Assuming that Dimbleby's information is indeed correct, what I find most disturbing about this whole fiasco is just exactly how out-of-touch our Government regulators are with the reality and effects of the laws they are making or attempting to make. It was apparent to all of us in reading the "Consultation Document" that it was written by someone who had absolutely no idea whatsoever of the issues and consequences over which their various Departments have responsibility for regulation.
I accept that GA is a microcosm of the transport industry as a whole but any department(s) tasked by law with regulatory power have an absolute responsibility for understanding all aspects of any industry they are regulating and the combined effects of different department's regulations to its users/citizens/taxpayers or "end customers". Otherwise any minority group could be inadvertently persecuted by the overwhelming power of its own Government!
Rather than allowing this Department to sweep its crass error and embarrassment under the carpet by us accepting some minor face saving additional legislation released after some prudent delay, I think that any Government Department revealing its gross ignorance in this way should be the immediate subject of an independent Public Enquiry.
Phil
Last edited by Phil Rigg; 6th November 2005 at 13:49.