Very pleasing to note a very general agreement that we know about the problem but can't fix it because we are back to the old "Bean Counter"situation. Maximum use of the automatics is often demanded because it is perceived to be more cost effective than encouraging hand-flying practice.Commercial Departments will insist on this being passed through the Fleet Office into the hands of the Line Pilot. Chief Pilots will comply because they like their jobs. Nothing more costly than a prang though. A "near prang" will serve to concentrate minds a bit and extended training through re-sits can prove costly too. I join the majority by agreeing that the obvious solution will be denied because of cost. Shameful.