It all fits in with a rumour I heard a few weeks ago - which was to give GB all of BA's B737 operation including its Pilots. Thus securing LGW/LHR slots and keeping the whole operation in-house.
All of these pilots will be placed onto GB's salary scale (I assume its lower!) with BA paying the remainder to make up the difference...another saving!!
Not sure what BALPA will think! But turns GB into a major player, making it one of the largest fleets in the UK overnight!