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It doesn't. The premise that the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) pays the Home Office for having razor wire on prisons is incorrect. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for its own custodial estate and funds its security measures, including the installation of razor wire, through its own budget. Here is a breakdown of how the funding and responsibilities work: Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Responsibility: The MoJ has the primary responsibility for the prison system in the UK. This includes all aspects of prison construction, maintenance, and security, which are managed through the His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). Funding for Security: The MoJ provides the funding for security measures like razor wire as part of construction and refurbishment projects. These costs are covered by the MoJ's departmental budget, which is allocated during the government's spending reviews. No Inter-departmental Payment for Wire: There is no system where the MoJ pays the Home Office for the physical supply or use of razor wire on prison perimeters. The Home Office is a separate government department with different responsibilities, primarily related to policing, immigration, and national security. "Fines" Myth: There is a common "myth" within the prison system that prisons pay fines to other departments or organisations for various issues (e.g., using "illegal" razor wire, regime shutdowns). These "fines" do not exist; any internal penalties are accounted for within the MoJ's own budget and recycled into the next year's spending, not paid to another department like the Home Office. In summary, the MoJ manages and pays for its own security infrastructure, including razor wire, to prevent escapes and unauthorised access. The Home Office is not involved in funding or providing this specific equipment to the MoJ I do however have a dislike of both barbed wire and razor wire where animals, livestock and domestic pets etc,are at risk, but criminals,incarcerated on outside, , couldn't care less, in fact,, run 400,000 volt through it too.

In between jobs at the moment 😉

Just wanted to say thank you for your advice on this topic. My MS880 developed the arm breaking ignition problem recently and I couldn’t figure it out. Anyway, cleaned up the ignition coil, reset the gap, which was indeed too narrow and away she went. I’m glad I bought the proper piston stop and the proper puller. I didn’t trust myself with a mallet and who needs the worry. Thanks again.

Nice, I think tree shears are best invention since central heating, had a shear on a 2.7tonner last summer thining some regeneration birch n alder and i was gob smacked at what I did in a day with it ,,

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Sounds like they need storing with a bit of motor oil poured into the cylinder and cycled a couple of times. I'm guessing the cylinder rings have rusted as everything else should be aluminium alloys.

He can go back and defend himself in court then 👍👍

I have already looked into purchasing one off Seddon's Plant..

Correct name is a heart cut, generally used on biggish trees where you felling cut is more than twice the bar length, ie if your using a saw with a 20" bar you should get able to fell a tree of 50"dianeter,

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I’ve just bought one of these and it’s fantastic. I highly recommend it. DPPT-2600LW WWW.ECHO-TOOLS.CO.UK The DPPT-2600LW X-Series telescopic pole pruner offers an exceptional combination of lightweight design...

Not for a few years now mate, I should probably change that 🙄

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Did did you get it sorted ? I’ve looked through my 325 manual and can’t see any guidance on spring settings.

You can insert sideways, yes

The X logo appeared together with updated ignition module (the one with active idle control). Carburettor changes were non-essential.

I have already covered this, compliance with a statutory requirement (condemnation by the Council and an order to fell them) is an exemption. It is not necessary also to prove risk. But even if it had to be proven, the legislation merely says "prevention of danger". It could be said to mean immediate danger but it could also just mean 'danger'. It could mean slight danger or serious danger. It could mean danger to property or danger to people. Contrast that with the Scottish legislation which says "necessary for the prevention of immediate danger to persons or to property,". I expect that's what FC wishes it says in England.

Mind, I reckon there will be some AI bot at it sometime...

There should be a consultation, which will take several months, and if enough people reply the results will take longer to produce. (If it's like the other resent ones they'll ignore most of the replies). So it shouldn't affect renewals for a year or two. The negative news around it will affect the 2nd hand market on shotguns though as even more people give up. I've already got a cheap spare safe for cartridges so ready for the changes.

"Photocopier Repairman?" Niche Super Hero like Bicycle Repair Man? My hero ! https://youtu.be/Tq_xTeWiv6I?si=zHK9QWScm_p8hQSs

The excuse for that is to cut down emissions for the residents isn't it? The fumes from all those EVs must be deadly