sentences:  In August 2007 during a broadcast from Beijing, Jones made comments, based on wire service reports, about an interview that Coates had given in which it was alleged that he (Coates) had made disparaging remarks about Beijing.Subsequently, in October 2007, Jones apologised to Coates on air for his comments.Coates is currently chairman of William Inglis & Son Ltd, a bloodstock auction and financial services company; a member of Grant Samuel Advisory Board, a member of the European Australian Business Council and member of the Sydney Olympic Park Authority board.