Sir – Not before time I have received some literature re the approaching commissioner elections – interesting heading, "Police and Crime" Commissioner, given the current situation re the BBC, the police and A N Other. Can we trust the police nowadays and will a commisioner be able to?

My problem is that no-one locally has bothered to declare him/herself a candidate nor has there been any public discussion about why someone might feel qualified for such a post.

I have serious doubts about my ability, therefore my right, to vote, given I have no knowledge of anyone who may want and be fit to oversee our large area of North Yorkshire.

P.S. Whose idea was it to appoint commissioners?

GINA RAMSBOTTOM Harmby, Leyburn.