Following is the text of a letter my solicitor received from the Airservices solicitors at about 3 minutes to 10 today.
Dear Mr O’Brien
Dick Smith and Flightwatch Transmitter closure
We act for Airservices Australia.
Our client has provided us with a copy of your letter dated 12 November 2007. That letter raises important safety issues and serious allegations against our client.
We are currently taking instructions from our client in order to respond to your letter. We will not be in a position to respond by 10.00 am today, as requested in your letter. We expect to be able to provide you with a substantive response to your letter by the close of business this afternoon.
Yours faithfully
MINTER ELLISON
John Weber
Partner
To see the letter of 12 November 2007, click
here.