Malcolm Taylor's response to the Internet Explorer problems was:-
Yes, I am aware of this. I believe on version 6 and below it wont work and we are thinking of placing a download button for version 7 on the site. I'm afraid (and I am told) that that's life with modern websites. It works on Firefox, which again is a free downloadable browser.

He also adds:-
It should be pointed out, though, that the site it not yet finished and the selected mailings were for pre-publication comment. When we go live in a couple of weeks, people can complain to their heart's content.

....which made me feel a bit embarrased that I had jumped the gun with my enthusiastic postings. However, Malcolm being Malcolm tags on the following:-
But I've no problem with the word being out about it. It will simply get better over the next weeks.