The late Mr Patrick Powell of Birmingham was elected Honorary Regional Chairman and Mrs Patricia Wieland of Lichfield was elected Honorary Regional Vice-Chairman. Both pledge to work on behalf of members to look into members allegations of fraud.

David Dexter Bars Hubert Taylor From Election

When candidates for the election of Regional Secretary were named, David Dexter declared that Hubert Taylor had been barred from holding office by an FSB Dispute & Disciplinary tribunal decision.

Members Protest

There was much protest and David Dexter was asked to show documentary authority for his action because Hubert Taylor (present at the meeting) who had been properly nominated and entered as a candidate for the election, had had no previous notification of such a bar.

David Dexter Rises To Stifle Members Protest

However David Dexter refused show to members a copy the relevant authoritative document, and, refused requests from the members in attendance that the matter be discussed. As chair for the time being David Dexter remained on his feet and refused 'point blank' to permit members to have their say at their AGM!

Concession For Peace

To avoid further unpleasant scenes Hubert Taylor invited members the action by Company Secretary David Dexter but vowed to fight to overturn the decision and to expose those guilty of maladministration and fraud against the FSB and its members.

Questions Begging Answers

• Which FSB Dispute & Disciplinary Committee document stated that Hubert Taylor was barred from holding office in the FSB or in its Staffordshire and West Midlands region?

• Did David Dexter and other FSB directors abuse their positions, and by their unconstitutional act to victimise Hubert Taylor daring to inform FSB members of alleged misuse of their funds?

• Can the present FSB establishment properly represent the views and needs of the small business community to national and local governments when members are treated with such harshness and disdain by the very national officer (National Secretary/Company Secretary) who is responsible for ensuring that the FSB behaves legally and constitutionally?