Pilot Pete,
I too have been in touch with my MEP, Linda McAvan.
In the letter I got back, I quote, "I'm aware that BALPA have publicly stated that the European Parliament's report on civil aviation and specifically the element which covers flight duty time would force British pilots to work longer hours. This is untrue........"
There is then a page which attempts to explain why it's untrue, all of which seems to me to be misinformed twaddle.
It has always frightened and amazed me how stupid and not-so-bright people can end up having a bearing on other people's lives by getting themselves into posions of responsibilty, such as MPs and MEPs!
The MEP's fax number for anyone who is interested is 00322 284 9438