You're right BOAC - I suppose 97°of bank might have something to do with it...
Re sidesticks - there is no "master", the inputs are summed algebraically unless one pilot presses and holds the "takeover pushbutton" (same as AP disconnect pb). You should be able to tell from the FDR trace whether there is a dual input in Direct Law (if the control positions don't accord with capt. sidestick position) - can't see one. But in Normal/Alternate Law I reckon you need the FDR info on dual input.
What interests me is the lack of CVR information in the BEA interim report once it all went wrong- I would like to know whether the crew said anything about:
a) being in Direct Law
b) moving the THS from fully nose-up
c) why they raised the gear
d) why they looked at ECAM HYD system.
I like to think the final report will tell us....