MR PATEL
I don't think that I am in a position at present, to advise the Committee with any certainty.  I wouldn't like to put my head on a block as to who has said yes and who has said no and who is no longer interested, etc.
	What I want the Committee to bear in mind is that at present I represent 18 people.  Together with them, are other members of their families and there is discussions and negotiations and for that reason, I am unable to lay my head on a block with regard to certainty.
	I think you will also appreciate Madam, that I came into the matter very late.  We have been working around the clock in order to keep the proceedings flowing.  My suggestion to do matters in the way that I have suggested, is simply in order to ensure that we don't waste any more time.
	I understand your problem, I certainly appreciate that it is a haphazard manner of doing things, but in the circumstances I believe it is the most fruitful way of dealing with the situation as it now exists and further than that, I cannot help.