Cornwallis,
I would be very surprised if our chaps are using such modern technology as an abacus!! But not as suprised as if our management came up with an offer to use a system like Carmen! The latest "RDD" test in Manchester is a joke and a sad reflection on the inability of our Balpa reps to sort out anything. Apparently next month the council are planning to organise a party in a brewery... i dont expect it will be a success..