This was sugested by the now CEO years ago but, as always, the DFT objected.
Complete and utter rubbish! He was the one who completely rejected the suggestion out of hand each and every time it was made by others with more foresight than him. To now claim it was his suggestion is tosh! Why on earth would the DfT have any objection to a dedicated staff channel at NCL when they exist at many other places. The real reason is down to cost as usual (evidenced by the post above from Robert William).