I wonder how long it will be before all police authorities realise that direct employment is the most cost effective way of managing pilotage in the UK. It seems to me that we all know that money can be saved as well as giving Pilots a fare remuneration package. Indeed, with the successful roll out of the Engineering and Maintenance set up in Suffolk a new dimension is established. Total in house Air Support is a reality. I think PAS, Premiair, Bond etc should take note.