Explanatory note

This Order, which comes into force on 1st August 1990, gives effect to proposals of the Road Transport Industry Training Board which were submitted to and approved by the Training Commission, and thereafter submitted by the Training Commission to the Secretary of State. The proposals are for the imposition of a levy on employers in the road transport industry for the purpose of raising money towards meeting the expenses of the Board.

The levy is to be imposed in respect of the twenty-fourth levy period commencing with the day upon which this Order comes into force and ending on 31st July 1991. The levy will be assessed by the Board and there will be a right of appeal against an assessment to an industrial tribunal.