“this is a rumour network were people discuss rumours if you don't like rumours and speculation then don't use the network”.
This may only be a rumour, but I heard on the grapevine that if Mr Ian L-G opened a parliamentary speech with “Based on Pprune rumour, I’d like to voice concern over the state of the Nimrod fleet” he’d be slapped down by Gorbals Mick. (Who would invite a Government Minister to speak – they don’t deal in rumour or fact, just lies).
The man sought facts. It just so happens his immediate interest is Nimrod, but the underlying issues apply to Defence as a whole. (A fact I hope he has taken on board from the verifiable facts that have been posted).
This is, apparently, your first post. Quite robust, I’d say. I can think of quite a few in MoD who’d want to undermine Mr Ian L-G before he got started. Among them those who condone wasting money that could otherwise be spent on saving lives. A couple of verifiable, if inconvenient, facts there.
Too serious an issue to contaminate with rumour, I suggest.