@dude_uk
Thank you for your valuable comments; I'll be taking them on board. I'm not as knowlegable about the post Cold-War British army as I ought to be. Thank you particularly for your ideas on manufacturing as it's a subject I need to consider.
I too have my doubts about conscription; as I think that the enlarged wartime BAOR is getting close to the limit of UK logistics capacity without enormous investment.
This forum is so valuable to be able to bounce ideas off people. Thanks guys.
Simon
BTW I can just see the DMS Boots ending up with Trotters International Trading Co.
