Quote: vbfg "Yeah, that rings a bell. Property business somewhere in the heavy woollen area iirc.'"
Some kind of property rental business I believe.
Quote: vbfg "The fact that he got appointed over and above experienced people like Cummins and Hay speak volumes for how he puts himself across, despite his comparative lack of experience.'"
The fact Batley asked to speak to him rather than the other way around speaks louder volumes I would suggest.