I agree! Thanks all for your input. It is just beauracratic stiff upper lip that does it.
The current governmentt seems so keen on anti-discrimination to the extent that were I to apply to the civil service, then because of my bad hearing I would be guaranteed a first interview under the so called "two tick" scheme!
The question is, what can be done about pushing the case forward? Maybe the deaf pilots accociation could help?
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