Tec,
If I gave the impression to you and other readers that my use of "ground engineering officers" referred to OC NLS and other EngOs at Kinloss, then I apologise for a lack of clarity. I was referring to those individuals who accepted the analysis of the NSC. Anyone, regardless of organisation, branch or rank, with knowledge of the Nirmod who read the NSC and signed it off has to take some responsibility for allowing the flaws to remain. But, I do not believe there were lies. Assumptions, maybe. The QC will establish the truth.