This email was distributed earlier today:
"Recently several candidates have pulled out of selections very late in the process and at very short notice. This causes us and the constituencies concerned great difficulty and often deprives another candidate of the chance to be considered. I realise that with so many constituencies selecting many of you will make multiple applications and then pursue those who offer you interviews. This is perfectly acceptable, but I must insist that candidates do not pull out after they have been put through to the final round. This means that you should pull out immediately after the first interview, or if this stage is omitted, immediately after you have been notified that you are through to the Executive or Big Event.
Do not go past this stage unless you are willing to participate enthusiastically to the end and are prepared to be the candidate. If a clash of dates arises, we will try to help associations to re-arrange these to accommodate you. If you do have to cancel at the last moment, you must inform association concerned as soon as you can and give them a very good reason.
We want you all to get selected and compliance with this request will make it much easier for us to manage the selection process."
