Policy Briefings 2009
Policy Briefing April 1st 2009Grim trading and the diesel duty hike, EU: Access to Market and Access to Profession, VOSA: Steeton and plans to change testing sites, Worst possible time for diesel duty increase, Finance guarantees now; grants in future? Fixed penalty etc schemes, RHA's new website: interactive and regularly updated |
Policy Briefing April 16th 2009VOSA ends advance payments, cuts DP extra fee |
Spring Budget 2009In his spring Budget today, he said: "I will continue to monitor oil prices, but I expect that fuel duty will increase by 2 pence per litre in September, |
Swine Flu 28th April 2009Information on the current outbreak |
Road Safety Meeting 1st May 2009The RHA has long sought to support and promote pragmatic and effective measures to improve road safety... |
Policy Briefing 11th June 2009Policy Briefing 11th June 2009 Cabinet walk-outs hit DfT Conservatives raise 40mph limit in Commons Fixed penalties - prove your address Core culture of road safety Compliance - DfT starts review O-licence applications down again Road pricing - how good for business? |
Policy Briefing 30th June 2009Policy Update 30th June 2009 Market-watching Darling must scrap 2p duty hike RHA leadership by example on Driver CPC MPs quiz RHA on major road network Swine flu update - and feedback sought £60 fine for not wearing seat belt |
Policy Briefing - ATFs 17th August 2009We are re-thinking our view of the way trucks have their annual test, in the light of the government’s out-sourcing policy. |
Policy Briefing 19th August 2009RHA reviews thinking on VOSA testing. Treasury fuels soaring inflation on key cost. Diesel market price hits high for the year. Managing people - RHA tackles the big issues. Doctors notes - seven day rule must be kept. Longer trailer work starts: and Stobart proposal. New ADR rules plus meeting at Dartford. |
