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17th Feb 2017hamlyn commented on:
Do you currently own a diesel car?I too own a diesel car which is now twelve years old. The emissions are as clean as a whistle, partly because I maintain and service it properly and because it gets 'driven'. That is because I live in the country with the nearest town ten miles away. Diesels were never intended for town or city driving, they need to be used, like a wagon on the open road, in order for the engine to run at its cleanest. So many non mechanically minded people bought diesels because they were cheaper to run, but they are often abused, not serviced regularly. As a retired Transport Manager and HGV driver, I can assure you that even though most large goods vehicles only average 6-7 mpg, because of the cost of running these wagons, and the legislation, regular servicing and checks are necessary to keep the engine sweet and to maintain the highest possible mpg in order to be commercial. The problem in cities with all diesel vehicles is the amount of time spent idling, which is when the particulates are at their highest level. Instead of banning all diesel cars, it would be more sensible to bring in particulate emissions tests twice a year and for wagons and buses too. Also ban all diesel cars from cities, that would be a start...ViewDate:
16th Feb 2017hamlyn commented on:
Should same-sex couples be allowed to get married in a church?Well said! I felt it was important to point out the difference between Secular (Civil) Marriage, which is of Man and Holy Matrimony according to God. Holy Matrimony is dreamed of by homosexuals, not so much for the wedding day ambience as the search for approval by God for their relationship...ViewDate:
16th Feb 2017hamlyn commented on:
Should same-sex couples be allowed to get married in a church?Given that Holy Matrimony (in church) is dependent on that union being open to conception, then I suppose that a union between same sex couples cannot, biologically, be Holy Matrimony...ViewDate:
8th Feb 2017hamlyn commented on:
How would you solve the NHS crisis?Marigold 67, I'm sorry that you don't like my suggestion that Pensioners, who are not in receipt of Pension Credit, should pay £24 per year for their prescriptions, considerably less than non pensioners and a fee of perhaps £5 for a GP visit, which would also apply to working age patients. This would help the crumbling NHS enormously, as will charging non domiciled health tourists. I am a pensioner myself, but as I receive only a State Pension, I choose to work to top up my income instead of claiming Pension Credit and I would gladly pay all these suggested charges to help the NHS keep afloat for my grand children. Wouldn't you too?ViewDate:
31st Jan 2017hamlyn commented on:
How would you solve the NHS crisis?So those who need to visit more frequently could be given a discount in proportion to the number of visits needed per month say?Those in receipt of Benefits such as Universal Credit, Disability Living Allowance and Pension Credit would be exempt anyway from both fees to visit their doctor and prescription charges. We do have to get real in order to support our NHS.ViewDate:
28th Jan 2017hamlyn commented on:
How would you solve the NHS crisis?Yes, money is tight for me too. However I would still gladly pay £24 per annum prescription charge and £5 or more to see my GP if it meant that the NHS would still be around in the future to treat my grandchildren when they are my age!ViewDate:
27th Jan 2017hamlyn commented on:
How would you solve the NHS crisis?Perhaps a charge of £5 for GP appointment? That's only the price of two lattes in my part of the country! It might make people think twice about rushing off to the Surgery every time they sneeze, freeing up appointments for those who really need to see a doctor. We should all take more responsibility for our own health and stop abusing our pressurised NHS. Sadly many of the younger generation grew up in a Nanny State and their parents forgot to teach them common sense...ViewDate:
26th Jan 2017hamlyn commented on:
How would you solve the NHS crisis?If all pensioners were to pay £2 per month for their bag of prescriptions making a total of £24 per annum, this would raise considerable millions of pounds for the NHS. Most pensioners have more disposable income than the rest of society but those in receipt of Pension Credit should continue to receive their prescriptions free. I would gladly pay for my prescriptions at this set rate. I would also be in favour of fining patients for missing both GP and Hospital appointments and also charging for GP appointments, say £10, with those on benefits being exempt.