Thursday, May 07, 2009
Unusual article highlights two issues and contradicts the fantasy of labour they need to tax cars!!
Bbc: Recession 'hitting lorry numbers'
Data released by the Office for National Statistics show that a year ago there were just over 3,000 lorry divers receiving Jobseekers Allowance in the UK.
Today that number is now more than 15,000 - an increase even more dramatic than that for bricklayers and masons.
These figures are supported by a sharp fall off in road congestion and traffic at the UK's major ports.
*************yet car drivers pay the most tax!!! yet we do not cause congestion***************
Posted by mark @ 12:07 PM (363 views) Add Comment
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1. Crashwatcher said...
At least some good news for a change. Less tatt people dont want and dont need being transported around the country for no good reason. Good for the environment. Perhaps spending on roads could be cut proportionaly - that would make up for the drop in tax revenue.
2. Hammered said...
Not related to HPC but I'm afraid to say Mark that the idea that cars do not cause congestion is utter nonsense.
3. Bleakhouse said...
I agree with Hammered.
It is definitely the buses that cause congestion.
I remember the bus strike, but traffic flowed so smoothly they went back to work quickly never to strike again.
4. rocket robbie said...
Mark
'cars do not cause congestion'
That is a silly statement!!!