Tim
Some of the members of parliment have promised to make representaions to the Department of Trade and Industry. Also more than one MP has promised to raise the matter with the ministry of defence. Is that enough clout for you?
In your posts you constantly talk of getting people in to sort things out, now im no expert but id assume that these dept's are not going to walk up and say " hello here have a big fat wad of cash" with out finding out if the money is going to be used properly.
Now may i respectfully suggest instead of dismissing out of hand what is being done without actually taking the time to find out who we have spoken to or what has been spoken about, you contact a club member or visit the 558 forum. failing that instead of all this talk of action why dont do enlist the help of a lawer or contact the HLF yourself and actually do something?
Im sorry if this is a little snippy but im tired of sarcasm, abuse and a wholesale patronizing attitude to those of us dedicated to see this aircraft fly by those seemingly hell bent on failure.