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Your Comments:
8 Sep 2010
Interesting and refreshingly honest article on the introduction of a new RTPI system.
Agree that having all stakeholders fully involved is the only way forward.
I wonder if the technical capability (range) of the PMR system, and future regulation changes to PMR systems, will limit the rollout of RTPI into remote corners of East Lothian/Midlothian.
GrahamWilson (AECOM)