Ms Susan McKay:

I am not aware of very many publications that have sought membership and then decide they cannot join because of the cost. The cost is relatively low, especially as it is based on circulation. Publications which have a low circulation will not be charged a great deal. The model is that people must pay for membership. It is not possible to contemplate allowing people to join without paying something. We do not have membership for citizen journalists or individuals who decide to call themselves journalists, of which there are many.