Dimbleby cannot reveal his sources (obviously) and to give any other info concerning their positions would be impudent.
Although Dimbleby like to keep his ear close to the leaky bulkheads of the department the initial proposal came as a bit of a shock.
Dimbelbys initial and immediate info from his contacts suggested that the 'consultation' was merely a
PR exercise and the 'decision' was already made.
The reaction from the GA community was so overwhelming and swift, and the issue document was so badly drafted to be absurd, that the department have already nade a decision to beat a subtle retreat.
The submissions as I understand it were wide reaching, from the abusive through to some that were illogical , but the overwhelming majority hit the political nail on the head.
Congrats to all.