During their appearance before the Chinook Committee on 28 September 2001, Captain Cook and Mr Tapper put forward various scenarios intended to cast doubt upon the verdict of Gross Negligence.

  The Committee would wish to be aware of the comments of Air Chief Marshal Sir John Day on the points raised and I would be grateful if the attached could be passed to their Lordships.

  In the event that Lord Jauncey wishes to pursue further any of the matters addressed, I should be pleased to do so. No doubt you will let me know.

12 October 2001