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"But then you have to think about what is right for your career. There were a lot of things I sacrificed."

The message from Rowcroft is that if it is made legal they will have to weigh up a number of factors, including the views of the local community and staff, before deciding whether to provide that option to patients.

Funfair rides have to undergo major inspections when they are first manufactured and at least every year afterwards - and inspectors of those rides play a crucial role in ensuring their safety.

In May this year an Adips disciplinary hearing decided Mr Geary should remain suspended and said he would have to resign from DMG Technical if the company is to remain on the Adips register.

"We're able to do these types of decisions without having to have to worry about quarter after quarter results."