Well, my friendly Cymraig mate, it wasn't quite as straightforward as that!
Initially I raised a bit of a furore at the NPPL proposals; however, a chum and myself from a highly regarded national organisation (and I don't mean HM'sFC!!) were asked to advise on the NPPL proposals. We have worked with the sponsors to modify the NPPL proposals into something acceptable to all UK GA organisations - in a spirit of robust debate and enthusiastic application. Hence we, the National PPL Steering Committee, were able to present the very helpful and understanding mate from the CAA with agreed industry proposals for the NPPL and we are hopeful of an acceptable result to the Letter of Consultation which will mean affordable and accessible private Day VFR flying will become available to many in the New Year.