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10:32:10 on Fri, 30 Jan 2009, "Watts, Clare (C.)" <[log in to unmask]> 
writes
>We asked for evidence of the person's "certificate of authority" as
>proof, which their legislation says they have to have.  The person
>concerned got really nasty, saying that they don't give this evidence as
>it could be copied and abused.

I must remember that excuse next time anyone asks me for proof of 
anything by way of a copy of a document (for money-laundering-theatre 
etc purposes)

>They threatened to turn up on the doorstep to get the information 
>(which they are allowed to do)

Perhaps you should accept their invitation, but remind them to bring 
their certificate with them :)
-- 
Roland Perry

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