Rat, do you think it really matters whether the meeting is before or after the election? If either party thinks it's an issue that may influence votes they will issue a 'policy' statement on it. I'd suggest that unless you believe in Santa Claus then you know as well as the rest of us that 'policy' promises before an election rapidly vaporise after an election. Have you written to your local member to raise your concerns or did you just want to use this as an opportunity to do a bit of AIPA bashing? What will influence the goverment (and management) after election day are the actions that arise as a result of Monday's meeting, posting in large font on PPRuNe will not.