I had a long chat with our old friend Ronnie Bridgett at the DCMS today 020 7211 6374. It was a bit sad as he does not understand any better than over a year ago. He is from Northern Ireland and you would expect him to know about sessions and the problems his Bill present to them.

I have come to the conclusion that this key musicians consultation is just a stunt. The stake-holder talks continue and it would appear that this is what he refers to. I certainly won't be invited as he said the public consultation period was up.

This does rather make a mockery of Dr Howells press statement.