We also agree with the claimants that the purported amendment, alteration and or review is unlawful. We, therefore, set aside the said letter Exhibit E dated 16th May, 2005 and declare it null, void and of no effect because it is in breach of the rights of the claimants under Exhibit A.

We also order that all the entitlements of the claimants as contained in Exhibit A item 13 be paid to them from May, 2005 until Exhibit A is amended or negotiated by the parties. We make no order as to cost.

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