In recent times we have discussed this issue a bit.

We have heard from two firms who have attempted to assert their rights to the "pull forward" described in the Commissions letter of 2000. It is also we think a Criminal Contractual right.

The first firm is awaiting an answer and the account manager has gone to get some further advice.

The other has had a slightly different response - a request for the firm to prove its financial viability, against a tight deadline. This because they mentioned "cash flow benefits" in one of their letters.

Be careful what you ask for!