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Network Journal 2005 Issue 2 |
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ADM 2005 - delegates put transport debate in the fast lane
Six propositions on transport underlined how important this area is to Usdaw members and their families with a number of driving-related issues being debated. This is a regular topic at ADM and one which understandably overlaps with health and safety concerns.
Andrew Vaughan, Stockport Co-op, highlighted the problem of uninsured drivers. "Insurance discs should be displayed on vehicles so it is clear to everyone that they are covered," he said.
Elliot Osborne, St Merryn Cornwall, called for improvements in the road and rail system to aid the UK's 'principal areas of tourism and its industries'. He called on the Government to make the area a European priority route 'as a matter of urgency'.
Jean Innes of East Midlands ACC Distribution called for improved testing requirements for drivers of LGVs. Drivers completing their Class 1 test should have to drive fully laden and maximum length trailers as part of the exam.
Rita Wilkinson, Chelmsford & Colchester Retail, agreed. "The UK test is very good but many foreign drivers are not governed by it. We need to drive standards up," she said.
Exorbitant prices charged by motorway services companies should be outlawed, said Cardiff Central's Gordon Goff. "The Government should create a watchdog with the power to investigate and control the prices charged for fuel and food at service stations," he said.
Nottingham Food Trades' Mark Charity called on the union to lobby the Government to review energy-saving ways of illuminating roads during the hours of darkness.
The debate also attracted contributions from Tim Connolly, Graham Parkin, Keith Barrowcliffe, Pamela Murch, Ronald Thompson, Andrew Davies, and Eddie Wellington.
Reading General's proposition on parking on footpaths and restricted roads was referred to the Executive Council.
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