Day 204 - 15 Jan 96 - Page 22


     
     1        A.  They do definitely, they know what is going on
     2        definitely.
     3
     4   Q.   They set targets that are unachievable?
     5        A.  No, not at all.  The target of -----
     6
     7   Q.   Or incorrect, unrealistic?
     8        A.  The target of 80 was probably kept.  The sources of it
     9        came from me probably as a new Store Manager.  That is what
    10        I thought I would be comfortable with and I was incorrect.
    11
    12   MR. MORRIS:  We have nearly finished; just seeing if there are
    13        any further questions.
    14
    15   MR. JUSTICE BELL:  Yes.
    16
    17   MS. STEEL:   Mr. Harney, you have denied that the practices that
    18        we have heard about in court were going on while Mark Davis
    19        was Manager.  You said that they were not going on as much
    20        as Ray Coton has said even when he was Manager.  You are
    21        loyal to the Company, are you not?  You want to protect its
    22        image?
    23        A.  I tell the truth.
    24
    25   Q.   Do you feel loyal to the Company?
    26        A.  I am a loyal employee, yes.
    27
    28   Q.   You would want to protect its image?
    29        A.  In what way, sorry?
    30
    31   Q.   You would not want its image to become tarnished?
    32        A.  I mean, if you ask me a question, I would tell you the
    33        truth.  I do not understand your real question.  If you ask
    34        me a question, I would not lie and be dishonest about the
    35        Company.  I have no personal gain really.
    36
    37   Q.   You depend on McDonald's for your income, do you not?
    38        A.  Yes, I do.
    39
    40   Q.   Right.  How many days have you spent with lawyers
    41        concerning this matter, discussing the matter, your
    42        evidence, what Mr. Coton had said?
    43        A.  I think it was more hours.
    44
    45   Q.   How many hours then?
    46        A.  Three or four.
    47
    48   Q.   That was on a number of days; it was not just all on one
    49        day?
    50        A.  Yes, a few days. 
    51 
    52   Q.   Is it correct that you asked McDonald's solicitors that if 
    53        you told the truth that you would have indemnity, there
    54        would be no come back on you?
    55
    56   MR. RAMPTON:  No, my Lord.  We cannot have this.
    57
    58   MS. STEEL:  I do not see why not.
    59
    60   MR. RAMPTON:  I do not mind if he answers, but it really is not

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