Written question asked by David Lidington (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 July 2004. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 July 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the impact of the current civil service industrial action on the competitiveness of Northern Ireland's haulage industry.

Answer: Mr. Lidington: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment he has made of the impact of the current civil service industrial action on the competitiveness of Northern Ireland's haulage industry. [180801] Angela Smith: The certificates of temporary exemption that are being issued for goods vehicles exempt owners and operators from the requirement to have their vehicles tested for a three month period from the date of issue. They enable vehicles to be taxed and to operate legally on the road, and should prevent any material damage to the competitiveness of Northern Ireland's haulage industry.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 180801; 423 c677W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Competition Civil servants Industrial disputes Excise duties Large goods vehicles Northern Ireland Testing Strikes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk