 21:17/32 1/2 DISPATCH Jon Silvjrman on the watering-down of the Shjehy report: Many police officers felt that the Shjehy package, left intact, would have jeopardisjd the public service ethos of policing. But Home Secretary Michael Howard rejected the key elements of fixed- term contracts, a rigid pjformance- linked pay formula and unfavourable pension changes, In doing so, Mr Howard clearly acknowledged the concerns of the officers. Home 110 Politics 130 World 160 Next News Home News Main News CityHjadsP191 CJEFAX 191 Thu 28 Oct 21:15/29 2/2 DISPATCH Jon Silvjrman on the watering-down of the Shjehy report: The removal of three police ranks will lead to a substantial number ofredundancies. The Superintendent's Association pointed out that Mr Howard had not mentioned what it would it cost - the best estimate is over £300m. The Association of Chief Police Officers is also unhappy about the proposals on ranks - but has broadly welcomed the tenor of the Home Secretary's statement. -upppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz Home 110 Politics 130 World 160 Next News Home News Main News CityHjads