Explanatory note

This Order, which comes into force on 1st August 1991, gives effect to proposals of the Road Transport Industry Training Board which were submitted 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-fifth levy period commencing with the day upon which this Order comes into force and ending on 31st July 1992. The levy will be assessed by the Board and there will be a right of appeal against an assessment to an industrial tribunal.