We know that some LSC people read this site (though none of them have requested a mouse mat yet - would it be a disciplinary offence?).

On that basis here is a question that you might like to consider/answer.

Option 2 in the "Slot Allocation" chapter of the Market Stability Measures (download link not possible) proposes taking a snapshot of firms allocated slots, as of 28th November 2006, to determine allocation to the new scheme.

How will firms who merge post 28th November be treated?