The letter from the Minister of State for Pensions, in a letter dated 8th May 2012 to one of our local MPs, states:-
"My understanding is that negotiations are ongoing and therefore it would not be appropriate for me to comment at this time."
What negotiations??
The sale was completed eighteen days before the date of this letter.
Negotiations,who with?? BA? No LH? No MB? No TPR? No Pension Trustees? No
By Definition from the Collins English Dictionary negotiate means:-
Discuss with view to mutual settlement, arrange by conference
The deal had been done, possibly with his knowledge, and he's keeping away from something with far reaching consequences that could affect his career.
Bit like a real politician!!