I asked the same question a while ago, "BALPA and the North Sea pilot, about as much use as tits on a fish!!" Got no response then and I see you are getting little response now. If North Sea pilots are to get anywhere with regard to pay and conditions they will have to find their balls and stand up and be counted. With regard to BALPAs role within the merger talks the only people they represented was themselves. As far as I am concerned, Jim can shove my badge where the sun don't shine!!!