Mysterious Dave

Why not try...... Bedlington, brought to you by the Bears! They do not get enough attention

Fair point threegee, please excuse my ignorance, manners cost nothing. However, I was unaware of the fact we had more than two TV channels worth watching or more than three newspapers worth reading and as for the advertising industry being on the dole....... Also it was nice to see Bedlington Bears get mention.

Malcolm, If what you say is true, and I have no reason to believe that this is not the case, then may I suggest one way of plugging the gap would be for public sector employees to no longer have final salary pension's schemes? These schemes are no longer the norm in private industry, even among large multinational companies as they are not economically viable. Private industry and individuals should not bear the burden of public sector pension short fall. Before you assume I am some sort of Thatcherite Nazi, I believe they should be adequately compensated in terms if their basic salary.

Hello. There, I've done it. Ceased lurking and started posting. However, I do feel posting should only take place when there is something worthwhile to say and reply to.