Uncle Monty
Do I detect a note of panic in your post! or perhaps are you running scared - after all this is traditionally the time of year when BFS gets a few shocks - remember 2001! I am quite within my rights to voice my opinions in the local press - free speech is still permitted to my certain knowledge.
As far as a public enquiry is concerned, please do remember that the restriction was not at the behest of the public in the first place so why should they be involved now? Simply a matter of BHD not allowing themselves to be bullied by corporate greed any longer.
Best to wait and see what happens in the next few weeks.