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• "There is nothing so effective as one or two prosecutions to make it known within the fraternity. . . ." This was one suggestion from Mr Eldon Griffiths. Under-Secretary of State for Environment, about h,ow the new speed limits for goods vehicles could become known.
It caused something of a stir in the Commons, Hgv drivers are warned that they are now limited to a maximum of 60 mph when on motorways.
deficit due to overspending in grant, will be removed.
The Board also decided that, as from 1972, grant would be claimed and paid once a year only and would be netted against levy, thus reducing the paperwork, both for employers and the Board, and the movement of cash between them.
In reviewing the rate of block grant which would be payable for the year 1972/73, the Board decided that, for that year, it must remain unaltered at 25 per cent. It was expected, however, that this rate would be increased in future years in line with the Board's policy of gradual disengagement from levy and grant, The RTITB announces that the terminal date for the receipt of grant claims for training carried out between August/December 1970 has been postponed from March 31, 1971 to April 30, 1971. This extension of one month has been made in view of the difficulties created by the recent strike by post office workers.
Only in the most exceptional circumstances, says the Board, will it accept a grant claim for this period after the new terminal date, Apri130, 1971.