David,. .as always a superb piece of writing.. .. .I have heard that the MoD are struggling to keep up with the huge amount of letters and communications being sent regarding this topic.. .. .Dare I suggest that if you have not yet written to express your concerns, you do so now. . .If you have written but not recieved a reply, why not write again and ask where your reply is. Ask another question too. . .If you have had a reply, perhaps write again to say thank you, and maybe ask when the decision will be announced. . .I'm sure the MoD will be delighted to get even bigger mailbags!. .. .Go on .... you know you want to. (And you know they don't want you to!). .. .No wonder I'm the Irritating Sod <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> . .. .Thank you as always, to everyone for their help and support.. .. .Regards. .Brian. ."Justice has no expiry date" - John Cook. . . . <small>[ 12 March 2002, 21:17: Message edited by: Brian Dixon ]</small>