>The BBKA ought to do something about it, maybe with an online petition, however with only about 20,000 members that's unlikely to be enough. 

Good idea.  20,000 plus friends and family should easily reach the 100,000 to get it debated in parliament.  Are you going to push for it?

Best wishes

Peter 
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W

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