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  Ross you are factually accurate in all you say. I would also add:
  
  m. The bid which been made today is an indicative bid made on behalf of the community by a few concerned citizens. It does not commit us or the rest of the population of Dover. What it does do is to prevent DHB management from suddenly rushing out a deal with a foreign buyer with Dept of Transport officials' connivance, and presenting it as a fait accompli.
  
  n. The bid has the wings to fly. The banks who will fund it are onside. It has the support of all the ferry companies. The unions consider it to be the best alternative. Many of the details are commercially sensitive and the board of the People's Port Trust are under binding non-disclosure agreements. That is why there is little detail in the public domain.
  
  o. After the Transport Minister has issued her decision, the next steps will be disclosed. In the meantime there will be a fundraising effort because if the community bid goes ahead there are going to be some serious professional fees to pay.
  
  p. At some time before the bid goes unconditional the people of Dover will be invited to vote on the proposal.
  
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