I was surprised to see the BALPA notice put out by JF. I would have thought that he is right out of line to talk about appointing a new GS who will "closely follow the mandate given to me". From 1st July he will be GS and answerable to the NEC. If he then resigns and there is an election for a new GS he will not be in a position to appoint a new GS let alone propose one.