Delay getting 472-479kHz released in the UK?

On the GQRP Yahoo group today Colin, G8FRA/M5FRA, posted this message regarding the release of the new 472-479kHz band in the UK. If his information is correct, there could be some delay in the bulk of UK amateurs gaining access to the new MF band. This would be a great pity.

"Roger,

From what I learned by talking to a couple of people at Newark (RSGB and OFCOM) we will not get the new allocation in Jan 2013. Those with existing SRPs will have them changed to remove 500kHz and add 472-479kHz. I asked when applications would reopen and there was no date for that. Evidently OFCOM have to consult before there can be any changes to the license schedule and have been too busy with the Olympics to make any progress on that. I did suggest that the RSGB should come clean as anybody who has spent time and money on new equipment might just be a bit disappointed.

Colin - G8FRA/M5FRA
m5fra.org.uk"

If this information is correct, then why is our national society, the RSGB, not making this public? I have written to OFCOM and the RSGB asking for more concrete information.