Dutch refuse UK qualifications
16th October 1997, Page 8
16th October 1997
Page 8
Page 8, 16th October 1997
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Annemarie Jorritsma-lebbink, Certificate Of Professional Competence, Dutch Language, Politics
• The Dutch Government will no longer recognise a certificate of professional competence gained in Britain because it says it is too easy.
Dutch Transport Minister Annemarie Jorritsma says: 'Dutch hauliers who take their tests abroad will need extra qualification to set up in the Netherlands." Currently half of Dutch hauliers operate with foreign competence certificates—most are completed in Britain. The Netherlands' comple
mentary exam requirement will only apply to Dutch nationals.
Certified British hauliers who intend to set up an operation in the Netherlands cannot be requested to take the extra tests, as the UK system fully complies with EU standards.