Obviously insider stuff cornflake - got to be careful what we all say because of confidentiality agreements, stock market rules and a fear of having ones head put on a pole outside Viscount House.
Last seen driving an MG off into the sunset, I had the impression that the person to whom you refer was enjoying life too much on the outside to get involved again.
I don't think it's fair to say that people are queing up to sort out their redundancy packages - but things used to be a lot better than they are now - it's got to be said.
Time will tell, eh ?.