Mr Drummond criticised the Labour PCC for dispensing of the services of the police authority's chief executive, Stuart Pudney.

BBC: Barry Coppinger

Mr Coppinger is required to explain the reason for the appointment which led to the police authority's chief executive Stuart Pudney's being replaced.

BBC: Barry Coppinger

Mr Pudney will be paid the remainder of his salary but Mr Coppinger said he expected to identify savings to meet the cost.

BBC: Barry Coppinger