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The National Taxi Association

The National Federation of Taxicab Associations ceased to exist in 1996, and in June 1997 the National Taxi Association was formed by the associations who were founder members of the National Federation.

Since formation, the National Taxi Association has become a body which is well respected by Statutory Authorities, and is consulted on all aspects of taxi legislation in England and Wales.

The finances of the Association are sound and are in surplus. These funds are created from members’ subscriptions and are used solely for the benefit of members in communicating their thoughts to statutory bodies.

It is also the purpose to copy information to members as soon as it becomes available, and to assist members by transference of information between associations.

Objectives

The objectives of the National Taxi Association contained in the Articles are as follows:

in keeping with the highest standards of service to the general public, with the purpose that each of its members may earn a deserved success through his efforts within this industry, the objectives of this association shall be to carry on important activities in the common interest of all its members, to cultivate acquaintance, fellowship, co-operation, goodwill and a professional spirit among them;
to facilitate the exchange of ideas and methods;
to recognise and honour their exceptional services and achievements;

And, as it may affect their interests,

to further the efficiency of service to the general public;
to promote the study of the service;
to aid in the maintenance;
to advise in the enactment of just, equitable and constructive legislation;
to foster the continuity of the Association;
to assist its members in all and every way possible;
to encourage the development of younger members;
to gather, organise, keep on file and diffuse useful information;
to facilitate research in all functions of the licensed hackney carriage business and to acquire and maintain all pertinent material thereto;
to conduct Annual General, Special General and General Committee Meetings for its members.

And through proper operation of this Association and integration of the creative forces and its command, to act or co-act with others, and especially with Local Authorities and National Government in the improvement of the economic, social and civic values of the licensed hackney carriage trade; to protect the vested interests of its members; and to secure the living standard and welfare of all who are engaged in the industry.

Achievements

The strength of Association representation in Westminster was confirmed by the following successes:

The amending of the 1985 Transport Act to permit Local Authorities some direction in limiting the number of Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licences they issue

The introduction of Clause 46 of the Road Traffic Bill allowing the vetting of all new applicants for Hackney Carriage Drivers’ Licences

National Taxi Association representations on certain Department of Transport Working Parties

In recent times many Local Licensing Authorities have placed Mandatory Orders on the Taxi Trade, that is to say operators may use only purpose built taxis. The National Taxi Association, through its membership, have helped substantially to finance an appeal to the Crown Court against such Mandatory orders

The National Taxi Association is continuing this work by actively pursuing a two tier licensing system for our members through EEC Member states and the United Kingdom Government

Executive Members are currently represented on Government working parties

Funding

The National Taxi Association is funded entirely from subscriptions.

Organisation
The National Taxi Association is affiliated to no political, religious or other grouping and includes within its Membership operators from all political parties and other sections. The Federation has, over the years, been very active in seeking changes in legislation, for the benefit of all its Members

National Taxi Association Head Office is located in Carlisle Tel: 01228 598740 Fax:01228 598740.

National Taxi Association Annual Conference
The National Taxi Association Annual Conference is held in October each year in differing locations - region by region.

The Conference programme allows the opportunity for not only the Members, but also the Government, Elected Members, Officials and others connected with the taxi trade to discuss matters of joint interest.

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Well I've been waiting a lot longer for your answer to this

http://taxi-driver.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtop ... c&start=20

do you not see a problem with the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker having taxi licences, when the taxi driver can't get one?

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http://wingsoverscotland.com/ http://www.newsnetscotland.com/

More questions:

1 Are you saying someone - who you named recently on here - has been issuing threats?

2 If so, why would they do that?

3 And why would you seek to mention that point on here?

4 And if you're incorrect haven't you defamed that person and thus put TDO at risk when you were pointing out that others might be doing that just that?

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Caledonian Cabbie

Mine first

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

That question was answered.

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

So you have some representatives from certain organisations voting on behalf of their affiliated members who might know nothing about the NTA, or what you stand for. The support of their members is therefore, assumed, with votes cast on their behalf. One might call it, a sort of proxy vote system without the proxies. Whereas you have some members who have an individual vote as part of their joining fee.

Don't get me wrong CC, I'm just trying to understand how the NTA works. Authoritarian power structures are funny things.

Were you a director of 3 maxblack llp before it was sold?

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Yes.




Now answer my question. Do you agree with the above?

I'm going to my work, so we can revisit this thread on Monday.

No, that is incorrect, in actual fact it is wildly inaccurate and you are guessing / presupposing something you know nothing about.

The policies of the NTA are directed by the members.

You haven't answered most of my questions, so I assume you haven't actually helped anyone this week....there's a surprise.

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

In April 2010 it was revealed that Khan had repaid wrongly claimed expenses on two further occasions. The first incident concerned letters sent out before the General Election which were ruled to have the 'unintentional effect of promoting his return to office', the second a £2,550 repayment for Christmas, Eid and birthday cards for constituents.[30] Under Commons rules, pre-paid envelopes and official stationery can only be used for official parliamentary business.[31][32][33] Khan's claim for the birthday cards was initially rejected, but he presented a new invoice no longer identifying the nature of the claim, and this was accepted. Khan apologised for breaking the expenses rules.[34][35][35]

Khan had previously had to repay £500 in expenses in 2007 in relation to a newsletter sent out constituents featuring a 'Labour rose', which was deemed to be unduly prominent. While the content of the newsletter was not deemed to be party political, the rose log was found to be unduly prominent which may have had the effect of promoting a political party. The rules were retrospectively changed disallowing the claim, which had previously been approved by the House of Commons Authorities.[36][37]

Not Really a man of honesty

Cc, skull, would you two not be better putting your differences aside and try to further the causes that you both beleive in, im sure you both have a lot of insight into the trade,
Driver safety being one of them???????????/

Are drivers who are not also owners members of the NTA directly?

Yes.

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin