"Foolscap's point would seem to be that Black Dog needs to be...

"Foolscap's point would seem to be that Black Dog needs to be independent...and be seen to be independent."
Well yes sort of - my point was that BPO said that there was to be an independent validation trial however this is now a questionable statement. Am I correct in thinking that a conflict of interest exists even if one could be perceived? ie by virtue that the person validating the technology is also a shareholder of the company.

So by virtue of his involvement he will have knowledge of the trial.

Regardless - I just wish they'd get the thing started.