I REFER to Les Williamson's letter (Gazette, September 5).

When I was chairman of the standards committee I was a backbencher. At the point I was promoted to the executive I resigned my positions as chairman of the standards committee and vice-chairman of overview and scrutiny.

Had Mr Williamson read the Malvern Hills District Council website before issuing his letter he would of noted this.

Melanie Baker

Malvern Hills district councillor