Why the UK is going to the dogs part 487 - Contractor UK Bulletin Board

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Doggy Styles replied

26 April 2012, 12:26
Originally posted by vetran View Post

Wsan't that Mussolini?

No, they definitely called us customers.
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vetran replied

26 April 2012, 09:54
Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post

And BR calling us customers instead of commuters made the railways run on time.

Wsan't that Mussolini?
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BrilloPad replied

26 April 2012, 09:44
Originally posted by SupremeSpod View Post

Ahh, new start syndrome!

indeedy. cos after they renamed from Windscale to Sellafield all the leaks went away.

And BR calling us customers instead of commuters made the railways run on time.
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SupremeSpod replied

26 April 2012, 09:35
Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post

Apparently 3 uniform rebrands in 3 years. If they wear out why not order them in the same style?

Ahh, new start syndrome!
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BrilloPad replied

26 April 2012, 09:10
Originally posted by Gonzo View Post

meh

It is not as if the existing uniforms will last forever.

Apparently 3 uniform rebrands in 3 years. If they wear out why not order them in the same style?
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AtW replied

26 April 2012, 09:09
Originally posted by Gonzo View Post

It is not as if the existing uniforms will last forever.

WHS

It's high wear and tear work sitting on the chair checking passports...
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Gonzo replied

26 April 2012, 09:07
Originally posted by AtW View Post

They are already being reduced from 8500 to 5000, but they will get new uniforms

meh

It is not as if the existing uniforms will last forever.
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AtW replied

26 April 2012, 09:00
Originally posted by Gonzo View Post

So, should the UK join the Schengen area so that the numbers of border control staff can be significantly reduced?

They are already being reduced from 8500 to 5000, but they will get new uniforms
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Gonzo replied

26 April 2012, 08:57
So, should the UK join the Schengen area so that the numbers of border control staff can be significantly reduced?
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alluvial replied

26 April 2012, 08:47
Originally posted by Scoobos View Post

They've got to look nice in time for Boris's big sports day, don't they?

They'll probably remove all control from Leeds-Bradford airport to pay for it.

Is there any control to remove?
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Scoobos replied

26 April 2012, 08:41
They've got to look nice in time for Boris's big sports day, don't they?

They'll probably remove all control from Leeds-Bradford airport to pay for it.
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Troll replied

26 April 2012, 08:10
Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post

Immigration officers to get new uniform - Telegraph

WTF?

If its fubar rename,re-brand, and carry on as usual ©Tony Blair
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SupremeSpod replied

26 April 2012, 08:06
Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post

No. I have to get my mistress to wear it.

Ahh, the younger model, half your age plus 7 is the golden rule I believe...
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BrilloPad replied

26 April 2012, 07:57
Originally posted by SupremeSpod View Post

Does Mrs BP's still fit?

No. I have to get my mistress to wear it.
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SupremeSpod replied

26 April 2012, 07:51
Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post

Well at least that would be cheaper! They already produce loads for Royal family, Max Mosley, etcetc.

Does Mrs BP's still fit?
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