Hey Danny
How about starting a petition firstly to Balpa. (if you are a member) Otherwise let's organise ourselves and fight the government.
We should make it clear to Balpa that this is a priority for us. I would far rather they spent their time working on this issue than anything else.
If Balpa have no success, or are not interested we should start our own union.
It seems that we (as usual) are the only country in Europe with this ridiculous rule and many other carriers are operating into the uk with unknown jump seat pax as well as family members on J/S.
No other profession would allow ignorant bureaucrats to interfere like this if it was completely illogical. I'm glad you have taken the initiative to start discussion but action needs to be taken.
I would certainly contribute to the cause.